HB 3696
House·20th Congress·Filed Aug 13, 2025
An Act Providing the Regulatory Framework to Conserve, Protect, Restore, and Sustainably Manage Peatlands and Their Resources to Enhance the Country´s Resilience to Climate Change
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The National Peatlands Conservation Act would protect all Philippine peatlands by requiring the DENR to lead a national program, directing local governments to include peatland protection in their plans, prohibiting drainage and conversion, and imposing fines or jail time for violations.
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