REPUBLIC ACT 9003 ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
1152(1977) – Air Quality Management – to achieve and
ACT OF 2000 - In partnership with stakeholders, the law aims to
adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste
management program that shall ensure the protection of public
health and environment. The law ensures proper segregation,
collection, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste
through the formulation and adaptation of best eco-waste
products.
REPUBLIC ACT 9275 PHILIPPINE CLEAN WATER ACT OF 2004 -The
law aims to protect the country's water bodies from pollution
from land-based sources (industries and commercial
establishments, agriculture and community/household
activities). It provides for comprehensive and integrated
strategy to prevent and minimize pollution through a multi-
sectoral and participatory approach involving all the
stakeholders.
REPUBLIC ACT 8749 PHILIPPINE CLEAN AIR ACT OF 1999 - The
law aims to achieve and maintain clean air that meets the
National Air Quality guideline values for criteria pollutants,
throughout the Philippines, while minimizing the possible
associated impacts to the economy.
REPUBLIC ACT 6969 TOXIC SUBSTANCES, HAZARDOUS AND
NUCLEAR WASTE CONTROL ACT OF 1990 - The law aims to
regulate restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture,
processing, sale, distribution, use and disposal of chemical
substances and mixtures the present unreasonable risk to
human health. It likewise prohibits the entry, even in transit, of
hazardous and nuclear wastes and their disposal into the
Philippine territorial limits for whatever purpose; and to
provide advancement and facilitate research and studies on
toxic chemicals.
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1586 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
STATEMENT (EIS) STATEMENT OF 1978 - The Environment
Impact Assessment System was formally established in 1978
with the enactment of Presidential Decree no. 1586 to facilitate
the attainment and maintenance of rational and orderly
balance between socio-economic development and
environmental protection. EIA is a planning and management
tool that will help government, decision makers, the
proponents and the affected community address the negative
consequences or risks on the environment. The process assures
implementation of environment-friendly projects.
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.
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.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 79
INSTITUTIONALIZING AND IMPLEMENTING REFORMS IN THE High-Value Crops Development Act of 1995
PHILIPPINE MINING SECTOR PROVIDING POLICIES AND Republic Act No. 7900
GUIDELINES TO ENSURE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND
RESPONSIBLE MINING IN THE UTILIZATION OF MINERAL Strategic Environmental Plan for Palawan Act
RESOURCES Republic Act No. 7611

Chain Saw Act of 2002 National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992
Republic Act No. 9175 Republic Act No. 7586

Philippine Plant Variety Protection Act of 2002 Seed Industry Development Act of 1992
Republic Act No. 9168 Republic Act No. 7308

Mt. Kanla-on Natural Park (MKNP) Act of 2001 Tax Laws Incorporated in the Revised Forestry Code
Republic Act No. 9154 Republic Act No. 7161

Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act People's Small-Scale Mining Act of 1991
Republic Act No. 9147 Republic Act No. 7076

National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Toxic Substances & Hazardous & Nuclear Wastes Control Act of
Protection Act 1990
Republic Act No. 9072 Republic Act No. 6969

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 An Act Creating the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA)
Republic Act No. 9003 Republic Act No. 4850

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 927

Republic Act No. 8749 FURTHER DEFINING CERTAIN FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE
LAGUNA LAKE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Implementing Rules & Regulations of the Philippine Clean Air Act
of 1999 LAGUNA LAKE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 33
Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 Series of 1996
Republic Act No. 8550 APPROVING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING
THE ENVIRONMENTAL USER FEE SYSTEM IN THE LAGUNA DE
Animal Welfare Act of 1998 BAY REGION
Republic Act No. 8485
Lanao del Sur National Parks
Agriculture & Fisheries Modernization Act of 1997 Republic Act No. 4190
Republic Act No. 8435
National Water & Air Pollution Control Commission Act
The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 Republic Act No. 3931
Republic Act No. 8371
Prohibition Against Cutting of Trees in Public Roads, Plazas, etc.
An Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide (ASIN) Republic Act No. 3571
Republic Act No. 8172
An Act Amending Section Thirty-Six of P. D. No. 705, Otherwise
Coconut Preservation Act of 1995 Known as "The Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines"
Republic Act No. 8048 Batas Pambansa Bilang 701

