Philippine Environmental Laws and Policies

Questions and Answers

Which law focuses specifically on the management of solid waste in the Philippines?

RA 9275 - Philippine Clean Water Act 1999

RA 8749 - Philippine Clean Air Act 1999

RA 9003 - Ecological Solid Waste Management 2000 (correct)

RA 9729 - Climate Change 2009

What is the primary focus of RA 10659?

Regulation of sugarcane production and trade (correct)

Modernizing customs and tariffs

Affordable rice importation policies

Promotion of renewable energy sources

Which act is responsible for the promotion of renewable energy in the Philippines?

RA 9184 - The Procurement Reform Act

RA 11203 - Rice Tariffication Law

RA 7160 - Local Government Code 1991

RA 9153 - Renewable Energy 2008 (correct)

Which law addresses environmental air quality issues?

<p>RA 8749 - Philippine Clean Air Act 1999</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which act is specifically related to the implementation of tariff on rice imports?

<p>RA 11203 - Rice Tariffication Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Republic Acts Overview

RA 9729 - Climate Change (2009): Aims to mainstream climate change into government policy, enhance climate resilience, and develop a climate adaptation framework.
RA 10659 - Sugarcane Law: Regulates the sugarcane industry to ensure its sustainable development and competitiveness; addresses pricing, production quotas, and encourages investments.
RA 9153 - Renewable Energy Act (2008): Promotes the development and utilization of renewable energy resources, providing incentives for investment and support for viable projects.
RA 8749 - Philippine Clean Air Act (1999): Establishes a comprehensive program for air quality management, addresses pollution from stationary and mobile sources, and promotes public awareness.
RA 9003 - Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (2000): Mandates an ecological approach to waste management, promotes recycling, and establishes a framework for local government compliance and enforcement.
RA 9275 - Philippine Clean Water Act (1999): Aims to protect the country’s water bodies from pollution, ensure water quality standards, and promote sustainable water resource management.
RA 9184 - Procurement Reform Act: Introduces a transparent and accountable procurement process in government projects, enhancing efficiency and reducing corruption in public spending.
RA 7160 - Local Government Code (1991): Provides the framework for local governance in the Philippines, enhancing autonomy, accountability, and empowering local government units to deliver services.
RA 11203 - Rice Tariffication Law: Liberalizes the rice importation process by converting quantitative restrictions into tariffs, aims to stabilize rice prices and encourage competition in the market.
RA 10863 - Customs Modernization and Tariff Act: Revamps the customs process to enhance efficiency, improve revenue collection, and facilitate trade while ensuring compliance with international standards.
RA 6657 - Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) Law: Aims to distribute land to farmer beneficiaries and promote rural development, addressing landlessness and inequalities in agricultural land distribution.

Description

This quiz covers various Republic Acts (RAs) related to environmental protection and resource management in the Philippines. Test your knowledge on laws such as the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Climate Change Act. It's an essential review for anyone interested in Philippine environmental legislation.