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4.6 RESEARCH REPORT NO. 2 (RR2) THE “TEXTBOOK”.

I . Initial program is for the class members to submit individual TEXTBOOK

that should contains the following items:
CONTENTS:
* Syllabus
* MODULE 1 – Instruction Materials (IM)
* Project No. 1- (Bungalow with Attic)
* Quiz No. 1
* Minutes of Class Sessions 1.0 to 7.0
* MODULE 2 – Instructional Materials
* Research Report No. 1 (RR1) National Building Code Rules 7&8
* Quiz No. 2
* Minutes of Class Sessions 8.0 to 14.0
* MODULE 3 - Instructional Materials (IM)
* Project No. 2 – (Residential Commercial Development)
* Quiz No. 3
* Minutes of Class Session No. 15.0 to 21.0
* Research Report No. 2 (THE TEXTBOOK)

Due to Health Protocol and unavailability of Resources the submission of

the said “TEXTBOOK” will be done through Group Work effort; The forming of
“G”- group and “L”- group the class will be able to comply with the
hard copy for the Class Facilitator (CF) validation.

II. As per agreement between Class Members and Class Facilitator these are
the new arrangement; to submit only the Major Projects in hard copy for
validation purposes.
CONTENTS:
* Project No. 1 – (Bungalow with Attic)
* Project No. 2 - (Residential Commercial Development)

NOTE:
The group work “Textbook” will serve as:
1. Research Report No. 2 (RR2)
2. Part of the Final Examination
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Familiarization with the Environmental Laws

4.7 THE CLEAN AIR ACT

Republic Act no. 8749, otherwise known as the Philippine Clean Air, is a
comprehensive air management policy and program which aims to achieve
and maintain healthy air for Filipinos. Lifted from: Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR)…
source: https://doh.gov.ph> faqs>What-is-…
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Q. What is the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 all about?

A. The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (RA No. 8749) outlines the government’s
measures to reduce air pollution and incorporate environmental protection
into its development plans…

Q. What are covered by RA 8749?

A. The State also recognizes the principle that “polluters must pay”. Finally, the
State recognizes that a clean and healthy environments is for the good of
all and should, therefore, be concern of all…

Q. Who does the Clean Air Act apply to?

A. Under the Clean Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is required to
regulate emission of pollutants that endanger public health and welfare”. State
also monitor and enforce Clean Air Act regulations, with oversight by the EPA.
Feb. 1, 2012.

Q. Is the Clean Air Act effective?

A. The Clean Air Act has proven a remarkable success. In its first 20 years, more
than 200,000 premature deaths and 18 million cases of respiratory illness in
children were prevented… There is more that needs to be done to fulfill the
Clean Air Act’s promise.

Q. How do you promote clean air

A. Promoting Clean Air in Your Community: Tips for Air Quality Awareness Week.
1. Get the most of your car by keeping it well-maintained.
2. Reduce emissions even more with eco-friendly modes of transportation,,
3. Recycle and compost to divert waste from landfills.
4. Conserve energy to reduce power plant emissions.

Q. When was the Philippine Clean Air Act signed?

A. On June 23, President Estrada signed a strong new Clean Air Act into Law.
The Act bans incinerators for waste disposal, making the Philippines the first
nation in the world to ban incinerators outright.
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WHAT ARE THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES

OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT (RA 8749)?
The CAA provides that the State shall:
• Protect and advance the right of the people to
balanced and healthy ecology in accord with the
rhythm and harmony of nature;

• Promote and protect the global environment while

recognizing the primary responsibility of local
government units to deal with environmental problems;

• Recognize that the responsibility of cleaning the habitat

and environment is primarily area-based;

• Recognize that “polluters must pay”;

• Recognize that a clan and healthy environment is for the

of good of all and should therefore be the concern of all.

Lifted from:
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. (August, 2003).
Primer on the Clean Air Act, Diliman; DENR-Public
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4.8 THE WATER CODE

Familiarization with the Environmental Laws.

PRESEDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1067 otherwise known as the Water Code

of the Philippines.

PD 1067 or the Water Code of the Philippines, was signed into LAW to govern the use
and ownership of water in the country. Its underlying principles are: All waters belong
to the State;… Preference in the use and development of waters shall consider
current usages and be responsive to the changing needs of the country.
Feb. 24, 2017 source; https://www.lamudi.com.ph>journal

Q. Purpose of the Water Code of the Philippines:

A. The objectives of this Code are:
a) To establish the basic principles and framework relating
to the appropriation.
b) Control and conservation of water resources.
c) And to achieve the optimum development and rational
utilization of these resources.
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Q. WHAT IS PD 1067 WATER CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

A. Except as otherwise herein provided, no person, including government
instrumentalities or government-owned or controlled corporations, shall
appropriate water without a water right, which shall be evidence by a
document known as water permit. (December 31, 1976)

Q. Is Deep Well ALLOWED IN Metro Manila?

A. “We no longer allow construction of deep wells in Metro Manila”,
he said. Mangosing said NWRB will close such wells as Resolution 001-0904
already set a moratorium on the constructing of deep wells to prevent
further over-extraction of groundwater in Metro Manila.
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4.9 HLURB GUIDELINES

The Housing Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) is a national government
agency tasked as the planning, regulatory and quasi-judicial body for
land use development and real estate and housing regulation. These roles
are done via a trial of strategies namely, policy development, planning
and regulation.

Civil, Property, Family Laws

The Human Settlements

Adjudication Commission under
Republic Act No. 11201
Platon Martinez Law

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Act, which

become effective on March 01, 2019, creates a new Department of Human
Settlements and Urban Development (Department) and consolidates the Housing
and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) and Housing and Land Use
Regulatory Board (HLURB). The Department shall act as the primary national
government entity responsible for the management of housing, human settlement
and urban development. It shall be the sole and main planning and policy making ,
regulatory, program coordination, and performance monitoring entity for all
housing, human settlements and urban development concerns.
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The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board HLURB is now reconstituted and shall be
known as the Human Settlement Adjudication Commission. The adjudicatory
function of the HLURB is transferred to this Commission and shall be attached to the
Department for policy, planning and program coordination only.

This new Commission shall have exclusive appellate jurisdiction over all cases
decided by the Regional Adjudicators and appeals from decisions of local and
regional planning zoning bodies. The Regional Adjudicators have original and
exclusive jurisdiction over cases involving:
* Subdivisions;
* Condominiums;
* Memorial Parks;
* And similar Real estate Developments, as well as cases involving Homeowners
Associations. However, jurisdiction over criminal prosecution for violations of housing
laws and regulations.