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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bit No. 43-25

Introduced by HON. DELPHINE GAN LEE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the amendment of Republic Act No.9147 or the Wildlife Resources
Conservation and Protection Act. RA No. 9147 provides the guidelines for the conservation
of wildlife. This act is meant to serve as protection for the diverse wildlife species in the
Philippines. However, the continuous poaching and illegal killing of wild animals, the overall
aggressive exploitation of the flora and fauna here in the Philippines continues to go
unchecked even today. The amendments that we seek here are meant to enforce further the
fact that we will not tolerate any illegal acts against the wildlife here in our country that sees
itself diminishing further and further by the day.

The accusation that the Philippines is a transition point in the international illegal
ivory trade as documented in National Geographic is rather telling. An example would be
when a boat hiding dozens of endangered scaly anteaters or pangolins was found parked in
Palawan in 2013, officials found that most of the animals came from other parts of Southeast
Asia, not from the Philippines. The arrested Chinese fishermen manning the boat had been
going around the region, collecting pangolins at key points. Palawan was simply another
collection point where local pangolins endemic to this country would be added to the boat’s
cargo. To this day, smugglers and syndicates bypass our laws and our country with utmost
impunity. It is clear that a response is required; an increase to the deterrent aspect of this
Act serves as a step in the right direction, because violators are not only targeting individual
wildlife but whole populations illegally collected and hunted from the wild.

Our country is considered a Megadiverse country. We are identified as one in a
group of only seventeen (17) countries in the whole world to be considered as such. A
Megadiverse country is defined to harbor the majority of Earth's species and a high number
of endemic species. if we do not act now the list of extinct animals will only grow.

The urgent passing of this bill is thus earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

one
House Bill No. 4875

Introduced by Hon. Delphine Gan Lee

AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9147,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION ACT”,
INCREASING THEIR PENALTIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippine in
Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Section 27 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended as follows:

Section 27. illegal Acts. - Unless otherwise allowed in accordance with this Act, it
shall be unlawful for any person to willfully and knowingly exploit wildlife resources and their
habitats, or undertake the following acts;
ANY PERSON WHO SHALL INDUCE ANOTHER OR CONSPIRE TO COMMIT ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING ILLEGAL ACTS OR SUFFER THEIR WORKERS TO COMMIT ANY OF
THE SAME, SHALL BE LIABLE IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE ONE ACTUALLY
PERFORMING THE ACT.

(a) killing and destroying wildlife species, INCLUDING CAUSING DEATH AS A RESULT OF
ANY VIOLATION OF THIS ACT except in the following instances;

(i) when it is done as part of the religious rituals of established tribal groups or
indigenous cultural communities;

(ii) when the wildlife is afflicted with an incurable communicable disease;
(ili) when it is deemed necessary to put an end to the misery suffered by the wildlife;

{iv) when it is done to prevent an imminent danger to the life or limb of a human
being; and

(v) when the wildlife is killed or destroyed after it has been used in authorized
research or experiments.

WHOEVER POSSESSES DEAD WILDLIFE IS PRIMA FACIE PRESUMED TO HAVE
KILLED, DESTROYED, OR CAUSED THE DEATH OF THE SAME;


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(b) inflicting injury which cripples and/or impairs the reproductive system of wildlife species;
(c) effecting any of the following acts in critical habitat(s)
(i) dumping of waste products detrimental to wildlife;
(li) squatting or otherwise occupying any portion of the critical habitat, INCLUDING
‘SELLING, BUYING, OR LEASING, AND THE OFFER TO DO SO, OF ANY
PORTION OF THE CRITICAL HABITAT, AND THE CONDUCT OF LAND SURVEYS
AND ISSUANCE OF TITLES PURSUANT THERTO;

(iii) mineral exploration and/or extraction;

(iv) burning, INCLUDING THE ENGAGEMENT IN KAINGIN, OR CAUSING FOREST
OR BRUSH FIRES;

(v) logging; and

(vi) quarrying

(vii) HUNTING;

