COMMUNITY WELFARE TRAINING SERVICE (CWTS)

TED TALK-BASED FLEXIBLE LEARNING:

THE NEW LEARNING NORM

Module 6. ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND

PROTECTION IN THE NEW NORMAL

NSTP-CWTS Take-Away No. 09

NSTP-CWTS Social Action Activity No. 06
 Module 6
Environmental Awareness and Protection in the New Normal
Environment is no one’s property to destroy; it’s everyone’s responsibility to
protect. – Mohith Agadi Picture Not Mine. Credits to the owner.

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Within the session series, the NSTP students will be able to:
1. recognize the present environmental conditions and challenges in both local
and global context;
2. discuss the roles of institutions, communities and individuals in Environmental
Protection and Management (EPM) to achieve balance in serving humanity and
protecting the environment; and to
3. identify best practices and eco-friendly activities that can be personally and practically
applied at home, prioritizing the proper waste segregation and composting contributory to
EPM and sustainable development.

Prepare

TedTalk Presentation: How We Can Make The World A Better Place By 2030
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o08ykAqLOxk
Kick-Off Question: How can we possible create a better place to live in even in
our little ways?

Present – Part 1

Topic 1: Republic Act No. 9512

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2008/12/12/republic-act-no-9512/

Republic Act No. 9512

Signed on December 12, 2008
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
Metro Manila

Fourteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-eight day of July, two thousand eight.

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9512

December 12, 2008

AN ACT TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1. Title. – This Act shall be known as the “National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008“.

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.

The DENR shall have the primary responsibility of periodically informing all agencies concerned on current environmental updates,
including identifying priority environmental education issues for national action and providing strategic advice on the environmental
education activities. The DepEd, CHED, TESDA, DENR, DOST, DSWD and barangay units shall ensure that the information is
disseminated to the subject students.

The DOST is mandated to create programs that will ensure that students receive science-based quality information on
environmental issues to encourage the development of environment-friendly solutions, devices, equipment and facilities.

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.

Approved,

(SGD.) MANNY VILLAR

President of the Senate

(SGD.) PROSPERO C. NOGRALES

Speaker of the House of Representative

This Act which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1699 and House Bill No. 4381 was finally passed by the Senate and the House of
Representatives on October 8, 2008.

Sgd. MARILYN B. BARUA-YAP

Secretary General
House of Representatives Sgd. EMMA LIRIO-REYES
Secretary of the Senate
Approved: December 12, 2008

SGD. GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

President of the Philippines
 Present – Part 2

Topic 2: Other Major Environmental Laws

http://ecac.emb.gov.ph/?page_id=43

A. REPUBLIC ACT 9003 ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2000

In partnership with stakeholders, the law aims to adopt a systematic, comprehensive and
ecological solid waste management program that shall ensure the protection of public health
and environment. The law ensures proper segregation, collection, storage, treatment and
disposal of solid waste through the formulation and adaptation of best eco-waste products.

For the complete provisions, visit https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2001/01/26/republic-act-

no-9003-s-2001/.

B. REPUBLIC ACT 9275 PHILIPPINE CLEAN WATER ACT OF 2004

The law aims to protect the country's water bodies from pollution from land-based sources
(industries and commercial establishments, agriculture and community/household activities). It
provides for comprehensive and integrated strategy to prevent and minimize pollution through a
multi-sectoral and participatory approach involving all the stakeholders.

For the complete provisions, visit https://emb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/RA-

9275.pdf.

C. REPUBLIC ACT 8749 PHILIPPINE CLEAN AIR ACT OF 1999

The law aims to achieve and maintain clean air that meets the National Air Quality guideline
values for criteria pollutants, throughout the Philippines, while minimizing the possible
associated impacts to the economy.

For the complete provisions, visit

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1999/ra_8749_1999.html.

D. REPUBLIC ACT 6969 TOXIC SUBSTANCES, HAZARDOUS AND NUCLEAR WASTE

CONTROL ACT OF 1990

The law aims to regulate restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing, sale,
distribution, use and disposal of chemical substances and mixtures the present unreasonable
risk to human health. It likewise prohibits the entry, even in transit, of hazardous and nuclear
wastes and their disposal into the Philippine territorial limits for whatever purpose; and to
provide advancement and facilitate research and studies on toxic chemicals.

For the complete provisions, visit https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1990/10/26/republic-act-

no-6969/.

E. PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1586 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS)

STATEMENT OF 1978

The Environment Impact Assessment System was formally established in 1978 with the
enactment of Presidential Decree no. 1586 to facilitate the attainment and maintenance of
rational and orderly balance between socio-economic development and environmental
protection. EIA is a planning and management tool that will help government, decision makers,
the proponents and the affected community address the negative consequences or risks on the
environment. The process assures implementation of environment-friendly projects.

For the complete provisions, visit http://pepp.emb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/PD-

1586-Environmental-Impact-Statement-System-of-1982.pdf.
 Practice

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NSTP-CWTS Take-Away – 09

Be an Environmental Warrior

Name: JUDITO PEPITO Prog./Yr./Sec.: BSCPE 1-DAY Date: ________ Score: _______
Due Date:________________

Fill in the matrix below:

Environmental Salient Points How can I be an

Law environmental warrior?

