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A.
1.
Facts:
Decision:
The votes of the Court are split where 7 voted to
dismiss the petition and 7 voted to grant. As the
votes were equally divided and the necessary
majority was not obtained, the petition was
dismissed.
B.
C.
Public Land
System
Acts
and
the
Torrens
II.
III.
Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Cultural Communities or Indigenous
Peoples (ICCs/ IPs) refer to a group of people who
have continuously lived as an organized
community on communally bounded and defined
territory. These groups of peoples have actually
occupied, possessed and utilized their territories
under
claim
of
ownership
since
time
immemorial.
Their unit of government is the barangay. In a
baranganic society, the chiefs administered the
lands in the name of the barangay, there was no
private property in land. When Islam was
introduced in the country in the archipelago of
Maguindanao, the Sultanate of Sulu claimed
jurisdiction over territorial areas.
When Spaniards settled in the Philippines,
Spanish missionaries were ordered to establish
pueblos where church would be constructed. All
the new Christian converts were required to
construct their house around the church. All
lands lost by the old barangays in the process of
A.
Justice Kapunan
Regalian theory doesnt negate the native title to
lands held in private ownership since time
immemorial, adverting to the landmark case of
CARINO V. LOCAL GOVERNMENT, where the US SC
through Holmes held: xxx the land has been held by
individuals under a claim of private ownership, it will
be presumed to have been held in the same way
from before the Spanish conquest, and never to have
been public land. Existence of native titie to land, or
ownership of land by Filipinos by virtue of possession
under a claim of ownership since time immemorial
and independent of any grant from the Spanish
crown as an exception to the theory of jure regalia
Justice Puno: Carino case firmly established a
concept of private land title that existed irrespective
of any royal grant from the State and was based on
the strong mandate extended to the Islands via the
Philippine Bill of 1902. The IPRA recognizes the
Note:
The Amended Joint Venture Agreement: The
subject matter of the Amended JVA, as stated in its
second Whereas clause, consists of three properties,
namely:
1.
"[T]hree
partially
reclaimed
and
substantially eroded islands along Emilio
Aguinaldo Boulevard in Paranaque and Las
Pinas, Metro Manila, with a combined titled
area of 1,578,441 square meters;"
2. "[A]nother area of 2,421,559 square
meters contiguous to the three islands;" and
3.
Facts:
Issues:
1. Whether respondents NHA and RBI have
been granted the power and authority to
reclaim lands of the public domain as this
power is vested exclusively in PEA as
claimed by petitioner
2. Whether respondents NHA and RBI were
given the power and authority by DENR to
reclaim foreshore and submerged lands
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
8.
9.
4.
Republic
of
the
Philippines
Celestina Naguiat (2006)
Decision:
1.
2.
3.
The reclaimed
lands were classified
alienable and disposable via MO 415 issued
by President Aquino and Proclamation Nos.
39 and 465 by President Ramos.
4.
5.
6.
Facts:
vs.
Issue:
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development is development that meets
the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their own needs
(Brundtland Report). It is a pattern of resource use
that aims to meet human needs while preserving
the environment so that these needs can be met not
only in the present, but also for generations to come.
It contains within it two key concepts:
Seven
Dimensions
of
Sustainable
Development : From the Philippine Agenda 21
From
the
Philippine
perspective
sustainable
development
is
a
multidimensional
concept,
involving no less than seven dimensions. Sustainable
development is viewed as the mutually beneficial
interaction between the legitimate interests of
business and the economy, government and the
polity, and civil society and culture.
From this perspective, five dimensions of sustainable
development are clearly visible. These arethe
human being, culture, polity, economy, and Nature.
AGENDA 21
Commission [formally the World Commission
on Environment and Development (WCED)]:
It was known by the name of its Chair Gro Harlem
Brundtland (former Norwegian Prime Minister), and
was convened by the United Nations in 1983. The
commission was created to address growing concern
"about the accelerating deterioration of the human
environment and natural
resources
and
the
consequences
of
that
deterioration
for economic and social
development."
