P.D.

984
Pollution Control Law
Define the general policies on the
pursuit of a better quality of life for
the present and future generations
and mandates the undertaking the
environmental impact assessments
for all projects, which may
significantly affect the environment.
 P.D. 1152
Philippine Environmental
Policy
Defines the policy objectives and the strategies
for the various aspects of environmental
management, such as air and water quality
management, natural source development,
land management and waste management.
It launches a comprehensive national program
of environmental protection and management,
with reference to policies and standards of
noise, air quality, water quality, classification of
water and waste management.
 *R.A. 9003
The Solid Waste Management Act of
2001
an act providing for an ecological solid
waste management program, creating the
necessary institutional mechanisms and
incentives, declaring certain acts prohibited
and providing penalties, appropriating
funds thereof, and for other purposes.
*means bringing the amount of trash we
dispose of by consciously avoiding buying
items that generate a lot of trash.
 R.A. 9729
The 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 purposes the climate
change commission, and for other
purposes.
 R.A. 9275
Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

an act providing a comprehensive

water quality management and for
other purposes.
 *R.A. 8749
Philippine Clean Air Act of
1999
Provides for a comprehensive air
pollution control policy.
 P.D. 856
Sanitation Code
places the responsibility in the local
government units for the solid waste
management in his area of
production.
 R.A. 6969
Toxic Substances and Hazardous and
Nuclear Wastes Control Act

authorizes the DENR to establish a

program to regulate, restrict or
prohibit the importation,
manufacture, processing, sale,
destruction, use and disposal of
chemical substances, and mixture
that present unreasonable risk and/or
injury to health or the environment.
 P.D. 825 series 1975
prohibits the improper disposal of
garbage
It outlines penalties for improper
disposal of garbage. Penalties
include imprisonment from five days
to one year and/or fines between
P100 and P2000.
P.D. 856, also called the Sanitation
Code of the Philippines

prescribes guidelines, requirements

and restrictions to ensure cleanliness in
various establishments. It
requires cities and municipalities to
provide adequate and efficient
collection system,
transportation, and disposal in their
areas of jurisdiction in a manner
approved by the local health authority.
PD 984 also known as
Pollution Control
Decree of 1976
mandates the adoption of a system
for
a safe and sanitary disposal of
wastes. It also provides guidelines
for the prevention and control
of pollution from solid, toxic, and
hazardous wastes.
 P.D. 600
Water Pollution Control
prohibit the discharge of oil, noxious
liquid substances, and other harmful
substances into the countrys inland
and territorial waters.
 P.D. 1067
Water Code of the
Philippines
adopt adequate measures to
conserve and regulate the use of
water in commercial, industrial, and
residential areas.
It also provides other policy
guidelines in water quality and
management of water resources.
 P.D. 1586
Philippine Environmental Impact
Statement System

the law that requires that all agencies and

instrumentalities of the national
government including governmental
owned and controlled corporations as well
as private corporations, firms and entities
must prepare an environmental impact
statement for every proposed project and
understanding which significantly affect
the quality of the environment.
 *DANR Administrative
Order
number 34
*legislation that presents the revised
water usage and classification.