It is hereby declared a national policy to prevent, abate and control pollution of water, air and land for the more effective utilization of the resources of this country. P.D. 1151(1979) – Philippine Environmental Policy – defines the general policies on the pursuit of a better quality of life for the present and future generations and mandates the undertaking the environmental impact assessments for all projects, which may significantly affect the environment. P.D. 1152(1977) – Air Quality Management – to achieve and maintain such levels of air quality as to protect public health and to prevent to the greatest extent practicable, injury and or damage to plant and animal life and property, and promote the social and economic development of the country. P.D. 1586(1978) – Establishing an Environment Impact Statement System, Including Other Environmental Management Related. -Defines the framework for the implementation of the environmental impact assessment as the mechanism to reconcile the impacts of development projects on society and the physical environment. P.D. 389(1974) (P.D. 705) – The Forestry Reform Code – codifies, updates and raises forestry laws in the country. It emphasizes the sustainable utilization of forest resources. P.D. 330 & P.D. 953 – Laws on Penalizing Illegal Cutting of Trees – Public forests and forest reserves are important natural resources of the country which must be preserved and conserved for future generations it is the solemn duty of every citizen to protect public forest and forest reserves from indiscriminate logging, senseless denudation and wanton destruction to the detriment of the present and future generations. P.D. 953 & 1153 – Laws on Tree Planting -The planting of trees on lands adjoining the edge of rivers and creeks in both a measure of beautification and reforestation and the planting of trees along roads and areas intended for the common use of owners of lots in subdivisions will provide shade and healthful environment therein. P.D. 331(1973) – Requiring that all Public Forests be developed, Managed, and Utilized on a Sustainable Yield Basis with the Benefit of Technical Forestry know-how of Registered Foresters. -The Philippine forests are the patrimony of the Filipino people and as such they have to be developed, managed, and utilized in such a manner as to insure their perpetuity in productive condition for the benefit of all Filipinos, living or yet to be born P.D. 704(1974) – Preservation of Optimum Productivity of Fishery Resources through Conservation and Protection. – there is a compelling need to increase the production of fish to bring down its price to a level which will be within the reach of our people, and at the same time insure the continuity of out fishery resources in productive condition through wise utilization and proper conservation P.D. 1015(1976) – Banning the Operation of Commercial Fishing within a Distance of 7 Kilometers from the Shoreline. – It is the policy of the state to uplift the economic condition of the municipal and small-scale fishermen P.D. 1058(1976) – Increasing the Penalties for Illegal forms of Fishing. -There is a need to increase the penalties for certain acts prohibited by existing penal laws for a more effective protection of the nation’s fish resources P.D. 1219(1977) – Providing for the Protection of Coral Ecosystems. – It is necessary that the exploration, exploitation, utilization and conservation of these resources be properly regulated to ensure the preservation of the country’s marine environment. P.D. 1067(1976) – Water Code of the Philippines – adopts adequate measures to conserve and regulate the use of water in commercial, industrial and residential areas. It also provides other policy guidelines in water quality and management of water resources. P.D. 463(1974) – Providing for a modernized system of administration and disposition of mineral lands and to promote and encourage the development of exploitation. -Mineral production is a major support of the national economy, and therefore the intensified discovery, exploration, development and wise utilization of the country’s mineral resources are urgently needed for national development. P.D. 1198(1977) – Reinforces this provision for restoration of mined-out areas to this original condition to the extent possible. – it is the policy of the State to create, develop, maintain and improve conditions under which man can be most productive and to insure the attainment of an environmental quality that enhances his dignity and well-being P.D. 1251(1977) – Imposing a fee on operating mining companies to be known as “mine wastes and tailing fee” to compensate for damages to private landowners -A semi-annual fee to be known as “Mine Wastes and Tailings Fee” is hereby imposed on all operating mining companies at such amount/s to be determined by the Secretary of National Resources, upon the recommendation