QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 1481)
To declare April 22 of every year as the “Philippines’ Earth Day,” aiming to raise public awareness about the seriousness of environmental degradation and destruction in the country.
It references Proclamation No. 553 (April 16, 1990) which declared April 22, 1990 as “Earth Day 1990,” and Proclamation No. 1276 (April 20, 2007) which declared April 22, 2007 as the Philippines’ Earth Day.
April 22 of every year.
All agencies of the executive branch, including commissions, national government agencies, local government units (LGUs), state universities and colleges, government-owned and controlled corporations, and in cooperation with private sectors such as the Church, Industry, Civil Society, and other NGOs.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
During the month of April of that year and every year hereafter.
They must provide listings of their environmental activities to the DENR.
The DENR shall make a nationwide list of environmental activities and help engender cooperative endeavors with interested parties.
No specific type is enumerated in the text. It broadly enjoins environmental activities in partnership with private sectors.
It builds upon the framework of Proclamation No. 1276, reiterating that the DENR is the main convenor and that agencies and private sectors should participate in coordinated environmental activities.
It states that the President acts “by virtue of the powers vested in me by law.” This implies the President’s authority to issue proclamations for matters within constitutional/statutory scope, including national observances.
To raise awareness about the gravity of environmental degradation and destruction, which threatens the quality of life of many Filipinos.
The Church, Industry, Civil Society, and other Non-Government Organizations (NGOs).
It is intended to be recurring annually. The proclamation expressly declares April 22 “of every year” as the “Philippines’ Earth Day,” and enjoins activities “in partnership… for the month of April of this year and every year hereafter.”