What’s trending – OUTCOMES-BASED COURSE SYLLABUS ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (UA&P INSTITUTE OF LAW, 2ND SEMESTER, AY 2019-2020)

POSTED ON AUGUST 19, 2019 BY REFER
OUTCOMES-BASED COURSE SYLLABUS ON
NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Course Code : JDENREL2
Course Title : Natural Resources and Environmental Law
Credit : 2 Units
Time Allotment : 36 Hours
Professor : ATTY. ALVIN T. CLARIDADES
E-Mail Address: albinoski2005@yahoo.com
Mobile Number: 09175792055 / 09325973383
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to assist law students in acquiring a general knowledge of natural resources and
environmental laws as well as the rules of procedure applicable to environmental cases.

At the end of the term, the students are expected to have a working know-how of the basic principles,
policies and remedies provided for under existing Philippine environmental laws as well as the
provisions of relevant international covenants, treaties and executive agreements.
Specifically, the course syllabus is devised and planned in such a way as to enable the students to:
understand the basic legal and constitutional concepts that underpin Philippine natural resources and
environmental law; appreciate the natural resources and environmental law governance system of the
Philippines and understand the role of key government agencies and other actors in the system; acquire
knowledge on specific areas of Philippine natural resources and environmental law; learn and apply legal
remedies available for environmental cases using the new rules of procedure; appreciate the linkage
between national laws and international environmental laws; and acquire knowledge on specific
international environmental issues such as climate change and biological diversity, among others.

COURSE AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, the students must be able to:
demonstrate an understanding of the major ecological trends and the international treaties and
conventions adopted by nations to cope with environmental changes; exhibit an understanding of the
terminology, concepts, cases and principles in Natural Resources and Environmental Law; examine
issues and concerns on the effect of climate change in the environment and discuss how existing laws
can best address them; evaluate environmental laws critically; and know the application of the rules of
procedure for environmental cases.

LEARNING PLAN
LO Week Topic Activities Resources Assessment Tools LO1 1 · Backdrop of the Philippines’
environmental laws and policies · The Philippine Environmental Policy
· The Philippine Environment Code
· Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System
· Major operational principles of the EIS system
· Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
· Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)
· Constitutional provisions on environment or ecology
· Other relevant environmental provisions of the 1987 Constitution
A. Preamble
 B. The National Territory under Article I
1. Archipelago
2. Territorial waters or Territorial sea
3. Seabed
4. Subsoil
5. Insular shelves
6. Other submarine areas
C. Declaration of Principles and State Policies under Article II
D. Bill of Rights under Article III
1. Right to due process of law
2. Right to privacy
3. Right to access to information
E. Local Government under Article X
1. Local autonomy
LO2 2 F. National Economy and Patrimony under Article XII
1. Efficient use of resources
2. State ownership of natural resources
a. Lands of the public domain
1. Oh Cho vs. Director of Lands, 75 Phil., 890, citing Cariño vs. Insular
Government, 212 U. S. 449, 53 L. ed. 394
2.The Director, Lands Management Bureau vs.Court of Appeals, G.R. No.
112567. February 7, 2000
b. The Regalian doctrine
3.Republic vs. Tri-Plus Corporation, G.R. No. 150000, September 26,
2006, 503 SCRA 91
4. Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
vs. Yap, G.R. Nos. 167707 and 173775, October 8, 2008, 568 SCRA 164
3. Classifications of lands of the public domain
4. Specific limits of forest lands and national parks
5.Rights of indigenous cultural communities
6. Social function of the use of property
G. Social Justice and Human Rights under Article XIII
1. Agrarian reform program
2. Rights of subsistence fishermen to preferential use of communal marine and fishing
resources
3. Health care and regulation
4. Rights of women
5. Role and rights of people’s organization

· Environmental and other related laws and policies Submission of Case Digests
Lecture-Discussion
Oral Recitation Library
Computer/ Internet
Books/Case Laws Grading of submitted Case Digests
Graded recitation

LO3 3 · Enforcement agencies

A. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
 B. Forest Management Bureau (FMB)
C. Land Management Bureau (LMB)
D. Parks and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB)
E. Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)
F. National Bureau of Investigation–Environmental and Wildlife Protection Investigation Division
(NBI-EWPID)
G. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
H. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)
I. Philippine National Police–Maritime Group (PNP-MG)
J. Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)

· Prior consultations with the local government units

5. Bangus Fry Fisherfolk vs. Lanzanas, G.R. No. 131442. July 10, 2003
6.Lina, Jr. vs. Paño , 416 Phil. 438 [2001] · Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)

