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Environmental Impact Statement Philippines: EIS, ECC and the EIA System Explained
An environmental impact statement in the Philippines is the study of a project's environmental effects, required under the EIA system before an ECC is issued.
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Protecting the Environment: The Writ of Kalikasan and Environmental Impact Assessments
The Supreme Court explains how the writ of kalikasan protects the right to a balanced ecology and why Environmental Impact Statements are crucial.
Local Governments and Environmental Compliance: Ensuring Sustainable Development Under Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies that local government units must comply with the Environmental Impact Statement System under PD 1586.