Philippine Laws and Regulations
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What is emphasized in the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010?

  • Importance of socio-economic development
  • Importance of risk reduction and management councils (correct)
  • Importance of environmental protection
  • Importance of waste management
  • What is the title of Republic Act 6969?

  • Environmental Management Act of 1990
  • Philippine Environmental Policy
  • Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010
  • Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990 (correct)
  • What is the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) established for?

  • To emphasize the importance of risk reduction and management councils
  • To achieve a balance between socio-economic development and environmental protection (correct)
  • To reduce toxic substances and hazardous waste
  • To provide an integrated approach to environmental management
  • What is the main focus of the Philippine environmental policy?

    <p>Integrated approach to environmental management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intrinsic link recognized by the Philippine environmental policy?

    <p>Between people and the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System?

    <p>To achieve a balance between socio-economic development and environmental protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Philippine Environmental Policy and Laws

    • RA No. 10121, also known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, stresses the significance of risk reduction and management councils at various levels of governance.

    Republic Act 6969

    • Also known as the "Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990"

    Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

    • Established in 1978, the EIS plays a crucial role in achieving a balance between socio-economic development and environmental protection in the Philippines.

    Philippine Environmental Policy

    • Emphasizes an integrated approach to environmental management, recognizing the need for collaboration and coordination across various sectors and levels of governance.
    • Recognizes the intrinsic link between nature and people, acknowledging that a healthy environment is essential for the well-being and prosperity of the Filipino population.

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    This quiz covers various laws and regulations in the Philippines, including the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act and the Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act.

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