· Intergenerational responsibility and enforceability of environmental rights

· Legal standing to sue for the enforcement of environmental rights
7. David v. Macapagal-Arroyo
8.Bersamin, J.: Separate Op.., Biraogo v. Philippine Truth Commission of 2010, G.R. No.
192935. December 7, 2010

· Other cases related to environmental rights

9. Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) vs. Court of Appeals (G.R. No. 110120,
March 16, 1994, 231 SCRA 292)
10. Henares vs. Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) (G.R. No.
158290, October 23, 2006, 505 SCRA 104)
11. Social Justice Society vs. Atienza, Jr. (G.R. No. 156052, March 7, 2007, 545 SCRA 92).

Submission of Case Digests

Lecture-Discussion
Oral Recitation Library
Computer/ Internet
Books/Case Laws Grading of submitted Case Digests
Graded recitation
LO4 4 · Green Courts
· Procedural rules for environmental cases
· Highlights and innovations under the Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases
· Citizen suits
· Consent decree
· Writ of Continuing mandamus
12. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) vs. Concerned Residents of Manila Bay, G.R.
Nos. 171947-48. December 18, 2008 · Environmental Protection Order (EPO)
· Writ of Kalikasan
13. See Tanada v. Angara, G.R. No.

118295.

May 2, 1997 )
· Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation or SLAPP
· Precautionary principle
· R.A. No. 10654, first law to incorporate the Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases
ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND POLICIES AND THEIR SALIENT PROVISIONS
1.

Presidential Decree No. 705 or the Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines, as amended
A.

Two offenses penalized under Sec. 68 of Presidential Decree No.

705; case law

14. Aquino v.

People of the Philippines (G.R.

No. 165448, July 27, 2009, 594 SCRA 50

B. Violation of Sec. 68 of Presidential Decree No. 705, as amended, is malum prohibitum.
15.

People vs. Gutierrez, G.

R. No. 1 , December 4, 2009, 607 SCRA 377, 391, citing People vs. Tira, G.R. No. 139615, May 28, 2004,
430 SCRA 134
C.

Actual and constructive possession

D. Unlawful occupation or destruction of forest lands and grazing lands
E. Unlawful use of a chain saw
F.

Corpus delicti
G. Possession of timber
16. Villarin vs. People, G.R. No.

175289. August 31, 2011 Submission of Case Digests

Lecture-Discussion
Oral Recitation Library
Computer/ Internet
Books/Case Laws Grading of submitted Case Digests
Graded recitation LO5 5 H. Proper penalty for Qualified theft
I. Authority to confiscate forest products
J. Property held in custodia legis beyond the reach of replevin
17.

Factoran, Jr. vs. Court of Appeals, G.

R. No. 93540 December 13, 1999

K. Sections 68-A and 68 of P.

D. NO.

705, as amended, distinguished

18. Paat vs. Court of Appeals, 266 SCRA 167, 181 [1997])
L. Arrest; institution of criminal actions
M. No contempt of court committed for disobeying unlawful order
N. Definitions of “timber” and “lumber”
19.

Mustang Lumber, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R.

No. 104988, June 18, 1996

O. Elements of the crime of qualified theft of logs
20. People of the Philippines vs.

Court of First Instance of Quezon [Branch VII], G.

R. No. L-46772 February 13, 1992

P. Instances when prosecution for violation of the Revised Forestry Code may be commenced
Q.

Authority to conduct preliminary investigation

21. People of the Philippines vs. Court of First Instance of Quezon [Branch VII], G.

R. No. L-46772 February 13, 1992

2. Presidential Decree No. 856 or the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines
A. Sanitation standards and procedures
B. Powers of the Department of Health under the Code
C. Role of the local government units
D.

Prohibited acts
3. Presidential Decree No. 979 or the Marine Pollution Decree of 1976;
A. Prohibited acts
4.

Presidential Decree No.

1067 or the Water Code of the Philippines

A. Ownership of waters
B. National Water Resources Board (NWRB)
C.

Quasi-judicial functions of the NWRB

D. Appellate jurisdiction over NWRB decisions
22.
Magno vs. Commission on Elections, G.

R. No. 147904, 390 SCRA 495, 500 [2002] 23. National Water Resources Board vs.

A. L. Ang Network, Inc., G.R. No. 186450. April 14, 2010 Submission of Case Digests
Lecture-Discussion
Oral Recitation Library
Computer/ Internet
Books/Case Laws Grading of submitted Case Digests
Graded recitation LO6 6 5.

