HB 1843

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 14, 2025

An Act Prohibiting Black Sand Mining in the Philippines, Providing Penalties Therefor, and for Other Purposes

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The bill would ban all black‑sand mining in the Philippines, require any dredging that uncovers black sand to dump the material in government‑run sites, cancel existing black‑sand mining permits, and impose up to 12 years in prison, heavy fines, and possible deportation for violators.

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Author · Representative

Leila de Lima
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An Act Prohibiting Black Sand Mining in the Philippines, Providing Penalties Therefor, and for Other Purposes

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