In
establishing the commission, the UN General
Assembly recognized that environmental problems
were global in nature and determined that it was in
the common interest of all nations to establish
policies for sustainable development.
of
the
Department
of
of
(n)
Director-General
of the
National
Economic and Development Authority, in his
capacity as Chair of the Philippine Council
for Sustainable Development;
(o) Director-General of the National Security
Council;
(p) Chairperson of the National Commission
on the Role of Filipino Women;
(q) President of the League of Provinces;
(r) President of the League of Cities;
(s) President of the League of Municipalities;
(t) President of the Liga ng mga Barangay;
(u) Representative from the academe;
(v) Representative from the business sector;
and
of
(d) Secretary
Education;
of
of
the
Department
(f)
Recommend
key
development
investments in climate- sensitive sectors
such as water resources, agriculture,
forestry, coastal and marine resources,
health, and infrastructure to ensure the
achievement
of
national
sustainable
development goals;
(g) Create an enabling environment for the
design of relevant and appropriate risksharing and risk-transfer instruments;
(h) Create an enabling environment that
shall promote broader multi-stakeholder
participation and integrate climate change
mitigation and adaptation;
(i) Formulate strategies on mitigating GHG
and other anthropogenic causes of climate
change;
(j) Coordinate and establish a close
partnership with the National Disaster
Coordinating Council in order to increase
efficiency and effectiveness in reducing the
peoples vulnerability to climate-related
disasters;
(k) In coordination with the Department of
Foreign Affairs, represent the Philippines in
the climate change negotiations;
Section
9. Powers
and
Functions
of
the
Commission. The Commission shall have the
following powers and functions:
with
international
development
and
and
Composition
of
the
future
actions
developments;
related
to
environment
and
of
Environment
and
Natural
Cases
Republic of the Philippines vs. The City of
Davao
Republic vs. Alvarez, in his capacity as Sec. of
DENR
II.
metal
petro-chemical
c.
III.
B.
4.
Forest occupancy
5.
Extraction of mangrove products
6.
Grazing
Fishery Projects
1.
Dikes for/and fishpond development
projects
Infrastructure Projects
a.
Major dams
b.
Major power plants (fossil-fueled,
nuclear fueled,
hydroelectric or geothermal)
c.
Major reclamation projects
d.
Major roads and bridges
aqua-culture
structures
demolished/dismantled."
should
not
be
LLDA
PRESIDENTIAL
DECREE
No.
1586:
ESTABLISHING AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
STATEMENT
SYSTEM,
INCLUDING
OTHER
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
RELATED
MEASURES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
and
their
ARTICLE I
BASIC POLICY, OPERATING PRINCIPLES, OBJECTIVES
AND
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Section
1.
Principles
Basic
Policy
and
Operating
Order,
the
following
ARTICLE II
ECC APPLICATION PROCESSING AND APPROVAL
PROCEDURES
Likelihood,
duration,
frequency,
and
reversibility of the impact
The
following
are
the
categories
projects/undertakings under the EIS system:
of
Section
5.
Requirements
for
Securing
Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)
and Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC)
5.1 Documentary Requirements for Proponents ECC
processing requirements shall focus on information
needed to assess critical
environmental impacts of projects. Processing
requirements shall be customized based on the
project categories.
The total maximum processing time reckons from the
acceptance of the ECC/CNC application for
substantive review up to the issuance of the decision
5.2 Forms and Contents of EIA Study Reports
and Other Documents Required Under the EIS
System
The following are the different forms of EIA study
reports and documents required under the EIS
System. DENR employees are prohibited from taking
part in the preparation of such documents.
The DENR/EMB shall limit to a maximum of two (2)
official requests (in writing) to the project proponent
for additional information, which shall be made
within the first 75% of the processing timeframe
shown in Section 5.1.1.
5.2.1. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
The EIS should contain at least the following:
a. EIS Executive Summary;
b. Project Description;
c. Matrix of the scoping agreement identifying critical
issues and concerns, as validated by EMB;
d. Baseline environmental conditions focusing on the
sectors (and resources) most significantly affected by
the proposed action;
e. Impact assessment focused on significant
environmental impacts (in relation to project
construction/commissioning,
operation
and
decommissioning), taking into account cumulative
impacts;
f. Environmental Risk Assessment if determined by
EMB as necessary during scoping;
g. Environmental Management Program/Plan;
h. Supporting documents; including technical/socioeconomic data used/generated; certificate of zoning
viability and municipal land use plan; and proof of
consultation with stakeholders;
i. Proposals for Environmental Monitoring and
Guarantee Funds including justification of amount,
when required;
j. Accountability statement of EIA consultants and the
project proponent; and
k. Other clearances and documents that may be
determined and agreed upon during scoping.
5.2.2. Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)
Report
IEE Report is similar to an EIS, but with reduced
details of data and depth of assessment and
discussion. It may be customized for different types
of projects under Category B. The EMB shall
coordinate with relevant government agencies and
the private sector to customize and update IEE
Environmental
Impact
Environmental
Management Plan
Environmental
Impact
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 14. Budget Allocation
For the effective implementation of this order,
adequate funding should be provided under the
annual General Appropriations Act.