Presidential Decree No. 1151 or the Philippine Environmental Policy

1. Environmental impact assessment (EIA)
2. Environmental impact statement (EIS)
3. Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC)
4. Projects exempted from the requirement of an EIS
5. Projects entitled to CNC
6. Nature of grant or denial of an application for ECC or CNC
24.

Special People, Inc. Foundation vs. Canda, G.R. No. 160932.

January 14, 2013

6. Presidential Decree No. 1433 or the Plant Quarantine Decree of 1978
A. Power to promulgate quarantine rules and regulations
B. Prohibited animal species
C. Inspection and certification of plants and plant products and application of the necessary quarantine
measures
D. Domestic quarantine and powers and duties of plant quarantine officers
7.

Presidential Decree No. 1586 or the Decree Establishing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
System Including Other Environmental Management Related Measures and for Other Purposes
A. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) system
B.

Declaration of projects or areas as environmentally critical

25. Republic of the Philippines vs.

City of Davao, G.R. No. 148622. September 12, 2002

C. Projects not covered under the EIS system
D.

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)

E. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
F. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
G. Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
H.

EIS and IEE Requirements

I. Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)
J. Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC)
K. Environmental safeguards for projects or undertakings not covered by the EIS System
L.

Review process for environmentally critical projects

M. Screening
N. Scoping Submission of Case Digests
Lecture-Discussion
Oral Recitation Library
Computer/ Internet
Books/Case Laws Grading of submitted Case Digests
Graded recitation LO7 7 O. Scoping Report and Agreed-upon Scope
P. Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) –
Q. Duty of LGUs under P.

D. No. 1586
26. Republic of the Philippines vs. The City of Davao, 437 Phil. 525 [2002] R.

LGU’s role in the EIA review process

S. Public participation
T. Stakeholders
U. Cease and Desist Order (CDO)
V. Appeal from the ruling of the DENR Regional Executive Director on P.D.

No. 1586 cases

27. Bangus Fry Fisherfolk vs. Lanzanas, G.R.

No.

131442. July 10, 2003

W.

Fines and penalties pursuant to P.D. No. 1586.

8. Republic Act No.

4850 or the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) Act

B. Special powers and functions.
A. Power to impose fines in pollution cases
28. Pacific Steam Laundry, Inc.

vs. Laguna Lake Development Authority, G.R. No. 165299, December 18, 2009, 608 SCRA 442
29.

Alexandra Condominium Corporation vs. Laguna Lake Development Authority (G.

R. No. 169228, September 11, 2009, 599 SCRA 452)
30. Public Hearing Committee of the Laguna Lake Development Authority vs. SM Prime Holdings, Inc.,
G.R.

No. 170599. September 22, 2010

B. Power to issue Cease and Desist Orders (CDOs)
31. Laguna Lake Development Authority vs. Court of Appeals (G.R.

No. 110120, 16 March 1994, 231 SCRA 292)

32.

Pacific Steam Laundry, Inc. vs. Laguna Lake Development Authority, G.R. No. 165299.

December 18, 2009

C. Jurisdiction on the issuance of permits for fishery privileges
33. Laguna Lake Development Authority vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.

120865-71. December 7, 1995

D. Powers of LGUs and LLDA distinguished
E. Quasi-judicial powers of LLDA
34. Laguna Lake Development Authority vs. Court of Appeals, 231 SCRA 304
F. Acts penalized Submission of Case Digests
Lecture-Discussion
Oral Recitation Library
Computer/ Internet
Books/Case Laws Grading of submitted Case Digests
Graded recitation LO8 8 9. Republic Act No.

6969 or the Toxic Substances and Hazardous Waste Act

H. Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. No.

6969
I. Hazardous substance
J. Hazardous wastes
K. Nuclear wastes
L.

Power of the DENR Secretary to confiscate, impound and impose administrative fines.
M. Ex-Parte Order of confiscation or impoundment.
N. Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances or PICCS
O. Priority Chemicals List or PPCL
P. Chemical Control Order or CCO
Q. Confidentiality of trade secrets
35.

Air Philippines Corporation vs. Pennswell, Inc., G.R.

No. 172835. December 13, 2007
R. Prohibited Acts
10.

Republic Act No. 7076 or the People’s Small-Scale Mining Act of 1991
A. Application vis-à-vis R.A. No. 7942
B. Small-scale mining and Small-scale miners defined
36. SR Metals, Inc.

, vs. The Honorable Angelo T. Reyes G.R.

