Nipas Law - Group 4 Bsa 2b
Nipas Law - Group 4 Bsa 2b
Nipas Law - Group 4 Bsa 2b
An Act Declaring Protected Areas and Providing for Their Management, Amending for This Purpose
Republic Act No. 7586, Otherwise Known as the "National Integrated Protected Areas System
(NIPAS) Act of 1992" and for Other Purposes
GROUP 4:
• SEVILLA, R.
• ACINAS, R.
• LEBAJAN, F.
• BURILA, B.
• WALES. J.
• CABILAN, A.
• JERVOSO, A.
• TOROTORO, J.
Instructor: Ms. Jessa Nuñez
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National Integrated Protected Areas System
(NIPAS) Act of 1992" - RA 11038
Department of Agricultural Science and Technology, Southern Leyte State University -Hinunangan Campus, Hinunangan, Southern Leyte
BS Agriculture 2-B , Sevilla, R ,Acinas, R. Lebajan, F. Burila B. , Wales, J. , Cabilan A., Jervoso, A. and Torotoro J.
INTRODUCTION
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METHODOLOGY:
1. Gathered and researched through different Google search engines for further information and
broad ideas about RA 11038.
2. Visited links of the official gazette of the Philippines to come up much more ideas in place of one of
the most important environmental laws which is the NIPAS Law.
3. Summarized and categorized which are protected and natural park/area categories.
4. Listed all areas covered by RA 11038 nationwide and featured it in the slide presentation.
5. Presented some of the protected and natural parks in Region 8 (Eastern Visayas.
6. Grouped and assigned members in respective topics for reporting.
GOVERNING LAWS
• R.A. 7586 - National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992
• R.A. 11038 - Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System (E-NIPAS) Act of 2018
PROTECTED AREA
“Identified portions of land and water set aside by reason of their unique physical and biological
significance, managed to enhance biological diversity and protected against destructive human
exploitation” [Sec. 3]
STATE POLICIES
“To secure the perpetual existence of all native plants and animals through the establishment of a
comprehensive system of integrated protected areas.”
“To ensure the full implementation of this Act, the mobilization of resources for the institutional
mechanisms herein established, and the full scientific and technical support needed for the
conservation of biodiversity and the integrity of the ecosystems, culture and indigenous practices.”
[Sec. 2]
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CATEGORIES AND DEFINITION
1. National Park is a forest reservation, essentially of natural wilderness character, which has
been withdrawn from settlement, occupancy, or any form of exploitation except in conformity
with an approved management plan, and set aside as such to conserve the area, or preserve the
scenery, natural and historic objects, wild animals and plants therein, and to provide enjoyment
of these features in such areas.
2. Protected area is an identified portion of land and water set aside because of their unique
physical and biological significance, managed to enhance biological diversity, and protected
against destructive human exploitation.
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Protected areas are categorized as:
1. Strict nature reserve - an area possessing some outstanding ecosystems, features, and species
of flora and fauna of national scientific importance, established to protect nature and natural
processes and maintain ecologically representative examples of the natural environment for
scientific study, environmental monitoring, and education.
2. Natural park - a relatively large area not materially altered by human activity, where extractive
resource uses are not allowed, and which is maintained to protect outstanding natural and
scenic areas of national or international significance for scientific, educational, and recreational
use.
3. Natural monument - a relatively small area focused on the protection of nationally significant
natural features on account of their special interest or unique characteristics.
4. Wildlife sanctuary - an area that assures the natural conditions necessary to protect
nationally significant species, groups of species, biotic communities, or physical features of the
environment, where these may require specific human manipulation for perpetuation.
5. Protected landscapes and seascapes - areas of national significance that provide
opportunities for public enjoyment through recreation and tourism within the normal lifestyle
and economic activity of the resident community.
6. Resource reserve - an extensive and relatively isolated and uninhabited area normally with
difficult access designated as such to protect the natural resources for future use, and prevent
or control development.
The establishment and operationalization of the System shall involve the following:
All areas or islands in the Philippines proclaimed, designated or set aside, pursuant to a law,
presidential decree, presidential proclamation or executive order as national park, game refuge,
bird and wildlife sanctuary, wilderness area, strict nature reserve, watershed, mangrove
reserve, fish sanctuary, natural and historical landmark, protected and managed
landscape/seascape as well as identified virgin forests before the effectivity of this Act are
hereby designated as initial components of the System. [Sec. 5 (a)]
Within 3 years from the effectivity of this Act, the DENR shall undertake the following activities
in preparation for the establishment of the remaining initial components as protected areas
through an act of Congress: [Sec. 5 (a.2)]
1. Provide maps and technical descriptions of the areas.
2. Conduct a suitability assessment of the areas.
3. Conduct public consultations.
Any initial component that does not satisfy the abovementioned requirements shall be
disestablished under Sec. 7 of this Act.
