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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources was first established on January 1, 1916, as the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) through the enactment of Act No. 2666 by the Philippine Commission, otherwise known as "An Act to Re-organize the Executive Department of the Government of the Philippine Islands," on November 18, 1916.
Air pollution causes significant health and economic problems in the Philippines. [21] An estimated 66,000 deaths annually have been directly linked to air pollution. [22] The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is tasked with implementing the Clean Air Act of 1999 to monitor and prevent air pollution in the country. [23]
Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990; Philippine Mining Act of 1995; Animal Welfare Act of 1998; Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998; Clean Air Act of 1999; Philippine Ecological Waste and Solid Management Act of 2000; Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001; Chain Saw Act of 2002
The following are the functions of the secretary of environment and natural resources: [1] Advise the president on the promulgation of rules, regulations and other issuances relative to the conservation, management, development and proper use of the country's natural resources;
Pages in category "Department of Environment and Natural Resources (Philippines)" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources: Kagawaran ng Kapaligiran at Likas na Yaman: January 1, 1917; 108 years ago () Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources: Toni Yulo-Loyzaga: Department of Finance: Kagawaran ng Pananalapi: April 17, 1897; 127 years ago () Secretary of Finance: Ralph Recto: Department of Foreign Affairs
The order imposes fines of up to ₱10,000 (US$200) for violation of the smoking ban in public places as prescribed in section 32 of the Tobacco Regulation Act. [3] [7] Enforcement can be performed by members of the Philippine National Police and the local task forces of each city and municipality. [1] ₱500 – ₱1,000 for first offense
Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (Republic Act No. 8749) – designed to protect and preserve the environment and ensure the sustainable development of its natural resources Incentives for Regional Headquarters of Foreign Multinationals (Republic Act No. 8756) – The measure grants a host of incentives to multinational firms establishing their ...