BASED ON THE TOPIC DISCUSS, DO OUR GOVERNMENT PROPERLY

IMPLEMENTING EIA /EIS. JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWER

 Yes. The environmental impact statement (EIS) system of the Philippines is

reviewed, identifying progress made in its effective implementation since 1986.
Improvement in coverage is noted and real commitment to good environmental
impact assessment (EIA) practice is found in those responsible for the EIS
system. Project proponents show a modest acceptance of the system.

Major problems remaining are: (1) the EIS system is seen as a bureaucratic
requirement needed to obtain project approvals; (2) political interference
determines the outcome of some environmental reviews; (3) questionable
practices by public servants serve to discredit the system; and (4) the treatment
of projects in environmentally critical areas is less than satisfactory.

Based on the principle that it is essential to establish a credible process seen to

work effectively by the public, politicians, the government bureaucracy, and
proponents, suggestions for improvement are made. They deal with the
treatment of EISs for projects already under construction, EIA training courses,
and simple adjustments to the EIS system to focus it on the most important
projects.