Natural Resources1st Semester, AY 2013-2014

Constitutional Provisions

PreambleNational Territory (Art. I)Declaration of Principles and State Policies (Art. II)

right to health (sec. 15)right to balanced ecology (sec. 16)

National Economy and Patrimony (XII)efficient use of resources (sec. 1)State ownership of natural resources (sec. 2)lands of the public domain and classification (sec. 3)limits of forest lands (sec. 4)indigenous cultural communities (sec. 5)social function of property (sec. 6)

Social justice and Human Rights (Art. XIII)ecological considerations in agrarian reform (sec. 4)preferential use of marine resources for subsistence farmers (sec. 7)health care and regulation (sec. 11-12)

Oposa vs. Factoran, 224 SCRA 792

Civil Code and Other Provisions

Human Relations: Arts. 19-32Nuisance: Arts. 694-707DamagesLegal Easements: Arts. 634-636Flowing waters: Arts. 637-648Right of way: Arts. 649-652Light and view: Arts. 667-673Drainage and falling waters: Arts. 674-681

Local Government Code - sec. 389 (9)

General Environmental Laws

PD 1151: Phil. Environmental PolicyPD 1152: Phil. Environment CodePD 1586: Environmental Impact Statement System

Bangus Fry Fisherfolk vs. Hon. Lanzanas, 405 SCRA 530PD 2146 Environmentally Critical Areas and ProjectsPD 984 Pollution Control LawRA 6969 Toxic Substances and Hazardous WastesDENR EO 192: Environmental AdministrationSC A.M. No. 07-11-12

LAND

Protected AreasRA 7586 National Integrated Protected Areas SystemPicop Resources vs. Base Metals, 510 SCRA 400RA 7611 The Strategic Environmental Plan for PalawanRA 9072 National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protection ActPD 705 Revised Forestry CodeFelipe Ysmael vs. Dep. Executive Secretary, 190 SCRA 673DENR vs. Daraman, 377 SCRA 39

Merida vs. People, 554 SCRA 366

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Momongan vs. Judge Omipon, 242 SCRA 332

Provident Tree Farms, Inc. vs. Hon. Batario, 231 SCRA 463

People vs. CFI Quezon, 206 SCRA 187

Lagua vs. Hon. Cusi, 160 SCRA 260

Aquino vs. People, 594 SCRA 50

Mustang Lumber vs. CA, 257 SCRA 430

Tan vs. People, 290 SCRA 117

Taopa vs. People, 571 SCRA 610

Mange vs. People, 548 SCRA 42

Rodolfo Tigoy vs. CA, 492 SCRA 539

Dagudag vs. Paderanga, 555 SCRA 217

Calub vs. CA, 331 SCRA 55

Factoran vs. CA, 320 SCRA 531

Paat vs CA, 265 SCRA 167

Alvarez vs. Picop, 508 SCRA 498

Alvarez vs. Picop, 606 SCRA 444

Matuguina Integrated Wood Products vs. CA, 263 SCRA 490

Dy vs. CA, 304 SCRA 331RA 9175 Chainsaw Act of 2002

Protected Species

RA 9147 Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection ActRA 6147 Protection of the Philippine EagleRA 3983 Protection of WildflowersEO 247 Prospecting of Biological and Genetic ResourcesPD 953 Tree PlantingDAO 2004-15 List of Endangered Species

Agriculture

RA 8435 Agriculture and Fisheries ModernizationPD 1144 Fertilizers and PesticidesRA 8048 Coconut CuttingRA 8485 Animal WelfareEO 626 Regulating the Slaughter of CarabaosPD 1433 Plant Quarantine

Minerals

PD 1899 Small-scale mining programRA 7076 People’s Small-Scale Mining ActRA 7942 Philippine Mining Act of 1995

Asaphil vs. Tuason, 488 SCRA 126Dipidio Earth Savers Multi-Purpose Assn. vs. Gozun, 485 SCRA 586Republic vs. Rosemoor, 426 SCRA 517Miners Association vs. Factoran, 240 S 100La Bugal-B’Laan Tribal Assn. vs. Ramos, 421 SCRA 148La Bugal-B’laan Tribal Assn. vs. Ramos, 445 SCRA 1Lepanto Mining vs. WMC Resources, 507 SCRA 315Benguet Corp. vs. DENR, 545 SCRA 196

Energy

RA 7638 DOERA 9367 Biofuels ActEO 223 Geothermal Watersheds

Nuclear Free Phils. vs. NPC, 141 SCRA 307

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RA 8479 Oil Deregulation

Garcia vs. Corona, 321 SCRA 218

Social Justice Society vs. Atienza, 517 SCRA 657; Resolution on MR, 545 SCRA 92RA 7832 Pilferage of ElectricityRA 9136 Electric Power Industry Reform ActEO 290 Implementing the Natural Gas Vehicle Program for Public Transport

