RA 9147 Flashcards
What is the short title for RA 9147?
Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act.”
This department shall have jurisdiction over all terrestrial plant and animal species, all turtles and tortoises and wetland species, including but not limited to crocodiles, waterbirds and all amphibians and dugong.
A. DENR
B. DA
C. DILG
D. The Congress
A. DENR
This department shall have jurisdiction over all declared aquatic critical habitats, all aquatic resources including but not limited to all fishes, aquatic plants, invertebrates and all marine mammals, except dugong.
A. DENR
B. DA
C. DILG
D. The Congress
B. DA
Which province has a separate jurisdiction over their wildlife and natural resources?
A. Bukidnon
B. South Cotabato
C. Bohol
D. Palawan
D. Palawan
Section 4. In the Province of Palawan, jurisdiction herein conferred is vested to the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development pursuant to Republic Act No. 7611.
This means the research, collection and utilization of biological and genetic resources for purposes of applying the knowledge derived there from solely for commercial purposes
Bioprospecting
This means any part taken or substance extracted from wildlife, in raw or in processed form. This includes stuffed animals and herbarium specimens
By-product or derivatives
This means the process of producing individuals under controlled conditions or with human interventions
Captive-breeding/culture or propagation
The act of gathering or harvesting wildlife, its by-products or derivatives
Collection or collecting
The preservation and sustainable utilization of wildlife, and/or maintenance, restoration and enhancement of the habitat
Conservation
This refers to a species or subspecies that is facing extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future
Critically endangered species
This refers to species or subspecies that is not critically endangered but whose survival in the wild is unlikely if the causal factors continue operating
Endangered species
This refers to species or subspecies that is not critically endangered nor endangered but is under threat from adverse factors throughout their range and is likely to move to the endangered category in the near future
Vulnerable species
A general term to denote species or subspecies considered as critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable or other accepted categories of wildlife whose population is at risk of extinction
Threatened species
This refers to species or subspecies which have actual or potential value in trade or utilization for commercial purpose
Economically important species
These are species or subspecies which do not naturally occur in the country
Exotic species
A permit authorizing an individual to bring out wildlife from the Philippines to any other country
Export permit
A permit authorizing an individual to bring in wildlife from another country;
Import permit
A permit issued to any individual or entity engaged in noncommercial scientific, or educational undertaking to collect wildlife
Gratuitous permit
A permit authorizing an individual to bring out of the country a previous imported wildlife
Reexport permit
A permit issued authorizing an individual to bring wildlife from one place to another within the territorial jurisdiction of the Philippines
Transport permit
A permit to take or collect from the wild certain species and quantities of wildlife for commercial purposes
Wildlife collector’s permit
A permit to develop, operate and maintain a wildlife breeding farm for conservation, trade and/or scientific purposes.
Wildlife farm/culture permit
This term means a place or environment where species or subspecies naturally occur or has naturally established its population
Habitat
These are species or subspecies of wildlife naturally occurring or has naturally established population in the country
Indigenous wildlife
This term means bringing species into the wild that is outside its natural habitat
Introduction
The act of engaging in the exchange, exportation or importation, purchase or sale of wildlife, their derivatives or by-products, locally or internationally
Trade
These are wild forms and varieties of flora and fauna, in all developmental stages, including those which are in captivity or are being bred or propagated
Wildlife
The utilization of wildlife by indigenous people in accordance with written or unwritten rules, usage, customs and practices traditionally observed, accepted and recognized by them
Traditional use
Yes or No: Does the law permit indigenous people to collect and utilize wildlife that are classified as threatened species for traditional use?
No.
Section 7. Provided, further, That collection of wildlife by indigenous people may be allowed for traditional use and not primarily for trade: Provided, furthermore, That collection and utilization for said purpose shall not cover threatened species.
Can a person or entity be allowed to possess wildlife?
