HB 831

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 1, 2025

An Act Establishing the Coverage of the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument (Chnm), Amending the Composition of the Chnm Protected Area Management Board, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Related Purposes in Relation to RA 11038 or the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System (E-Nipas), as Amended

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The bill defines the Chocolate Hills area (about 5,884 ha) and a 20‑meter buffer, sets compensation for private landowners, allows existing homes to stay, requires commercial buildings without permits to be demolished, expands the management board, and funds implementation through the DENR budget.

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Author · Representative

Kristine Besas-Tutor
RepresentativeBohol, 3rd District
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HB00831 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

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