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    The NIPAS Law establishes a comprehensive system of protected areas in the Philippines to conserve biological diversity and ensure the perpetual existence of native plants and animals. It defines protected areas as identified portions of land and water set aside to protect unique physical and biological features. Protected areas are categorized into strict protection, multiple use, and buffer zones. The law also recognizes ancestral land rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities and tenured migrants. It establishes prohibited acts within protected areas and penalties for violations.

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    The NIPAS Law establishes a comprehensive system of protected areas in the Philippines to conserve biological diversity and ensure the perpetual existence of native plants and animals. It defines protected areas as identified portions of land and water set aside to protect unique physical and biological features. Protected areas are categorized into strict protection, multiple use, and buffer zones. The law also recognizes ancestral land rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities and tenured migrants. It establishes prohibited acts within protected areas and penalties for violations.

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    The NIPAS Law establishes a comprehensive system of protected areas in the Philippines to conserve biological diversity and ensure the perpetual existence of native plants and animals. It defines protected areas as identified portions of land and water set aside to protect unique physical and biological features. Protected areas are categorized into strict protection, multiple use, and buffer zones. The law also recognizes ancestral land rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities and tenured migrants. It establishes prohibited acts within protected areas and penalties for violations.

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    NIPAS LAW

    R.A. 7586 or the NATIONAL INTEGRATED


    PROTECTED AREAS SYSTEM Act of 1992
    (June 1, 1992)

    Revised IRR of the NIPAS Act DAO NO.


    2008-26 (December 24, 2008)

    Philippines Biodiversity & Watersheds Improved for Stronger


    Economy & Ecosystem Resilience (B+WISER) Program
    NIPAS POLICY- SEC. 2
    Establishment of a
    comprehensive system of
    integrated protected areas
    for the Filipino people of
    present and future
    generations to ensure the
    perpetual existence of all
    native plants and animals
    within the classification of
    National Parks as provided
    for in the Constitution.
    BASIC PRINCIPLES
    OF NIPAS

     Conservation of
    biological diversity

     Sustainable
    development
    (SEC. 4)-PROTECTED AREAS ARE…
     Identified portions of land
    and water,
     Set aside by reasons of their
    unique physical and
    biological significance,
     Managed to enhance
    biological diversity, and
     Protected against
    destructive human
    exploitation
    CATEGORIES OF MANAGEMENT ZONES
    1. Strict Protection Zone
     closed to all human activities except for scientific
    studies and/or ceremonial or religious use by the
    ICCs/IPs
    2. Multiple Use Zone
     the following may be allowed consistent with the PA
    management plan: settlement, traditional and/or
    sustainable land use, including agriculture,
    agroforestry, and other income-generating or livelihood
    activities
    3. Buffer Zone
     peripheral zones to protect the PA from activities that
    will directly and indirectly harm it
    ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
     NIPAS is under the control and administration of
    the DENR.
     Site level policy-making and management –
    PAMB
     Implementation of the Management Plan and
    operations of the protected area including
    enforcement - PASu
     DENR Secretary is empowered to deputize field
    officers and delegate any of his powers under
    the Act and other laws to expedite its
    implementation and enforcement
    PROVISIONS FOR TENURED MIGRANTS-
    RULE 15, DAO 2008- 26
    recognizes tenured
    migrants
    (actual, continuous
    occupation and solely
    dependent for subsistence
    on the PA for 5 yrs. before
    Its designation as such per
    this Act)
    as eligible stewards of the
    land from which they
    derive subsistence
    PROVISIONS FOR INDIGENOUS
    CULTURAL COMMUNITIES (SEC. 13)
     Recognizes ancestral
    domain claims and other
    customary rights

     Allows ICCs to live their


    traditional lifestyle
    SEC. 18. FIELD OFFICERS
     All officials, technical personnel and forest guards
    employed in the integrated protected area service
     All persons deputized by the DENR, upon
    recommendation of the management board
    Shall be considered as field officers and shall have the
    authority to:
     Investigate and search premises and buildings
     Make arrests in accordance with the rules of criminal
    procedures for the violation of laws and regulations
    relating to protected areas.

    Nothing herein mentioned shall be construed as preventing


    regular law enforcers and police officers from arresting any
    person in the act of violating said laws and regulations.
    SEC. 20. PROHIBITED ACTS

    Except as maybe allowed by the nature of their


    categories and pursuant to rules and
    regulations governing the same, the following
    acts are prohibited within protected areas:

    a. Hunting, destroying, disturbing or mere


    possession of any plants or animals or
    products derived therefrom without a permit
    from the Management Board;
    SEC. 20. PROHIBITED ACTS (CONT’D)

    b. dumping of any waste products detrimental


    to the protected area or to the plants or
    animals or inhabitants therein;
    c. Use of any motorized equipment without a
    permit from the Management Board;
    d. Mutilating, defacing or destroying objects of
    natural beauty or objects of interest to
    cultural communities (of scenic value);
    e. Damaging and leaving roads and trails in a
    damaged condition;
    SEC. 20. PROHIBITED ACTS (CONT’D)
    f. Squatting, mineral locating, otherwise
    occupying any land;
    g. Constructing or maintaining any kind of
    structure, fence or enclosures, conducting
    any business enterprise without a permit;
    h. Leaving in exposed and unsanitary
    conditions refuse or debris or depositing in
    ground or in bodies of water; and
    i. Altering, removing or defacing boundary
    marks or signs.
    SEC. 21. PENALTIES
     Fine of not less than P5,000 nor more than P500,000
    exclusive of the value of the thing damaged or
    imprisonment for not less than 1 year but not more
    than 6 years or both, as determined by the court:

     If the area requires rehabilitation or restoration as


    determined by the court, the offender shall also be
    required to restore or compensate for the
    restoration to the damage
    SEC. 21. PENALTIES (CONT’D)
    The court shall also order:
     Eviction of the offender from the land
     Forfeiture in favor of the gov’t of all minerals, timber
    or any species collected or removed including all
    equipment, devices and firearms used in
    connection therewith and any construction or
    improvement made therein by the offender.
     If the offender is an association or corporation, the
    president or manager shall be responsible for the
    act of his employees, laborers;
     The DENR may impose administrative fines and
    penalties consistent with the Act.
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