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Question 1

This provision mandates that the State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accordance with the rhythm and harmony of nature.

Answer 1

Sec. 16, Art. II, 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 2

Provides that it is the policy of the State to adopt a systematic, comprehensive, and ecological waste management program.

Answer 2

Republic Act No. 9003
“Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.”

Question 3

The policy of the State shall:
-Ensure the protection of the public health and environment.
-Utilize environmentally-sound methods that maximize the utilization of valuable resources and encourage resource conservation and recovery.
-Set guidelines and targets for solid waste avoidance and volume reduction through source reduction and waste minimization measures.

Answer 3

Republic Act No. 9003
“Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.”

Question 4

Provides that 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 4

Republic Act No. 9275
“Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004.”

Question 5

The policy of the State shall:
- Streamline processes and procedures in the prevention, control, and abatement of pollution of the country’s water resources.
- Promote environmental strategies, use of appropriate economic instruments for the protection of water resources.
- Formulate a holistic national program of water quality management.
- Formulate an integrated water quality management framework.

Answer 5

Republic Act no. 9275 “Philippine Clean Water act of 2004”

Question 6

Provides that the State shall pursue a policy of balancing development and environment protection.

Answer 6

Republic Act No. 8749
“Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999.”

Question 7

The policy of the State shall:
- Formulate a holistic national program of air pollution that shall be implemented by the government.
- Encourage cooperation and self-regulation among citizens and industries through the application of incentives market-based instruments.
- Focus primarily on pollution prevention rather than on a comprehensive management program on air pollution.

Answer 7

Republic Act No. 8749
“Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999.”