The proposed Rights of Nature Act would treat ecosystems like rivers and forests as legal persons that have rights to exist, function, and be restored. Any Filipino can sue to protect those rights, while the government, businesses, and indigenous communities must follow new rules, and any court‑ordered damages would go into a trust fund for environmental projects.
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HB09089 · Sources: BatasWatch
Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.