NUMBER

AMENDMENT

TITLE

EFFECTIVITY

OBJECTIVES / PURPOSES/SALIENT FEATURE

PD 705

PD 1559 /EO 277/RA7161

Revised Forestry Code

To properly classify land of public dominions.

To properly manage and utilize those public land in order to maximize their productivity to meet the demands of our increasing population

Toemphasize the protection, development and rehabilitation of forest lands so as to ensure their continuity in productive condition.

RA 8550

Philippine Fisheries Code

To achieve food security as the overriding consideration in the utilization, management, development, conservation and protection of fishery resources in order to provide the food needs of the population

To limit access to the fishery and aquatic resources of the Philippines for the exclusive use and enjoyment of Filipino citizens

To ensure the rational and sustainable development, management and conservation of the fishery and aquatic resources in Philippine waters including the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and in the adjacent high seas, consistent with the primordial objective of maintaining a sound ecological balance, protecting and enhancing the quality of the environment;

To protect the rights of fisherfolk, especially of the local communities with priority to municipal fisherfolk, in the preferential use of the municipal waters

To provide support to the fishery sector, primarily to the municipal fisherfolk, including women and youth sectors, through appropriate technology and research, adequate financial, production, construction of post-harvest facilities, marketing assistance, and other services.

To manage fishery and aquatic resources, in a manner consistent with the concept of an integrated coastal area management in specific natural fishery management areas, appropriately supported by research, technical services and guidance provided by the State;

The state shall ensure the attainment of the following objectives of the fishery sector:

1. Conservation, protection and sustained management of the country's fishery and aquatic resources;

2. Poverty alleviation and the provision of supplementary livelihood among municipal fisherfolk;

3. Improvement of productivity of aquaculture within ecological limits;

4. Optimal utilization of offshore and deep-sea resources; and

5. Upgrading of post-harvest technology.

RA 7076

Peoples Small Scale Mining Act of 1991

RA 7942

Philippine Mining Act

RA 7586

National Integrated Protected Areas System Act

RA 9072

National Caves and Caves Resources Management Act

PD 979

Marine Pollution Decree

PD 1586

Establishing an environment Impact Statement System

Environmental Compliance Certificate -ECC

RA 9275

Philippine Clean Water Act

RA 8749

Philippine Clean Air Act

a) Formulate a holistic national program of air pollution management that shall be implemented by the government through proper delegation and effective coordination of functions and activities; b) Encourage cooperation and self-regulation among citizens and industries through the application of market-based instruments; c) Focus primarily on pollution prevention rather than on control and provide for a comprehensive management program for air pollution; d) Promote public information and education and to encourage the participation of an informed and active public in air quality planning and monitoring; and e) Formulate and enforce a system of accountability for short and long-term adverse environment of a project, program or activity.

PD 1152

Philippine Environment Code

RA 9003

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act

-To adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste management

-To maximize the utilization of valuable resources and encourage conservation and recovery

-To ensure proper segregation , collection transport, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste

-To encourage greater participation of private sector

RA 6969

PD 1151

Toxic Substance and Hazardous Waste Act / Philippine Environmental Policy

CA 137

Mining Act

PD 1067

Water Code of the Philippines

PD 972

Coal Development Act of 1976

RA 387

Petroleum Act of 1949

RA 3931

PD 984 / EO 192

Pollution Adjudication Board