OTHER PHILLIPINE LAWS

ON ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
GROUP 6
R.A. 9729-Climate Change Act of 2009

AN ACT MAINSTREAMING CLIMATE CHANGE

INTO GOVERNMENT POLICY
FORMULATIONS, ESTABLISHING THE
FRAMEWORK STRATEGY AND PROGRAM
ON CLIMATE CHANGE, CREATING FOR THIS
PURPOSE THE CLIMATE CHANGE
COMMISSION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy.—It is the policy
of the State to afford full protection and the
advancement of the right of the people to a healthful
ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of
nature. In this light, the State has adopted the
Philippine Agenda 21 framework which espouses
sustainable development, to fulfill human needs
while maintaining the quality of the natural
environment for current and future generations.
SECTION 3. Definition of Terms.—For purposes
of this Act, the following shall have the
corresponding meanings:
(a) “Adaptation” refers to the adjustment in natural or human systems in
response to actual or expected climatic stimuli or their effects, which
moderates harm or exploits beneficial opportunities.
(b) “Adaptive capacity” refers to the ability of ecological, social or economic
systems to adjust to climate change including climate variability and extremes,
to moderate or offset potential damages and to take advantage of associated
opportunities with changes in climate or to cope with the consequences
thereof.
(c) “Anthropogenic causes” refer to causes resulting from human activities
or produced by human beings.
(d) “Climate Change” refers to a change in climate that can be identified by
changes in the mean and/or variability of its properties and that persists for an
extended period typically decades or longer, whether due to natural variability
or as a result of human activity.
(e) “Climate Variability” refers to the variations in the average state and in
other statistics of the climate on all temporal and spatial scales beyond that of
individual weather events.
(f) “Climate Risk” refers to the product of climate and related hazards working
over the vulnerability of human and natural ecosystems.
(g) “Disaster” refers to a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a
society involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses
and impacts which exceed the ability of the affected community or society to cope
using its own resources.
(h) “Disaster risk reduction” refers to the concept and practice of reducing
disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyze and manage the causal factors
of disasters, including through reduced exposure to hazards, lessened vulnerability
of people and property, wise management of land and the environment, and
improved preparedness for adverse events.
(i) “Gender mainstreaming” refers to the strategy for making women’s as well as
men’s concerns and experiences an integral dimension of the design,
implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies and programs in all political,
economic, and societal spheres so that women and men benefit equally and
inequality is not perpetuated. It is the process of assessing the implications for
women and men of any planned action, including legislation, policies, or programs
in all areas and at all levels.
(j) “Global Warming” refers to the increase in the average temperature of the
Earth’s near-surface air and oceans that is associated with the increased
concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
(k) “Greenhouse effect” refers to the process by which the absorption of infrared
radiation by the atmosphere warms the Earth.
(l) “Greenhouse gases (GHG)” refers to constituents of the atmosphere that contribute
to the greenhouse effect including, but not limited to, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous
oxide, hydro fluorocarbons, per fluorocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride.
(m) “Mainstreaming” refers to the integration of policies and measures that address
climate change into development planning and sectoral decision making.
(n) “Mitigation” in the context of climate change, refers to human intervention to
address anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of all GHG,
including ozone-depleting substances and their substitutes.
(o) “Mitigation potential” shall refer to the scale of GHG reductions that could be
made, relative to emission baselines, for a given level of carbon price (expressed in cost
per unit of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions avoided or reduced).
(p) “Sea level rise” refers to an increase in sea level which may be influenced by
factors like global warming through expansion of sea water as the oceans warm and
melting of ice over land and local factors such as land subsidence.
(q) “Vulnerability” refers to the degree to which a system is susceptible to, or unable to
cope with, adverse effects of climate change, including climate variability and extremes.
Vulnerability is a function of the character, magnitude, and rate of climate change and
variation to which a system is exposed, its sensitivity,
R.A. No. 9512 “National Environmental
Awareness and Education Act of 2008”
AN ACT TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. – Consistent with the policy of the

