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Environmental Management and Protection (Professional)

Reviewer's Note: Focus on the acronyms: RA 9003 (Solid Waste), RA 8749 (Air), and RA 9275 (Water). The Philippines is a "megadiverse" country, which is a common factoid in the exam.

Environmental Management involves the protection and conservation of our natural resources.

Sa madaling salita: Ito ay tungkol sa mga batas at paraan para pangalagaan ang ating kalikasan.

1. Major Philippine Environmental Laws

  • RA 9003 - Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000: Focuses on waste segregation at the source. (Paghahati-hati ng basura: nabubulok, di-nabubulok, etc.)
  • RA 8749 - Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999: Air quality management. Prohibits incinerators. (Bawal ang pagsunog ng basura na nakakasama sa hangin.)
  • RA 9275 - Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004: Protects water bodies from pollution. (Pangangalaga sa ating mga ilog at dagat.)
  • RA 6969 - Toxic Substances Act: Regulates toxic and nuclear wastes. (Pagkontrol sa mga mapanganib na kemikal.)
  • RA 9147 - Wildlife Resources Act: Protects wildlife and their habitats. (Proteksyon para sa mga endangered animals.)

2. Key Concepts

  • Sustainable Development: Meeting needs today without harming future generations. (Pag-unlad na hindi sinisira ang kinabukasan ng mga susunod na henerasyon.)
  • The 3 R's: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
  • Global Warming: The long-term rise in Earth's temperature caused by greenhouse gases like CO2CO_2. (Pag-init ng mundo dahil sa usok at polusyon.)
  • Biodiversity: The variety of life. The Philippines is one of the world's 18 "megadiverse" countries. (Mayaman ang Pilipinas sa iba't ibang uri ng halaman at hayop.)
  • Greenhouse Effect: The warming of the surface due to gases trapping heat. (Pagkakulong ng init sa mundo.)

3. Philippine Environmental Agencies

  • DENR: Department of Environment and Natural Resources. (Ang pangunahing ahensya para sa kalikasan.)
  • EMB: Environmental Management Bureau.
  • CCC: Climate Change Commission.

Practice Questions

  1. Which law mandates the segregation of waste at the source?

    • A. Clean Air Act
    • B. Ecological Solid Waste Management Act
    • C. Clean Water Act
    • D. Toxic Substances Act
    • Answer: B (RA 9003).
    • Hack: Ang RA 9003 ay ang batas para sa tamang pagtatapon at paghihiwalay ng basura (solid waste).

  2. What is development that meets current needs without harming future generations?

    • A. Economic Growth
    • B. Industrialization
    • C. Sustainable Development
    • D. Globalization
    • Answer: C.
    • Hack: Ibig sabihin nito ay ang balanseng pag-unlad—mayaman tayo ngayon pero may matitira pa para sa mga anak natin.

  3. Which gas is most commonly associated with the Greenhouse Effect?

    • A. Oxygen
    • B. Nitrogen
    • C. Carbon Dioxide
    • D. Hydrogen
    • Answer: C.
    • Hack: Ang Carbon Dioxide (CO2CO_2) ay ang pangunahing "greenhouse gas" na nagkukulong ng init.

Tip: Stay updated on current environmental issues, such as plastic bans. (Maging pamilyar sa mga balita tungkol sa plastic ban at reforestation.)