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Presidential Decree No. 1152 - Philippine Environment Code.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
1977
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Energy, Environment gen., Forestry, Land & soil, Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Emissions Noise pollution Environmental standards Pollution control Standards Protection of environment Renewable energy Framework law Basic legislation Environmental planning Education Marine pollution Policy/planning Forestry protection measures Classification/declassification Forest management/forest conservation Soil pollution/quality Erosion Land-use planning Flood Waste management Waste disposal Solid waste Freshwater resources management Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Management/conservation Protected area Cultural heritage
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Code shall take effect upon its approval.
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the protection of the environment of a broad sense. Its provisions are divided into Titles, the major part of them dealing with specific aspects of environment protection.

Full text
English
Website
lawphil.net

References - Legislation

Implemented by

DENR Administrative Order No.2021-28 on Creation of the Environmental Law Enforcement and Protection Service.

Legislation | Philippines | 2021

Keyword: Environmental planning, Protection of environment, Capacity building, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Governance, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9275).

Legislation | Philippines | 2004

Keyword: Marine pollution, Freshwater pollution, Water charges, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Authorization/permit, Inland waters, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX