SB 1250

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Aug 27, 2025

Environmental Protection and Enforcement Bureau (Epeb)

An Act Creating the Environmental Protection and Enforcement Bureau (Epeb) Under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (Denr), Providing for Its Power and Functions and Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill creates a new Environmental Protection and Enforcement Bureau inside the DENR to give the agency a dedicated, professional force that can investigate and stop wildlife trafficking, illegal logging, pollution, and other environmental crimes across the Philippines.

Environment and Natural ResourcesPublic Order and Safety

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Author · Senator

Loren Legarda
SenatorLorna Regina "Loren" Legarda
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Subjects

Environmental Protection and Enforcement Bureau (EPEB)Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

Official sources

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HB 5620· Filed Oct 20, 2025
An Act Creating the National Environmental Protection Agency of the Philippines, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES since 2025-11-11Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1
HB 1205· Filed Jul 3, 2025
An Act Amending Certain Provisions of Republic Act No. 9147, Otherwise Known as the �wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act", by Increasing the Penalties Provided and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES since 2025-07-29Rep. Bernadette S. Barbers
HB 3282· Filed Aug 6, 2025
An Act Providing Stronger Measures for the Conservation and Protection of Wildlife Resources and Their Habitats, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9147 or the �wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act�
Pending with the Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES since 2025-08-12Rep. Maximo Jr. Y. Dalog
HB 9596· Filed Jun 1, 2026
An Act Institutionalizing a Local Environment and Natural Resources Office in All Provinces, Cities, and Municipalities, Providing for Permanent Plantilla Positions, Environmental Enforcement Units, Environmental Performance Audits, and Dedicated Local Environmental Funds, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2026-06-03Rep. James "Jojo" Jr. Ang
HB 320· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Establishing a Women Environmental Advocacy and Sustainability Program and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Referred to Stakeholders on 2025-09-24Rep. Iris Marie Demesa Montes

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SBN-1250 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch