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Who is primarily responsible for addressing environmental issues in the Philippines?
Who is primarily responsible for addressing environmental issues in the Philippines?
What is the main objective of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999?
What is the main objective of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999?
What is air pollution according to the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999?
What is air pollution according to the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999?
What is the focus of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999?
What is the focus of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999?
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What is the main objective of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?
What is the main objective of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?
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What is one of the key objectives of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?
What is one of the key objectives of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?
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What is the role of local government units in the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?
What is the role of local government units in the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?
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What is the focus of the Philippine environmental laws?
What is the focus of the Philippine environmental laws?
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What is the main objective of the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004?
What is the main objective of the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004?
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What is the primary focus of the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990?
What is the primary focus of the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990?
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What is prohibited under the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001?
What is prohibited under the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001?
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What is the ultimate goal of the three laws collectively?
What is the ultimate goal of the three laws collectively?
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What is a key aspect of the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004?
What is a key aspect of the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004?
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What is prohibited under the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990?
What is prohibited under the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990?
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What is a key objective of the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001?
What is a key objective of the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001?
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What is a common thread among the three laws?
What is a common thread among the three laws?
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Study Notes
Environmental Laws in the Philippines
- The Philippine environmental laws encompass a range of acts aimed at protecting air, water, solid waste management, control of hazardous substances, and conservation of wildlife.
Philippine Clean Air Act (RA 8749) of 1999
- Protects the right to a balanced and healthful ecology.
- Local government units are primarily responsible for environmental issues.
- Polluters must pay for their pollution.
- Balances development and environmental protection.
- Focuses on pollution prevention.
- Defines air pollution as any alteration of atmospheric air that is harmful to public health or welfare.
- Defines ambient air quality as the general amount of pollution present in a broad area.
- Establishes ambient air quality guideline values.
- Issues Certificates of Conformity for vehicles.
- Regulates hazardous substances and ozone-depleting substances.
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003) of 2000
- Aims for systematic, comprehensive, and ecological solid waste management.
- Protects public health and the environment.
- Encourages resource conservation and recovery.
- Promotes proper segregation, collection, and disposal of solid waste.
- Reduces solid waste through various methods including composting and recycling.
- Encourages private sector participation.
- Strengthens local government units' responsibility.
- Institutionalizes public participation and education on waste management.
Philippine Clean Water Act (RA 9275) of 2004
- Promotes economic growth consistent with water quality protection.
- Implements a comprehensive water quality management program.
- Promotes environment-friendly processes.
- Encourages public participation in water quality management.
- Regulates water pollutants.
- Implements a system for accountability for environmental impact.
- Focuses on pollution prevention and public education.
Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act (RA 6969) of 1990
- Regulates toxic substances and hazardous and nuclear wastes.
- Prevents the entry and disposal of hazardous wastes into the Philippines.
- Keeps an inventory of chemicals.
- Monitors and regulates hazardous substances.
- Educates the public on the hazards of toxic substances.
- Prevents the entry and disposal of hazardous wastes.
Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act (RA 9147) of 2001
- Conserves wildlife resources and their habitats.
- Regulates the collection and trade of wildlife.
- Supports international commitments to wildlife protection.
- Prohibits killing or destroying wildlife except under specified conditions.
- Prohibits inflicting injury on wildlife.
- Prohibits engaging in activities harmful to critical habitats such as dumping waste, logging, and mining.
- Prohibits trading, collecting, or possessing wildlife without proper authorization.
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This quiz covers the key environmental laws in the Philippines, including the Clean Air Act of 1999, water management, and conservation of wildlife.
