QuestionsQuestions (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1153)
It is the policy of the State to call upon every citizen to help— as a duty and obligation—conserve and develop the country’s resources, particularly forest resources.
Every citizen of the Philippines at least ten (10) years of age, actually residing therein, unless physically disabled.
One (1) tree every month for five (5) consecutive years.
The requirement applies to citizens who are actually residing in the Philippines.
Citizens who are physically disabled are exempt from the obligation to plant trees.
They may be planted in: (a) lands/ lots owned by the family; (b) lands/ lots leased by the family with the owner’s consent; (c) public grounds/ places such as plazas, schools, markets, roadside and parks; and (d) designated lands of the public domain (e.g., forest lands, grazing/pasture lands, mineral lands, resettlement lands, civil and military reservations) under the Council’s designation.
The Presidential Council for Forest Ecosystem Management (the Council). It designates appropriate public domain areas for tree planting and, in consultation with appropriate agencies, issues necessary rules and regulations.
Fruit-bearing, shade, ornamental, or forest trees.
At least two (2) years after each planting.
It must be replaced if it dies, is diseased, or is defective.
In consultation with appropriate government agencies, it shall issue rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of the Decree and Letter of Instructions No. 423 whenever applicable.
A fine of not more than one thousand pesos, and in appropriate cases disqualification to acquire or enjoy certain privileges reserved exclusively for Filipino citizens (e.g., acquisition through sale/free patent/homestead/lease of public lands, enjoyment of a franchise to own or operate a public utility, and certain natural-resource leases/licenses/privileges), plus disqualification for five (5) years to hold public office, to graduate from educational institutions, to take bar/board/civil service examinations, and to practice professions licensed and regulated by the Supreme Court and PRC.
Both. It includes a fine and, in appropriate cases, disqualification from certain rights/privileges and from holding public office or taking examinations/practicing professions.
Persons who violate PD 1153 or relevant rules may be disqualified, including for five (5) years: (1) to hold public office, (2) to graduate from educational institutions at all levels, (3) to take bar/board/civil service examinations, and (4) to practice professions licensed and regulated by the Supreme Court/PRC.
It took effect upon its promulgation.
The President acted by virtue of the powers vested in him by the Constitution.
The Council’s implementing rules and regulations may carry out the purposes of PD 1153 and Letter of Instructions No. 423 whenever applicable.