Bill Type
Congress Name
Long Title
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE PRESERVATION, REFORESTATION, AFFORESTATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF MANGROVE FORESTS IN THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Date filed
July 6, 2001
Scope
Urgent Bill
No
Legislative History
| House Bill/Resolution NO. House Bill No. 737, 12th Congress of the Republic | |
| FULL TITLE : AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE PRESERVATION, REFORESTATION, AFFORESTATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF MANGROVE FORESTS IN THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | |
| ABSTRACT : This measure proposes to establish reservation areas in all coastal areas in each municipality of the country solely for the preservation, protection, reforestation, afforestation and sustainable development of mangrove forests. In setting aside portions of land for mangroves, we can ensure that our people will continue to enjoy the benefits accorded by this important ecosystem. | |
| PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : VILLAR, CYNTHIA A. | |
| DATE FILED : 2001-07-06 | |
| SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL | |
| CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) : | |
| 1. Echiverri (031 ) | 2. Cruz-ducut (040 ) |
| ADMINISTRATION BILL? No | |
| URGENT BILL? No | |
| ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE | |
| MOTHER BILL: House Bill No. 4359, 12th Congress of the Republic | |
| ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES | |
| REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES ON 2001-07-24 |
Abstract
This measure proposes to establish reservation areas in all coastal areas in each municipality of the country solely for the preservation, protection, reforestation, afforestation and sustainable development of mangrove forests. In setting aside portions of land for mangroves, we can ensure that our people will continue to enjoy the benefits accorded by this important ecosystem.
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