Environmental Laws in the Philippines

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What is the main purpose of the Philippine Water Act of 2004?

  • Regulating air pollution levels
  • Regulating mining activities
  • Managing solid waste
  • Protecting bodies of water from pollution (correct)

Which law regulates mineral resources development in the Philippines?

  • Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
  • Anti-Littering Law
  • Philippine Water Act of 2004
  • Philippine Mining Act of 1995 (correct)

What is the primary objective of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?

  • Reduce air pollution
  • Control littering in public places
  • Promote mining activities
  • Protect public health and the environment through waste management (correct)

Which act aims to reduce air pollution specifically in the National Capital Region (NCR)?

<p>Anti-Smoke Belching Act (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003?

<p>Protecting the populace from hazardous products (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Philippine Water Act of 2004 purpose

To protect water bodies from pollution

Philippine Mining Act of 1995 purpose

Regulates mineral resource development

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 objective

Waste management for public health and environment

Anti-Smoke Belching Act purpose

Reduce air pollution in NCR

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Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 goal

Protect people from tobacco harm

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Study Notes

Environmental Laws in the Philippines

  • The Philippine Clean Air Act holds individuals accountable for environmental impacts.
  • The Philippine Water Act of 2004 protects bodies of water from land-based pollution.
  • The Philippine Mining Act of 1995 regulates mineral resource development in the country.

Waste Management and Pollution

  • The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 promotes a comprehensive approach to waste management, ensuring public health and environmental protection.
  • The Anti-Smoke Belching Act targets reducing air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR).
  • The Anti-Littering Law prohibits littering, dumping, and throwing garbage in public places.

Health and Product Regulation

  • The Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 aims to safeguard the populace from hazardous products.

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