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Granting the provisions of DAO 2003-30 provides a scope for the EIS
System, it can be said that it has established a purpose for the delimitation of
which projects should be given a primary attention by the Government to ensure
that these projects are properly regulated so as not to cause a major harm upon
the environment. In considering the nature of the project and its potential to
cause significant negative environmental impacts, certain steps may be taken so
as to properly evaluate the costs and benefits of continuing with such project,
and if such projects are sustainable vis-à-vis the cost it shall exact on the
environment. Taking into account the sensitivity or vulnerability of environmental
resources in the project area, the proper government agencies may be apprised
of the specific factors and conditions that are to be included in the cost-benefit
equation that would ultimately decide whether such projects would be ecological,
or would such projects be a loss for the environment in the long run.