RA 8749: The Philippine Clean Air Act
Functions:
- Advise the Secretary on matters relating to Environmental Management
- Formulate plans and policies and set appropriate environmental quality standards (Water, Air And Noise) for the prevention, control of pollution and protection of the environment
- Issue permits, clearances Under RA 8749, RA 9003, RA 9275, RA 6969 and PD 1586
TSP Monitoring for National Capital Region (NCR)
Impacts
July 11-12, 2013 at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel in Quezon City
Multi-sectoral group for clean air holds the 5th Annual Clean Air Forum
theme ‘Clean Air Act: Looking Back, Moving Forward’
According to DENR Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje, multiple improvements have already been
achieved in reducing air pollution levels in the country. Based on the semestral trend of total
suspended particulate (TSP), levels in the National Capital Region for 2010 reduced by 29%
from 166 ug/Ncm to 118 ug/Ncm in 2012. For Particulate Matter (PM 10), monitoring results
registered values below the guideline value of 60 ug/Ncm for long term monitoring
2013 Average Monthly TSP for National Capital Region (NCR)
TSP Monitoring Nationwide
With all these being said, the Department of Health (DOH) reported that 60%-70% of all medicine being sold in the market are for bronchitis, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses. There is no doubt that these serious illnesses are drawn from harmful air pollution. And there is no way that we can filter out the air we breathe in daily. 80% of all pollution loads come from vehicular emissions, and thus should be the number one priority in terms of being prevented and controlled by the legislation
Particulate matter
- forms particulate matter which can be very harmful to our health
Long-term health effects:
chronic respiratory disease, lung cancer, heart disease, and even damage to the brain, nerves, liver, or kidneys
Short-term effects:
irritation to the eyes, nose and throat, and upper respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia
Acidification
- create acidic compounds which can cause harm to vegetation and buildings
- kill trees and harm animals, fish, and other wildlife
Effects of air pollution
Ground-level Ozone
Chemical reactions involving air pollutants create poisonous gas ozone (O3). Gas Ozone can affect people’s health and can damage vegetation types and some animal life too
Eutrophication
- carries and deposits Nitrogen in some pollutants on rivers and soils
- affects the nutrients in the soil and water bodies
- makes conditions for other living organism harmful
Air Pollution
80% of total air pollution are
emitted by motor vehicles
Vision
A nation empowered to protect our finite natural resources, attuned to the pursuit of sustainable development, for a clean and healthy environment that enhances the Filipino Quality of life for present and future generations.
Mission
To protect, restore and enhance environmental quality towards good public health, environmental integrity and economic viability.
EMB
Environmental Management Bureau
DENR
Department of Environment and Natural
Resources
- an environmental legislation passed by the Philippine Congress in 1999
- provides for a comprehensive air pollution policy
- focuses primarily on pollution prevention
- encourages cooperation and self-regulation
The Legislation
“a clean and healthy environment is for the good of all and should therefore be a concern of all.”
DOTC
Department of Transportation and Communication
* EQD – Environmental Quality Division
* AQMS – Air Quality Management Section
* OD – Office of the Director
Section 46. Violation of Standards for Motor Vehicles. - No motor vehicle shall be registered
with the DOTC unless it meets the emission standards set by the Department as provided in Sec. 21
In addition, the driver and operator of the apprehended vehicle shall undergo a seminar on
pollution control management conducted by the DOTC and shall also suffer the following
penalties:
a) First Offense - a fine not to exceed Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00);
b) Second Offense - a fine not less than Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00) and not to
exceed Four Thousand Pesos (P4,000.00); and
c) Third offense - one (1) year suspension of the Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) and
a fine of not less than Four Thousand Pesos (P4,000.00) and not more than Six thousand
pesos (P6,000.00).
Any violation of the provisions of Sec. 21 shall be penalized with a fine not less than
30,000 Pesos or cancellation of license.
DENR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Local Government Units
- Reducing Tricycle Emissions
- Anti Smoke Belching
- Electric Jeepneys
- Bike ways and Cycling
- Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS)
Weaknesses
Consolidation Problems
Technological Problems
Awareness Problems
DENR/EMB is handling too much!
- delays
- confusion
- miscalculations
- etc
High-tech advances in technology
- better effectiveness and efficiency
- more accurate data/information
- increase in over-all productivity and performance
Awareness through all means possible!
open our minds!
- Increase in government funds
- Tax breaks, subsidiaries, incentives