(vii) TREASURE-HUNTING AND PROSPECTING;

(i) ESTABLISHING OR INTRODUCING ANY EXOTIC SPECIES WHICH ARE
DETRIMENTAL TO ENDEMIC SPECIES AND THE ECOSYSTEM THEREIN; AND

() ANY OTHER ACT OR OMISSION RESULTING TO THE DISTURBANCE,
DAMAGE, OR DEGRAGATION OF THE CRITICAL HABITAT, AND/OR INJURY TO
ANY SPECIES OR TO THE ECOSYSTEM THEREIN;

(q) introduction, reintroduction or restocking of wildlife resources;

(e) trading of wildlife, WILDLIFE BODY PARTS, BY-PRODUCTS, AND DERIVATIVES,
INCLUDING ADVERTISING OR CONTRACTING FOR THE PURPOSE OF SALE OR
PROCUREMENT OF WILDLIFE;

(f) collecting, hunting or possessing LIVE wildlife, INCLUDING POSSESSION OF WILDLIFE
BODY PARTS, by-products and derivatives; J

(g) gathering or destroying of active nests, nest trees, host plants and the like;
(h) maltreating and/or inflicting other injuries not covered by the preceding paragraph; and

(i) transporting of wildlife, INCLUDING TRANSSHIPMENT, WHICH IS DEFINED AS THE
ACT OF SHIPPING WILDLIFE, WILDLIFE BODY PARTS, BY-PRODUCTS, AND
DERIVATIVES, WHETHER OR NOT IN SHIPPING CONTAINERS, TO AN INTERMEDIATE
DESTINATION, AND TO YET ANOTHER DESTINATION.

PROSECUTION FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ACT SHALL BE WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO
THE PROSECUTION OF THE OFFENDER FOR VIOLATION OF OTHER LAWS, RULES,
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SECTION 2. Section 28 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended as follows’

Section 28. Penalties for Violations of this Act. For any person who undertakes
illegal acts under paragraph (a) of the immediately preceding section to any species as may
be categorized pursuant to this Act, the following penalties and/or fines shall be imposed;

(a) imprisonment of a minimum of six (6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years and/or a
fine of ONE MILLION PESOS (P1,000,000.00) to TEN MILLION PESOS (P10,000,000.00),
if inflicted or undertaken against species listed as critical, IF INFLICTED OR UNDERTAKEN
AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL PENALTY IN THE
IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED;

(b) imprisonment of FIVE (5) YEARS AND ONE (1) DAY to six (6) years and/or a fine of
ONE MILLION PESOS (P1,000,000.00) to TEN MILLION PESOS (P10,000,000.00) i
inflicted or undertaken against endangered species, IF INFLICTED OR UNDERTAKEN
AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL PENALTY IN THE
IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED;

(c) imprisonment of THREE (3) YEARS and one (1) day to FIVE (5) YEARS andlor a fine of
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00) to FIVE MILLION PESOS
(P5,000,000.00), if inflicted or undertaken against vulnerable species, IF INFLICTED OR
UNDERTAKEN AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL
PENALTY IN THE IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED;

(d) imprisonment of TWO (2) YEARS and one (1) day to FOUR (4) YEARS andior a fine of
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00) to FIVE MILLION PESOS
(P5,000,000.00) if inflicted or undertaken against other threatened species, IF INFLICTED
OR UNDERTAKEN AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE
INITIAL PENALTY IN THE IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE
IMPOSED;

(e) imprisonment of ONE (1) YEAR and one (1) day to TWO (2) YEARS and/or a fine of
THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P300,000.00) to THREE MILLION PESOS
(P3,000,000.00), if inflicted or undertaken against other wildlife species, IF INFLICTED OR
UNDERTAKEN AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL
PENALTY IN THE IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED;

For illegal acts under paragraph (b) of the immediately preceding section, the following
penalties and/or fines shall be imposed;

