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PHILIPPINES
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f.IPCC 2018 Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.50 –
Summary for Policymakers. Retrieved from < https://report.ipcc.ch/
sr15/pdf/sr15_spm_final.pdf>.
g. Inter-American Court of Human Rights -- Advisory Opinion (OC-
23/17)
h. Case Study: Greenpeace, et al. v Exxon, et al. (CHR-NI-2016-
0001) - Petition requesting for investigation of the responsibility of the
Carbon Majors for human rights violations or threats of violations
resulting from the impacts of climate change
C. Natural Resources
1. Article 1 (National Territory)
2. Article XII (National Economy and Patrimony)
a. Regalian Doctrine (Section 2)
b. Classification of Lands of the Public Domain (Section 3)
3. Jurisprudence
Cariño v. Insular Government, 7 Phil 132 & 212 US 449 (possession
since time immemorial)
Director of LMB v. CA, 324 SCRA 757 (open, continuous, exclusive,
notorious possession)
Republic v. Lee, 197 SCRA 13 (state ownership of lands)
CMU v. Executive Secretary, 631 SCRA 30 (Presidential Proclamation)
Magallona v. Ermita, GR 187167, 16 July 2011 (PP)
Secretary of DENR v. Mayor Yap, GR 167707, 8 October 2008 (PP)
Pineda v. CA, 183 SCRA 602
Republic v. IAC, 186 SCRA 88
Director of Forestry v. Villareal, GR No. 32266, February 27, 1989
Manalo v. IAC, 172 SCRA 795
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Baldoza v. Dimaano, A.M. No. 1120-MJ, 5 May 1976
Air Philippines Corporation v. Penswell, G.R. No. 172835, 13 December
2007
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People v. CFI of Quezon, Branch VII, GR L-46772, February 13,
1992, 206 SCRA 187
Lagua, et al. v. Cusi, et al., GR L-44649, April 15, 1988, 160 SCRA
260
Aquino v. People, GR 165448, July 27, 2009, 594 SCRA 50
Mustang Lumber, Inc. v. CA, GR 104988, June 18, 1996, 257 SCRA
430
Taopa v. People, GR 184098, November 25, 2008, 571 SCRA 610
Dagudag v. Paderanga, AM RTJ-06-2017, June 19, 2008, 555 SCRA
217
Paat v. CA, GR 111107, January 10, 1997, 266 SCRA 197
Alvarez v. PICOP, GR 162243, November 29, 2006, 508 SCRA 498
Alvarez v. PICOP, GR 162243, December 3, 2009, 606 SCRA 444
(a) Chainsaw Act (RA 9175)
(b) National Caves Act (RA 9072)
(c) IPRA Law (RA 8371); NCIP AO 01 s. 2006; Constitutional Provisions
(Art. 2, Sec. 22, Art. XII, Sec. 5; Art. XIII, Secs. 1 and 6; Art. XIV, Sec.
17; and Art. XVI, Sec. 12)
Jurisprudence
Cruz and Europa v. Secretary of Environment and Natural
Resources, G.R. No. 135385, December 6, 2001
DESAMA v. Gozun, 485 SCRA 586
Province of North Cotabato v. GRP Peace Panel, GR 183591,
October 14, 2008, 568 SCRA 402
Alcantara v. DENR,560 SCRA 753
Lamsis V. Dong-e, GR 173021, October 20, 2010
City Government of Baguio City v. Masweng, GR 180206, February
4, 2009, 578 SCRA 88
Unduran, et al. v. Aberasturi, et al., G.R. No. 181284, October 20,
2015
2. Solid Waste Management
(a) Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Act (RA 9003, Secs. 1-
47)
(b) Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act (RA
6969, Secs. 2-4)
Jurisprudence
Province of Rizal, et al. v. Executive Secretary, et al., GR 129546,
December 13, 2005, 477 SCRA 436
Writ of Kalikasan (CA Special 19th Division, December 15, 2016 –
Inayawan Landfill)
(c) Class Output: Petition for No-Single Use Plastics
3. Minerals
(a) Philippine Mining Act of 1995 (RA 7942)
(b) Large Scale Mining (DENR AO 2010-21)
(c) Small-Scale Mining (RA 7076)
Jurisprudence
Miners Association of the Philippines, Inc. v. Factoran (240 SCRA
100, January 16, 1995)
Asaphil v. Tuason, GR 134030, April 25, 2006, 488 SCRA 126
Didipio Earthsaver’s Multipurpose Assoc., Inc. v. Environmental
Secretary, GR No. 157882, 30 March 2006
Republic v. Rosemoor, GR149927, March 30, 2004, 426 SCRA 517
La Bugal-B’Laan Tribal Association, Inc. v. Victor Ramos, GR No.
127882, January 27, 2004, 421 SCRA 148
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La Bugal-B’Laan Tribal Association, Inc. v. Victor Ramos, GR No.
