5 MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS OF THE PHILIPPINES

· Republic Act 9003 Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

This law aims to adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological waste management program ensuring the protection of the public health and environment. Proper segregation, collection, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste through the formulation and adaptation of best eco-waste products shall be ensured by this law.

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· Republic Act 9275 Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

The aim of this law is to protect the water bodies of the country from pollution that are land-based sources like industries, commercial establishments, agriculture and community activities. The law provides comprehensive and integrated strategy to prevent and minimize pollution through multi-sectoral and participatory approach that involves all the stakeholders. You’ll be posting loads of engaging content, so be sure to keep your blog organized with Categories that also allow visitors to explore more of what interests them.

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· Republic Act 8749 Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

The aim of this law is to achieve and maintain clear air that reaches the National Air Quality guideline value for criteria pollutants all throughout the country. At the same time minimizing the possible associated impacts to the economy.

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· Republic Act 6969 Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990

The aim of the law is to regulate, restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing, sale, distribution, use and disposal of chemical substances and mixtures that present unreasonable risk to the public health. It also prohibits entry, even in transit of hazardous and nuclear wastes and their disposal into the Philippine territorial limits for whatever purpose. The law also provides advancement and facilitate research and studies on toxic chemicals.

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· Presidential Decree 1586 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Statement of 1978

- In 1978 with the enactment of Presidential Decree no. 1586, the Environmental Impact Assessment System was formally established. It is to facilitate the attainment and maintenance of rational and orderly balance between socio-economic development and environmental protection.

Source:

Major Environmental Laws. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://ecac.emb.gov.ph/?page_id=43