State to protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and
healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature,
and in recognition of the vital role of the youth in nation building and
the role of education to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate
social progress, and promote total human liberation and development,
the state shall promote national awareness on the role of natural
resources in economic growth and the importance of environmental
conservation and ecological balance towards sustained national
development.
Section 3. Scope of Environmental Education. – The Department of Education
(DepEd), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD), in coordination with the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
and other relevant agencies, shall integrate environmental education in its school
curricula at all levels, whether public or private, including in barangay daycare,
preschool, non-formal, technical vocational, professional level, indigenous learning
and out-of-school youth courses or programs. Environmental education shall
encompass environmental concepts and principles, environmental laws, the state
of international and local environment, local environmental best practices, the
threats of environmental degradation and its impact on human well-being, the
responsibility of the citizenry to the environment and the value of conservation,
protection and rehabilitation of natural resources and the environment in the
context of sustainable development. It shall cover both theoretical and practicum
modules comprising activities, projects, programs including, but not limited to, tree
planting; waste minimization, segregation, recycling and composting; freshwater
and marine conservation; forest management and conservation; relevant livelihood
opportunities and economic benefits and other such programs and undertakings to
aid the implementation of the different environmental protection law.
Section 4. Environmental Education and Activities as Part of National Service
Training Program. – The CHED and the TESDA shall include environmental
education and awareness programs and activities in the National Service Training
Program under Republic Act No. 9163, as part of the Civic Welfare Training
Service component required for all baccalaureate degree courses and vocational
courses with a curriculum of at least two (2) years.
Section 5. Declaration of Environmental Awareness Month. – Pursuant to the
policy set forth in this Act, the month of November of every year shall be known as
the “Environmental Awareness Month” throughout the Philippines.
Section 6. Interagency and Multi-sectoral Effort. – The DepEd, CHED, TESDA,
DENR, DOST and other relevant agencies, in consultation with experts on the
environment and the academe, shall lead in the implementation of public education
and awareness programs on environmental protection and conservation through
collaborative interagency and multi-sectoral effort at all levels.
Section 7. Capacity-Building. – The DepEd, CHED and TESDA, in coordination
with the DENR and other relevant agencies, shall undertake capacity-building
programs nationwide such as trainings, seminars, workshops on environmental
education, development and production of environmental education materials, and
teacher-education courses and related livelihood programs.
Section 8. Separability Clause. – If any part, section or provision
of this Act shall be held invalid or unconstitutional, the other
provisions shall not be affected thereby.
Section 9. Repealing Clause. – All other acts, laws, executive
orders, presidential issuances, rules and regulations or any part
thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.
Section 10. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.
 Republic Act No. 8485 The Animal
Welfare Act of 1998

ACT TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE

WELFARE OF ALL ANIMALS OF THE PHILS.
BY SUPERVISING AND REGULATING THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATIONS OF ALL
FACILITATES UTILIZED FOR
BREEDING,MAINTAINING,KEEPING,
TREATING OF ALL ANIMALS EITHER AS
OBJECTS OF TRADE OR AS HOUSEHOLD
PETS.
Section 2. No person, association, partnership, corporation, cooperative or any
government agency or instrumentality including slaughter houses shall establish,
maintain and operate any pet shop, kennel, veterinary clinic, veterinary hospital,
stockyard, corral, stud farm or stock farm or zoo for the breeding, treatment, sale or
trading, or training of animals without first securing from the Bureau of Animal
Industry a certificate of registration therefor.
Section 3. The Director of the Bureau of Animal Industry shall supervise and
regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of pet shops, kennels,
veterinary clinics, veterinary hospitals, stockyards, corrals, stud farms and zoos
and any other form or structure
Section 4. It shall be the duty of any owner or operator of any land, air or water
public utility transporting pet, wildlife and all other animals to provide in all cases
adequate, clean and sanitary facilities for the safe conveyance and delivery thereof
to their consignee at the place of consignment. They shall provide sufficient food
and water for such animals while in transit for more than twelve (12) hours or
whenever necessary.
Section 5. There is hereby created a Committee on Animal Welfare attached to
the Department of Agriculture which shall, subject to the approval of the Secretary
of the Department of Agriculture, issue the necessary rules and regulations for the
strict implementation of the provisions of this Act
Section 6. It shall be unlawful for any person to torture any animal, to neglect
to provide adequate care, sustenance or shelter, or maltreat any animal or to
subject any dog or horse to dogfights or horsefights, kill or cause or procure to
be tortured or deprived of adequate care, sustenance or shelter, or maltreat or
use the same in research or experiments not expressly authorized by the
Committee on Animal Welfare.
Section 7. It shall be the duty of every person to protect the natural habitat of
the wildlife Section 8. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Act
shall, upon conviction by final judgment, be punished by imprisonment of not
less than six (6) months nor more than two (2) years or a fine of not less than
One thousand pesos (P1,000.00) nor more than Five thousand pesos
(P5,000.00) or both at the discretion of the Court.
Republic Act 9175 Chain Saw Act (2002)
AN ACT REGULATING THE OWNERSHIP,
POSSESSION, SALE, IMPORTATION AND USE OF
CHAIN SAWS, PENALIZING VIOLATIONS THEREOF
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Persons Authorized to Possess and Use a Chainsaw

