INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Within the session series, the NSTP students will be able to:

1. recognize the present environmental conditions and challenges in both local

and global context;

2. discuss the roles of institutions, communities and individuals in Environmental

Protection and Management (EPM) to achieve balance in serving humanity and

protecting the environment; and to

3. identify best practices and eco-friendly activities that can be personally and practically

applied at home, prioritizing the proper waste segregation and composting contributory to

EPM and sustainable development.

PREPARE

TedTalk Presentation: How We Can Make The World A Better Place By 2030

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o08ykAqLOxk

Kick-Off Question: How can we possibly create a better place to live in even in our little ways?

PRESENT Part 1

Topic 1: Republic Act No. 9512

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9512 - National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008

PRESENT Part 2

Topic 2: Other Major Environmental Laws

A. REPUBLIC ACT 9003 ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2000

In partnership with stakeholders, the law aims to adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste management program that shall ensure the protection of public health and environment. The law ensures proper segregation, collection, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste through the formulation and adaptation of best eco-waste products.

For the complete provisions, visit https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2001/01/26/republic-act-no-9003-s-2001/.

B. REPUBLIC ACT 9275 PHILIPPINE CLEAN WATER ACT OF 2004

The law aims to protect the country's water bodies from pollution from land-based sources (industries and commercial establishments, agriculture and community/household activities). It provides for comprehensive and integrated strategy to prevent and minimize pollution through a multi-sectoral and participatory approach involving all the stakeholders.

For the complete provisions, visit https://emb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/RA-9275.pdf.

C. REPUBLIC ACT 8749 PHILIPPINE CLEAN AIR ACT OF 1999

The law aims to achieve and maintain clean air that meets the National Air Quality guideline values for criteria pollutants, throughout the Philippines, while minimizing the possible associated impacts to the economy.

For the complete provisions, visit https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1999/ra_8749_1999.html.

D. REPUBLIC ACT 6969 TOXIC SUBSTANCES, HAZARDOUS AND NUCLEAR WASTE CONTROL ACT OF 1990

The law aims to regulate restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing, sale, distribution, use and disposal of chemical substances and mixtures the present unreasonable risk to human health. It likewise prohibits the entry, even in transit, of hazardous and nuclear wastes and their disposal into the Philippine territorial limits for whatever purpose; and to provide advancement and facilitate research and studies on toxic chemicals.

For the complete provisions, visit https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1990/10/26/republic-act-no-6969/.

E. PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1586 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) STATEMENT OF 1978

The Environment Impact Assessment System was formally established in 1978 with the enactment of Presidential Decree no. 1586 to facilitate the attainment and maintenance of rational and orderly balance between socio-economic development and environmental protection. EIA is a planning and management tool that will help government, decision makers, the proponents and the affected community address the negative consequences or risks on the environment. The process assures implementation of environment-friendly projects.

For the complete provisions, visit http://pepp.emb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/PD-1586-Environmental-Impact-Statement-System-of-1982.pdf.

Environment is no one’s property to destroy; it’s everyone’s responsibility to

protect. – Mohith Agadi