{a) imprisonment of minimum of SIX (6) YEARS and one (1) day to TWELVE (12) years
andior a fine of ONE MILLION PESOS (P1,000,000.00) to TEN MILLION PESOS
(P10,000,000.00), if inflicted or undertaken against species listed as critical, IF INFLICTED
OR UNDERTAKEN AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE
INITIAL PENALTY IN THE IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE
IMPOSED;

(b) imprisonment of FOUR (4) YEARS and one (1) day to SIX (6) YEARS and/or a fine of
ONE MILLION PESOS (P1,000,000.00) to TEN MILLION PESOS (P10,000,000.00), if
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AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL PENALTY IN THE
IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED;

(c) imprisonment of TWO (2) YEARS and one (1) day to FOUR (4) YEARS and/or a fine of
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00) to FIVE MILLION PESOS
(P5,000,000.00), if inflicted or undertaken against vulnerable species, IF INFLICTED OR
UNDERTAKEN AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL
PENALTY IN THE IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED;

(d) imprisonment of ONE (1) YEAR and one (1) day to TWO (2) YEARS and/or fine of FIVE
HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00) to FIVE MILLION PESOS (P5,000,000.00),
if inflicted or undertaken against other threatened species, IF INFLICTED OR
UNDERTAKEN AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL
PENALTY IN THE IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED;

(e) imprisonment of SIX (6) MONTHS AND ONE (1) DAY to ONE (1) YEAR and/or a fine of
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00) to FIVE MILLION PESOS
(P5,000,000.00), if inflicted or undertaken against other wildlife species, IF INFLICTED OR
UNDERTAKEN AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL
PENALTY IN THE IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED;

For illegal acts under paragraphs (c) and (d) of the immediately preceding section, an
imprisonment of SIX (6) MONTHS to TWELVE (12) YEARS and/or a fine of FIVE
HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00) to FIVE MILLION PESOS (P5,000,000.00)
shall be imposed, IN ADDITION, PAYMENT OF A FINE EQUIVALENT TO THE COST OF
THE AREA OR THING DAMAGED, INJURED, OR DEGRADED, AS DETERMINED
AFTER EVALUATION BY EXPERTS FROM THE DENR USING CURRENT VALUATION
STANDARDS AND COST OF RESTORATION SHALL LIKEWISE BE PAID. THE
OFFENDER SHALL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESTORATION,
REHABILITATION, OR COMPENSATION FOR THE RESTORATION OR
REHABILITATION OF THE AREA AS NECESSARY;

For illegal acts under paragraph (e), the following penalties and/or fines shall be imposed:

(a) imprisonment of SIX (6) YEARS and one (1) day to TWELVE (12) YEARS andor a fine
of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00) to FIVE MILLION PESOS
(P5,000,000.00), if inflicted or undertaken against species listed as critical, IF INFLICTED
OR UNDERTAKEN AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE
INITIAL PENALTY IN THE IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE
IMPOSED;

(b) imprisonment of FIVE (5) YEARS and one (1) day to SIX (6) years and/or a fine of FIVE
HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00) to FIVE MILLION PESOS (P5,000,000.00),
if inflicted or undertaken against endangered species, IF INFLICTED OR UNDERTAKEN
AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL PENALTY IN THE
IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED;

(c) imprisonment of FOUR (4) YEARS and one (1) day to SIX (6) YEARS andior a fine of
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00) to FIVE MILLION PESOS
(P5,000,000.00), if inflicted or undertaken against vulnerable species, IF INFLICTED OR
UNDERTAKEN AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL
PENALTY IN THE IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED;


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(d) imprisonment of TWO (2) YEARS AND ONE (1) DAY to FOUR (4) YEARS andor a fine
of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00) to FIVE MILLION PESOS
(P5,000,000.00), if inflicted or undertaken against species listed as threatened species; IF
INFLICTED OR UNDERTAKEN AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES,
THE INITIAL PENALTY IN THE IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE
IMPOSED;

