FINALS

• The 1987 Constitution spells out national policy on the protection of our environment in a lot of ways, the present provisions in our fundamental law are more forward-looking than our 1973 and 1935 Constitutions. ​

  The 1987 Constitution cemented the Philippine’s commitment to strike a delicate balance between the demands of economics and the needs of the environment. But it offers more. For the first time, the right of the person to a balanced and healthful ecology was recognized not only as an abstract policy statement, but an enforceable legal right under Section 16, Article ll. ​
• The 1987 Constitution also takes due account of the high impact of developmental activities to the distinct welfare of our indigenous peoples. Thus, it mandates the State to give due regard to the rights of the indigenous cultural communities to their ancestral lands to ensure their economic, social, and cultural well-being (Section 5, Article Xll). It also emphasizes in Section 4, Article Xlll the duty of the government to undertake the just distribution of all agricultural lands, taking into account ecological, developmental, and other equity considerations. ​
• R.A 9003 “Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000” ​

  • -An act providing for an ecological solid waste management program, creating the necessary institutional mechanisms and incentives, declaring certain acts prohibited and providing penalties appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes. ​

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• R.A 9003 “Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000” ​

  • Segregation and collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for biodegradable, compostable and reusable wastes:​
  • Provide that the collection of non-recyclable materials and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the municipality or city (Section 10)​
• The Three Rs​

  • Reduce​
  • Reuse​
  • Recycling ​
• Republic Act No. 9275 – Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004​

  • The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004. RA 9275 titles “ An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Water Quality Management and for Other Purposes”, also known as the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 (CWA), was signed by former ​
• Republic Act No. 8749 – Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999​

  • The state shall promote and protect the global environment to attain sustainable development while recognizing the primary responsibility of local government units to deal with environmental problems. The State recognizes that the responsibility of cleaning the habitat and environment is primarily area-based. The State also recognizes the principle that “Polluters must pay” ​

  provides for a comprehensive air pollution control policy ​
• Republic Act No. 9729 – Climate Change Act of 2009​

  • An act mainstreaming climate change into government policy formulations, establishing the framework strategy and program on climate change, creating for this purpose the climate change commission, and other purposes. ​
• Republic Act No. 9512 – National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008”​

  • Consistent with the policy of the State to protect and advance the right people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature, and in recognition of the vital role of the youth in nation building and role of education to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development,
• Republic Act No. 9175 – Chain Saw Act (2002)​

  • An act Regulating the ownership, possession, sale, importation and use of chain saws, Penalizing Violations and for other purposes. ​
• Republic Act No. 9175 – Chain Saw Act (2002)​

  • Has a subsisting number license agreement, production sharing agreements, or private land number permit;​
  • Is an orchard and fruit tree farmer;​
  • Is an industrial tree farmer;​
  • Is a licensed wood processor and the chain saw shall be used for the cuddling of number that has been legally sold to said applicant​
  • Shall use the chain saw for legal purpose. ​
• Republic Act No. 8485 – Animal Welfare Act of 1998​

  • Act to protect and promote the welfare of all animals in the Philippines by supervising and regulating the establishment and operations of all facilities utilized for breeding, maintaining, keeping, treating or training of all animals either as objects of trade or as household pets. Pet animal shall include bird. Any form of cruelty shall be penalized. ​

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• Republic Act No. 8550 – The Fisheries Code of the Philippines (1998)​

  • Defines the policies of the state in the protection, conservation and effective management of fisheries stock as well as identifying allowable fishing methods in Philippine coastal waters. ​

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• Republic Act No. 7942 – Philippine Mining Act of 1995​

  • In March 1995, President Fidel Ramos signed into law the Philippine Mining Act which was designed to revive the mining industry and attract more foreign investment by defining the agreements for mineral exploitation, and provide the requirements for acquiring mining rights. ​

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• Republic Act No. 6969 – Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990​

  • Authorized the DENR to Established a program to regulate, restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing, sale, destruction, use and disposal of chemical substances, and mixture that present unreasonable risk and injury to health or the environment. ​

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• P.D 1151 – Philippine Environmental Policy (1979)​

  • Defines the general policies on the pursuit of a better quality of life for the present and future generations and mandates the undertaking the environmental impact assessments for all projects, which may significantly affect the environment. ​
• PNP MASTERPLAN SANGYAMAN​

  • Likewise, the Philippine National Police has a campaign plan named SANGYAMAN. It is the PNP’s Master Plan to help protect and preserve our environment, cultural properties and natural resources.
• PNP MASTERPLAN SANGYAMAN​

  • This master plan prescribes the guidelines to be followed by tasked PNP Units/Offices in assisting lead government agencies on the enforcement of laws over Philippine territorial waters, lakes, rivers, mountain ranges, forest, to include laws and ordinances that have been set forth to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and natural resources, in close coordination with the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, National Museum and other tasked government agencies and non-government organization. ​
• OJECTIVES​

  • To protect, conserve, and develop our environment and natural resources, in coordination with and in direct support of all government agencies. ​
• STRATEGIC CONCEPT​

  • Operationalization of Integrated Area/ Community Public Safety Plan. ​
  • Employment of both territorial units/offices and selected NSUs in the conduct of an all out and sustained campaign to protect and preserve our environment, natural heritage and natural resources should be executed in tandem with concerned government gencies. ​

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• SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES​

  • Protect lives ​

  Public safety remains to be the top priority of the PNP. Destruction of lives and property caused by contuous misuse, abuse and malpractices of the people on our natural resources must be fully stopped. ​

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  • Enhance Public Safety​
• FIVE (5) IMMEDIATE CONCERNS THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT, CULTURAL PROPERTIES AND NATURAL RESOURCES​

  • Protection of Forest​
  • Protection of Fisheries, Marine life and Aquatic Resources​
  • Ensuring Clean and Safe Land, Air and Water​
  • Preservation of Endangered Species and Other Wild life​
  • Protection of Cultural Properties​