(a) has a subsisting timber license agreement, production sharing

agreement, or similar agreements, or a private land timber permit;
(b) is an orchard and fruit tree farmer;
(c) is an industrial tree farmer;
(d) is a licensed wood processor and the chain saw shall be used for
the cutting of timber that has been legally sold to said applicant; or
(e) shall use the chain saw for a legal purpose.
Penal Provisions
A. Selling, Purchasing, Re-selling, Transferring, Distributing or
Possessing a Chain Saw Without a Proper Permit. - Any person who
sells, purchases, transfer the ownership, distributes or otherwise disposes
or possesses a chain saw without first securing the necessary permit from
the Department shall be punished with imprisonment of four (4) years, two
(2) months and one (1) day to six (6) years or a fine of not less than
Fifteen thousand pesos (P15,000.00) but not more Thirty thousand pesos
(30,000.00) or both at the discretion of the court, and the chain saw/s
confiscated in favor of the government.

B. Unlawful Importation or Manufacturing of Chain Saw. - Any person

who imports or manufactures a chain saw without obtaining prior
authorization from the Department shall be punished by imprisonment of
not less than one (1) month nor more than six (6) months and a fine of not
less than One thousand pesos (P1,000.00) for more than Four thousand
pesos (P4,000.00).
C. Tampering of Engine Serial Number. - Any person who is found to have
defaced or tampered with the original registered engine serial number of any
chain saw unit shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one (1) month
nor more than six (6) months and a fine of not less than One thousand pesos
(P1,000.00) nor more than Four thousand pesos (P4,000.00).

D. Actual Unlawful Use of Chain Saw. - Any person who is found to be in

possession of a chain saw and uses the same to cut trees and timber in forest
land or elsewhere except as authorized by the Department shall be penalized
with imprisonment of six (6) years and one (1) day to eight (8) years or a fine of
not less that Thirty thousand pesos (P30,000.00) but not more than Fifty
thousand pesos (P50,000.00) or both at the discretion of the court without
prejudice to being prosecuted for a separate offense that may have been
simultaneously committed. The chain saw unlawfully used shall be likewise
confiscated in favor of the government.

Reward. - Any person who voluntarily gives information leading to the recovery
or confiscation of an unregistered chain saw and the conviction of persons
charged thereof shall be entitled to a reward equivalent to twenty person (20%)
of the value of the chain saw units. The Department is authorized to include in
its budget the amount necessary to carry out the purpose of this Section.
Republic Act No. 7942 Philippine
Mining Act of 1995
Section 2 Declaration of Policy - All mineral resources in public and private
lands within the territory and exclusive economic zone of the Republic of the
Philippines are owned by the State. It shall be the responsibility of the State to
promote their rational exploration, development, utilization and conservation
through the combined efforts of government and the private sector in order to
enhance national growth in a way that effectively safeguards the environment
and protect the rights of affected communities.
Section 3 Definition of Terms - As used in and for purposes of this Act, the
following terms, whether in singular or plural, shall mean:

A. Ancestral lands refers to all lands exclusively and actually possessed,

occupied, or utilized by indigenous cultural communities by themselves or
through their ancestors in accordance with their customs and traditions since
time immemorial, and as may be defined and delineated by law.
B. Block or meridional block means an area bounded by one-half (1/2) minute of
latitude and one-half (1/2) minute of longitude, containing approximately eighty-one
hectares (81 has.)

