PROCLAMATION NO. 1481

: It built upon Proclamation No. 553 issued on April 16, 1990 by President Corazon C. Aquino, which proclaimed April 22, 1990 as "Earth Day 1990" and Proclamation No. 1276 issued on April 20, 2007 by President Gloria M. Arroyo declaring April 22, 2007 as the Philippines' Earth Day.
: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is designated as the main convenor of the celebration.
: All agencies of the executive branch including commissions, national government agencies, local government units (LGUs), state universities and colleges, government-owned and controlled corporations, in cooperation with private sectors such as the Church, Industry, Civil Society, and other Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) are enjoined to participate.
: They are required to conduct environmental activities in partnership for the month of April each year and provide listings of their activities to the DENR for a nationwide list of cooperative environmental endeavors.
: April 22 is officially declared as "Philippines' Earth Day," a day dedicated to environmental awareness and activities across the country.
: The proclamation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance; it primarily encourages participation and cooperation among government agencies and private sectors.
: It institutionalizes an annual nationwide event that raises public awareness on environmental issues and fosters cooperation among various sectors for environmental protection activities.