CHRスポークスマン、ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士の声明。DENRの固形廃棄物管理計画の実施強化への取り組みを歓迎する。
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)’s commitment to strictly monitor the proper waste disposal by Local Government Units (LGUs) as part of the efforts to lessen pollution in the country. This move is in line with the State’s responsibility to ensure improved waste management and reduction to protect public health and the environment as outlined in the Republic Act No. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. Since the start of the pandemic, the amount of medical waste has tremendously increased due to the need for face masks and face shields. The use of protective gears pose additional […]
CHRの広報担当者、ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士による、鉱業によるダバオ東部の河川の汚染疑惑に関する声明
It is concerning that the mining operation in Banaybanay, Davao Oriental has resulted in massive siltation and discoloration of the Mapagba and Pintatagan rivers. The water from the said rivers drains into the Davao Gulf, which may also affect coastal areas nearby, including the fishers who rely on these waters. Findings by the Davao Oriental provincial government reports that the said rivers turned into orange colour due to nickel laterite from the mining site following a heavy downpour on 13 January 2022. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends the decision of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), upon the recommendation of its regional office and the Mines […]
CHRスポークスマン、ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士の声明。環境天然資源省による湿地保護法制定の要請を支持する。
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) echoes the call of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to put into law the advancement of wetland conservation and protection. Wetlands, such as rivers, lakes, marshes and swamps, coastal, marine, and human-made wetlands, are essential to many forms of life. They comprise a wide range of ecosystems that support many species populations, as well as providing ecological, hydrological, and other functions and services. These functions include a critical role in moderating climate, as a big portion of the world’s soil carbon is stored in wetlands. This is a crucial factor towards maintaining long-term climate stability. As early as 1994, the Philippines […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, supporting the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ call to certify the Environmental Protection and Enforcement Bureau Bill urgent
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) echoes its support for the urgent passage of the Environmental Protection and Enforcement Bureau (EPEB) Bill. In a previous statement, the CHR recognised the push of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to better enforce environmental laws as a positive step in protecting the human rights of all Filipinos. Recently, Joint Resolution No. 02 Series of 2021 was signed by the National Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee – Subcommittee on Environment and Natural Resources (NALECC-SCENR) and other participating agencies to the 4th National Environmental Law Enforcement Summit last 14-16 July 2021. The said Joint Resolution emphasises that, despite numerous laws mandating the DENR […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the push of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for better enforcement of environmental laws
A number of laws have been passed in the Philippines to protect the rich ecosystems in the country. However, these laws are oftentimes not enforced based on their spirit and letters—both for the benefit of the environment, as well as the protection of all other forms of life dependent on it. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) sees the push of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to better enforce environmental laws as a positive step to protect the human rights of all Filipinos. To date, several House and Senate bills have been filed for the creation of the Environmental Protection and Enforcement Bureau (EPEB) in DENR, which […]
CHRスポークスマン、ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士による、同国の廃棄物管理を改善する政府のプログラムに関する声明
While national and local interventions during the pandemic are largely focused on protecting lives and economies, management of waste is also essential to minimise long-term risks to human and environmental health. In line with the celebration of the Philippine Environment Month this June, the Commission on Human Rights lauds the effort of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in completing the closure of the 335 open dumpsites all over the country, and on its continued commitment to strictly enforce Republic Act (RA) No. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. The environmental degradation we are exposed to in our daily lives can lead to very […]