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Creating the National Anti-environment Crime Task Force to Investigate and Prosecute Violations against Environmental Laws

CREATING THE NATIONAL ANTI-ENVIRONMENT CRIME TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE VIOLATIONS AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS

E.O. No. 515, s. 2006 | 2006-03-15

MALACAÑANG
MANILA
 
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
 
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 515
 
CREATING THE NATIONAL ANTI-ENVIRONMENT CRIME TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE VIOLATIONS AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
 
WHEREAS, the 1987 Constitution provides that it is a State Policy to “protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature” (Section 16, Article II);
 
WHEREAS, various elements, groups and individuals continue to undermine environmental laws, rules and regulations resulting in the deterioration of the environment, the...