A. Absolutely yes
B. Absolutely not
C. Allowed under certain conditions
C. Allowed under certain conditions
Section 8. No person or entity shall be allowed possession of wildlife unless such person or entity can prove financial and technical capability and facility to maintain said wildlife: Provided,
That the source was not obtained in violation of this Act.
Who authorizes the exportation and/or importation of aquatic wildlife?
A. The DA Secretary
B. The DENR Secretary
C. The President of the Philippines
A. The DA Secretary
Section 11. Wildlife species may be exported to or imported from another country as may be authorized by the Secretary (see Section 4) or the designated representative, subject to strict compliance with the provisions of this Act and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto: Provided, That the recipient of the wildlife is technically and financially capable to maintain it.
The introduction, reintroduction or restocking of endemic and indigenous wildlife shall be allowed only for which conditions?
A. Population enhancement and recovery
B. For ecological experimental studies
C. Manipulate/control population of other species
A. Population enhancement and recovery
Section 12. The introduction, reintroduction or restocking of endemic and indigenous wildlife shall be allowed only for population enhancement of recovery purposes subject to prior clearance from the Secretary of the authorized representative pursuant to Section 6 of this Act. Any proposed introduction shall be subject to a scientific study which shall focus on the bioecology. The proponent shall also conduct public consultations with concerned individuals or entities.
Can exotic species be introduced in protected areas covered by NIPAS Act?
A. Absolutely Yes
B. Absolutely Not
C. Allowed under certain conditions
B. Absolutely not
Section 13. Introduction of Exotic Wildlife. - No exotic species shall be introduced into the country, unless a clearance from the Secretary or the authorized representative is first obtained. In no case shall exotic species be introduced into protected areas covered by Republic Act No. 7586 and to critical habitats under Section 25 hereof.
Exotic wildlife may be introduced to the country in areas not covered by the NIPAS Act.
A, Absolutely Yes
B. Absolutely Not
C. Allowed under certain conditions
C. Allowed under certain conditions
Section 13. Introduction of Exotic Wildlife. - No exotic species shall be introduced into the country, unless a clearance from the Secretary or the authorized representative is first obtained. In cases where introduction is allowed, it shall be subject to environmental impact study which shall focus on the bioecology, socioeconomic and related aspects of the area where the species will be introduced. The proponent shall also be required to secure the prior informed consent from the local stakeholders.
In the case of bioprospecting, what must the applicant obtain from indigenous cultural communities, local communities, management board under Republic Act No. 7586 or private individual or entity before the Secretary or the authorized representative, in consultation with the concerned agencies, grants the necessary permit?
A. Gratuitous Permit
B. Prior Informed Consent
C. Conduct an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Campaign
B. Prior Informed Consent
Section 14. The Secretary or the authorized representative, in consultation with the concerned agencies, before granting the necessary permit, shall require that prior informed consent be obtained by the applicant from the concerned indigenous cultural communities, local communities, management board under Republic Act No. 7586 or private individual or entity.
Can foreign scientists collect or utilize biological resources of the Philippines for scientific research?
A. Absolutely Yes
B. Absolutely Not
C. Allowed under certain conditions
C. Allowed under certain conditions
Section 15. Collection and utilization of biological resources for scientific research and not for commercial purposes shall be allowed upon execution of an undertaking/agreement with and issuance of a gratuitous permit by the Secretary or the authorized representative: Provided, That prior clearance from concerned bodies shall be secured before the issuance of the gratuitous permit: Provided, further, That the last paragraph of Section 14 (If the applicant is a foreign entity or individual, a local institution should be actively involved in the research, collection and, whenever applicable and appropriate in the technological development of the products derived from the biological and genetic resources) shall likewise apply.
What type of permit is granted to scientific researchers?