C. Bureau means the Mines and Geosciences Bureau under the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources.

D. Carrying capacity refers to the capacity of natural and human environments to

accommodate and absorb change without experiencing conditions of instability and
attendant degradation.

E. Contiguous zone refers to water, sea bottom and substratum measured

twenty-four nautical miles (24 n.m.) seaward from the base line of the Philippine
archipelago.

F. Contract area means land or body of water delineated for purposes of

exploration, development, or utilization of the minerals found therein.

G. Contractor means a qualified person acting alone or in consortium who is a party

to a mineral agreement or to a financial or technical assistance agreement.

H. Co-production agreement (CA) means an agreement entered into between the

Government and one or more contractors in accordance with Section 26(b) hereof.
I. Department means the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

J. Development means the work undertaken to explore and prepare an ore body or a mineral
deposit for mining, including the construction of necessary infrastructure and related facilities.

K. Director means the Director of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau.

L. Ecological profile or eco-profile refers to geographic-based instruments for planners and

decision-makers which presents an evaluation of the environmental quality and carrying
capacity of an area.

M. Environmental compliance certificate (ECC) refers to the document issued by the

government agency concerned certifying that the project under consideration will not bring
about an unacceptable environmental impact and that the proponent has complied with the
requirements of the environmental impact statement system.

N. Environmental impact statement (EIS) is the document which aims to identify, predict,
interpret, and communicate information regarding changes in environmental quality associated
with a proposed project and which examines the range of alternatives for the objectives of the
proposal and their impact on the environment.

O. Exclusive economic zone means the water, sea bottom and subsurface measured from the
baseline of the Philippine archipelago up to two hundred nautical miles (200 n.m.) offshore.

P. Existing mining/quarrying right means a valid and subsisting mining claim or permit or quarry
permit or any mining lease contract or agreement covering a mineralized area granted/issued
under pertinent mining laws.
Q. Exploration means the searching or prospecting for mineral resources by geological,
geochemical or geophysical surveys, remote sensing, test pitting, trenching, drilling, shaft
sinking, tunneling or any other means for the purpose of determining the existence, extent,
quantity and quality thereof and the feasibility of mining them for profit.

R. Financial or technical assistance agreement means a contract involving financial or

technical assistance for large-scale exploration, development, and utilization of mineral
resources.

S. Force majeure means acts or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of contractor
including, but not limited to, war, rebellion, insurrection, riots, civil disturbance, blockade,
sabotage, embargo, strike, lockout, any dispute with surface owners and other labor disputes,
epidemic, earthquake, storm, flood or other adverse weather conditions, explosion, fire,
adverse action by government or by any instrumentality or subdivision thereof, act of God or
any public enemy and any cause
that herein describe over which the affected party has no reasonable control.

T. Foreign-owned corporation means any corporation, partnership, association, or cooperative

duly registered in accordance with law in which less than fifty per centum (50%) of the capital is
owned by Filipino citizens.

U. Government means the government of the Republic of the Philippines.

V. Gross output means the actual market value of minerals or mineral products from its mining
area as defined in the National Internal Revenue Code.
W. Indigenous cultural community means a group or tribe of
indigenous Filipinos who have continuously lived as communities
on communally-bounded and defined land since time immemorial
and have succeeded in preserving, maintaining, and sharing
common bonds of languages, customs, traditions, and other
distinctive cultural traits, and as may be defined and delineated by
law.

X. Joint venture agreement (JVA) means an agreement entered

into between the Government and one or more contractors in
accordance with Section 26(c) hereof.

Y. Mineral processing means the milling, beneficiation or upgrading

of ores or minerals and rocks or by similar means to convert the
same into marketable products.

