Department of Environment and Natural Resources
RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICES
This bill mandates all national government offices to use renewable energy sources for at least 20% of their total daily energy consumption, aiming to promote the use of renewable energy in the public sector.
SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAGS TAX ACT
The Single-Use Plastic Bags Tax Act aims to impose an excise tax on single-use plastic bags to address plastic pollution in the Philippines. It establishes a tax rate of ₱20.00 per kilogram, which will increase by 4% annually starting January 1, 2026, and allocates the revenue to environmental programs.
SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAGS ACT
Senate Bill No. 1456, known as the Single-Use Plastic Bags Act, proposes an excise tax of ₱150 per kilogram on single-use plastic bags, with a 4% annual increase starting January 1, 2028. The revenue generated will support environmental programs under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
NATIONAL HAZARD MAPPING ACT
The National Hazard Mapping Act mandates the creation of a national disaster map identifying low-lying areas vulnerable to rising sea levels and regions at high risk for natural disasters. It requires various government agencies to regularly update this map and ensure its accessibility to local communities.
GRADUATING STUDENTS FOR REFORESTATION ACT
The Graduating Students for Reforestation Act requires all graduating senior high school and college students to plant two trees each as a civic duty for environmental protection. The bill aims to promote reforestation and environmental stewardship among the youth.
NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL AND ABATEMENT ACT
The Noise Pollution Control and Abatement Act aims to regulate noise pollution by establishing the Noise Pollution Control Board (NPCB) under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). It sets standards for noise levels, identifies prohibited noise-generating activities, and prescribes penalties for violations.
SINGIE-USE PLASTIC BAGS TAX ACT
The bill imposes an excise tax on single-use plastic bags to address environmental concerns and fund waste management programs.
HAZARD MAPPING ACT
The Hazard Mapping Act aims to create a national disaster map identifying low-lying areas vulnerable to rising sea levels and areas at high risk for natural disasters. It mandates several government agencies to regularly update this map and make it publicly accessible.