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PROPOSED PROTECTED AREAS
The DENR shall conduct a suitability assessment for each proposed protected area. If found
suitable for inclusion, a report containing the following shall be submitted to the President :
a. Protected area occupants survey
b. An ethnographic study
c. A protected area resource profile.
d. Land and water use plans.
e. Other background studies
The President shall:
• Issue a proclamation establishing the proposed protected areas and providing for
measures for their protection.
• Recommend to the Senate and House of Representatives the designations of protected
areas or reclassifications.
BUFFER ZONES
“Identified areas outside the boundaries of and immediately adjacent to designated protected
areas that need special development control to avoid or minimize harm to the protected area”
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)
➢ Proponents of development projects and activities with potentially significant
adverse impacts shall secure an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) in
accordance with Philippine Environment Impact Statement System.
➢ A prior clearance from PAMB is required before DENR shall issue an ECC. [Sec. 12]
➢ The territories and areas occupied and conserved for and by the IPs and
communities shall be recognized, respected, developed, and promoted. [Sec. 13]
➢ The ICCs and IPs concerned shall have the responsibility to govern, maintain,
develop, protect, and conserve such areas, in accordance with their indigenous
knowledge systems and practices, and customary law, with full and effective
assistance from the NCIP, DENR and other concerned government agencies.
ENERGY RESOURCES
The exploration for energy resources may be allowed in protected areas only for the
purpose of gathering data and information and only if such activity is carried out with the
least damage to surrounding areas. [Sec. 14]
A trust fund to finance the projects and sustain the operation of protected areas and the
System. [Sec. 16]
• Income generated from the operation and management of the protected area.
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• All grants bequests and endowments, donations, and contributions made to the fund
used, directly and exclusively by the protected area shall be exempted from donor’s
tax [Sec. 16-A]
DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES
The law prohibits various acts within protected areas, such as listed below. Violators of these
prohibitions may be fined or imprisoned, and their equipment and assets may be confiscated.
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19. Conducting bioprospecting without prior PAMB clearance
20. Prospecting, hunting or otherwise locating hidden treasures within the protected areas.
21. Purchasing or selling, mortgaging or leasing lands which are covered by any tenurial
instrument
22. Constructing any permanent structure within the 40-meter easement from the high-water
mark of any natural body of water
• PAMB may impose conditions for the continuous operations of facilities found to be
detrimental to the PA until its eventual relocation.
• Structures within the 40-meter easement shall be demolished unless proven
necessary to protect the shoreline and mitigate habitat destruction.
• Those allowed to remain shall be charged a reasonable fee by PAMB [Sec. 24]
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R.A. 11038 Enumerated 94 Protected Areas. [Sec. 5 (a.1)]
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11 Tumauini Watershed Isabela 6,509.38
Natural Park
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14 Amro River Protected Aurora 6,431.30
Landscape
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28 Hinulugang Taktak Rizal 3.58
Protected Landscape
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46 Bulusan Volcano Natural Sorsogon 3641.47
Park
47 North west Panay Aklan and Antique 12.009.29
Peninsula Natural Park
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61 Lake Danao Natural Park Leyte 2,244.16
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74 Selinog Island Protected Zamboanga del Norte 959.41
Landscape and Seascape
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87 Aliwagwag Protected Davao Oriental and 10,261.06
Landscape Compostela Valley
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89 Pujada Bay Protected Davao Oriental 20,873.43
Landscape and Seascape
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91 Mt. Matutum Protected South Cotabato and 13,947.00
Landscape Sarangani
Purpose of the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Implementing Rules and
Regulations
The purpose of the NIPAS Implementing Rules and Regulations is to establish the
processes for the establishment, administration, and management of protected areas in the
Philippines. The law focuses on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. It
emphasizes the importance of partnerships, community involvement, and the protection of
indigenous cultural communities and tenured migrants.
CONCLUSION
So, therefore, the overall focus and the objectives of NIPAS law are on biodiversity conservation,
sustainable development, and the involvement of local communities and indigenous cultural
communities. biogeographic zones, and related ecosystems. provide for life's diversity in safeguarding
species and habitats and aim to establish a comprehensive and effective system for the protection and
management of protected areas in the Philippines.
REFERENCES
• https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2018/06jun/20180622-RA-11038-RRD.pdf
• https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2018/ra_11038_2018.html
• Republic Act No. 11038 - The Lawphil Project[Republic Act No. 11038 - Official Gazette of the Republic of the
Philippines]
• (https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2018/06/22/republic-act-no-11038/)Expanded National Integrated
Protected Areas System (ENIPAS) Act (RA 11038)
• Republic Act 11038. Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System
• https://www.philchm.ph/terrestrial/
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