SCI 01 Water Resources Laws

Question 1

-Coordinate and integrate water resource development

Answer 1

PD No. 424 (1974) - National Water Resources Council

Question 2

-Consolidates the laws governing water resources subject to regulation by the NWRC

Answer 2

PD No. 1067 (1976) - Water Code

Question 3

-Prepares a nationwide Water Conservation Plan

Answer 3

EO No. 222 (1995) - Presidential Committee on Water Conservation and Demand Management

Question 4

-Addresses the country’s water problems

Answer 4

RA No. 8041 (1995) - National Water Crisis Act of 1995

Question 5

-Provides a comprehensive water quality management program

Answer 5

RA No. 9275 (2004) - Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

Question 6

-Promotes sustainable development of the country’s coastal and marine environment and resources

Answer 6

EO No. 533 - Integrated Coastal Management Policy