Per AU 42, the new position items for the EIA Division
shall be created out of the existing budget and
vacant position items within the government service,
which shall be reclassified accordingly.
Section 15. Fees
All proponents, upon submission of the IEEIEIS and
application for amendment, shall pay filing fees and
other charges in accordance with prescribed
standard costs and fees set by EMB in relation to the
implementation of the Philippine EIS System, as
shown in Annex 2.
The proponent shall shoulder the cost of reviewing
the EIS.
Section 16. Fines, Penalties And Sanctions
The EMB Central Office or Regional Office Directors
shall impose penalties upon persons or entities found
violating provisions of P.D. 1586, and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations. Details of the
Fines and Penalty Structure shall be covered by a
separate order.
The EMB Director or the EMB-RD may issue a Cease
and Desist Order (CDO) based on violations under
the Philippine EIS System to prevent grave or
irreparable damage to the environment. Such CDO
shall be effective immediately. An appeal or any
motion seeking to lift the CDO shall not stay its
effectivity. However, the DENR shall act on such
appeal or motion within ten (10) working days from
filing.
The EMB may publish the identities of firms that are
in violation of the EIA Law and its Implementing Rules
and Regulations despite repeated Notices of Violation
and/or Cease and Desist Orders.
Section 17. Transitory Provisions
The DENR may extend reprieve to proponents of
projects operating without ECC (Categories A-3 and
B-3) from penalties specified in PD 1586 upon
registration with the EMB Central Office. An
Environmental Performance Report and Management
Plan (EPRMP) shall be submitted as a requirement for
such ECC application within six months from the
signing of this Administrative order.
During the period that that the Procedural Manual
and other necessary guidelines are being prepared,
existing guidelines which are consistent with the
provisions of this Order shall remain in effect.
Adequate resources shall be provided for the
formulation of the Procedural Manual and for the
effective implementation of this Order.
Section 18. Repealing Clause
This
Order
hereby
supersedes
Department
Administrative Order
No. 96-37, Department
Administrative Order No. 2000-37, DAO 2000-05 and
other related orders, which are inconsistent herewith.
Sec.
15. Justice
System,
Conflict
Resolution
Institutions and Peace Building Processes.- The
ICCs/IPs shall have the right to use their own
commonly accepted justice systems, conflict
resolution institutions, peace building processes or
mechanisms and other customary laws and practices
within their respective communities and as may be
compatible with the national legal system and with
internationally recognized human rights.
Sec. 16. Right to Participate in Decision -Making.ICCs/IPs have the right to participate fully, if they so
choose, at all levels of decision-making in matters
which may affect their rights, lives and destinies
through procedures determined by them as well as to
maintain and develop their own indigenous political
CHAPTER VI
CULTURAL INTEGRITY
Sec. 29. Protection of Indigenous Culture, traditions
and institutions.- The state shall respect, recognize
and protect the right of the ICCs/IPs to preserve and
protect their culture, traditions and institutions. It
shall consider these rights in the formulation of
national plans and policies.
Sec. 30. Educational Systems.- The State shall
provide equal access to various cultural opportunities
to the ICCs/IPs through the educational system,
public or cultural entities, scholarships, grants and
other incentives without prejudice to their right to
b. Petition
for
Delineation The process of
delineating a specific perimeter may be initiated by
the NCIP with the consent of the ICC/IP concerned, or
through a Petition for Delineation filed with the NCIP,
by a majority of the members of the ICCs/IPs;
c. Delineation Paper - The official delineation of
ancestral domain boundaries including census of all
community members therein, shall be immediately
undertaken by the Ancestral Domains Office upon
filing of the application by the ICCs/IPs concerned.
Delineation will be done in coordination with the
community concerned and shall at all times include
genuine involvement and participation by the
members of the communities concerned;
d. Proof required - Proof of Ancestral Domain Claims
shall include the testimony of elders or community
under oath, and other documents directly or
indirectly attesting to the possession or occupation of
the area since time immemorial by such ICCs/IPs in
the concept of owners which shall be any one (1) of
the
following
authentic
documents:
a. Ancestral Domains Delineated Prior to this Act The provisions hereunder shall not apply to ancestral
domains/lands already delineated according to DENR
Administrative Order No. 2, series of 1993, nor to
ancestral lands and domains delineated under any
other community/ancestral domain program prior to
the enactment of his law. ICCs/IPs enactment of this
law shall have the right to apply for the issuance of a
Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT) over the
area without going through the process outlined
hereunder;
Sec.
