1.Give 3 principles invoked for the enforcement of environmental laws? a. b. c. 2.

is the PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE officially recognized in the Philippines jurisdiction? Answer. The precautionary principle is premised on the notion that environmental regulators often to act knowledge and in the absence of full scientific certainty. Answer. The principle is officially recognized in the Philippines jurisdiction as it is found in RULE 20, PART V of the rules of court. 3.What do you understand by the POLLUTER PAYS principle? Answer. polluters pay principle states that national public authorities should refrain from subsidizing the pollution control costs of private enterprises. 4.what does intergenerational and intragenerational equity mean? Answer. The present generation has a right to use and enjoys the resources of the earth. 5.what are the two (2) principal sources of international law which may be invoked for the enforcement of international environmental laws? Answer. The two (2) principal sources of international law which may be invoked for the enforcement of international environmental laws are general or customary norms and conventional norms 6.Are multilateral environmental agreements as well as general principles of environmental protection enforceable in the Philippines jurisdiction? Answer. yes. 7. What is the ruling of the Supreme Court with respect to the issue of responsibility in the cleanup of manila bay? Answer. The Supreme Court held that under numerous law, the cleanup of manila bay is the ministerial duty of the concerned agencies and they have no discretion to do otherwise, In a nutshell, the court ordered the agencies to immediately enforce the laws and perform their duty to protect the environment. Answer. The court was issued continuing mandamus.

8. May minors, for themselves and for others of their generation and for the generations to come file a class suit to preserve the environment for future generations? Answer. YES, the supreme court ruled that minors could, for themselves and for others of their generation and for the succeeding generations to come, file a class suit. concept of intergenerational responsibility 9.

10.what cases are being heard by GREEN COURTS created by the supreme court? Answer. green courts where environmental cases can be heard. YES, they are created by the higher court. SUPREME COURT