(e) imprisonment of ONE (1) YEAR AND ONE (1) DAY to TWO (2) YEARS and/or a fine of
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00) to FIVE MILLION PESOS
(P5,000,000.00), if inflicted or undertaken against other wildlife species, IF INFLICTED OR
UNDERTAKEN AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL
PENALTY IN THE IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED;

For illegal acts under paragraphs (f) and (g) of the immediately preceding section, the
following penalties and/or fines shall be imposed:

(a) imprisonment of SIX (6) YEARS and one (1) day to TWELVE (12) YEARS and a fine of
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00) to FIVE MILLION PESOS
{P5,000,000.00), if inflicted or undertaken against species listed as critical, IF INFLICTED
OR UNDERTAKEN AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE
INITIAL PENALTY IN THE IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE
IMPOSED;

(b) imprisonment of FOUR (4) YEARS and one (1) day to SIX (6) YEARS and a fine of FIVE
HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00) to FIVE MILLION PESOS (P5,000,000.00),
if inflicted or undertaken against endangered species, IF INFLICTED OR UNDERTAKEN
AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL PENALTY IN THE
IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED;

(c) imprisonment of TWO (2) YEARS and one (1) day to FOUR (4) YEARS and a fine of
THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P300,000.00) to THREE MILLION PESOS
(P3,000,000.00), if inflicted or undertaken against vulnerable species, IF INFLICTED OR
UNDERTAKEN AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL
PENALTY IN THE IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED;

(d) imprisonment of ONE (1) YEAR and one (1) day to TWO (2) YEARS and a fine of
THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P300,000.00) to THREE MILLION PESOS.
(P3,000,000.00), if inflicted or undertaken against species as other threatened species, IF
INFLICTED OR UNDERTAKEN AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES,
THE INITIAL PENALTY IN THE IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE
IMPOSED;

(e) imprisonment of SIX (6) MONTHS to ONE (1) YEAR and a fine of THREE HUNDRED
THOUSAND PESOS (P300,000.00) to THREE MILLION PESOS (P3,000,000.00), if
inflicted or undertaken against other wildlife species, IF INFLICTED OR UNDERTAKEN
AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL PENALTY IN THE
IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED: Provided, That in case
of paragraph (f), where the acts were perpetuated through the means of inappropriate
techniques and devices, the maximum penalty herein provided shall be imposed.

For illegal acts under paragraph (h) and (i) of the immediately preceding section, the
following penalties and/or fines shall be imposed:


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(a) imprisonment of SIX (6) YEARS and one (1) day to TWELVE (12) YEARS and a fine of
ONE MILLION PESOS (P1,000,000.00) to TEN MILLION PESOS (P10,000,000.00) if
inflicted or undertaken against species listed as critical species, IF INFLICTED OR
UNDERTAKEN AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL
PENALTY IN THE IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED;

(b) imprisonment of FOUR (4) YEARS and one (1) day to SIX (6) YEARS and a fine of ONE
MILLION PESOS (P1,000,000.00) to TEN MILLION PESOS (P10,000,000.00), if inflicted or
undertaken against endangered species, IF INFLICTED OR UNDERTAKEN AGAINST
MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL PENALTY IN THE
IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED;

(©) imprisonment of TWO (2) YEARS and one (1) day to FOUR (4) YEARS and a fine of
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00) to FIVE MILLION PESOS
(P5,000,000.00), if inflicted or undertaken against vulnerable species, IF INFLICTED OR
UNDERTAKEN AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL
PENALTY IN THE IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED;

(d) imprisonment of ONE (1) YEAR to TWO (2) YEARS and a fine of FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00) to FIVE MILLION PESOS (P5,000,000.00), if inflicted
or undertaken against species listed as other threatened species, IF INFLICTED OR
UNDERTAKEN AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL
PENALTY IN THE IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED;

(€) imprisonment of SIX (6) MONTHS AND ONE (1) DAY to ONE (1) YEAR and a fine of
THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P300,000.00) to THREE MILLION PESOS
(P3,000,000.00). if inflicted or undertaken against other wildlife species, IF INFLICTED OR
UNDERTAKEN AGAINST MORE THAN ONE HEAD OF SUCH SPECIES, THE INITIAL
PENALTY IN THE IMMIDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IMPOSED;

