RA 8749

Question 1

In 2020 the Philippines ranked _________ among Southeast Asian countries with the most polluted air.

Answer 1

6th

Question 2

The Philippines has a record of _______ air pollution-related deaths for every __________ people.

Answer 2

45.3 deaths;
100,000

Question 3

Originate from vegetation, plants, trees, soil, volcanoes, geothermal activities, wildfire, or any natural biological and geological phenomena which generate air emissions are regarded as _________.

Answer 3

Natural Sources

Question 4

Originates from large stationary sources, small stationary sources, and mobile sources.

Answer 4

Anthropogenic sources

Question 5

Example of large stationary sources

Answer 5

Industries, powerplant, and cement plants

Question 6

Example of small stationary sources

Answer 6

Households and small commercial boilers

Question 7

Example of mobile sources

Answer 7

Traffic

Question 8

An act providing a comprehensive air pollution control policy and for other purposes

Answer 8

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 or RA 8749

Question 9

IRR of of RA 8749

Answer 9

DAO No. 2000-81

Question 10

Guarantee the people’s right to breath CLEAN AIR.

Answer 10

RA 8749

Question 11

An agency that oversees ambient air quality monitoring, prepares annual national air quality status reports, and reviews or revise and publishes annually a list of hazardous air pollutants with corresponding ambient guidelines values necessary for public health and safety.

Answer 11

EMB - Environmental Management Bureau

Question 12

Refers to an atmosphere’s average purity in a broad area as distinguished from discharge measurements taken at the source of pollution.

Answer 12

ambient air quality

Question 13

Any type of solid particles in the air in the form of smoke, dust, and vapors.

Answer 13

Particulate Matter (PM)

Question 14

Sources of particulate matter.

Answer 14

Burning of diesel fuels;
Fossil fuels;
Fertilizer and pesticide;
Industrial process;
Road construction;
Woodstoves

Question 15

PM10 means ________.

Answer 15

particles are less than 10 um in diameter

Question 16

PM2.5 means ________.

Answer 16

particles are less than 2.5 um in diameter

Question 17

Refers to the concentration of air over specified periods classified as short-term and long-term which are intended to serve as goals or objectives for the protection of health.

Answer 17

National Ambient Air Quality Guideline Value (NAAQGV)

Question 18

PM10 in 24 hours averaging

Answer 18

150 ug/Ncm

Question 19

PM2.5 in 24 hours averaging

Answer 19

35 ug/Ncm

Question 20

Collects real-time measurements of ambient levels of air pollutant nationwide

Answer 20

Air Quality Monitoring

Question 21

Number of sites nationwide that monitors air quality.

Answer 21

41

Question 22

Monitoring data will be used to:

Answer 22

Determine the extent of pollution in the country, per type of pollutant and type of source;

Analysis and evaluation of the current state, trends, and projection of air pollution;

Recommendations for necessary executive and legislative action

Question 23

___________ shall implement the emission standards for motor vehicles set pursuant to and as provided in RA 8749.

Answer 23

Department of Transport and Communication (DOTC)
Section 21. Pollution from Motor Vehicles

Question 24

No motor vehicle shall be registered with the DOTC unless it meets the emission standards set by DENR-EMB

Answer 24

Section 46. Violation of Standards for Motor Vehicles

Question 25

Certificate issued by the DENR-EMB to a vehicle manufacturer/assembler or importer certifying that a particular new vehicle or vehicle type meets the requirements provided under RA 8749.

Answer 25

Certificate of Conformity

Question 26

Mandated to participate in the formulation of an Action Plan for control and management of air pollution from motor vehicles.

Answer 26

Department of Trade and Industry

Question 27

DTI assist in the formulation and implementation of the ____________________ and ____________.

Answer 27

National Motor Vehicle Inspection;
Maintenance Program

Question 28

__________ accredit emission testing centers

Answer 28

Department of Trade and Industries

Question 29

Role of local government units

Answer 29

Reducing the tricycle emissions;
Anti-smoking belching;
Electric Jeepneys;
Bike ways and cycling;
Bus Rapid Transit System