of the Director of Mines. P.D. 984(1976) – The Revision of Republic Act No. 3931, Commonly Known as the Pollution Control Law. -It is hereby declared a national policy to prevent, abate and control pollution of water, air and land for the more effective utilization of the resources of this country. P.D. 1181(1977) (supplements the provision of P.D. 984) – Providing for the Abatement, Control and Prevention of Vehicular Pollution & Establishing the Maximum Allowance Emissions of Specific air Pollutants from all Types of Vehicle. -It is the purpose of this Decree to prevent, control, and abates the emission of air pollution from motor vehicles in order to protect the health and welfare of the people and to prevent or minimize damage to property and hazards to land transportation. P.D. 600(1974) (amended by P.D. 979) – Water Pollution Control – prohibits the discharge of oil, noxious liquid substances, and other harmful substances into the country’s inland and territorial waters. P.D. 825(1975) – Providing Penalty for Improper Disposal of Garbage and other forms of Uncleanliness -One of the principal aims of the New Society is to effect social, economic and political reform through discipline and order; P.D. 856(1975) – Sanitation Code – Places the responsibility in the local government units for he solid waste management in his area of production. P.D. 1144(1977) – Control of Pesticides – It is a Government policy to provide adequate assistance to the agricultural sector in line with national objective of increasing food production; R.A. 8749 – Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 – provides for a comprehensive air pollution control policy R.A. 7160 – Local Government Code of 1991 -Provides that local government should share with the national government the responsibility in the management and maintenance of ecological balance within their territorial jurisdiction subject to national policies and other pertinent provisions of the code. R.A. 6969(1990) – Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act – Authorizes the DENR to establish a program to regulate, restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing, sale, destruction, use and disposal of chemical substances, and mixture that present unreasonable risk and/or injury to health or the environment. R.A. 8550(1998) – The Fisheries Code of the Philippines -Defines the policies of the state in the protection, conservation and effective management of fisheries stock as well as identifying allowable fishing methods in Philippine coastal waters. R.A. 9003 – The Solid Waste Management Act of 2001 -An act providing for an ecological solid waste management program, creating the necessary institutional mechanisms and incentives, declaring certain acts prohibited and providing penalties, appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes. R.A. 9275- Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 -An act providing a comprehensive water quality management and for other purposes. R.A. 9729 – Climate Change Act of 2009. -An act mainstreaming climate change into government policy formulations, establishing the framework strategy and program on climate change, creating for this purpose the climate change commission, and for other purposes. How Tourism is affected by the Current Environmental Laws in the Philippine; Tourism is highly affected by the current laws implemented, because of the restrictions and guidelines implemented by the government. Tourist who wants to visit different parts of the country most especially for the purpose of seeing eco-friendly spots visiting eco parks are also known as ecotourism, Ecotourism is visiting a fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas, its purpose is to educate the traveler or tourist, to provide resources for ecological conservation and to directly benefit for the economic development. Back then, tourist had easy access in visiting our country, specially our famous tourist spots. But because of the laws implemented, various regulations rules now serves as guidelines for tourism. Like many other countries, ecotourism activities are often handled on the local level. That is, local governing bodies create specific rules, regulations, tours, and managers for specific areas. For the people of the rural Philippines, this has been a major economic boost. This is because many of these local governing bodies require that tourists hire local guides to take them into protected local areas. This is not necessarily true for all areas in the Philippines, but there are some areas that engage in this practice. These measures are put in place to help ensure that the local community gets its fair share of all monies earned by the use of their traditional lands. This also helps to make sure that very strict ethics are followed in relation to how tourists interact with the land. