CURRENT ACTION

Philippines is rich in biodiversity, different kind of species can be found in our country,
from plants to animals which contributed in the living of every Filipinos. From the food we eat, in
culture, in medicines, materials we acquire every day and even in the changes of climate,
biodiversity is present. But due to various causes, and humans seeing nature as standing
reserve, it results to biodiversity loss. Different organizations have been voicing out their
opinions and raising awareness to the public about the effect of these issues. even the
government agencies are doing actions to sustain biodiversity and acts have been passed
which aims to preserve and protect the biodiversity, researches are also conducted but these
actions can’t be done due to the reason of having no fund or low budget and lack of support
from the officials.
The Philippine Biodiversity are protected by a variety of laws which includes:
Republic Act No. 9147 - Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act – the
purpose of this act is to protect and preserve the wildlife. To sustain their needs through giving
proper funds, protecting their shelter, it aims to prevent endangered species from becoming
extinct. This law also was passed to support different researches which produce different
studies on proper conservation and propagation of certain wildlife. Usually, these researches
are in partnership with some government agencies.
Republic Act No. 7586 of 1992 - National Integrated Protected Areas System Act
1992 – this law aims to secure the future of every species, to prolong its existence. Two of the
main reasons of biodiversity loss is habitat loss and overexploitation of resources. That is why
specified areas must be protected and conserved for the reason that it will be the species’
shelter.
Republic Act 9072 - National Cave and Cave Resources Management and
Protection Act – Mining is one of the major sources of revenue of many people, minerals can
be exported but too much and lack of control may result to distraction and may result to more
serious case. This law focuses on the preservation of caves and mineral resources. Policies are
provided which governs human activities that will be conformed in different caves in the
Philippines.
Various organizations are also established to promote their advocacy on proper ways of
preserving different type of species and their habitat.
Save Philippines Seas promotes Environmental Conservation. Through education they
let people have an access and be part of saving marine life. They come up with a website where
they promote activities, explains laws and violations and advocate people to start following eco-
friendly practices.
Greenpeace Philippines’ objective focuses on natural landscapes and threats. They
accept donations, offer jobs and accept volunteers that may participate in their campaigns. They
have also worked with other organization and have conducted activities against pollution.