The Water Crisis Act of 1995 An Act Amending R. A. No. 5474, As Amended by R. A. No. 6145
Republic Act No. 8041 (Re: Prohibiting the Catching, Selling, Offering to Sell,
Purchasing any of the Fish Species Called "Gobiidae" or "Ipon").
Philippine Mining Act of 1995 Batas Pambansa Bilang 58
Republic Act No. 7942
Withdrawal of Lead in Gasoline
Amendment to the Agrarian Reform Code Presidential Decree No. 2001
Republic Act No. 7907
Small-Scale Mining Law CREATING THE PASIG RIVER REHABILITATION COMMISSION
Presidential Decree No. 1899

Amendment to the Revised Forestry Code EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 65

Presidential Decree No. 1775 AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 54, SERIES OF 1999

Environmental Impact Statement System An Act to Reserve to the Philippine Legislature the Disposition of
Presidential Decree No. 1586 the Waters of the Public Domain for the Utilization and
Development of Hydraulic Power.
Plant Quarantine Law of 1978 Act No. 4062
Presidential Decree No. 1433
The Fisheries Act
The Coral Resources Development & Conservation Decree Act No. 4003
Presidential Decree No. 1219
An Act to Protect Wild Flowers and Plants in the Philippine
Philippine Environment Code Islands and to Prescribe Conditions Under Which They May be
Presidential Decree No. 1152 Collected, Kept, Sold, Exported, and for Other Purposes.
Act No. 3983
Philippine Environmental Policy
Presidential Decree No. 1151 Prohibition Against Cutting of Tindalo, Akli & Molave Trees
Act No. 3572
The Water Code of the Philippines
Presidential Decree No. 1067 Guidelines on Biological & Genetic Resources
Eexecutive Order No. 247 [1995]) - President Fidel V. Ramos
National Pollution Control Commission
Presidential Decree No. 984 Task Force Pawikan
Executive Order No. 542 (President Ferdinand E. Marcos)
Marine Pollution Decree of 1976
Presidential Decree No. 979 Environmental Impact Statement System - Areas/Types of
Projects
Code on Sanitation of the Philippines Proclamation No. 2146
Presidential Decree No. 856
Subic Watershed Forest Reserve Law
Penalty for Improper Garbage Disposal Proclamation No. 926 (President Corazon C. Aquino)
Presidential Decree No. 825
Quezon National Park - Proc. No.740|Proc. No.594|Proc. No. 2
Amending Certain Sections of (R.A. 4850), Otherwise Known as
the "Laguna Lake Development Authority Act of 1966." Preferential Treatment of Small Fisherfolks [15-km.Mun. Water]
DENR Administrative Order No. 03
Presidential Decree No. 813
Regulations for the Conservation of Marine Turtles
Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines Bureau of Forest Development Circular No. 08
Presidential Decree No. 705

Philippine Fisheries Code of 1975 Environmental Laws and Regulation

Presidential Decree No. 704 RA 8749 (Clean Air Act of 1999)
RA 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act)
Revised Coast Guard Law PD 1586 (Environmental Impact
Presidential Decree No. 601 Statement System)
RA 6969 (Toxic Substances and
Pertaining to the Preservation, Beautification, Improvement Hazardous Waste Control Act)
and Gainful Utilization of the Pasig River, Providing for the RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste
Regulation and Control of Pollution of the River and Its Banks in Management Act of 2000)
Order to Enhance Its Development, Thereby Maximizing Its RA 9512 (Environmental Education Act of
Utilization for Socio-Economic Purposes. 2008)
Presidential Decree No. 274

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 54