Backed by Nadine Lustre, de Lima files animal rights, environment bills

2026-02-10 - 06:46

MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima has filed a series of legislative measures seeking to champion environmental protection and animal welfare in a bid to keep the momentum for these causes alive amid other hot-button political issues. On Tuesday, de Lima filed House Bills No. 7696 (Animal Welfare Enforcement Act) and 7697 (Establishing the