Z. Mine wastes and tailings shall mean soil and rock materials from
surface or underground mining and milling operations with no
economic value to the generator of the same.
R.A. 7160 Local Government Code
of 1991
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy.
(a) It is hereby declared the policy of the State that the territorial and political subdivisions of the
State shall enjoy genuine and meaningful local autonomy to enable them to attain their fullest
development as self-reliant communities and make them more effective partners in the attainment of
national goals. Toward this end, the State shall provide for a more responsive and accountable local
government structure instituted through a system of decentralization whereby local government units
shall be given more powers, authority, responsibilities, and resources. The process of
decentralization shall proceed from the National Government to the local government units.

(b) It is also the policy of the State to ensure the accountability of local government units through the
institution of effective mechanisms of recall, initiative and referendum.

(c) It is likewise the policy of the State to require all national agencies and offices to conduct periodic
consultations with appropriate local government units, nongovernmental and people’s organizations,
and other concerned sectors of the community before any project or program is implemented in their
respective jurisdictions.
SECTION 3. Operative Principles of Decentralization. – The
formulation and implementation of policies and measures on local autonomy shall
be guided by the following operative principles:

(a) There shall be an effective allocation among the different local government units
of their respective powers, functions, responsibilities, and resources;
(b) There shall be established in every local government unit an accountable,
efficient, and dynamic organizational structure and operating mechanism that will
meet the priority needs and service requirements of its communities;
(c) Subject to civil service law, rules and regulations, local officials and employees
paid wholly or mainly from local funds shall be appointed or removed, according to
merit and fitness, by the appropriate appointing authority;
(d) The vesting of duty, responsibility, and accountability in local government units
shall be accompanied with provision for reasonably adequate resources to
discharge their powers and effectively carry out their functions; hence, they shall
have the power to create and broaden their own sources of revenue and the right to
a just share in national taxes and an equitable share in the proceeds of the
utilization and development of the national wealth within their respective areas;
(e) Provinces with respect to component cities and municipalities, and cities and
municipalities with respect to component barangays, shall ensure that the acts of
their component units are within the scope of their prescribed powers and functions;
(f) Local government units may group themselves, consolidate or coordinate their efforts,
services, and resources for purposes commonly beneficial to them;
(g) The capabilities of local government units, especially the municipalities and barangays,
shall be enhanced by providing them with opportunities to participate actively in the
implementation of national programs and projects;
(h) There shall be a continuing mechanism to enhance local autonomy not only by legislative
enabling acts but also by administrative and organizational reforms;
(i) Local government units shall share with the national government the responsibility in the
management and maintenance of ecological balance within their territorial jurisdiction, subject
to the provisions of this Code and national policies;
(j) Effective mechanisms for ensuring the accountability of local government units to their
respective constituents shall be strengthened in order to upgrade continually the quality of
local leadership;
(k) The realization of local autonomy shall be facilitated through improved coordination of
national government policies and programs and extension of adequate technical and material
assistance to less developed and deserving local government units;
(l) The participation of the private sector in local governance, particularly in the delivery of
basic services, shall be encouraged to ensure the viability of local autonomy as an alternative
strategy for sustainable development;
(m) The national government shall ensure that decentralization contributes to the continuing
improvement of the performance of local government units and the quality of community life.
SECTION 4. Scope of Application. – This Code shall apply to all provinces, cities, municipalities,
barangays, and other political subdivisions as may be created by law, and, to the extent herein
provided, to officials, offices, or agencies of the national government.
SECTION 5. Rules of Interpretation. – In the interpretation of the provisions of this Code, the
following rules shall apply:

(a) Any provision on a power of a local government unit shall be liberally interpreted in its favor, and
in case of doubt, any question thereon shall be resolved in favor of devolution of powers and of the
lower local government unit. Any fair and reasonable doubt as to the existence of the power shall be
interpreted in favor of the local government unit concerned;
(b) In case of doubt, any tax ordinance or revenue measure shall be construed strictly against the
local government unit enacting it, and liberally in favor of the taxpayer. Any tax exemption, incentive
or relief granted by any local government unit pursuant to the provisions of this Code shall be
construed strictly against the person claiming it.
(c) The general welfare provisions in this Code shall be liberally interpreted to give more powers to
local government units in accelerating economic development and upgrading the quality of life for the
people in the community;
(d) Rights and obligations existing on the date of effectivity of this Code and arising out of contracts
or any other source of prestation involving a local government unit shall be governed by the original
terms and conditions of said contracts or the law in force at the time such rights were vested; and
(e) In the resolution of controversies arising under this Code where no legal provision or
jurisprudence applies, resort may be had to the customs and traditions in the place where the
controversies take place.
P.D. 1151(1979) Philippine
Environmental Policy
WHEREAS, the individual and, at times, conflicting, demands of population growth,
urbanization, industrial expansion, rapid natural resources utilization and increasing
technological advances have resulted in a piecemeal-approach concept of
environmental protection;

