SALVADOR, Adriana Isabella P.

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1.
Republic act number 9275 Philippine clean water act of 2004
Main author: President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
The law aims to protect the country's water bodies from pollution from land-based
sources (industries and commercial establishments, agriculture and
community/household activities). It provides for comprehensive and integrated strategy
to prevent and minimize pollution through a multi-sectoral and participatory approach
involving all the stakeholders.

2.
Republic act number 9512 Environmental Awareness and Education Act Of 2009
Main author: Loren Legarda
This Act provides for the promotion of environmental awareness through environmental
education which shall encompass environmental concepts and principles,
environmental laws, the state of international and local environment, local
environmental best practices, the threats of environmental degradation and its impact
on human well-being, the responsibility of the citizenry to the environment and the value
of conservation, protection and rehabilitation of natural resources and the environment.

3.
Republic act number 9147 Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act
Main author: Juan Miguel F. Zubiri
An Act providing for the conservation and protection of wildlife resources and their
habitats, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes.

The Act provides for the conservation, preservation and protection of wildlife species
and their habitats, in order to preserve and encourage ecological balance and biological
diversity; it provides, furthermore, for the control and supervision of wildlife capture,
hunting and trade; finally, it provides for supporting and promote scientific research on
the protection of biodiversity.

4.
Republic act number 8550 Philippine Fisheries code of 1998
Main author: Mel Senen Sarmiento
It is a declared policy to limit access to the fishery and aquatic resources of the
Philippines for the exclusive use and enjoyment of all citizens, including women and
youth sectors. Another principle of policy is the protection of municipal fishermen.

5.
Republic act number 4003 The Fisheries Act
Main author:
This Act provides for the protection and conservation of fishery resources such as the
declaration of open and closed seasons, protection of fry or fish eggs, prohibition of the
use of poisonous substances and explosives in fishing, and prevention of water
pollution.