68. Execution
of
Decisions,
Awards,
Orders.- Upon expiration of the period here provided
and no appeal is perfected by any of the contending
parties, the Hearing Officer of the NCIP, on its own
initiative or upon motion by the prevailing party,
shall issue a writ of execution requiring the sheriff or
the proper officer to execute final decisions, orders or
awards of the Regional Hearing Officer of the NCIP.
Sec. 69. Quasi-Judicial Powers of the NCIP.- The NCIP
shall have the power and authority:
a. To promulgate rules and regulations governing the
hearing and disposition of cases filed before it as well
as those pertaining to its internal functions and such
rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry
out the purposes of this Act;
b. To administer oaths, summon the parties to a
controversy,
issue
subpoenas
requiring
the
attendance and testimony of witnesses or the
production of such books, papers, contracts, records,
agreements and other document of similar nature as
may be material to a just determination of the matter
under investigation or hearing conducted in
pursuance of this Act;
c. To hold any person in contempt, directly or
indirectly, and impose appropriate penalties therefor;
and
d. To enjoin any or all acts
any case pending therefore
forthwith, may cause grave
any of the parties to the
social or economic activity.
CHAPTER XII
MERGER OF THE OFFICE FOR NORTHERN CULTURAL
COMMUNITIES (ONCC) AND THE OFFICE FOR
SOUTHERN CULTURAL COMMUNITIES (OSCC)
Sec. 74. Merger of ONCC/OSCC.- The Office for
Northern Cultural Communities (ONCC) and the
Office of Southern Cultural Communities (OSCC),
created under Executive Order Nos. 122-B and 122-C
respectively, are hereby merged as organic offices of
the NCIP and shall continue to function under a
revitalized and strengthened structures to achieve
the objectives of the NCIP: Provided, That the
positions of Regional Directors and below, are hereby
phased-out upon the effectivity of this Act: Provided,
further, That officials and employees of the phased-
ARTICLE
XII:
NATIONAL
PATRIMONY
ECONOMY
AND
agricultural
lands.
Private
corporations
or
associations may not hold such alienable lands of the
public domain except by lease, for a period not
exceeding twenty-five years, renewable for not more
than twenty-five years, and not to exceed one
thousand hectares in area. Citizens of the Philippines
may lease not more than five hundred hectares, or
acquire not more than twelve hectares thereof, by
purchase, homestead, or grant.
Taking
into
account
the
requirements
of
conservation, ecology, and development, and subject
to the requirements of agrarian reform, the Congress
shall determine, by law, the size of lands of the
public domain which may be acquired, developed,
held, or leased and the conditions therefor.
Section 4. The Congress shall, as soon as possible,
determine, by law, the specific limits of forest lands
and national parks, marking clearly their boundaries
on the ground. Thereafter, such forest lands and
national parks shall be conserved and may not be
increased nor diminished, except by law. The
Congress shall provide for such period as it may
determine, measures to prohibit logging in
endangered forests and watershed areas.
Section 5. The State, subject to the provisions of this
Constitution and national development policies and
programs, shall protect the rights of indigenous
cultural communities to their ancestral lands to
ensure their economic, social, and cultural wellbeing.
The Congress may provide for the applicability of
customary laws governing property rights or relations
in determining the ownership and extent of ancestral
domain.
of
(a) Onshore, in any one province (1) For individuals, ten (10) blocks; and
(2) For partnerships, cooperatives, associations, or
corporations, one hundred (100) blocks.
(b) Onshore, in the entire Philippines (1) For individuals, twenty (20) blocks; and
(2) For partnerships, cooperatives, associations, or
corporations, two hundred (200) blocks.
(c) Offshore, in the entire Philippines (1) For individuals, fifty (50) blocks;
(2) For partnerships, cooperatives, associations, or
corporations, five hundred (500) blocks; and
(3) For the exclusive economic zone, a larger area to
be determined by the Secretary.
The maximum areas mentioned above that a
contractor may hold under a mineral agreement shall
not include mining/quarry areas under operating
agreements between the contractor and a
claimowner/lessee/permittee/licensee entered into
under Presidential Decree No. 463.
Sec. 29 Filing and Approval of Mineral Agreements.
All proposed mineral agreements shall be filed in the
region where the areas of interest are located, except
in mineral reservations which shall be filed with the
Bureau.
