Discussion 3

Question 1

-the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 amended by Republic Act No. 10654

Answer 1

Republic Act 8550

Question 2

-the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 amended by ?

Answer 2

Republic Act No. 10654

Question 3

-Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) Act.

Answer 3

Republic Act 4850

Question 4

Most Common Violations Under the Philippine Fisheries Code are?

Answer 4

1. Poaching (Section 87) -

Question 5

• also called magic light, refers to a type of light using halogen or metal halide bulb which may be located above the sea surface or submerged in the water. The source of energy comes from a generator, battery or dynamo coupled with the main engine.

Answer 5

Superlight

Question 6

3. Fishing in prohibited and restricted areas - this type of violation can be any one of the following:

Answer 6

Commercial fishing in overexploited areas (Section 86);

Fishing in overfished areas and during closed season (Section 95);

Fishing in areas declared as fishery reserves, refuges, and sanctuaries (Section 96);

. Violation of catch ceiling (Section 101)

Question 7

4. Illegal gathering, possessing, catching, and selling of certain marine species - the violations covered here are the following:

Answer 7

Gathering, sale or export of precious and semi-precious corals (Section 91);

Gathering, selling, or exporting white sand, silica, pebbles, and other substances of the marine habitat (Section 92);

Fishing of rare, threatened, and endangered species (Section 97).

Question 8

• the introduction by human or machine, of substances to the aquatic environment which result to deleterious effects as to harm the marine environment and human health.

Answer 8

5. Aquatic Pollution (Section 102)

Question 9

• these two forms of violations can directly or indirectly cause pollution of waterways, siltation, and flooding.

Answer 9

6. Construction and operation of fish pens without a license/permit and obstruction to navigation or flow and ebb of tide in any stream, river, lake, or bay

Question 10

The natural flow of the rivers and other bodies of water needs to be maintained in order to ensure the continued ecological balance of the same.

Answer 10

6. Construction and operation of fish pens without a license/permit and obstruction to navigation or flow and ebb of tide in any stream, river, lake, or bay

Question 11

• include all bodies of water within the Philippine territory such as lakes, rivers, streams, creeks, etc.

Answer 11

Philippine Waters

Question 12

1. Poaching (Section 87) - this is simply the fishing by foreigners or by a foreign vessel within Philippine water or Philippine territory. The law only allows Filipinos to use and benefit from the marine resources of the country.

Philippine Waters - include all bodies of water within the Philippine territory such as lakes, rivers, streams, creeks, etc. The Philippines has sovereignty and jurisdiction including the 200-nautical miles Exclusive Economic Zone and the continental shelf.

2. Fishing through illegal means this is done through any of the following:

Use or possession of explosives, noxious and poisonous substances, and electricity

Use of fine mesh net except for certain aspects (Section 89)

Use of active fishing gear

Fishing with gear or method that destroys coral reefs and other marine habitats, such as muro-ami

Use of superlight (Section 93).

Superlight - also called magic light, refers to a type of light using halogen or metal halide bulb which may be located above the sea surface or submerged in the water. The source of energy comes from a generator, battery or dynamo coupled with the main engine.

3. Fishing in prohibited and restricted areas - this type of violation can be any one of the following:

Commercial fishing in overexploited areas (Section 86);

Fishing in overfished areas and during closed season (Section 95);

Fishing in areas declared as fishery reserves, refuges, and sanctuaries (Section 96);

. Violation of catch ceiling (Section 101)

4. Illegal gathering, possessing, catching, and selling of certain marine species - the violations covered here are the following:

Gathering, sale or export of precious and semi-precious corals (Section 91);

Gathering, selling, or exporting white sand, silica, pebbles, and other substances of the marine habitat (Section 92);

Fishing of rare, threatened, and endangered species (Section 97).

5. Aquatic Pollution (Section 102) - the introduction by human or machine, of substances to the aquatic environment which result to deleterious effects as to harm the marine environment and human health.
6. Construction and operation of fish pens without a license/permit and obstruction to navigation or flow and ebb of tide in any stream, river, lake, or bay - these two forms of violations can directly or indirectly cause pollution of waterways, siltation, and

Question 12

2. Fishing through illegal means this is done through any of the following:

Answer 12

Use or possession of explosives, noxious and poisonous substances, and electricity

Use of fine mesh net except for certain aspects (Section 89)

Use of active fishing gear

Fishing with gear or method that destroys coral reefs and other marine habitats, such as muro-ami

Use of superlight (Section 93).

