Environmental Protection
Ecosystem
– is like a piece of fabric, pulling out a thread can ruin the entire appearance of a fabric.
- Each member of a community of organisms depends on one another and completes
the web of life.
- Deforestation occur Flashfloods
Interconnectedness in every components
1. Abiotic – the non-living parts of an ecosystem.
2. Non-living – both refers to things that were never alive.
Biotic Abiotic
(living things) (non-living things)
Plants Water
Animals Soil
Bacteria Air
Fungus Light
Minerals
Environmental Principles
1. Everything is connected to everything else.
2. All forms of life are important.
3. Everything must go somewhere.
4. Ours is a finite earth.
5. Nature knows best.
6. Nature is beautiful and we are stewards of God’s creation.
7. Everything changes.
IMPORTANT PH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
Article II, Section 16 of the 1987 Constitution
The state shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and
healthy ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.
R.A. 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.
R.A. 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).
R.A. 6969 TOXIC SUBSTANCES, HAZARDOUS, AND NUCLEAR WASTE CONTROL
ACT OF 1990
The law aims to control, supervise and regulate activities on toxic chemicals and
hazardous waste. Under this act importation, manufacture, processing, handling,
storage, transportation, sale, distribution, use and disposal of all unregulated chemical
substances and mixtures in the Philippines, as well as the entry even transit, or storage
and disposal of hazardous and nuclear wastes are regulated.
R.A. 8435 AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES MODERNIZATION ACT OF 1997
It establishes that the Department of Agriculture, together with other appropriate
agencies, should take into account climate change, weather disturbances and annual
productivity cycles in forecasting and formulating appropriate agricultural and fisheries
programs.
R.A. 8749 CLEAR AIR ACT OF 1999
This moves for an effective air quality management program that will mitigate the
worsening problem of air pollution in the country.
R.A. 9512 NATIONAL AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ACT OF 2008
This promotes national awareness on the role of natural resources in economic
growth and the importance of environmental conservation and ecological balance
towards sustained national development.
R.A. 9513 RENEWABLE ENERGY ACT OF 2007
It promotes the development, utilization and commercialization of renewable
energy resources.
Environmental Protection (Individual initiatives)
House and garden –planting things, reduce electricity use
Water conservation –take short shower, turn off water faucets properly, use
appliances efficiently.
Transportation –use bikes, not polluting and you are exercising
Shopping
Community
Wild animals usually avoid people
- they might attack, however, if they feel threatened, are sick, or are protecting their
young or territory.
- Attacks by pets are more common.
- Animals bite rarely are life-threatening, but if they become infected, you can develop
serious medical problems.
To prevent animal bites and complications from bites:
- Never pet, handle, or feed unknown animals.
- Leave snakes alone.
- Watch your children closely around animals.
- Vaccinate your cats, ferrets, and dogs against rabies.
- Spay or neuter your dog to make it less aggressive.
- Get a tetanus booster if you have not had one recently.
- Wear boots and pants when you are in areas with venomous snakes.
- If an animal bites you, clean the wound with soap and water as soon as possible.
- Get medical attention if necessary.
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