-Promotes environmental - Participation in environmental

REPUBLIC A T C education and awareness in the
Philippines. In accordance with
preservation, protection, and
resource restoration initiatives
NO. 9512 the rhythm and harmony of such as urban gardening, trash
nature, the Act declares it to be reduction, segregation, recycling,
the policy of the state to protect and composting.
and advance the right of the
people to a balanced and healthy
ecology. It also acknowledges the
crucial role of youth in nation-
building and the role of education
in fostering patriotism and
nationalism, accelerating social
progress, and promoting
complete human liberation and
development.

REPUBLIC ACT -It provides for the establishment -Through properly composting
NO. 9003 of the National Solid Waste and recycling waste, reducing
Management Commission, which waste generation, and properly
will be in charge of overseeing segregating waste.
the act's execution and issuing
rules and regulations for the
management of solid waste. It
supports the use of
environmentally sound
technologies in solid waste
management and encourages the
corporate sector, local
government units (LGUs), and
other non-governmental
organizations to support and
participate in solid waste
management programs.
REPUBLIC AC T - Established the National Water
9275 Quality Management Framework,
which establishes criteria and
recommendations for the
management and protection of
water resources. Contains
measures for the safeguarding
and maintenance of water
resources, including the defense
of wetlands and coastal regions,
and the control of actions that
may have an effect on water
resources.
-Is designed to protect and
REPUBLIC ACT maintain the air quality in the
8749 nation. It specifies emission
criteria for several air pollutants,
such as lead, carbon monoxide,
sulfur oxides, and nitrogen
oxides, among others, and
ambient air quality standards that
will be implemented by the
Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR). All
societal segments, including local
government entities, businesses,
residences, and the
transportation sector, are
required to adhere to the air
quality norms and regulations
established by the Act.
REP UBLIC ACT -Prohibits the production and use
of harmful chemicals that present
6969 unreasonable risk to humans.
PRESIDENTIAL -Any individual or organization
DECREE 1586 wishing to carry out a to protect the environment from
development project that might
have substantial environmental
effects must submit an
Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS). Before beginning any
development project that could
have a major negative impact on
the environment, the project
proponent is required to perform
an Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) study and
-by becoming aware of the value
of clean water and the effects of
water contamination on the
economy, the environment, and
the general people. Take part in
water conservation initiatives,
such as lowering your
household's water usage. As
improper trash management
might result in water pollution,
promote effective waste
management and disposal.
-Supporting the development of a
public transit system that can
help cut down on air pollution, as
well as the usage of clean and
alternative energy. Encourage
others to take action by raising
awareness of the value of clean
air and the effects of air pollution
on the environment and public
health. employing energy-
efficient appliances, carpooling,
biking, or walking instead of
driving a car or using public
transit, as well as using
sustainable energy sources at
home, can all help reduce one's
own personal contribution to air
pollution.
-Following the
provided by the Hazardous
guidelines
Substance and Waste
Management Center for the
treatment, storage, and disposal
of hazardous waste will ensure
that hazardous waste is stored
and disposed of properly.
Encourage others to take action
by raising awareness of the
hazards posed by toxic chemicals
and hazardous waste as well as
the necessity of adequately
regulating and controlling them.
-Encourage others to take action
harm by spreading knowledge of
how important it is to take
environmental implications into
account when making decisions
concerning development
initiatives. to guarantee that the
EIA process is followed by project
proponents and that the relevant
mitigation measures are being
implemented, as well as to
participate in monitoring and
submit it to the Environmental evaluating the implementation of
Management Board (EMB). this act.
Ensures that any government and
other auxiliary projects pose little
to no negative impacts on the
environment.
Perform

NSTP-CWTS Social Action Activity No. 06

My Personal Pledge to help resolve global warming & Climate Change!

Name: JUDITO PEPITO Prog./Yr./Sec.: BSCPE 1-DAY Date: ________ Score: _______
Due Date:________________

Activity:
Make a backyard garden at home or do dish gardening with vegetables and plants in
order to participate in the Go, Greening’ Philippines Program.
This is a long term Social Action Activity and every week you are expected to do
documentation of the area where you do gardening.

Note: AGAIN, THIS IS A LONG TERM SOCIAL ACTION ACTIVITY. Happy planting at
home!
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Because I understand the urgency of resolving the global warming and climate change
emergency, I make this four-point pledge:
(https://www.joboneforhumanity.org/honor_roll1?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6575BRCQARIsAMp-
ksOgnHTvcIOkQkZ43IZ535GQSF1mfLXiGUBBgwjf8zomMMvCtU-IgRoaArgQEALw_wcB)

I will reduce my carbon footprint.

I will learn more about the causes and consequences of climate change and the steps that can
be taken to mitigate it.

I will educate my friends and others about the importance of reducing our carbon emissions
and the actions we can all take to protect the environment.

I will stay the course until we end the ignorance of people regarding the matter of
environmental issues. and start taking action to protect and conserve environment in their own
simple means.

Please sign your pledge now!

JUDITO N. PEPITO JR
Signature Over Printed Name of CWTS Student