Science, Technology, and Society

(R.A. 6969)

Submitted by:

Adorable, Zenniel Kyle D.

Dizon, Jason Kirk E.

Ombao, Maria Arnette V.

Pantoni, Keana Mae R.

Pollo, Angelica A.
Seña, Russell John E.

Submitted to:
Mr. Eric Bryan Inocencio

June 2022
Look at the date when The Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear
this law was Waste Control Act of 1990, also known as Republic
effected. Consider how Act 6969, was passed in 1990. This is to oversee,
old this law is today. What supervise, and regulate activities involving
do you think the impacts dangerous chemicals and hazardous waste. This act
that a law this old would is critical since it governs the manufacture,
have on current trends processing, storage, transport, use, and disposal of
and issues in S&T? all unregulated chemical compounds and mixes, as
well as hazardous and radioactive waste disposal in
the Philippines.

Because many technologies today can detect

what substances a corporation uses or creates, this
new law will be much more beneficial. Because the
government has access to the markets and many
people use online trading platforms, they can now
regulate and monitor them closely and take action
in as little as a day or hours. It would not actually
affect the trends and issues in S&T. Section 6 covers
all issues regarding the function and use of
chemicals properly, and it emphasizes the word
unreasonable risks, meaning as long as it is within the
means given and sanctioned by the government, it
is doable. It is actually pretty lax considering the
dangers that chemical substances pose to people
and the environment. The laws regarding fines are
actually so low that they are negligible when a
scientific breakthrough happens. The fine can be
 paid without even damaging the people behind it,
whether they did damage or not.

Above all, this old law will have no effect on the roles
of science and technology if S&T is done correctly,
follows all of the required guidelines, and passes all
of the necessary measures in order to complete a
specific project. No matter how current the trends
are, it should be something that never goes against
the law.

How are toxic and Chemical compounds or mixtures that exist only
hazardous chemicals temporarily and hence pose no risk to humans or the
defined in the law? Are environment, such as those formed as a result of a
the definitions enough to chemical reaction, or those utilized in the synthesis
cover toxic materials and processing of another chemical substance, are
today? essentially how chemicals were defined in the law.
Control, supervise, and regulate harmful substances
and hazardous waste activities.

The legislation regulates the importation,

production, processing, handling, storage,
transportation, sale, distribution, use, and disposal of
all unregulated chemical compounds and mixtures
 in the Philippines, as well as hazardous and nuclear
waste entry, storage, and disposal.

According to a study, the overall number of

chemicals in use today has expanded dramatically
in the years after the law was enacted. Whenever a
new chemical is created, it must be examined or
evaluated by the EPA (Environmental Protection
Agency) and added to the inventory of "new
chemicals." However, no problem should develop in
the long run if the guide in Section 6 is properly
imposed and implemented. Regardless of how well
they fit existing patterns or current trends, any
difficulties that occur will almost surely have a big
negative impact on our environment.

Provide your insights on The fines for the offense are in serious need of
the fines relative to the adjustment. In comparison to the country's current
violations in this law. Do economy, Section 14-A is extremely outdated. The
you think the fines are penalty is minor that you won't even be concerned
commensurate with the about a financial problem, especially if you have a
violations? well-paying job or if you are a big company that
can make things turn the other way using money
and power.

The fines are very low as of today since the

economic situation in the Philippines has drastically
changed over the years. It needs to have an
improvement or be changed to a certain amount
that is equal to the value it had before. The penalty
stipulated in the statute is far too minimal for the
seriousness of the offense.

Fines or penalties make you think twice about what

you're doing before you do it; in other words, a
decent person should not disobey the law since
they'll be punished. As a result, we must consider our
actions before acting. We should all obey the rules
because we know that if we do everything in the
correct and right way, our environment will be safer.