No. 179669, June 04, 2014

C. People’s small-scale mining areas (PSSMA)
D. Provincial Mining Regulatory Board (PMRB)
E.

Panel of Arbitrators
F. Mines Adjudication Board (MAB)
G. DENR Secretary’s direct supervision and control over the program and activities of the small-scale
miners
37. League of Provinces vs. DENR, G.R.

No. 175368, April 11, 2013, 696 SCRA 190

38.

Moncayo Integrated Small-Scale Miners Association, Inc. (MISSMA) vs. Southeast Mindanao Gold Mining
Corp., G.R. No. 149638, December 10, 2014 Submission of Case Digests
Lecture-Discussion
Oral Recitation Library
Computer/ Internet
Books/Case Laws Grading of submitted Case Digests
Graded recitation LO9 9 Midterm Examination Library
Computer/ Internet
Books/Case Laws Checking and Grading of Midterm Examination Answer Booklets
Submission of Midterm Grades LO10 10 11. Republic Act No.

7586 or the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act including all laws, decrees, orders,
proclamations and issuances establishing protected areas
A. NIPAS and Protected areas
B. Categories of protected areas
C. Classifications of protected areas in the Philippines
D. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Survey for energy resources
39. Resident Marine Mammals of the Protected Seascape Tanon Strait vs.

Secretary Angelo Reyes, G.R. No. 180771, April 21, 2015

7. Forest reserves not included in the enumeration of areas comprising the initial component of the
NIPAS System
40. Apex Mining Co., Inc.
vs. Southeast Mindanao Gold Mining Corp., G.

R. NOS. 152613 & 152628 : November 20, 2009

E. Prohibited Acts
12.

Republic Act No. 7942 or the Philippine Mining Act of 1995

A. Application vis-à-vis R.A.

No. 7076
B. Mining and its stages
C.

Exploration
D.

Development and construction

E. Utilization
F. Rehabilitation and Mine Rehabilitation Fund
G. Areas open to mining operations
H.

Areas closed to mining applications

I. Mining permits granted to qualified persons
1. Exploration Permit
2. Mineral Agreement
a. Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA)
b. Co-Production Agreement (CA) and
c.

Joint Venture Agreement (JVA)

3. Financial or Technical Assistance Agreements (FTAA)
4.

Sand and Gravel Permits

5.

Quarry Resources Permits

6. Small-Scale Mining Permits
7. Mineral Processing Permit
8. Ore Transport Permit
J.

Section 76 of R.A. No.

7942 an eminent domain provision

41. Didipio Earth-Savers Multi-Purpose Association, Incorporated (DESAMA) vs.
Elisea Gozun, G.R. No. 157882. March 30, 2006 Submission of Case Digests
Lecture-Discussion
Oral Recitation Library
Computer/ Internet
Books/Case Laws Grading of submitted Case Digests
Graded recitation LO11 11 K. State’s control and supervision over mining operations
L.

Provisions on government’s control over mining enterprises

M. Unconstitutional provisions of R.A. No. 7942
42. La Bugal-BLaan Tribal Association, Inc.

vs. Ramos , G.R. No. 127882, 1 December 2004, 445 SCRA 1, 228
N. Environmental and safety concerns
13.

Republic Act No. 8371 or the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA)
I.

Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) / Indigenous Peoples (IPs)

II. Ancestral domains
III. Ancestral lands
IV. Rights to ancestral domains
a) R ight of Ownership
b) Right to Develop Lands and Natural Resources
c) Right to Stay in the Territories
d) Right in Case of Displacement
e) Right to Regulate Entry of Migrants
f) Right to Safe and Clean Air and Water
g) Right to Claim Parts of Reservations
h) Right to Resolve Conflict
V. Rights to ancestral lands
a) Right to transfer land/property
b) Right to Redemption
VI.

Responsibilities of ICCs/IPs to their Ancestral Domains

a) Maintain Ecological Balance
b) Restore Denuded Areas and
c) Observe Laws
VII. Other rights granted the ICCs and IPs
43. Puno, J.: Separate Op., in Cruz vs.

Secretary of Environment And Natural Resources, G.R. No. 135385. December 6, 2000
VIII. National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)
IX. Jurisdiction of the NCIP
44. aen vs.
Caligtan, G.R.

No. 189852, August 17, 2016

45. Unduran vs. Aberastori , G.R.

No.

181284, April 18, 2017

X. Quasi-judicial powers of the NCIP
XI. Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) may be issued by the NCIP
46. The City Government of Baguio City vs.

