shall prepare, file, and include in every action, project or undertaking which significantly affects the quality of the environment. "the environment impact of the proposeed action, project or undertaking"

"process of predicting the likely environmental consequence of implementing   a project or undertaking, and designing appropriate preventive, mitigating and  enhancement measures”.

to help the project proponent or applicant consider the environmental repercussions prior to the commencement of construction works on a project; and to help government agencies consider the results as basis for issuance or non-issuance of Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC).

was enacted in line with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. â–ª The ultimate objective of the Convention was the stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere to allow ecosystems to adapt naturally to climate change to secure food  production and enable sustainable economic development response to address the vulnerability of the Philippines to the impacts of climate change such as: “rising seas, changing landscapes, increasing frequency and/or severity of droughts, fires, floods and storms, climate-related illnesses and diseases, damage to ecosystems, biodiversity loss that affect the country’s environment, culture and economy.

unique because while it is a nation law, it is specific to the province of Palawan only, which is regarded as the Philippines’ last frontier. Under the Environmentally Critical Areas Network (ECAN), there are only certain zones wherein tourism activity is allowed

ECAN is a graded system of protection and development control over the whole of Palawan, including its tribal lands, forest, mines, agricultural areas, settlement areas, mangroves , coral reefs, seagrass beds, and the surrounding sea.

ECAN is a graded system of protection and development control over the whole of Palawan, including its tribal lands, forest, mines, agricultural areas, settlement areas, mangroves , coral reefs, seagrass beds, and the surrounding sea.

The areas covered by the ECAN are three (3) categories: 1). Terrestrial - consists of the mountainous as well as ecologically important low hills and lowland areas of the whole province 2). Coastal / marine area - includes the coastline up the open sea, this is the zone for fisheries and tourism activities. 3). Tribal ancestral lands - traditionally occupied by the cultural communities.

ECC

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was enacted in line with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The ultimate objective of the Convention was the stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere to allow ecosystems to adapt naturally to climate change to secure food  production and enable sustainable economic development response to address the vulnerability of the Philippines to the impacts of climate change such as: “rising seas, changing landscapes, increasing frequency and/or severity of droughts, fires, floods and storms, climate-related illnesses and diseases, damage to ecosystems, biodiversity loss that affect the country’s environment, culture and economy.

TIEZA (Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority) formerly known as

Republic Act 7611:  Strategic Environmental Plan (SEP) for  Palawan Act The areas covered by the ECAN are three (3) categories:

Provided for the phasing out of leaded gasoline, anti-smoke belching for motor vehicles, banning of ozone-depleting substances, and the prohibition of smoking in public places. established the maximum limits for pollutants by industrial plants. These pollutants include carbon monoxide, arsenic and its compounds, hydrogen sulphide, lead, mercury & nitrogen oxide.

Aims to “streamline processes and procedures in the prevention, control and reduction of pollution of the country’s water resources; Promote environmental strategies, use of appropriate economic instruments and of control mechanism for the protection of water resources.

Provides for the adoption of a comprehensive solid waste management program. Set guidelines and targets for solid waste avoidance through source reduction and waste minimization measures, including: Recycling, re-use, recovery, green charcoal process, and others.

This law emphasizes the value of gender equality and women empowerment. This law affirms the role of women in nation building and ensures the substantive equality of women and men. The Magna Carta reaffirms the right of women in all sectors to participate in policy formulation, planning, organization, implementation, management, monitoring & evaluation of all programs, projects & services.

Protects the rights of indigenous peoples (IPs) on their ancestral lands. Recognizes IPs must be protected from discrimination and for their customs, traditions, values, beliefs, interests, and institutions to be respected. Provides for their right to participate in decision-making for policies affecting them. Enumerates the rights of IPs’ ancestral domains and ancestral lands. Cover lands and waterbodies, including sacred places and traditional hunting and fishing grounds. These rights to Ancestral domains include: - Right of ownership - Right to develop lands and natural resources; - Right to benefits and share profits from the allocation & utilization of natural areas. - Right to negotiate the terms and conditions for the exploration of natural resources in the areas for the purpose of ensuring ecological, environmental protection & conservation measures; - Right to an intelligent participation in the formulation and implementation of any project that will affect or impact upon the ancestral domains.

The ____________________________ lists 110 ethno-linguistic groups in the Philippines and estimates the number of IPs to be about 11million or more than 10% of the national population. Carino (2012) identifies the major groups of indigenous peoples in the Philippines (8)

Tax incentives provided to private entities that employ, improve or modify their physical facilities to provide reasonable accommodation for disabled persons. Requirement for public and private structures to have specially designed ramps, toilets, parking space and other facilities for PWDs.