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 79 INSTITUTIONALIZING AND IMPLEMENTING REFORMS IN THE PHILIPPINE MINING SECTOR PROVIDING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES TO ENSURE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND RESPONSIBLE MINING IN THE UTILIZATION OF MINERAL RESOURCES Chain Saw Act of 2002 Republic Act No. 9175 Philippine Plant Variety Protection Act of 2002 Republic Act No. 9168 Mt. Kanla-on Natural Park (MKNP) Act of 2001 Republic Act No. 9154 Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act Republic Act No. 9147 National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protection Act Republic Act No. 9072 Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 Republic Act No. 9003 Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 Republic Act No. 8749 Implementing Rules & Regulations of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 Republic Act No. 8550 Animal Welfare Act of 1998 Republic Act No. 8485 Agriculture & Fisheries Modernization Act of 1997 Republic Act No. 8435 The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 Republic Act No. 8371 An Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide (ASIN) Republic Act No. 8172 Coconut Preservation Act of 1995 Republic Act No. 8048 The Water Crisis Act of 1995 Republic Act No. 8041 Philippine Mining Act of 1995 Republic Act No. 7942 Amendment to the Agrarian Reform Code Republic Act No. 7907 High-Value Crops Development Act of 1995 Republic Act No. 7900 Strategic Environmental Plan for Palawan Act Republic Act No. 7611 National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992 Republic Act No. 7586 Seed Industry Development Act of 1992 Republic Act No. 7308 Tax Laws Incorporated in the Revised Forestry Code Republic Act No. 7161 People's Small-Scale Mining Act of 1991 Republic Act No. 7076 Toxic Substances & Hazardous & Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 Republic Act No. 6969 An Act Creating the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) Republic Act No. 4850 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 927 FURTHER DEFINING CERTAIN FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE LAGUNA LAKE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. LAGUNA LAKE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. 33 Series of 1996 APPROVING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL USER FEE SYSTEM IN THE LAGUNA DE BAY REGION Lanao del Sur National Parks Republic Act No. 4190 National Water & Air Pollution Control Commission Act Republic Act No. 3931 Prohibition Against Cutting of Trees in Public Roads, Plazas, etc. Republic Act No. 3571 An Act Amending Section Thirty-Six of P. D. No. 705, Otherwise Known as "The Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines" Batas Pambansa Bilang 701 An Act Amending R. A. No. 5474, As Amended by R. A. No. 6145 (Re: Prohibiting the Catching, Selling, Offering to Sell, Purchasing any of the Fish Species Called "Gobiidae" or "Ipon"). Batas Pambansa Bilang 58 Withdrawal of Lead in Gasoline Presidential Decree No. 2001 Small-Scale Mining Law Presidential Decree No. 1899 Amendment to the Revised Forestry Code Presidential Decree No. 1775 Environmental Impact Statement System Presidential Decree No. 1586 Plant Quarantine Law of 1978 Presidential Decree No. 1433 The Coral Resources Development & Conservation Decree Presidential Decree No. 1219 Philippine Environment Code Presidential Decree No. 1152 Philippine Environmental Policy Presidential Decree No. 1151 The Water Code of the Philippines Presidential Decree No. 1067 National Pollution Control Commission Presidential Decree No. 984 Marine Pollution Decree of 1976 Presidential Decree No. 979 Code on Sanitation of the Philippines Presidential Decree No. 856 Penalty for Improper Garbage Disposal Presidential Decree No. 825 Amending Certain Sections of (R.A. 4850), Otherwise Known as the "Laguna Lake Development Authority Act of 1966." Presidential Decree No. 813 Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines Presidential Decree No. 705 Philippine Fisheries Code of 1975 Presidential Decree No. 704 Revised Coast Guard Law Presidential Decree No. 601 Pertaining to the Preservation, Beautification, Improvement and Gainful Utilization of the Pasig River, Providing for the Regulation and Control of Pollution of the River and Its Banks in Order to Enhance Its Development, Thereby Maximizing Its Utilization for Socio-Economic Purposes. Presidential Decree No. 274 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 54 CREATING THE PASIG RIVER REHABILITATION COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 65 AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 54, SERIES OF 1999 An Act to Reserve to the Philippine Legislature the Disposition of the Waters of the Public Domain for the Utilization and Development of Hydraulic Power. 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