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What primary goal does Republic Act 8749 aim to achieve for the Filipino population?
What primary goal does Republic Act 8749 aim to achieve for the Filipino population?
- To achieve and maintain healthy air quality. (correct)
- To establish economic trade agreements with neighboring countries.
- To ensure access to affordable healthcare services.
- To promote tourism and cultural exchange.
What key approach does the Philippine Clean Air Act (RA 8749) prioritize in managing air pollution?
What key approach does the Philippine Clean Air Act (RA 8749) prioritize in managing air pollution?
- Relying on international aid for pollution control initiatives.
- Investing solely in advanced technologies for air purification.
- Encouraging pollution prevention and comprehensive management programs. (correct)
- Focusing on penalizing polluters after environmental damage occurs.
What is a notable weakness of the Philippine Clean Air Act related to waste disposal methods?
What is a notable weakness of the Philippine Clean Air Act related to waste disposal methods?
- It bans incinerators, making the Philippines the first nation to do so outright. (correct)
- It lacks provisions for regulating agricultural waste.
- It overlooks the importance of recycling programs.
- It promotes the use of incinerators for waste management.
Which initiative is supported by the Republic Act No. 8749, aligning with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations?
Which initiative is supported by the Republic Act No. 8749, aligning with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations?
How does air pollution, a problem addressed by RA 8749, significantly impact public health in the Philippines?
How does air pollution, a problem addressed by RA 8749, significantly impact public health in the Philippines?
To effectively mitigate air pollution as recommended, which practices should be avoided?
To effectively mitigate air pollution as recommended, which practices should be avoided?
How does RA 8749 aim to involve the public in air quality management?
How does RA 8749 aim to involve the public in air quality management?
What broad policy does the State pursue through RA 8749 to harmonize environmental goals with progress?
What broad policy does the State pursue through RA 8749 to harmonize environmental goals with progress?
What specific environmental protection measure is highlighted as a weakness in the implementation of the Clean Air Act?
What specific environmental protection measure is highlighted as a weakness in the implementation of the Clean Air Act?
Which of the following results from the Republic Act 8749 relating to health?
Which of the following results from the Republic Act 8749 relating to health?
Republic Act 8749, also known as the Philippine Clean Air Act, was approved and enacted in what year?
Republic Act 8749, also known as the Philippine Clean Air Act, was approved and enacted in what year?
Besides providing air quality management, what else does the Philippine Clean Air Act offer?
Besides providing air quality management, what else does the Philippine Clean Air Act offer?
How many chapters does the Philippine Clean Air Act contain?
How many chapters does the Philippine Clean Air Act contain?
Which of the following strategies does RA 8749 promote to foster environmental responsibility among citizens and industries?
Which of the following strategies does RA 8749 promote to foster environmental responsibility among citizens and industries?
Which of these is considered to be eco-friendly to reduce air pollution?
Which of these is considered to be eco-friendly to reduce air pollution?
How does Republic Act No. 8749 ensure accountability for environmental impacts?
How does Republic Act No. 8749 ensure accountability for environmental impacts?
Apart from its direct environmental objectives, what broader goal does the Philippine Clean Air Act aim to support?
Apart from its direct environmental objectives, what broader goal does the Philippine Clean Air Act aim to support?
Based on the recommendations provided, what mode of transportation is advocated to reduce air pollution?
Based on the recommendations provided, what mode of transportation is advocated to reduce air pollution?
Congress designed the Clean Air Act to protect the public from?
Congress designed the Clean Air Act to protect the public from?
Through active social awareness, what is one of the goals of the Republic Act No. 8749?
Through active social awareness, what is one of the goals of the Republic Act No. 8749?
Flashcards
What is R.A 8749?
What is R.A 8749?
Known as the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, it provides a comprehensive air pollution control policy.
Purpose of Republic Act No. 8749
Purpose of Republic Act No. 8749
A comprehensive air quality management policy and program to achieve and maintain healthy air for Filipinos.
State Policy under R.A 8749
State Policy under R.A 8749
The State balances development and environmental protection through a national program against air pollution.
Incentives in pollution control
Incentives in pollution control
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Strength of Clean Air Act
Strength of Clean Air Act
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Act's Stance on Incinerators
Act's Stance on Incinerators
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Opportunity in R.A. 8749
Opportunity in R.A. 8749
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Impact of Air Pollution on Humans
Impact of Air Pollution on Humans
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Recommendations to reduce air pollution
Recommendations to reduce air pollution
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Study Notes
- Republic Act 8749 is the "Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999"
- It was approved on June 23, 1999
- The act contain 7 chapters and 56 sections
Background and History
- The Philippine Clean Air Act (Republic Act No. 8749) is a comprehensive air quality management policy and program
- Its goal is to achieve and maintain healthy air for all Filipinos.
- Intended to safeguard public health and welfare from various types of air pollution
- The Act outlines government measures to reduce air pollution
- It integrates environmental protection activities.
Salient Features
- The State aims to balance development and environmental protection.
- A holistic national program of air pollution is implemented by the government
- It encourages citizen and industry cooperation and self-regulation through market-based incentives
- It primarily focuses on pollution prevention.
- The act provides for a comprehensive air pollution management program.
- Public information and education are promoted to encourage participation in air quality planning and monitoring
- It formulates and enforces a system of accountability for environmental impacts
Strengths and Opportunities
- The act has avoided premature deaths
- It has reduced hospital admissions for cardiac and respiratory illnesses.
- The Act provides for a national program of air pollution prevention through the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- It promotes mass media communication to create social awareness and active participation in air quality planning and monitoring
Weaknesses and Problems
- The Act bans incinerators for waste disposal
- This made the Philippines the first nation in the world to ban incinerators outright
- Air pollution contributes to cardiopulmonary diseases and increases in air pollution-related deaths
Recommendations
- To reduce air pollution, avoid burning leaves, trash, garbage, and other materials
- Walking, biking, or using public transportation may help
- There should be less use of air conditioning units or other electricity usages
- Use eco-friendly products
- Planting trees is also recommended
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