Philippines Environmental Laws

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Which legislative act focuses on safeguarding children during emergencies?

  • RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Mgt Act of 2000)
  • RA 10121 (Philippines Disaster Risk Reduction & Mgt Act of 2010)
  • RA 10821 (Children's Emergency Relief & Protection Act) (correct)
  • RA 10344 (Risk Reduction & Equipment Protection Act)

If a company is found to be improperly disposing of hazardous waste, which law would be used to address the issue?

  • RA 9147 (Wildlife Resources Conservation & Protection Act)
  • RA 8749 (Philippines Clean Air Act of 1999)
  • RA 6969 (Toxic Substances & Hazardous Waste Control Act of 1990) (correct)
  • RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Mgt Act of 2000)

What is the primary focus of RA 9147?

  • Managing solid waste
  • Protecting wildlife resources and their habitats (correct)
  • Reducing disaster risk
  • Regulating tobacco use

A local community wants to establish a protected area for its unique ecosystem. Which act provides the legal framework for establishing and managing such areas?

<p>RA 7586 (NIPAS Act of 1992) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the Philippines Clean Air Act enacted?

<p>1999 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following laws was enacted latest?

<p>RA 10121 (Philippines Disaster Risk Reduction &amp; Mgt Act of 2010) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A city is developing a comprehensive plan to manage its solid waste. Which act provides the framework for this plan?

<p>RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Mgt Act of 2000) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of RA 10344?

<p>To reduce risk and protect equipment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A public health campaign aims to reduce tobacco consumption. Which law directly enables regulatory measures for this purpose?

<p>RA 9211 (Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does RA 10121 contribute to community safety?

<p>By reducing disaster risks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which act addresses the handling of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a known environmental pollutant?

<p>RA 6969 (Toxic Substances &amp; Hazardous Waste Control Act of 1990) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the NIPAS Act (RA 7586) protect areas with significant biodiversity?

<p>By establishing and managing protected areas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which situation would most likely involve the application of RA 8749?

<p>A factory emitting excessive amounts of air pollutants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A logging company is caught harvesting endangered trees. Based on the laws provided, which act would be most relevant in prosecuting this violation?

<p>RA 9147 (Wildlife Resources Conservation &amp; Protection Act) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios is directly addressed by the Philippines Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Act of 2010 (RA 10121)?

<p>Creating a framework for responding to and recovering from natural disasters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A new policy aims to promote the sustainable use of natural resources within nationally protected areas. Which law does this policy directly align with?

<p>RA 7586 (NIPAS Act of 1992) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do RA 6969 and RA 9003 complement each other in protecting the environment?

<p>RA 6969 addresses toxic substances, while RA 9003 addresses solid waste management. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the scope of RA 10821, which of the following actions would be most directly supported by this law after a major earthquake?

<p>Providing immediate assistance and protection to affected children (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does RA 9211 contribute to public health and environmental protection?

<p>By regulating tobacco products and their promotion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

RA 10121

Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010

RA 10344

Addresses risk reduction and equipment protection

RA 10821

Children's Emergency Relief and Protection Act

RA 8749

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

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RA 9211

Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003

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RA 6969

Toxic Substances and Hazardous Waste Control Act of 1990

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RA 9003

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

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RA 9147

Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act

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RA 7586

NIPAS Act of 1992 (National Integrated Protected Areas System)

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Study Notes

  • RA 10121, also known as the Philippines Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Act, was enacted in 2010.
  • RA 10344 focuses on risk reduction and equipment protection.
  • RA 10821 concerns children's emergency relief and protection.
  • RA 8749, the Philippines Clean Air Act, was established in 1999.
  • RA 9211 regulates tobacco use; it was introduced in 2003.
  • RA 6969 addresses toxic substances and hazardous waste control, and it was created in 1990.
  • RA 9003 pertains to ecological solid waste management and was passed in 2000.
  • RA 9147 deals with wildlife resources conservation and protection.
  • RA 7586 is the NIPAS Act which was passed in 1992.

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