The filing of a proposal for a mineral agreement shall
give the proponent the prior right to areas covered
by the same. The proposed mineral agreement will
be approved by the Secretary and copies thereof
shall be submitted to the President. Thereafter, the
President shall provide a list to Congress of every
approved mineral agreement within thirty (30) days
from its approval by the Secretary.
Sec. 30 Assignment/Transfer. Any assignment or
transfer of rights and obligations under any mineral
agreement except a financial or technical assistance
agreement shall be subject to the prior approval of
the Secretary. Such assignment or transfer shall be
deemed automatically approved if not acted upon by
the Secretary within thirty (30) working days from
official
receipt
thereof,
unless
patently
unconstitutional or illegal.
Sec. 31 Withdrawal from Mineral Agreements. The
contractor may, by giving due notice at any time
during the terms of the agreement, apply for the
cancellation of the mineral agreement due to causes
which, in the opinion of the contractor, make
continued mining operations no longer feasible or
viable. The Secretary shall consider the notice and
issue its decision within a period of thirty (30) days:
Provided, That the contractor has met all its financial,
fiscal and legal obligations.
OR
TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE
and
minimum
expenditures
SALE
AND
PROCESSING
OF
agreement
or
an
exploration
permit,
an
environmental clearance certificate shall be required
based on an environmental impact assessment and
procedures under the Philippine Environmental
Impact Assessment System including Sections 26
and 27 of the Local Government Code of 1991 which
require national government agencies to maintain
ecological balance, and prior consultation with the
local government units, nongovernmental and
people's organizations and other concerned sectors
of the community: Provided, That a completed
ecological profile of the proposed mining area shall
also constitute part of the environmental impact
assessment. People's organizations and nongovernmental organizations shall be allowed and
encourage
to
participate
in
ensuring
that
contractors/permittees
shall
observe
all
the
requirements of environmental protection.
Sec. 71 Rehabilitation. Contractors and permittees
shall technically and biologically rehabilitate the
excavated mined-out, tailings covered and disturbed
areas to the condition of environmental safety, as
may be provided in the implementing rules and
regulations of this Act. A mine rehabilitation fund
shall be created, based on the contractor's approved
work program, and shall be deposited as a trust fund
in a government depository bank and used for
physical and social rehabilitation of areas and
communities affected by mining activities and for
research on the social, technical and preventive
aspects of rehabilitation. Failure to fulfill the above
obligation shall mean immediate suspension or
closure
of
the
mining
activities
of
the
contractor/permittee concerned.
CHAPTER XII
AUXILIARY MINING RIGHTS
Sec. 72 Timber Rights. Any provision of law to the
contrary notwithstanding, a contractor may be
ranged a right to cut trees or timber within his
mining area as may be necessary for his mining
operations subject to forestry laws, rules and
regulations: Provided, That if the land covered by the
mining area is already covered by existing timber
concessions, the volume of timber needed and the
manner of cutting and removal thereof shall be
determined by the mines regional director, upon
consultation with the contractor, the timber
concessionaire/permittee
and
the
Forest
Management Bureau of the Department: Provided,
further, That in case of disagreement between the
contractor and the timber concessionaire, the matter
shall be submitted to the Secretary whose decision
shall be final. The contractor shall perform
reforestation work within his mining area in
accordance with forestry laws, rules and regulations.
Sec. 73 Water Rights. A contractor shall have water
rights for mining operations upon approval of
application with the appropriate government agency
in accordance with existing water laws, rules and
regulations promulgated thereunder: Provided, That
water rights already granted or vested through long
use, recognized and acknowledged by local customs,
laws, and decisions of courts shall not thereby be
impaired: Provided further, That the Government
reserves the right to regulate water rights and the
involving
mineral
agreements
or
REVOCATION,
AND
INSTITUTIONAL
of
the
formation
of
financial
Sec. 17. Sale of Gold. All gold produced by smallscale miners in any mineral area shall be sold to the
Central Bank, or its duly authorized representatives,
which shall buy it at prices competitive with those
prevailing in the world market regardless of volume
or weight.
The Central Bank shall establish as many buying
stations in gold-rush areas to fully service the
requirements of the small-scale minerals thereat.
Sec. 18. Custom Mills. The establishment and
operation of safe and efficient customs mills to
process minerals or ore-bearing materials shall be
limited to mineral processing zones duly designated
by the local government unit concerned upon
recommendation of the Board.
