PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS Flashcards
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P.D 389 (P.D 705)
Codifies, updates and raises forestry laws in the country, It emphasizes the sustainable utilization of forest resources.
P.D 704
Gives emphasis on the preservation of optimum productivity of fishery resources* through conservation and protection.*
P.D 1219
It focuses on providing for the protection of coral ecosystems.
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P.D 1067
Adopts adequate measures to conserve and regulate the use of water in commercial, industrial and residential areas, It also provides other policy guidelines on water quality and management of water resources.
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P.D 463
Requires all mining leaseholders to comply with Pollution Control laws and regulations and provide for penalties for noncompliance.
P.D 1251
Imposes fines on tailings and mine wastes and fund generated is used to pay for the damages to land, agricultural crops, forests products, aquatic resources and infrastructures caused by pollution for mining operations.
P.D 984
The alias (name) the law goes by.
Pollution Control Law
P.D 825
Prohibits improper disposal of garbage.
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P.D 856
Places the responsibility on the local government units for the solid waste management in their area of production.
R.A 8749
Provides for a comprehensive air pollution control policy.
This is not part of the Presidental Decrees. (P.D)
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P.D 389 (P.D 705)
The Forestry Reform Code
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P.D 1067
Water Code of the Philippines
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P.D 463
Mining Act of 1936
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P.D 856
Sanitation Code
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R.A 8749
Philippine Clear Air Act of 1999
