Environmental Laws

Cards (8)

Role of the Government in Protection and Preservation of our Environment
The Article II, Section 16 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution aims to mandate a balanced and healthful ecology by its rhythm and harmony of nature.
Create, develop, maintain, and improve conditions
Fulfill the social, economic and other requirements
Attainment of an Environment
Republic Act 9729 or Climate Change Act of 2009
establishes the Climate Change Constitution
climate change plans and policies
Republic Act 9512 or National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008
conservation, protection, & rehabilitation of natural resources and the environment.
Republic Act 9003 or Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
adopting a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste management
through the formulation and adaptation of best Eco-waste products.
Republic Act 9275 or the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
protect the water bodies from pollution
provides for comprehensive & integrated strategy
Republic Act 6969 or Toxic Substances, Hazardous, and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990
regulate restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing, sale, distribution, use & disposal of chemical substances
Presidential Decree 1586 or the Environmental Impact Statement of 1978
attainment & maintenance of rational & orderly balance between economic development & environmental protection