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MODULE 3
OVERVIEW OF SALIENT FEATURES OF
BASIC PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
PRE-TEST

_____1. It is mostly considered with regulations and treaty agreements between

countries, corporations, and public interest initiatives that work to promote the
conservation of natural resources and to enhance energy efficiency.
a. Environmental Agreement
b. Environmental Protection
c. Environmental Law
d. Environmental Frameworks

_____2. The following are major Philippine Environmental Laws except

a. Philippine Clean Water Act of 2002
b. Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act
c. Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999
d. Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

_____3. Signed into law on March 22, 2004, this law provides for a comprehensive
water quality management policy amidst economic growth.
a. RA 9275
b. RA 9003
c. RA 6969
d. RA 8749

_____4. Discharging or depositing any water pollutant to the water body, or such which
will impede natural flow in the water body is a prohibited act under which law?
a. RA 9275
b. RA 9003
c. RA 6969
d. RA 8749

_____5. Upon the recommendation of the Environmental Management Bureau, the

________ will divided the country into different air sheds
a. President of the Philippines
b. Local Government Units
c. DENR Secretary
d. Air Quality Management Council
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_____6. Air sheds are managed by
a. EMB alone
b. Multi-sectoral governing boards with representatives from local governments
concerned, private sector, people’s organizations, NGO’s, and other concerned
government agencies.
c. The private sector alone
d. The secretary of DENR alone

_____7. This law was crafted in response to the looming garbage problems in the
country.
a. RA 9275
b. RA 9003
c. RA 6969
d. RA 8749

_____8. One of this law’s objective is to keep an inventory of chemicals that are
presently being imported, manufactured, or used; indicating, among others, their
existing and possible uses, test data, names of firms manufacturing or using them, and
such other information as may be considered relevant to the protection of health and
the environment.
a. RA 9275
b. RA 9003
c. RA 6969
d. RA 8749

_____9. Knowingly use in a chemical substance or mixture which is imported,

manufactured, processed or distributed in violation of this Act or implementing rules and
regulations or orders is a prohibited act under which law?
a. RA 9275
b. RA 9003
c. RA 6969
d. RA 8749

_____10. Established in 1978 to facilitate the attainment and maintenance of rational

and orderly balance between socio-economic development and environmental
protection.
a. Environmental Impact Statement
b. Environmental Profile
c. Environmental Law
d. Environmental Assessment