Republic Acts

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Year Legislation Title Description
1949 Republic Act No. 386 Civil Code of the Philippines Governs private law, including obligations, contracts, property, family relations, and succession.
1992 Republic Act No. 7394 The Consumer Act of the Philippines Protects consumer rights and interests, establishes standards of conduct for business and industry, and promotes general welfare.
1997 Republic Act No. 8435 Agricultural and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) Promotes agricultural and fisheries modernization through the provision of financial resources, infrastructure, and institutional support.
2000 Republic Act No. 9003 Ecological Solid Waste Management Act Establishes a comprehensive waste management program, emphasizing waste reduction, segregation, and recycling.
2008 Republic Act No. 9513 Renewable Energy Act of 2008 Promotes the development, utilization, and commercialization of renewable energy resources.
2009 Republic Act No. 9729 Climate Change Act Creates the Climate Change Commission and outlines the national framework strategy on climate change.
2012 Republic Act No. 10174 People's Survival Fund Act Establishes a fund to finance climate change adaptation projects.
2012 Republic Act No. 10176 Arbor Day Act of 2012 Revives Arbor Day observance, mandating annual tree planting activities and citizen participation.
2013 Republic Act No. 10611 Food Safety Act of 2013 Strengthens the food safety regulatory system, ensuring safe food for consumers.
2015 Republic Act No. 11646 Microgrid Systems Act Promotes the use of microgrid systems to accelerate electrification in unserved and underserved areas.
2022 Republic Act No. 11697 Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act Promotes the use of electric vehicles and charging stations, aiming to reduce fossil fuel reliance.
2022 Republic Act No. 11898 Extended Producer Responsibility Act Institutionalizes extended producer responsibility on plastic packaging waste, requiring large enterprises to manage the lifecycle of their plastic products.
2024 Republic Act No. 11995 Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting Act Institutionalizes the Philippine ecosystem and natural capital accounting system for policy and decision-making.
Pending House Bill No. 2184 Low Carbon Economy Act Proposes to promote a low-carbon economy by limiting greenhouse gas emissions from industrial and commercial sectors.
Pending House Bill No. 8568 Proposed Amendment to RA 10176 Seeks to amend sections of the Arbor Day Act to enhance tree-planting programs.