MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives approved on final reading Wednesday two bills which seek to require parents as well as graduating senior high school and college students to plant trees. With 222 affirmative votes, no negative votes and no abstention, the lower chamber approved House Bill No. 6930 or the Family Tree Planting Act. ADVERTISEMENTUnder the measure, all parents residing in the country—whether legally married or now—shall be required to plant two trees for every child born to them. Under the measure, the planting of trees shall be added among the requirements for the students’ graduation.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 26, 2020 10:54 UTC