Supreme Court Launches Environmental Justice Handbook . Marawi - Penalizing dumping, illegal logging and littering in Lake Lanao is further strengthened with the launching of the Citizens Handbook on Environmental Justice for Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao by the Supreme Court with UNDP funding at Mamitua Saber , MSU yesterday. Lake Lanao, the countrys largest freshwater lake, is a contentious concern in the incoming Bangsamoro as several jurisdictions lay claim on the power source energizing the Agus hydroelectric power plants. Philippines is also considered a gifted top bio-diverse country with various dying species. Judge Econg representing the Philippine Judicial Academy (PHILJA) presented the highlights of the book, the green laws , directory of concerned agencies, groups and legal aid centers, list of terrestrial threatened Philippine plants, legal process (affidavit-making ), among others . Its principal researcher is Atty Maria Mislang (New York University School of Law) , a former intern of the Ateneo Human Rights Center. Well-enshrined in our Constitution is the duty of the State to protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm of nature, quoted Chief Justice Lourdes Sereno in the Foreword of the green-colored book . Principle of prevention and sovereignty over natural resources are some of the environmental principles. Shariah it is noted reminded of the value of the interest of the community which takes precedence over the individual . The primary duty of the Islamic state is to promote the good and forbid wrongdoing. Writ of kalikasan , SLAPP (citizenss suit on violations against Solid Waste Management Act) and other legal remedies to file actions were presented so that civilians are empowered. DILG Assistant Secretary Nariman Ambolodto, PNP Regional Director Noel Reyes, LGU representatives, Judge Wenida Papandayan, PENRO Cosain Abbas (who authored the regional law on Forest Management) , Lake Lanao advocate (SALAAM convenor) Engr Pipalawan Naga and other stakeholders received copies of the most valuable material . Regional Human Rights Commission Chairperson Algamar Latiph (of Reform ARMM Now) affirmed environmental reform as a major reform agenda and legacy of the autonomous region and contribution to the Bangsamoro .
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 01:54:23 +0000
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