WHEREAS, such tunnel-vision concept is not conducive to the attainment of an

ideal environmental situation where man and nature can thrive in harmony with one
another; and

WHEREAS, there is now an urgent need to formulate an intensive, integrated

program of environmental protection that will bring about a concerted effort towards
the protection of the entire spectrum of the environment through a requirement of
environmental impact assessments and statements:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by

virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree:
Section 1. Policy. It is hereby declared a continuing policy of the State (a) to create,
develop, maintain and improve conditions under which man and nature can thrive in
productive and enjoyable harmony with each other, (b) to fulfill the social, economic
and other requirements of present and future generations of Filipinos, and (c) to
insure the attainment of an environmental quality that is conducive to a life of dignity
and well-being.

Section 2. Goal. In pursuing this policy, it shall be the responsibility of the

Government, in cooperation with concerned private organizations and entities, to
use all practicable means, consistent with other essential considerations of national
policy, in promoting the general welfare to the end that the Nation may (a)
recognize, discharge and fulfill the responsibilities of each generation as trustee
and guardian of the environment for succeeding generations, (b) assure the people
of a safe, decent, healthful, productive and aesthetic environment, (c) encourage
the widest exploitation of the environment without degrading it, or endangering
human life, health and safety or creating conditions adverse to agriculture,
commerce and industry, (d) preserve important historic and cultural aspects of the
Philippine heritage, (e) attain a rational and orderly balance between population and
resource use, and (f) improve the utilization of renewable and non-renewable
resources.

Section 3. Right to a Healthy Environment. In furtherance of these goals and

policies, the Government recognizes the right of the people to a healthful
environment. It shall be the duty and responsibility of each individual to contribute to
the preservation and enhancement of the Philippine environment.
Section 4. Environmental Impact Statements. Pursuant to the above
enunciated policies and goals, all agencies and instrumentalities of the national
government, including government-owned or controlled corporations, as well as private
corporations firms and entities shall prepare, file and include in every action, project or
undertaking which significantly affects the quality of the environment a detail statement
on

(a) the environmental impact of the proposed action, project or undertaking

(b) any adverse environmental effect which cannot be avoided should the proposal be
implemented;

(c) alternative to the proposed action;

(d) a determination that the short-term uses of the resources of the environment are
consistent with the maintenance and enhancement of the long-term productivity of the
same; and

(e) whenever a proposal involve the use of depletable or non-renewable resources, a

finding must be made that such use and commitment are warranted.

Before an environmental impact statement is issued by a lead agency, all agencies

having jurisdiction over, or special expertise on, the subject matter involved shall
comment on the draft environmental impact statement made by the lead agency within
thirty (30) days from receipt of the same.
Section 5. Agency Guidelines. The different agencies charged
with environmental protection as enumerated in Letter of Instruction
No. 422 shall, within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this
Decree, submit to the National Environmental Protection Council
(NEPC), their respective guidelines, rules and regulations to carry
out the provisions of Sec. 4 hereof on environmental impact
assessments and statements.

Section 6. Repealing Clause. All Acts, Presidential Decrees,

executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are
inconsistent with the provisions of this Decree are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.

Section 7. Effectivity. This Decree shall take effect immediately.

Done in the City of Manila this 6th day of June in the year of Our
Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy-nine.
 GROUP 6
BIAZON, JUNJUN
CASTRO, JM
EMPLEO, SYDNEY
JAVIER, ROMEL
MIRANDO, CLAIRE ANNE
PAGSALIGAN, KARL JUSTINE
UMALI, KRISTY

BS-CRIMINOLOGY III