The leadership of the House of Representatives expressed hope that the Senate will prioritize the enactment of a House-approved measure aimed at institutionalizing environmental assessments in all policies, plans, programs, and projects.- Advertisement -
These processes aim to integrate environmental considerations into development strategies early on, ensuring that potential environmental, health, and socio-economic impacts are thoroughly evaluated. “With the EAS in place, we are institutionalizing a process that ensures environmental risks are mitigated before projects are implemented. We cannot afford to sacrifice the environment for the sake of progress,” Romualdez stated.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT LEGISLATION PHILIPPINES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE
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