Environmental LAWS

Question 1

What are the laws that protect and maintain the cleanliness of our air?

Answer 1

1. Republic Act NO. 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999)
2. Republic Act no. 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management act of 2000)
3. Republic Act No. 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004)
4. Republic Act No. 9147 ( Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act)

Question 2

Republic Act no. 8749 is also known as “_______”

Answer 2

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Question 3

An act providing for a comprehensive air pollution control policy and for other purposes

Answer 3

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Question 4

Philippine Clean Air Act Act of 1999 was approved on ____ under the administration of President ____

Answer 4

1. June 23, 1999
2. President Joseph Estrada

Question 5

The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.

Answer 5

Section 2. Declration of Principles of Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Question 6

The State also recognizes the principle that “polluters must pay”.

Answer 6

Section 2. Declration of Principles of Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Question 7

The State recognizes that a clean and healthy environment is for the good of all and should, therefore, be the concern of
all.

Answer 7

Section 2. Declration of Principles of Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Question 8

Formulate a holistic national program of air
pollution management that shall be implemented by the government through proper delegation and effective coordination of functions and activities

Answer 8

Section 3. Declration of Principles of Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Question 9

3 Clean air program:

Answer 9

1. Motor Vehicle Emission Management Program,
2. Industrial Emission Management Program,
   *3. Roadside ambient and general ambient air monitoring.

Question 10

• The right to breathe clean air;
• The right to utilize and enjoy all natural resources according to the principles of sustainable development;
• The right to participate in the formulation, planning, implementation, and monitoring of environmental policies and programs and in the decision-making process;
• The right to bring an action in court for compensation of personal damages resulting from the adverse environmental
  and public health impact of a project or activity.

Answer 10

Section 4. Declration of Principles of Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Question 11

5 Prohibited acts Fines and Penalties

Answer 11

1. Burning of Hazardous Substances and Wastes
2. Burning of Bio-Medical Waste
3. Smoking in Public
4. Misfuelling

Question 12

For violations of all other provisions provided in the Act and these Implementing Rules and Regulations,
a fine of not less than ______ but not more than ______ or _____
years imprisonment or both shall be imposed.

Answer 12

10,000
100,000
6 years

Question 13

Any person who burns hazardous substances and wastes in violation of ______ shall be punished with ____ years and _____ day to ____ years imprisonment.

Answer 13

Section 1 of Rule XXV
4 years
1 day to 6 years

Question 14

Any person who burns bio-medical waste in violation of Section 4 of Rule XXV shall
be punished with ____ years and ____
to___ years imprisonment.

Answer 14

Section 4 of Rule XXV
4 years
1 to 6 years

Question 15

Any person who smokes inside a public building or an enclosed public place, including public utility vehicles or any duly designated smoking area shall be punished with _____ and ___ day to _____ year imprisonment or a fine of ______ pesos.

Answer 15

6 months and 1 day to 1 year
10,000

Question 16

Any person who manufactures, imports, sells, offers for sale, introduces into commerce, conveys or otherwise disposes of, in any manner leaded gasoline shall be punished with ____ years and _____day to ____ years imprisonment and liable for the appropriate fine

Answer 16

3 years and 1 day
5 years

Question 17

______ refers to the act of introducing or causing or allowing the introduction of
leaded gasoline into any motor vehicle equipped with a gasoline tank filler and labeled “unleaded gasoline only.”

Answer 17

Misfuelling

Question 18

Any person who misfuels shall be punished with ____ year and _____ day to____ years imprisonment or a fine of _____ pesos.

Answer 18

1 year and 1 day
3 years
20,000

Question 19

An act providing for an ecological solid waste management program, creating the nexessary institutional mechanisms and incentives, declaring certain acts prohibited and providing penalties, appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes.

Answer 19

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

Question 20

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 was approved on ____ under the administration of _____.

Answer 20

January 21, 2001
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Question 21

This laws adhres to:

1. Ensure the protection of public health and
   environment;
2. Utilize environmentally sound methods that
   maximize the utilization of valuable resources and
   encourage resources conservation and recovery;

Answer 21

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

Question 22

3 simple ways to reduce waste

Answer 22

1. Donate Clothes
2. Avoid Food Wrapped in Plastic
3. Bring Your On Bag

Question 23

An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Water Quality Management and for Other Purposes

Answer 23

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

Question 24

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 was signed on ____ under the administration of ____

Answer 24

March 2004
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Question 25

The State shall pursue a policy of economic growth in a manner consistent with the protection, preservation and revival of the quality of our fresh, brackish and marine waters.

Answer 25

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

Question 26

3 Environmental Problems

Answer 26

1. Water Pollution 2. Flood and Oil Erosion 3. Loss of Aquatic Animals

Question 27

It occurs when species are diminished because of environmental force and human activities such as deforestation, hunting, pollution and etc.,

Answer 27

Extinction

Question 28

An act providing for the conservation and protection of wildlife resources and their Habitats, appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes.

Answer 28

Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act

Question 29

Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act was approved on _____ under the administration of _____

Answer 29

July 30, 2001 Gloira Macapagal Arroyo

Question 30

____ means wild forms and varieties of flora and fauna, in all developmental stages, including those which are in captivity or are being bred or propagated;

Answer 30

Wildlife

Question 31

______ Collection of Wildlife

Answer 31

Section 7

Question 32

_____ Possesion of Wildlife

Answer 32

Section 8

Question 33

_____ Commercial Breeding or Propagation of Wildlife Resources

Answer 33

Section 17

Question 34

_____ refers to species or subspecies that is not critically endangered but whose survival in the wild is unlikely if the causal factors continue operating;

Answer 34

Endangered Species

Question 35

_____ a species or subspecies that is facing extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future;

Answer 35

Critically Endangered

Question 36

______means species or subspecies which is naturally occurring and found only within specific areas in the country;

Answer 36

Endemic species