Question 13

The Philippines has sovereignty and jurisdiction including the _______ Exclusive Economic Zone and the continental shelf.

Answer 13

200-nautical miles

Question 14

Republic Act 6969

Answer 14

Republic Act 6969
-The Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990

Question 15

Republic act that protect us by controlling dangerous chemicals and waste is?

Answer 15

Republic Act 6969

Question 16

Republic Act No. 8749

Answer 16

Republic Act No. 8749- Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Question 17

This is the law that primary governs the regulate air quality in the philippines the law specifically

Answer 17

Republic Act No. 8749- Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Question 18

• Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

Answer 18

Republic Act No. 9275

Question 19

The primary and most recent law dealing with water resource and water pollution the law specifically punish the following act:

Answer 19

Water body population ( section 27 paragraph a)

Gound water population (section 27 paragraph 3)

Chemical dumping (section 27 paragraph f )

Illegal discharge (section 27 paragraph i)

Question 20

Republic Act No. 9003

Answer 20

-Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

Question 21

Republic Act 6969 -

Answer 21

The Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990

Question 22

This law was enacted to regulate, restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing, sale, distribution, use and disposal of chemical substances and mixtures that present unreasonable risk and/or injury to health or the environment.

Answer 22

Republic Act 6969 - The Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990

Question 23

The law covers the importation, manufacture, processing, handling, storage, transportation, sale, distribution, use and disposal of all unregulated chemical substances and mixtures in the Philippines, including the entry, even in transit, as well as the keeping or storage and disposal of hazardous and nuclear wastes into the country for whatever purpose.

Answer 23

Republic Act 6969 - The Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990

Question 24

Republic Act No. 8749:

Answer 24

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Question 25

- this is the law that primarily governs and regulates air quality in the Philippines.

Answer 25

Republic Act No. 8749: Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Question 26

This is law which is primarily governs waste management in the philippines one its declared policy is to:

Answer 26

To ensure the proper segregation Collection Transport Storage

Question 27

Punish act under republic act 9003

Answer 27

Illegal dumpling and disposal of waste Littering Open burning of solid waste (section 48 paragraph 3) Dumping in flood prone areas (section 48 paragraph 6) Illegal dump site and waste disposal facility (section 48 paragraph 9 ) Landfill near sensitive areas section 48 paragraph 16

Question 28

the primary and most recent law dealing with water resources and water pollution.

Answer 28

Republic Act No. 9275: Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 -

Question 29

General Law Enforcements Agencies

Answer 29

Department of environment and natural resources Forest management bureau Land management bureau The parks and wildlife bureau The mines and geoscience bureau

Question 30

1. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) - the national government agency which primarily deals with the environment and the prime agency responsible for the conservation, management, development, and proper use of the country's environment and natural resources. 2. Forest Management Bureau (FMB) - a DENR unit which handles matters relating to forest development and conservation. 3. Land Management Bureau (LMB) - is primarily tasked with matters relating to the rational classification, management, and disposition of lands. Also, it assist in the monitoring and evaluation of land surveys, management and disposition of lands to ensure efficiency and effectiveness; and issue standards, guidelines, regulations and orders to enforce policies for maximum land use and development. 4. The Parks and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB) - a DENR unit primarily tasked to handle matters relating to the protection and conservation of wildlife and natural reserves and other protected areas. 5. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) - is the lead DENR unit which handles matters pertaining to geology and mineral resources exploration, development, and conservation.

Question 30

- is primarily tasked with matters relating to the rational classification, management, and disposition of lands. .

Answer 30

3. Land Management Bureau (LMB)

Question 31

- a DENR unit which handles matters relating to forest development and conservation.

Answer 31

2. Forest Management Bureau (FMB)

Question 32

Also, it assist in the monitoring and evaluation of land surveys, management and disposition of lands to ensure efficiency and effectiveness; and issue standards, guidelines, regulations and orders to enforce policies for maximum land use and development.

Answer 32

3. Land Management Bureau (LMB)

Question 33

- a DENR unit primarily tasked to handle matters relating to the protection and conservation of wildlife and natural reserves and other protected areas.