A. Gratuitous Permit
B. Wildlife Collector’s Permit
C. Bioprospecting Permit
D. Import Permit
A. Gratuitous Permit
Section 15. Scientific Researches on Wildlife. Collection and utilization of biological resources for scientific research and not for commercial purposes shall be allowed upon execution of an undertaking/agreement with and issuance of a gratuitous permit by the Secretary or the authorized representative
Breeding or propagation of wildlife for commercial purposes shall be allowed by the Secretary or the authorized representative pursuant to Section 6 through the issuance of what type of permit?
A. Gratuitous Permit
B. Wildlife Collector’s Permit
C. Wildlife Farm/Culture Permit
D. Import Permit
C. Wildlife Farm/Culture Permit
Section 17. Provided, That only progenies of wildlife raised, as well as unproductive parent stock shall be utilized for trade: Provided, further: That commercial breeding operations for wildlife, whenever appropriate, shall be subject to an environmental impact study.
True or False: The law prohibits the collection and utilization of economically important species even if these are not categorized as threatened.
False
Section 18. Collection of certain species shall only be allowed when the results of the assessment show that, despite certain extent of collection, the population of such species can still remain viable and capable of recovering its numbers. For this purpose, the Secretary shall establish a schedule and volume of allowable harvests.
Whenever an economically important species become threatened, any form of collection shall be prohibited except for scientific, educational or breeding/propagation purposes, pursuant to the provisions of this Act.
Based on Section 20 of this RA, the validity of Wildlife farm or culture permit lasts for
A. 1 year
B. 1-3 years
C. 3-5 years
C. 3-5 years
Based on Section 20 of this RA, the validity of Wildlife collector’s permit lasts for
A. 1 year
B. 1-3 years
C. 3-5 years
B. 1-3 years
Based on Section 20 of this RA, the validity of Gratuitous permit lasts for
A. 1 year
B. 1-3 years
C. 3-5 years
A. 1 year
Based on Section 20 of this RA, the local transport permit lasts for
A. 1 year
B. 1-3 months
C. 1-6 months
B. 1-3 months
Based on Section 20 of this RA, the Export/Import/Reexport permit lasts for
A. 1 year
B. 1-3 months
C. 1-6 months
C. 1-6 months
By what percent of the export value, excluding the transport costs, shall be charged to get an export permit for wildlife species?
A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 3%
D. 5%
C. 3%
Section 21. Fees and Charges. - Reasonable fees and charges as may be determined upon consultation with the concerned groups, and in the amount fixed by the Secretary shall be imposed for the issuances of permits enumerated in the preceding section.
For the export of wildlife species, an export permit fee of not greater than three percentum (3%) of the export value, excluding transport costs, shall be charged: Provided, however, That in the determination of aforesaid fee, the production costs shall be given due consideration. Cutflowers, leaves and the like, produced from farms shall be exempted from the said export fee: Provided, further, That fees and charges shall be reviewed by the Secretary every two (2) years or as the need arises and revise the same accordingly, subject to consultation with concerned sectors.
True or false: threatened wildlife may be collected or utilized by a person or entity the recipient of the wildlife is technically and financially capable to maintain it.
False.
Section 7. That collection and utilization for said purpose shall not cover threatened species: Provided, finally, That Section 23 (only the accredited individuals, business, research, educational or scientific entities shall be allowed to collect for conservation breeding or propagation purposes) of this Act shall govern the collection of threatened species.
Can private persons or entities possess wildlife?
A. Absolutely Yes
B. Absolutely Not
C. Allowed under certain conditions
C. Allowed under certain conditions
Section 26. No person or entity shall be allowed possession of wildlife unless such person or entity can prove financial and technical capability and facility to maintain said wildlife.