Atty. Brain Masweng, G.R. No.

180206. February 4, 2009 Submission of Case Digests

Lecture-Discussion
Oral Recitation Library
Computer/ Internet
Books/Case Laws Grading of submitted Case Digests
Graded recitation LO12 12 XII. Right to ancestral domains and ancestral lands: how acquired
XIII. The Concept of Native Title
47.

Cariño v. Insular Government (41 Phil. 935 [1909])

XIV. Ancestral lands private in character
XV. Conversion of ancestral lands and domains from private to public agricultural land for purposes of
registration
XVI. Indigenous concept of ownership and customary law; ancestral domain is owned in common by the
ICCs/IPs
XVII. Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT), a mere formal recognition of native title
48. Agnes vs.

Republic, G.R. No. 156022, July 6, 2015

XVIII.

Non-inclusion of ownership by the ICCs/IPs over the natural resources; compliance with the Regalian
doctrine
XIX. Requirements and process of delineation and recognition of ancestral domains
XX. Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC)
49. Reyes, R.T.

, J.: Separate Op. in Province of North Cotabato vs. Government of the Republic of the Philippines, G.R.

No. 183591. October 14, 2008

14. Republic Act No.
8550 or the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998
A. Application of the provisions of R.A. No. 8550
B. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
C.

Philippine waters
D. Continental shelf
E. Objectives of the fishery sector under the Code
F. Prohibitions under the Code
50.

Sea Lion Fishing Corporation vs. People, G.

R. No.

172678, March 23, 2011

51. Leynes vs. People, G.R.

No. 224804, September 21, 2016

G. Poaching in Philippine Waters
H. Muro-ami fishing
I. Sabalo
J. Fishing gears
K.

Serious violations of the provisions of the Fisheries Code

L. Administrative sanctions for serious violations
M.

Citizen’s suits
N. Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) Submission of Case Digests
Lecture-Discussion
Oral Recitation Library
Computer/ Internet
Books/Case Laws Grading of submitted Case Digests
Graded recitation LO13 13 15. Republic Act No. 8749 or the Clean Air Act of 1999
A. Polluters must pay principle
B.

Greenhouse gases
C. Compressed natural gas (CNG) as alternative fuel
D. Emission defined
E.

Emission standards for fuel use

52. Henares, Jr. vs. LTFRB, G.R. No. 158290. October 23, 2006
F.
Certificate of Emission Compliance
G. Writ of mandamus unavailing to command LTFRB and DOTC to require use by PUVs of CNG as
alternative fuel
H. Ban on Incineration
53. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority vs.

Jancom Environmental Corporation vs.

G.R. No.

147465. January 30, 2002

I. Poisonous and toxic fumes defined
J. Ambient air quality standard
K.

National Ambient Air Quality Guideline Values

L. Non-attainment area
M. Airshed
N. Designation of Airsheds
O.

Emission quotas
P. Emission averaging
Q. Air pollution clearances and permits for stationary sources
R.

Financial liability for environmental rehabilitation

S. Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
T. Cease and Desist Order (CDO) Submission of Case Digests
Lecture-Discussion
Oral Recitation Library
Computer/ Internet
Books/Case Laws Grading of submitted Case Digests
Graded recitation LO14 14 16. Republic Act No. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act
A.

Solid Waste
B. Ecological solid waste management
C. Solid Waste Management Plan and National Solid Waste Management Framework
D. National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC)
E. Powers and Functions of the National Solid Waste Management Commission
F. National Ecology Center
G.

Local Solid Waste Management Boards and Committees

H. Local Government Solid Waste Management Plans
I.
City or Municipal Solid Waste Management Plan
J. Components and elements of the Local Government Solid Waste Management Plans
K. Prohibited acts
17. Republic Act No.

9147 or the Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act

A. Wildlife defined
B. Scope of application
C. Endangered, endemic and exotic species defined
D.

Introduction, reintroduction or restocking of endemic or indigenous wildlife

E. Conservation breeding or propagation of threatened species Submission of Case Digests
Lecture-Discussion
Oral Recitation Library
Computer/ Internet
Books/Case Laws Grading of submitted Case Digests
Graded recitation LO15 15 F. Illegal acts
G. Poaching
H.

Committing certain acts in critical habitats

18. Republic Act No. 9175 or the Chainsaw Act of 2002
A. Rationale for the regulation of ownership, possession, sale, transfer and importation of chain saws
B.