In mining areas where the private sector is unable to
establish custom mills, the Government shall
construct
such
custom
mills
upon
the
recommendation of the Board based on the viability
of the project.
The Board shall issue licenses for the operation of
custom mills and other processing plants subject to
pollution control and safety standards.
The Department shall establish assay laboratories to
cross-check the integrity of custom mills and to
render metallurgical and laboratory services to
mines.
Custom mills shall be constituted as withholding
agents for the royalties, production share or other
taxes due the Government.
Sec. 19. Government Share and Allotment. The
revenue to be derived by the Government from the
operation of the mining program herein established
shall be subject to the sharing provided in the Local
Government Code.
Sec.
26. Administrative Supervision over the
People's Small-scale Mining Program. The
Secretary through his representative shall exercise
direct supervision and control over the program and
activities of the small-scale miners within the
people's small-scale mining area.
The Secretary shall within ninety (90) days from the
effectivity of this Act promulgate rules and
regulations to effectively implement the provisions of
the same. Priority shall be given to such rules and
regulations that will ensure the least disruption in the
operations of the small-scale miners.
Sec. 27. Penal Sanctions. Violations of the
provisions of this Act or of the rules and regulations
issued pursuant hereto shall be penalized with
imprisonment of not less than six (6) months nor
more than six (6) years and shall include the
confiscation and seizure of equipment, tools and
instruments.
3.
Cases
La Bugal Blaan Tribal Association Inc., et al. V.
Victor O. Ramos, Secretary Department of
Environment and Natural Resources; Horacio
Ramos, Director, Mines and Geosciences
Bureau (MGB-DENR);
The constitutional provision allowing the President to
enter into FTAAs is an exception to the rule that
participation in the nations natural resources is
reserved exclusively to Filipinos. Provision must be
construed strictly against their enjoyment by nonFilipinos.
RA 7942 (The Philippine Mining Act) took effect on
April 9, 1995. Before the effectivity of RA 7942, or on
March 30, 1995, the President signed a Financial and
Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) with WMCP, a
corporation organized under Philippine laws, covering
close to 100, 000 hectares of land in South Cotabato,
Sultan Kudarat, Davao del Sur and North Cotabato.
On August 15, 1995, the Environment Secretary
Victor Ramos issued DENR Administrative Order 9523, which was later repealed by DENR Administrative
Order 96-40, adopted on December 20, 1996.
Petitioners prayed that RA 7942, its implementing
rules, and the FTAA between the government and
WMCP be declared unconstitutional on ground that
they allow fully foreign owned corporations like
WMCP to exploit, explore and develop Philippine
HELD:
1)
2)
survey
shall
be
AND
JURISDICTION
OF
I
THE
awards
CHAPTER
CLASSIFICATION AND SURVEY
and
transfer
or
II
which
have
already
been
III
Section
48. Mineral
Reservations. Mineral
reservations which are not the subject of mining
operations or where operations have been
suspended for more than five (5) years shall be
placed under forest management by the Bureau.
be
IV
3.
1.
2.
2.
3.
Community-Based
Forest
Management
(CBFM) shall be the primary strategy in all
forest conservation and development and
related activities, including joint ventures,
production sharing and co-production; it
shall be encouraged in all private sector
forestry enterprises and ventures.
2.
2.4.
Incentives
for
Enhancing
Private
Investments, Economic Contribution and Global
Competitiveness of Forest-Based Industries
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
2.
4.
Innovative
financial
systems
and
approaches, such as securitization, bonds
and collaborative investments, shall be
encouraged to support sustainable forest
management and enterprises and the
conservation of forest-based biodiversity in
the Philippines.
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Section 10. Revocation of Registration and Permit. The Secretary may revoke any Certificate of
Registration or permit previously issued to a person
found violating the provisions of this Act, or the rules
and regulations issued pursuant thereto.
Section
11. Joint
Congressional
Oversight
Committee. - To monitor and oversee the
implementation of this Act, including the approval of
the rules and regulations issued pursuant hereto,
there is hereby created a Joint Congressional
Oversight Committee to be composed of the
Chairpersons
of the Senate Committee
on
Environment and Natural Resources and the House
Committee on Natural Resources as Chairperson and
Co-Chairperson, five (5) members of each of the
Senate and the House of Representatives who shall
be designated by the Senate President and the
Speaker of the House of Representatives as
members: Provided, That the two (2) of the five (5)
senators and two (2) of the five (5) House members
shall be nominated by the respective Minority
Leaders of the Senate and the House of
Representatives.