127882, December 1, 2004, 445 SCRA 1
Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company v. WMC Resources, GR
162331, 507 SCRA 315
Benguet Corp v. DENR, GR163101, February 13, 2008, 545 SCRA
196
Diamond Drilling Corporation v. Newmont Philippines, Inc., GR
183576, May 30, 2011
PICOP Resources v. Base Metals, GR 163509, December 6, 2006,
510 SCRA 400
b. AIR
1. Clean Air Act – RA 8749
Jurisprudence
MMDA v. JANCOM, G.R. No. 147465, January 30, 2002
Henares v. LTFRB and DOTC, GR 158290, October 23, 2006, 505
SCRA 104
Mead v. Argel, 115 SCRA 256,G.R. No. L-41958 July 20, 1982
Pollution Adjudication Board v. CA, 195 SCRA 112, G.R. No. 93891
March 11, 1991
Technology Developers, Inc. v. CA, 193 SCRA 147, G.R. No. 94759
January 21, 1991) (201 SCRA xi, July 31, 1991
Rodriguez vs. IAC, GR No. 74816, March 17, 1987
3. Renewable Energy Act (RA 9513)
4. Biofuels Act (RA 9367)
c. WATER
1. Freshwater
(a) Clean Water Act (RA 9275)
(b) DENR AO 2005-10 (IRR of CWA)
(c) Water Code of the Philippines (PD 1067)
(d) Watershed and Ecosystem Management (DENR AO 99-01)
Jurisprudence
Metro Iloilo Water District v. CA, GR 122855, March 31, 2005,
454 SCRA 249
BF Northwest Homeowner’s Association v. IAC, GR 72370, May
29, 1987, 234 SCRA 537
Amistoso v. Ong, GR L-60219, June 29, 1984, 130 SCRA 228
Loney, et al., v. People of the Philippines, GR 152644, February
10, 2006, 482 SCRA 194
(c) Code of Sanitation (PD 856)
(d) Laguna Lake Development Authority (RA 4850)
Jurisprudence
Universal Robina Corp. v. LLDA, GR 191427, 30 May 2011
Public Hearing Committee of LLDA v. SM Prime Holdings, GR
170599, September 22, 2010
Pacific Steam Laundry v. LLDA, GR 165299, December 18,
2009, 608 SCRA 442
The Alexandra Condominium Corporation v. LLDA, GR 169228,
September 11, 2009, 599 SCRA 452
LLDA v. CA, GR 110120, March 16, 1994, 231 SCRA 292
LLDA v. CA, GR 120865-71, December 7, 1995, 251 SCRA 42
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2. Oceans and Seas
(a) National Laws
1. Marine Pollution Decree – PD 979
2. Philippine Fisheries Code – RA 8550, as amended by RA 10654
Jurisprudence
Taño v. Socrates, 278 SCRA 154
Sea Lion Fishing Corp. v. People, GR 172678, 23 March 2011
De Guzman v. Escalona, 97 SCRA 619, May 16, 1980
Republic v. Casino, 5 SCRA 103, May 26, 1962
Hizon v. CA, 265 SCRA 517, December 13, 1996
People v. Anito, 95 Phil 865, September 28, 1954
People v. Cubelo, 106 Phil 496, November 20, 1959
People v. Lim, G.R. No. L-14432, July 26, 1960
People v. Vergara, SCRA 624, April 2, 1997
Roldan v. Arca, 65 SCRA 336 July 25, 1975
US v. Hernandez, 31 Phil 343 August 26, 1915
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b. Temporary Environmental Protection Order (TEPO)
Jurisprudence
West Tower Condominium Corp. vs. First Phil Industrial Corp., supra.
Tuesday Class
Date Topic
8/6 HOLIDAY
8/13 I. International Environmental Law (principles & cases)
8/20 II.A. Definitions and Principles
8/27 II.B. to II.C Definitions and Principles – Natural Resources
9/3 PRELIMS; III.A. Sources and Foundations of Environmental Law – Substantive
Rights
9/10 III.B. Sources and Foundations of Environmental Law – Procedural Rights
9/17 IV. Environmental Monitoring and Management
9/24-25 UC-KAS IELMCC
10/1 MIDTERMS
10/8 V.A.1. Protected areas
10/15 V.A.2. Solid waste management
10/22 V.A.3. Minerals
10/29 V.B. Air
11/5 PREFINALS; V.C.1. Freshwaters
11/12 V.C.2. Oceans and Seas
11/19 VI.A. Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases
11/26 VI.B.-E. Remedies from Quasi-Judicial Agencies t-Civil Procedure
12/3 VI.F. Special Remedies
12/7 FINALS
Saturday Class
Date Topic
8/10 I.A-C. International Environmental Law (principles)
8/17 I.D. International Environmental Law (cases) - II.A. Definitions and Principles
8/24 II.B. to II.C Definitions and Principles – Natural Resources
8/31 III.A. Sources and Foundations of Environmental Law – Substantive Rights
9/7 PRELIM; III.B. Sources and Foundations of Environmental Law – Procedural
Rights
9/14 IV. Environmental Monitoring and Management
9/21 V.A.1. Protected areas
9/24-25 UC-KAS IELMCC
9/28 V.A.2. Solid waste management
10/5 MIDTERMS
10/12 V.A.3. Minerals
10/19 V.B. Air
10/26 V.C.1-2. Freshwaters - Oceans and Seas
11/2 NATIONAL HOLIDAY
11/9 PREFINALS; VI.A. Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases
11/16 VI.B-E. Remedies from Quasi-Judicial Agencies -. Civil Procedure
11/23 VI.F. Special Remedies
11/30 NATIONAL HOLIDAY
12/7 FINALS
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