Chain saw defined

C. Persons authorized to possess and use a chain saw
D. Registration of chain saws
E. Prohibited acts
19.

Republic Act No. 9275 or the Clean Water Act

54.

Summit One Condominium Corporation vs. Pollution Adjudication Board, G.

R. No. 215029, July 05, 2017

A. Water quality management areas
B.

Governing boards for water quality management areas

C. Functions of the Governing Boards
D. National Sewerage and Septage Management Program
E. Wastewater charge system
F.

Discharge permits
G. Financial liability for environmental rehabilitation; setting up of environmental guarantee fund (EGF)
H.

Prohibited acts Submission of Case Digests

Lecture-Discussion
Oral Recitation Library
Computer/ Internet
Books/Case Laws Grading of submitted Case Digests
Graded recitation LO16 16 20. Republic Act No. 9729 or the Climate Change Act of 2009
A. Climate Change
B. Climate Change Commission
C. Composition of the Commission
D.

Qualifications, tenure, compensation and removal of Commissioners

E. Powers and functions of the Climate Change Commission
F. Formulation and review of National Strategic Framework and Program on Climate Change; its
components
G. Local Climate Change Action Plan
H. People’s Survival Fund
I. People’s Survival Fund Board
21. Republic Act No. 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010
55.

Zabal vs. Duterte, G.R. No.

238467, February 12, 2019

A. Disaster and related terms defined
B. Scope
C. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
D.

Powers and functions of the NDRRMC

E.

Organization at the local government level; LDRRMCs

F. LDRRMCs’ functions
G. Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO).

H. Declaration of state of calamity

I. Remedial measure
J. Prohibited Acts Submission of Case Digests
Lecture-Discussion
Oral Recitation Library
Computer/ Internet
Books/Case Laws Grading of submitted Case Digests
Graded recitation LO17 17 RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CASES – A.
M. No. 09-6-8-SC
(1) Scope
(2) Objectives
(3) Definition of Terms
(4) Citizen suit
(5) Consent decree
(6) Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP)
56. Mercado vs. Lopena, G.R. No.

230170, June 06, 2018

(7) Writ of Kalikasan
57.

Osmena vs. Garganera, G.R. No. 231164, March 20, 2018

(8) Writ of Continuing Mandamus
58.

Segovia vs. Climate Change Commission, G.R. No. 211010, March 7, 2017
(9) Environmental Protection Order (EPO); Temporary Environmental Protection Order (TEPO)
59. Concurring Opinion, Leonen, J.: Arigo vs. Swift, G.R. No. 206510, September 16, 2014
(10) Precautionary Principle
60.

West Tower Condominium Corporation vs. First Philippine Industrial Corporation, G.R. No. 194239, June
16, 2015 Submission of Case Digests
Lecture-Discussion
Oral Recitation Library
Computer/ Internet
Books/Case Laws Grading of submitted Case Digests
Graded recitation LO18 18 Final Examination Library
Computer/ Internet
Books/Case Laws Checking and Grading of Final Examination Answer Booklets
Submission of Final Grades
STUDENT’S OUTPUTS
As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student is required to do and submit the
following during the indicated dates of the term.
Learning Outcome Required Output LO1 Recitation LO2 Written Tests LO3 Case Digests
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The student must regularly attend the class.

Active participation in class discussion/oral recitation is required. Each student has to take and pass all
formative (quizzes, written assignments, case digests, reports, etc.) and summative tests (midterm/final
exams). Homework must be submitted the next meeting.
GRADING SYSTEM
Rating periods. The students will be graded for two (2) periods within the semester (midterm and final
rating periods) according to the following:
1.
Class Attendance 15% 2. Participation in Class Discussion / Oral Recitation 15% 3. Individual Formative
Tests, Homework, Case Digests 15% 4. Summative Examination (Midterm and Final Exams) 55% TOTAL
100%
Final Grade. The students will be given their respective final grades based on their average grades (AGs)
in the mid-grading period (1st half of the term) and in the final grading grade (2nd half). The midterm
rating has a weight of 45% and the final grading period accounts for 55% of the final grade.

SCHOOL OF LAW AND GOVERNANCE JD GRADING SYSTEM:

Number Percentage Equivalent Description Letter Equivalent 1.00 98 and above Excellent A A 1.25 94 to
<98 1.50 90 to <94 Superior B+ 1.75 86 to <90 2.00 83 to <86 Very Good B B 2.25 80 to <83 2. 50 78 to
<80 Good C+ 2.75 76 to <78 3.00 75 to <76 Competent C 3.50 Below 75 Fail F RECOMMENDED
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