Module 2 DISASTER NURSING LAW JOHDEL CABALUNA
Module 2 DISASTER NURSING LAW JOHDEL CABALUNA
Republic
Act No.
10121
Philippine
Disaster Risk
Reduction and
Management
Act of 2010
Republic Act No. 10121
-was signed into law on May 27, 2010
Also Known as
“Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010”
• An Act that Strengthens the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management System, providing for the National Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Framework and Institutionalizing the
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan,
appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes".
Republic Act No. 10121
(Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010)
• also recognizes local risk patterns and trends and encourages the
participation of NGOs, private sectors, community- based
organizations, and community members in disaster management. It
inhibits the full participation of the Local Government Units (LGUs)
and communities in governance. The approach tends to be 'response
oriented' or 'reactive’
Republic Act No. 10121
(Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010)
R.A 10344
“Risk Reduction and Preparedness
Equipment Protection Act” This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
R.A 10344
Risk Reduction and Preparedness Equipment Protection Act
Declaration of Policy. –
• to protect the right of the people to a balanced and healthful
ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.
• to create, develop, maintain and improve conditions under
which man and nature can thrive in productive and enjoyable
harmony with each other.
• to institute measures to ensure the safety of its citizens and
their properties through the installation of data and information
gathering devices and the network of national and local
authorities to disseminate risk reduction warning and advice.
R.A 10344
Risk Reduction and Preparedness Equipment Protection Act
(List of Government Risk Reduction and Preparedness Equipment and Other Vital
Facility Items)
• Prohibited Acts
• Steal, or take, or possess any of the equipment,
• Sell or buy stolen equipment
• Tamper, dismantle, or disassemble equipment
• Attempt to commit any of the abovementioned prohibited acts
• Benefit from the proceeds or fruits of any of the
abovementioned prohibited acts
R.A 10344
(Risk Reduction and Preparedness Equipment Protection Act)
• Radars
• weather forecasting equipment
• flood monitoring instruments
• Seismographs
• tsunami warning systems
• automated weather systems.
R.A 10344
(Risk Reduction and Preparedness Equipment Protection Act)
• Penalties
Stealing
• imprisonment of not less than twelve (12) years but not more
than fifteen (15) years or a fine of not less than One million
pesos (P1,000,000.00) but not more than Three million pesos
(P3,000,000.00)
R.A 10344
(Risk Reduction and Preparedness Equipment Protection Act)
• Penalty
• imprisonment of not less than six (6) years but not more than
ten (10) years or a fine of not less than Five hundred thousand
pesos (P500,000.00) but not more than One million pesos
(P1,000.000.00)
R.A 10344
(Risk Reduction and Preparedness Equipment
Protection Act)
• Penalty
• six (6) years but not more than eight (8) years or a fine of not
less than Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) but not
more than One million pesos (P1,000,000.00)
R.A 10344
(Risk Reduction and Preparedness Equipment Protection Act)
• Penalty
• two (2) years but not more than seven (7) years or a fine of not
less than Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00) but not
more than Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00)
R.A 10821
Children’s
Emergency
Relief and
Protection Act
Philippine
Clean Air Act
R.A 8749
Philippine Clean Air Act
Purpose:
Point Sources
• Industrial firms, smokestacks of power plants, hotels and other
establishments.
Area Sources
• Smoking, burning of garbage, dust from construction
R.A 8749
Philippine Clean Air Act
Salient Features of the Act:
R.A 9211
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
Definition
• Chemical Substances
• Any organic or inorganic substance of a particular molecular identity
• Any combination of such substances occurring in whole or in part as
a result of chemical reaction or occurring in nature.
• Chemical Mixtures
• Hazardous wastes
• Nuclear Wastes
Endangered Species Refers to species or subspecies that is not critically endangered but whose
survival in the wild is unlikely if casual factors continue operating.
Example: Philippine crocodile, visayan warty pig
Vulnerable Species Refers to species or subspecies that is not critically endangered nor endangered
but is under threat from adverse factors throughout their range and is likely to
move to endangered category in the near future.
Example: Philippine owl
Threatened Species A term to denote species or subspecies considered as endangered, critically
endangered, vulnerable or other accepted categories of wildlife whose
population is at risk of extinction.
• The Act makes it Unlawful for any person to undertake the ff.:
➢Killing and destroying wildlife species
➢Dumping of waste products detrimen to wildlife
➢Squatting or otherwise occupying any portionist the critical
habitat
➢mineral exploitation and/or extraction.
➢burning; logging and quarrying
➢Introduction, reintroduction or, restocking of wildlife resources.
➢Trading of wildlife.
➢Collecting, hunting or possessin wildlife, their by-products and
derivatives
➢Gathering or destroying of active lo susquest trees, host plants and
the like.
➢Maltreating and/or inflicting other injuries to wildlife
➢Transporting of wildlife
Penalties
For Critically endangered species:
• Six (6) years and one(1) day min. to twelve(12) years imprisonment
> Php. 100,000.00 to Php. 1, 000,000.00 fine
For Endangered species: > Four (4) and one (1) day to six (6) years
imprisonment A fine of a Php.
50,000.00 to Php.500,000.00
• For vulnerable species
➢Imprisonment 2 years and 1 day to four years
Fine of 30 thousand to 300 thousand php