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Presidential Decree No. 1151 establishing the Philippine Environmental Policy.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
1977
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Ecosystem preservation EIA Environmental planning Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

The purpose of this Decree is to formulate an intensive, integrated program of environmental protection through the requirement of environmental impact assessments and statements. Every individual shall be responsible in contributing to the preservation and enhancement of the Philippine environment. As provided for in section 4, all agencies of the national government, including government-owned or controlled corporations, as well as private corporations, firms and entities, shall prepare an environmental impact statement for every project which may significantly affect the quality of the environment. (7 sections)

Full text
English
Website
doe.gov.ph