Penal provisions for killing and destroying critically endangered wildlife species oblige the convicted to
A. imprisonment of a minimum of six (6) years and one (1) day to Twenty four (24) years and/or a fine of One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to One million pesos (P1,000,000.00)
B. imprisonment of a minimum of six (6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years and/or a fine of One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to One million pesos (P1,000,000.00)
C. imprisonment of a minimum of six (6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years and/or a fine of One thousand pesos (P1,000.00) to One million pesos (P1,000,000.00)
B. imprisonment of a minimum of six (6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years and/or a fine of One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to One million pesos (P1,000,000.00)
Penal provisions for killing and destroying endangered wildlife species oblige the convicted to
A. imprisonment of a minimum of six (6) years and one (1) day to Twenty four (24) years and/or a fine of One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to One million pesos (P1,000,000.00)
B. imprisonment of a minimum of six (6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years and/or a fine of One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to One million pesos (P1,000,000.00)
C. imprisonment of four (4) and one (1) day to six (6) years and/or a fine of Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00)
C. imprisonment of four (4) and one (1) day to six (6) years and/or a fine of Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00)
Penal provisions for killing and destroying vulnerable wildlife species oblige the convicted to
A. imprisonment of two (2) years and one (1) day to four (4) years and/or a fine of Thirty thousand pesos (P30,000.00) to Three hundred thousand pesos (P300,000.00)
B. imprisonment of a minimum of six (6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years and/or a fine of One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to One million pesos (P1,000,000.00)
C. imprisonment of four (4) and one (1) day to six (6) years and/or a fine of Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00)
A. imprisonment of two (2) years and one (1) day to four (4) years and/or a fine of Thirty thousand pesos (P30,000.00) to Three hundred thousand pesos (P300,000.00)
Penal provisions for killing and destroying other wildlife species oblige the convicted to
A. imprisonment of six (6) months and one (1) day to one (1) year and/or a fine of Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) to One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00)
B. imprisonment of a minimum of six (6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years and/or a fine of One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to One million pesos (P1,000,000.00)
C. imprisonment of four (4) and one (1) day to six (6) years and/or a fine of Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00)
A. imprisonment of six (6) months and one (1) day to one (1) year and/or a fine of Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) to One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00)
Penal provisions
(c) effecting any of the following acts in critical habitat(s) such as dumping of waste products detrimental to wildlife; mineral exploration and/or extraction; or quarrying oblige the convicted to
A. imprisonment of six (6) months and one (1) day to one (1) year and/or a fine of Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) to One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00)
B. imprisonment of a minimum of six (6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years and/or a fine of One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to One million pesos (P1,000,000.00)
C. an imprisonment of one (1) month to eight (8) years and/or a fine of Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) to Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) shall be imposed.
C. an imprisonment of one (1) month to eight (8) years and/or a fine of Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) to Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) shall be imposed.
Except which of the following shall happen to all wildlife apprehended by the government?
A. Immediately returned to the wild
B. Transferred to the nearest Wildlife Rescue Center
C. Returned to the third person who initially owned the wildlife that has no participation in or knowledge of the illegal acts
A. Immediately returned to the wild
Section 28. All wildlife, its derivatives or by-products, and all paraphernalia, tools and conveyances used in connection with violations of this Act, shall be ipso facto forfeited in favor of the government; Provided, That where the ownership of the aforesaid conveyances belong to third persons who has no participation in or knowledge of the illegal acts, the same may be released to said owner. The apprehending agency shall immediately cause the transfer of all wildlife that have been seized or recovered to the nearest Wildlife Rescue Center of the Department in the area.
These shelters are established to take temporary custody and care of all confiscated, abandoned and/or donated wildlife to ensure their welfare and well-being.
Wildlife Rescue Center.
These are established to lead in the conduct of scientific researches on the proper strategies for the conservation and protection of wildlife, including captive breeding or propagation.
National Wildlife Research Centers
These monitoring units are located intently in strategic air and seaports all over the country to ensure the strict compliance and effective implementation of all existing wildlife laws, rules and regulations, including pertinent international agreements.
Wildlife Traffic Monitoring Units
These species serve as emblems of conservation for local government units. LGUs may initiate conservation measures for such endemic species in their areas.
Flagship Species
