The proposed Urban Wetlands and Easement Protection Act of 2025 would require every city and municipality to map its wetlands and river‑bank buffers within a year, give local governments the power to order illegal structures removed, and set aside ₱1 billion to help fund these activities. LGUs that comply would get priority for national infrastructure and resilience funds, and the DENR and DILG must issue detailed rules within 90 days.
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HB02203 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch
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