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    Ra 9729

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    The Climate Change Act of 2009 aims to systematically integrate climate change into policy and development plans to prepare for impacts. It establishes an autonomous Climate Change Commission attached to the Office of the President, composed of the President as Chair and 3 Commissioners appointed by the President. The Commission meets every 3 months and can request assistance from other agencies for implementation. Commissioners must be Filipino, at least 30 years old with 10 years of climate change experience, and terms are 6 years with a limit of 2 consecutive terms. The Vice Chair and Commissioners have the rank and privileges of a Department Secretary and Undersecretary respectively. The law serves as an action plan to prepare the country for the effects of climate change through strategies, initiatives, and activities.

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    The Climate Change Act of 2009 aims to systematically integrate climate change into policy and development plans to prepare for impacts. It establishes an autonomous Climate Change Commission attached to the Office of the President, composed of the President as Chair and 3 Commissioners appointed by the President. The Commission meets every 3 months and can request assistance from other agencies for implementation. Commissioners must be Filipino, at least 30 years old with 10 years of climate change experience, and terms are 6 years with a limit of 2 consecutive terms. The Vice Chair and Commissioners have the rank and privileges of a Department Secretary and Undersecretary respectively. The law serves as an action plan to prepare the country for the effects of climate change through strategies, initiatives, and activities.

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    The Climate Change Act of 2009 aims to systematically integrate climate change into policy and development plans to prepare for impacts. It establishes an autonomous Climate Change Commission attached to the Office of the President, composed of the President as Chair and 3 Commissioners appointed by the President. The Commission meets every 3 months and can request assistance from other agencies for implementation. Commissioners must be Filipino, at least 30 years old with 10 years of climate change experience, and terms are 6 years with a limit of 2 consecutive terms. The Vice Chair and Commissioners have the rank and privileges of a Department Secretary and Undersecretary respectively. The law serves as an action plan to prepare the country for the effects of climate change through strategies, initiatives, and activities.

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    Ra 9729

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    The Climate Change Act of 2009 aims to systematically integrate climate change into policy and development plans to prepare for impacts. It establishes an autonomous Climate Change Commission attached to the Office of the President, composed of the President as Chair and 3 Commissioners appointed by the President. The Commission meets every 3 months and can request assistance from other agencies for implementation. Commissioners must be Filipino, at least 30 years old with 10 years of climate change experience, and terms are 6 years with a limit of 2 consecutive terms. The Vice Chair and Commissioners have the rank and privileges of a Department Secretary and Undersecretary respectively. The law serves as an action plan to prepare the country for the effects of climate change through strategies, initiatives, and activities.

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    Republic Act 9729:

    Climate Change Act of 2009

    Objective

    Aims to systemically integrate the concept of climate change


    in the policy formulation and development plan of all
    government agencies and units for the preparation of the
    impact of climate change

    Highlights of the law:

    An independent and autonomous body and shall have the same status
    as that of a national government agency. It shall be attached to the
    Office of the President.
    The Commission shall be composed of the President of the Philippines
    shall serve as the Chairperson, and three (3) Commissioners to be
    appointed by the President, one of whom shall serve as the Vice
    Chairperson of the Commission. (Section 5, RA 9729)

    Highlights of the law:

    The Commission shall meet once every three (3) months, or as often
    as may be deemed necessary by the Chairperson. The Chairperson
    may likewise call upon other government agencies for the proper
    implementation of this Act. (Section 6, RA 9729)

    Highlights of the law:

    The Commissioners must be Filipino citizens, residents of the Philippines,


    at least thirty (30) years of age, with at least ten (10) years of experience
    on climate change and of proven honesty and integrity. At least one (1)
    Commissioner shall be female.
    The Commissioners shall hold office for a period of six (6) years, and may
    be subjected to reappointment and shall not serve for more than two (2)
    consecutive terms.

    Highlights of the law:

    The Vice Chairperson and the Commissioners shall have


    the rank and privileges of a Department Secretary and
    Undersecretary, respectively. They shall be entitled to
    corresponding compensation and other salaries and
    shall be subject to the same disqualifications. (Section
    7, RA 9729)

    Conclusion

    The Climate Change Act was enacted to protect the


    right of the people to a balance and healthful ecology.
    The law serves as an action plan that lays out the
    strategies, initiatives, and activities to prepare the
    country to the inevitable effects of climate.

    Republic Act 9512

    Environmental Awareness Education Act


    of 2008

    This Act provides for the promotion of environmental


    awareness through environmental education which
    shall encompass:

    environmental concepts and principles,

    environmental laws,
    the state of international and local environment,
    local environmental best practices,
    the threats of environmental degradation and its impact on human well-being,
    the responsibility of the citizenry to the environment and the value of conservation,
    protection and rehabilitation of natural resources and the environment.

    Agencies responsible for implementing public


    education and awareness programs on
    environmental protection and conservation.

    Department of Education,
    Commission on Higher Education,
    Technical Education and Skills Development Authority,
    Department of Social Welfare and Development,
    Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
    Department of Science and Technology

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