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Air Quality Permit Philippines: How Industrial Firms Secure DENR Permits
Need an air quality permit in the Philippines? Learn how the Clean Air Act lets DENR issue permits for stationary sources and what industrial firms must do.
Permit to Operate Environmental Philippines: Air and Water Permits for Industrial Facilities
A permit to operate environmental Philippines facilities need starts with DENR permits under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Here is the step-by-step path.
No-Build Zones and National Permits: What Aquino v. Malay Means for Developers
The Supreme Court ruled that a DENR permit does not override local no-build zone ordinances. Here's what developers must know.
Cutting Trees on Private Land: When Is a Permit Required in the Philippines?
Philippine law requires a DENR permit even for cutting trees on private land. Learn the rules from a Supreme Court ruling.