DENR Memorandum Circular No. 03 of 2012 approving the list of classified national caves. Country/Territory Philippines Document type Miscellaneous Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Cultural heritage Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Protected area Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Memorandum Circular shall be circulated for the guidance of all concerned. Abstract This DENR Memorandum Circular approves the list of classified national caves. Pursuant to Republic Act No. 9072 (National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protection Act), DENR Memorandum Circular No. 2007-04 (Procedure in Cave Classification) and upon recommendation of the National Cave Committee and concerned Regional Cave Committees, this Circular approves the list of classified caves for the guidance of all concerned. The primary purpose of the classification of these caves is to conserve, protect and manage the natural wealth and heritage of caves and the resources found in the country. Full text English Website www.denr.gov.ph References - Legislation Implements National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protection Act, Republic Act No. 9072. Legislation | Philippines | 2001 Keyword: Minerals, Exploration, Management/conservation, Protected area, Research, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Use restrictions, Zoning, Classification/declassification, Collecting/harvesting, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Ex-situ conservation, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Tourism Source: FAO, FAOLEX