Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.  1324
Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill which seeks to require parents to plant two (2) trees for every child born 
to them has already been approved by the House of Representatives on its 3rd and final 
reading in the 18th and 19th Congress. 
This bill has for its purpose the inclusion of every Filipino family in the country’s 
national reforestation and greening programs. Consistent with the State’s mandate to 
harness every available resource to safeguard the declining ecological balance, it is but 
indispensable to plant more trees as effective counter-measure against climate change. 
We have experienced the disastrous effects of climate change as reflected in unpredictable 
weather conditions, typhoons, floods, rising sea water levels and other calamities. We 
have seen the vanishing forest covers in our mountains. We have experienced, time and 
again, the loss of lives attributed to mankind’s own doing. Lives and properties have been 
lost and will continue to rise if we will not do something to prevent, if not mitigate the 
effects of climate change. It is high time to introduce additional legislative measures to 
protect mother nature. To address these environmental challenges, it is essential that every 
citizen, especially parents, take an active role in contributing to the restoration of the 
environment. 
A simple contribution to mitigate the effects of climate change is hereby proposed: 
tree planting for every child born to couples. With the foregoing considerations, the 
approval of the bill is earnestly requested. 
MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS 
July 7, 2025
8:05 am


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.  1324
Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS 
AN ACT 
REQUIRING PARENTS TO PLANT TWO (2) TREES FOR EVERY CHILD 
BORN TO THEM 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Family Tree Planting 
Act”. 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the declared policy of the State to protect 
and advance the right of the Filipino people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord 
with the rhythm and harmony of nature. Towards this end, the State shall promote and 
pursue reforestation programs and encourage tree planting as part of the family’s 
responsibility and legacy to protect the environment and conserve our natural resources 
for the future generation. 
SEC. 3. Mandatory Tree Planting. - All parents residing in the Philippines, 
whether legally married or not, shall be required to plant two (2) trees for every child born 
to them. These trees shall be planted within the premises of their own home or in an area 
designated by the Barangay Council where they reside, with the approval of the 
Department of Environment and Nature Resources (DENR). The planted species should 
be appropriate to the location, climate and topography of the area, with preference for the 
planting of indigenous species and high value crops. 
SEC. 4. Provision of Seedlings. - The Community Environment and Natural 
Resources Office (CENRO) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources 
(DENR) and the Department of Agriculture (DA), in partnership with local government 
units (LGUs) throughout the Philippines, shall maintain a seedling bank and will serve as 
ready source of seedlings to be provided to parent/s planting the tree under this Act. 
SEC. 5. Tree Planting as a Requirement for Birth Certificate Release. - To 


ensure compliance with this Act, the City or Municipal Local Civil Registry where the 
birth of the child shall be registered, must only release the Certificate of Live Birth of the 
child upon the presentation of the parents sworn statement of compliance. The affidavit 
must be sworn to before the Punong Barangay if the trees were planted within the premises 
of their barangay or before the DENR officer concerned if the trees were planted in a 
government-designated area outside the barangay where the family resides. Planting of 
the trees must be done within thirty (30) days after the child's birth. 
SEC. 6. Appropriations. - The DENR Secretary shall include in the Department’s 
program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the 
annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The DENR shall, in 
consultation with the DA, the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Department 
of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), promulgate the implementing rules and 
regulation within sixty (60) days from the approval of this Act. 
SEC. 8. Separability Clause. - Should any portion or provision of this Act be 
declared unconstitutional or invalid by a competent court, the other portions or provisions 
hereof will remain in full force and effect. 
SEC. 9. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, letters of 
implementation, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of 
this Act are hereby repealed, modified, superseded or amended accordingly. 
SEC. 10. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of 15 general circulation. 
Approved.