ILOSOPHY OF LAW  The State recognizes the rights of the
citizens to:
LAWS ON THE ENVIRONMENT
1. Clean Air Act of 1999 (RA 8749)
This Act provides for the creation of a
national program of air pollution
management focusing primarily on
pollution prevention, for the promotion of
mass media communication in order to
create social awareness and active
participation in air quality planning.
It also requires vehicle manufacturers,
assemblers, and importers to secure a
Certificate of Conformity from the
Department of Environment and Natural
Resources that shall certify that the vehicle
type meets the mandatory requirements in
terms of pollution prevention.
The provisions of this act extends to the
following:
a. Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) –
those which significantly deplete or
otherwise modify the ozone layer
b. Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
– organic compounds persisting in
the environment, bioaccumulating,
and resisting photolytic, chemical
and biological degradation
c. Other toxic or poisonous substances
potentially damaging human and
animal health and the ecosystem
PURPOSE/INTENDMENT
 The duty of the State to protect and
advance the right of the people to a
balanced and healthful ecology
 The State shall pursue a policy of
sustainable development
a. Breathe clean air
b. Utilize and enjoy all natural
resources according to the
principles of sustainable
development
c. Participate in formulation,
planning, implementation, and
monitoring of environmental
policies and programs
d. Participate in the decision-
making process
e. Be informed of the nature and
extent of the potential hazard of
any activity
f. Access to public records
g. Bring action in court to enjoin
activities in violation of
environmetanl laws and
regulations
h. Bring action in court for
compensation
2. Clean Water Act (RA 9275)
This Act shall apply to water qualit
management in all water bodies: fresh,
brackish, and marine waters.
It is the policy of the State to:
a. Prevent, control, and abate pollution
of the contry’s water resources;
b. Promote environmental strategies for
protection of water resources
c. Formulate a national program of
water quality management
d. Promote commercial and industrial
process and products that are
environment-friendly and energy
efficient
The Act, among other things shall provide
for:
a. Designation of water quality
management areas by the
Department, in coordination with
the National Water Resources Board;
b. Designation of water bodies where
specific pollutants from either
natural or man-made sources have
already exceeded water quality
guidelines as non-attainment areas
for exceeded pollutants
c. National program on sewerage and
septic management
d. Domestic sewage collection,
treatment, and disposal
e. Water pollution permits and charges
f. Offenses, penalties, etc.
PURPOSE/INTENDMENT
 Aims to protect the country’s water
bodies from pollution
 Provides for establishing multi-
sectoral governing boards
3. Toxic Substances and Hazardous
Waste Management Act (RA 6969)
This Act shall regulate, restrict, and/or
prohibit the importation, manufacture,
processing, sale, distribution, use, and
disposal of chemical substances and
mixtures presenting risk and/or injury to
human and animal health or to the
environment.
It also provides for the prohibition of entry
and transit of hazardous and nuclear wastes
and their disposal into the Philippines, while
encouraging research and studies on toxic
chemicals.
The provisions of this Act shall cover the
importation, manufacture, processing,
handling, storage, transportation, sale,
distribution, use, and disposal of all
unregulated chemical substances and
mixtures, including entry, transit, storage,
and disposal of hazardous and nuclear
wastes into the country for whatever
purpose.
LAWS ON THE YOUTH
1. National Youth Day (RA 11913)
This law declares August 11 of every year as
the National Youth Day, simultaneous with
the International Youth Day declared by the
United Nations.
The National Youth Commission (NYC),
Department of Education (DepEd),
Commission on Higher Education (CHED),
and the Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) are urged
to discuss career paths, Sustainable
Development Goals, preservation of the
environment, gender equality, and
mental health.
These government offices are encouraged to
come up with activities such as:
a. Leadership training
b. Youth empowerment
c. Workshops
d. Basic mass integration
e. Community immersion
On the other hand, the provincial and local
youth development offices are also
encouraged to prepare annual programs and
activities that provide holistic development
and enrichment of the youth in their
respective communities.
1. Summer Youth Camp Act (RA 11910)

This law institutionalizes the annual

Summer Youth Camps program, expected to
instill a sense of social responsibility,
patriotism, service to others, and
leadership among the youth tasking the
Sangguniang Kabataan to plan, implement,
monitor, and evaluate youth camps in their
area.

They are also tasked to develop modules on

courses relating to:

a. Issues and current events impacting

the youth;
b. Communication and team building
c. Conflict management
d. Inclusive environment
e. Leadership and parliamentary
procedures
f. Writing, research, editing,
illustration, and publication;
g. Public speaking
h. Sports and fitness
i. Mental wellness including youth
pregnancy
j. Digital skills development
k. Entrepreneurship and livelihood
skills training
l. Cultural awareness

This shall be accomplished with the help of

the NYC, representatives of local educational
institutions, and the Local Youth
Development Office.