Philippine Environmental Laws Discussion Outline
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What is the main purpose of the Clean Water Act in the Philippines?

  • To regulate air pollution from industries and commercial establishments.
  • To ensure the proper disposal of solid waste in the country.
  • To establish guidelines for safe drinking water standards.
  • To protect the country's water bodies from pollution from land-based sources. (correct)

    • Which law is focused on minimizing pollution through a multi-sectoral and participatory approach?

  • R.A 8749: Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999
  • Ecological Solid Waste Management Program based on RA 9003
  • RA 9275: Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 (correct)
  • RA 6969: Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act

    • Which Philippine environmental law focuses on controlling toxic substances and hazardous waste?

  • RA 9275: Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
  • R.A 8749: Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999
  • RA 6969: Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act (correct)
  • RA 9003: Ecological Solid Waste Act of 2000

    • Which of the following is NOT a focus area of Philippine Environmental Laws discussed in the text?

    <p>Noise pollution regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of setting National Ambient Air Quality Guideline Values according to the text?

    <p>To protect health, safety, and general welfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are considered mobile sources of air pollution based on the text?

    <p>Cars, trucks, and buses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must all emissions comply with according to the text?

    <p>Air quality standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a type of source of air pollution as categorized in the text?

    <p>Eco-profile sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (RA 8749)?

    <p>To protect and maintain healthy air quality for all Filipinos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered an 'air pollutant' based on RA 8749?

    <p>Gases and fumes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'Air pollution' as per RA 8749?

    <p>An alteration of air properties detrimental to health or welfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'Ambient air quality guideline values' according to RA 8749?

    <p>Concentrations of air classified for health and public welfare protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which environmental law provides for a Certificate of Conformity?

    <p>The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Eco-profile related to in the context of the text?

    <p>Environmental performance indicators of companies and organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act repealed PD 1181, PD 1152, PD 1586, and PD 984?

    <p>The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Air pollution' under RA 8749 can render the air harmful for which purposes?

    <p><strong>Domestic</strong>, <strong>commercial</strong>, <strong>industrial</strong>, and <strong>recreational</strong> purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Ambient air quality guideline values' serve as goals for the protection of which entities?

    <p><strong>Health</strong> and <strong>public welfare</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Air pollutants' under RA 8749 include which kinds of substances?

    <p><strong>Chemical mists</strong> and <strong>solid particles</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

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