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Philippine Environmental Laws

The document outlines key environmental laws in the Philippines, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and various regulations aimed at protecting natural resources and promoting sustainable practices. It highlights the objectives of understanding these laws, their environmental impacts, and strategies for resource management. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of assessing the effectiveness of environmental policies.

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Philippine Environmental Laws

The document outlines key environmental laws in the Philippines, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and various regulations aimed at protecting natural resources and promoting sustainable practices. It highlights the objectives of understanding these laws, their environmental impacts, and strategies for resource management. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of assessing the effectiveness of environmental policies.

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Philippine

Environmental Laws
Objectives:

01 02
Identify and explain major Understand strategies for
environmental laws and sustainable management of
regulations. both renewable and
nonrenewable resources.

Explain the environmental

03 consequences of extracting
and using nonrenewable 04 Assess the effectiveness of
environmental policy.
resources.
the surroundings or conditions
in which a person, animal, or
plant lives or operates.
the system of rules which a
particular country or community
recognizes as regulating the
actions of its members and which
PHILIPPINE CLEAN AIR ACT OF 1999
(RA 8749)
This law aims to manage and reduce air pollution
to improve air quality in the Philippines. It
regulates emissions from vehicles, industries, and
other sources of air pollutants.

Plastic Paper
PHILIPPINE CLEAN WATER ACT OF
2004 (RA 9275)
This law focuses on protecting water
bodies from pollution and promoting
sustainable management of water
resources
ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2000 (RA
9003)
The law mandates proper segregation,
collection, and disposal of solid waste. It
promotes recycling and composting.
WILDLIFE RESOURCES CONSERVATION
AND PROTECTION ACT (RA 9147)

The law protects and conserves wildlife


and their habitats. It prohibits activities
like hunting and trading of endangered
species.
NATIONAL INTEGRATED PROTECTED
AREAS SYSTEM ACT (RA 7586, amended
by RA 11038)
The law establishes a system for managing
and protecting biodiversity-rich areas,
such as national parks and reserves.
MINING ACT OF 1995 (RA
7942)
The law governs the exploration,
development, and utilization of
mineral resources, balancing
economic benefits and
environmental protection.
CLIMATE CHANGE ACT (RA 9729

The law establishes the Climate Change


Commission to develop strategies for
mitigating and adapting to climate change.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND HAZARDOUS
AND NUCLEAR WASTES CONTROL ACT
(RA 6969)
The law regulates the import,
manufacture, and disposal of hazardous
chemicals and substances.
FISHIRIES CODE OF 1998 (RA 8550,
amended by RA 10654)
The law manages and protects aquatic
resources and prevents overfishing.
RENEWABLE ENERGY ACT OF 2008 (RA
9513)
The law promotes the development and
use of renewable energy resources to
reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
FORESTRY REFORM CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES (PD 705)
The law regulates the use of forest lands
and resources to prevent deforestation and
illegal logging.
URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
ACT OF 1992 (RA 7279)
The law addresses environmental concerns
in urban planning, including zoning and
solid waste management in urban areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(EIS) SYSTEM (PD 1586)
The law requires developers to assess the
environmental impact of proposed projects
before approval.
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