SEC. 28-A. COMMON PENAL PROVISIONS. - IN ADDITION TO THE PENALTIES
PRESCRIBED FOR THE PROHIBITED ACTS IN THE PREVIOUS SECTION, THE
FOLLOWING ARE LIKEWISE IMPOSED FOR ANY VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT:

(a) PAYMENT OF A FINE EQUIVALENT TO THE COST OF THE REMOVAL OF
THE WILDLIFE SPECIES INVOLVED FROM ITS NATURAL HABITAT, AS
DETERMINED AFTER ASSESSMENT BY EXPERTS FROM THE DENR
TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION NUMBER OF SUCH SPECIES IN THE WILD,
BIOLOGICAL IMPACT, ECOLOGICAL BALANCE, AND OTHER CRITERIA,
USING CURRENT VALUATION STANDARDS

(b) FORFEITURE IN FAVOR OF THE GOVERNMENT OF ALL WILDLIFE, ITS
BODY PARTS, DERIVATIVES, OR BY-PRODUCTS, AND ALL
PARAPHERNALIA, TOOLS, CONVEYANCES, VEHICLES, VESSELS, AND
OTHER EQUIPMENT USED IN CONNECTION WITH VIOLATIONS OF THIS
ACT, SUCH FORFEITED OBJECTS SHALL ACCRUE TO THE USE OF THE
DENR IN THE PROTECTION OF WILOLIFE WHERE APPLICABLE.


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(c) CANCELLATION OF ALL WILDLIFE
PERMITS/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES, AND PERMANENTLY DENYING
THE OFFENDER THE GRANT OF ANY SUCH
PERMITICERTIFICATION/CLEARANCE;

(d) IF THE OFFENDER IS AN ASSOCIATION OR CORPORATION, PAYMENT OF
FINES SHALL 8E IN AN AMOUNT TWICE THAT AS PRESCRIBED BY THIS
ACT, AND THE DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS SHALL SUFFER THE
IMPRISONMENT;

(e) IF THE OFFENDER IS A FOREIGN NATIONAL, THEY SHALL BE DEPORTED
AFTER SERVICE OF SENTENCE AND PAYMENT OF FINES WHICH SHALL
BE IN AN AMOUNT THRICE THAT AS PRESCRIBED IN THIS ACT. AHOLD
DEPARTURE ORDER SHALL BE ISSUED AS A CONDITION FOR THE GRANT
OF BAIL TO ANY FOREIGN OFFENDER, AND ALL PASSPORTS AND
DOCUMENTS WHICH MAY BE USED BY THE ACCUSED TO FLEE THE
COUNTRY MUST BE SURRENDERED TO THE COURT; AND

(f) IF THE OFFENDER IS A GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE, THE
PENALTY OF PERPETUAL DISQUALIFICATION FROM PUBLIC OFFICE
SHALL BE IMPOSED.

THE FINES HEREIN PRESCRIBED SHALL BE INCREASED BY AT LEAST TEN
PERCENT (10%) EVERY THREE (3) YEARS TO COMPENSATE FOR INFLATION AND
TO MAINTAIN THE DETERRENT FUNCTION OF SUCH FINES.

THE APPREHENDING AGENCY SHALL IMMEDIATELY CAUSE THE TRANSFER OF ALL
WILDLIFE THAT HAVE BEEN SEIZED OR RECOVERED TO THE NEAREST WILDLIFE
RESCUE CENTER OF THE DENR IN THE AREA.

IN CASE OF EXOTIC SPECIE ARE INVOLVED, THE DENR SHALL DETERMINE THEIR
LOCAL EQUIVALENT LISTING FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROSECUTION OF THIS ACT.

Section 2. Separability Clause. - Should any provi
as unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the vali
provisions.

n of this Act be subsequently declared
y or the legality of the other

Section 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, other
issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or
amended accordingly.

Section 4, Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the
Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,