WATERSThe Sea

RA 3046 Territorial Baselines of the Philippine ArchipelagoPD 1599 Exclusive Economic ZonesRA 8550 Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998

Tano vs. Socrates, 278 SCRA 154People vs. Vergara, 270 SCRA 624Hizon vs. CA, 265 SCRA 517

Protected Species

Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) 185, 1992: DolphinsFAO 193,1998: Whale Sharks and Manta RaysDENR Administrative Order 55-91: Sea Cows

BP Blg. 265: Seashores and Beach Protection BP Blg. 265

Heirs of Emiliano Navarro vs. IAC and Heirs of Pascual, 268 SCRA 74Santulan vs. Executive Secretary, 80 SCRA 548De Guzman vs. Escalona, 97 SCRA 619 Republic vs. Consino, 5 SCRA 103 Hizon vs. CA, 265 SCRA 517People vs. Vergara, 270 SCRA 624Roldan vs. Arca, 65 SCRA 336 US vs. Hernandez, 31 Phil. 343MMDA vs. Concerned Citizens of Manila Bay, 574 SCRA 661

Marine ProtectionPD 979 Marine PollutionRA 5173 Creation of the Philippine Coast GuardPD 601 Coast Guard LawRA 6975 Maritime GroupPD 474 Maritime Industry Authority

Fresh WaterRA 9275 Clean Water ActPD 1067 Water Code of the Philippines

Metro Iloilo Water District vs. CA, 454 SCRA 249

Amistoso vs. Ong, 130 SCRA 228

Loney, et al. vs. People, 482 SCRA 194

MMDA vs. Concerned Residents of Manila, 574 SCRA 661RA 386 Civil Code Provisions on WaterRA 4850 Laguna Lake Development Authority

Public Hearing Committee of LLDA vs. SM Prime Holdings, Sept. 22, 2010

Pacific Steam vs. LLDA, 608 SCRA 442

The Alexandra Condominium vs. LLDA, 599 SCRA 452

LLDA vs. CA, 231 SCRA 292

LLDA vs. CA, 251 SCRA 42EO 927 Additional Powers of the LLDA

LLDA vs. CA, 231 SCRA 292

LLDA vs. CA, 251 SCRA 42PD 198 Local Water Utilities

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WaterwaysRA 2056 Structures in Navigable waterwaysPD 296 Directing Persons to renounce possession of riverbanksRA 8041 National Water Crisis ActRA 6716 Rainwater Collection and Collection and Springs Protection

Sta. Rosa Realty Development Corporation vs. CA, 367 SCRA 175

AIRRA 8749: Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

MMDA vs. Jancom, 375 SCRA 320

Hilarion M. Henares vs. LTFRB and DOTC, 505 SCRA 104PD 96: Unauthorized use of sirensPD 78: Atmospheric AdministrationNoise Standards

Human Habitat

Solid Waste Management, Sanitation, and HygieneRA 9003: Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

Province of Rizal vs. Executive Secretary, 477 SCRA 436PD 856 Sanitation Code

Land UsePD 1152: Environment Code provisions on landRA 7279: Urban HousingEO 648: Housing and Land Use Regulatory BoardEO72: Delegated powers to the LGUsPD 1096: Environment-related provisions of the Building Code

Cultural HeritageRA 4846: Cultural Properties Preservation and Protection ActRA 8492: National Museum LawPD 1109 and RA 4368: Declaring Archaeological ReservationsRA 7356: National Commission for Culture and the Arts

Manila Prince Hotel vs. GSIS, 67 SCRA 408 Army and Navy Club vs. CA, 271 SCRA 36

JOYA vs. PCGG, 225 SCRA 568

Maňosca vs. CA, 252 SCRA 412RA 386: Civil Code provisions on Hidden TreasuresRA 8371: The Indigenous People’s Rights Act of 1997

Cruz vs. NCIP, 347 SCRA 128

Baguio City vs. Masweng, 578 SCRA 88

Province of North Cotabato vs. GRP Peace Panel, 568 SCRA 402

Local Governance

RA 7160 environment-related provisions of the Local Govt Code

Tano vs. Gov. Socrates, 278 SCRA 154

Tatel vs. Municipality of Virac, 207 SCRA 156

Sangalang vs. IAC, 168 SCRA 634 RA 7924 MMDA

MMDA vs. Bel-Air Village Assn., 328 SCRA 836

Remedies

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Philippine Mediation Center

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Alternative Modes of Dispute Resolution

Consent Decree

AppealStrategic Lawsuit Against Public ParticipationWrit of KalikasanWrit of Continuing MandamusEnvironmental Protection OrderPreliminary Injunction

References:Law on Natural Resources, Justice Oswald Agcaoili (ret.)A Legal Arsenal for the Philippine Environment, Atty. Antonio Oposa

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