The Philippine House of Representatives has unanimously approved a bill that seeks to institutionalize environmental assessments in all policies, plans, programs, and projects. House Bill No. 11093, or the Philippine Environmental Assessment System Act, mandates Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA) for broader development strategies and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for individual projects to ensure environmental considerations are integrated early on.
A measure seeking to institutionalize environmental assessment s in all policies, plans, programs and projects, has been unanimously approved on third and final reading in the House of Representatives.A measure seeking to institutionalize environmental assessment s in all policies, plans, programs and projects, has been unanimously approved on third and final reading in the House of Representatives.
“This bill is a clear testament to our collective responsibility to protect our environment and ensure that development is done responsibly. It is a vital tool for balancing progress with sustainability,” Romualdez said. Under the EAS, critical projects such as heavy industrial activities, major infrastructure and resource extraction will be required to secure a Certificate of Proponent’s Environmental Commitment from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources .
The bill imposes severe penalties for violators, as project proponents who operate without the required CPEC will face fines ranging from P5 million to P20 million and may be subject to closure or suspension of operations. To ensure accountability, public participation will play a crucial role in both the EIA and SEA processes. Multi-partite monitoring teams composed of government agencies, local government units, non-government organizations and affected communities will oversee compliance and implementation.
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