Answer 33

4. The Parks and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB)

Question 33

- is the lead DENR unit which handles matters pertaining to geology and mineral resources exploration, development, and conservation

Answer 33

5. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)

Question 34

It investigates crimes and other offenses against the law, both on its own initiative and as public interest may require.

Answer 34

National Bureau of Investigation-Environmental and Wildlife Protection Investigation Division (NBI-EWPID)

Question 34

- its role is the establishment and maintenance of a modern, effective and efficient investigative service and research agency.

Answer 34

National Bureau of Investigation-Environmental and Wildlife Protection Investigation Division (NBI-EWPID)

Question 35

Blue Laws Enforcement Agencies

Question 36

1. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) - is the government agency responsible for the development, improvement, management and conservation of the country's fisheries and aquatic resources. The BFAR is the lead agency in terms of enforcement of fisheries laws outside of the municipal waters, wherein it is the LGUs who have jurisdiction. The bureau is under the Department of Agriculture as marine resources are seen to relate more to the food security needs of the nation. 2. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) - in general, its functions include maritime search and rescue, law enforcement, safety and security, and environmental protection. Under the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC). It is the primary law enforcement agency when it comes to maritime related-matters. 3. Philippine National Police-Maritime Group (PNP-MG) - is a National Operational Support Unit of the Philippine National Police mandated to perform all police functions over Philippine Waters. This includes: to enforce the law, prevent and control crimes, maintain peace and order, ensure public safety and internal security over Philippine islands, coastal areas, ports and harbors to protect and sustain the development of the maritime environment. Brown Laws Enforcement Agencies Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) - is the primary DENR unit which deals with matters pertaining to environmental management, conservation, and pollution control. Other agencies that handle waste management. Environmental Crime Detection and Investigation 1. Gathering Facts and Evidence Step 1: Know What the Violation/s and Identify Essential Facts Step 2: Identify the Essential Evidence Needed Step 3: Gather and Preserve the Evidence Step 4: Prepare the Necessary Affidavits/Complaints/Pleadings Step 5: File the Complaint/Pleading with the Proper Agency or Office Step 6: Monitor the Progress of the Case and Render Assistance

Question 37

is the lead agency in terms of enforcement of fisheries laws outside of the municipal waters, wherein it is the LGUs who have jurisdiction.

Answer 37

1. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)

Question 37

1. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is under the

Answer 37

Department of Agriculture

Question 38

- in general, its functions include maritime search and rescue, law enforcement, safety and security, and environmental protection.

Answer 38

2. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)

Question 38

1. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is under the as marine resources are seen to relate more to the food security needs of the nation. 2. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) - in general, its functions include maritime search and rescue, law enforcement, safety and security, and environmental protection. Under the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC). It is the primary law enforcement agency when it comes to maritime related-matters. 3. Philippine National Police-Maritime Group (PNP-MG) - is a National Operational Support Unit of the Philippine National Police mandated to perform all police functions over Philippine Waters. This includes: to enforce the law, prevent and control crimes, maintain peace and order, ensure public safety and internal security over Philippine islands, coastal areas, ports and harbors to protect and sustain the development of the maritime environment. Brown Laws Enforcement Agencies Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) - is the primary DENR unit which deals with matters pertaining to environmental management, conservation, and pollution control. Other agencies that handle waste management. Environmental Crime Detection and Investigation 1. Gathering Facts and Evidence Step 1: Know What the Violation/s and Identify Essential Facts Step 2: Identify the Essential Evidence Needed Step 3: Gather and Preserve the Evidence Step 4: Prepare the Necessary Affidavits/Complaints/Pleadings Step 5: File the Complaint/Pleading with the Proper Agency or Office Step 6: Monitor the Progress of the Case and Render Assistance

Question 39

2. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is Under the

Answer 39

Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC).

Question 40

It is the primary law enforcement agency when it comes to maritime related-matters.

Answer 40

Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC).

Question 41

- is a National Operational Support Unit of the Philippine National Police mandated to perform all police functions over Philippine Waters.

Answer 41

3. Philippine National Police-Maritime Group (PNP-MG)

Question 42

This includes: to enforce the law, prevent and control crimes, maintain peace and order, ensure public safety and internal security over Philippine islands, coastal areas, ports and harbors to protect and sustain the development of the maritime environment.

Answer 42

3. Philippine National Police-Maritime Group (PNP-MG)