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    Laws and Policies

    Policy

    “Policy is the outlines of what a government is going to do and what it can achieve for the society as a
    whole. “Policy” also means what a government does not intend to do. It also evolves the principles that
    are needed for achieving the goal. Policies are only documents and not law, but these policies can lead
    to new laws.”
    Law

    “Laws are set standards, principles, and procedures that must be followed in society. Law is mainly
    made for implementing justice in the society. There are various types of laws framed like criminal laws,
    civil laws, and international laws. While a law is framed for bringing justice to the society, a policy is
    framed for achieving certain goals.”
    What is the difference between a law and a policy?

    It is important to understand the difference between a policy and a law.

    A policy outlines what a government ministry hopes to achieve and the methods and principles it will use to achieve
    them. It states the goals of the ministry. A policy document is not a law but it will often identify new laws needed to
    achieve its goals.

    Laws set out standards, procedures and principles that must be followed. If a law is not followed, those responsible for
    breaking them can be prosecuted in court.

    So, policy sets out the goals and planned activities of a ministry and department but it may be necessary to pass a law to
    enable government to put in place the necessary institutional and legal frameworks to achieve their aims. Laws must be
    guided by current government policy.
    What is the difference between a law and a policy?

    Laws are for the people, and policies are made in the name of the people. Policies can be called a set of rules that guide
    any government or any organization. Laws are administered through the courts. Laws are enforceable in which the
    policies comply.

    A law is more formal as it is a system of rules and guidelines that are derived for the welfare and equity in society. A
    policy is just informal as it is just a statement or a document of what is intended to be done in the future
    I. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

    1. Royal Decree of June, 1863 – established the Inspeccion general de Montes, the first forestry service in

    Philippines.

    2. Gen. Order 50 dated April 14, 1900 – changed Inspeccion General de Montes to Bureau of Forestry.

    3. Act No. 1989 dated April 14, 1910 – creation of Forest School of the College of Agriculture at UPLB.

    4. August 28, 1948 – Society of Filipino Foresters was formed.

    5. Rep. Act 6239 dated June 1971 – An Act to regulate the practice of forestry profession in the Philippines.
    II. RELEVANT CONSITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

    1. Art II. Sec. 15 – State protection to people’s right to a balanced and healthful ecology.

    RA 9275 Clean water act

    RA 8749 Clean air act


    II. RELEVANT CONSITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

    2. Art. II, Sec. 21 – State to promote comprehensive rural development and agrarian reform

    RA 6657 Agrarian reform law

    RA 7942 Philippine Mining act of 1995


    II. RELEVANT CONSITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

    5. Art X, Sec. 7 – local governments are entitled to an equitable share in the proceeds of the utilization
    and development of natural resources.

    RA 7160 Local government Code


    II. RELEVANT CONSITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

    3. Art II. Sec. 22 – rights of ICCs within the framework of national unity and development

    RA 8371 IPRA 1997


    II. RELEVANT CONSITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

    4. Art. II. Sec. 23 – State to encourage non-governmental, community-based, or sectoral organizations


    that promote the welfare of the nation.

    Role of LGUs
    II. RELEVANT CONSITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

    6. Art. XII, Sec. 1 – three goals of national economy.

    EO 318 Sustainable forest management


    II. RELEVANT CONSITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

    7. Art XII, Sec. 2 – Regalian Doctrines; exploration, development and utilization of natural resources.
    II. RELEVANT CONSITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

    8. Art. XII, Sec. 3 – classification of lands of the public


    II. RELEVANT CONSITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

    9. Art XII, Sec. 5 – State protection of the rights of indigenous cultural communities to their ancestral
    lands.
    II. RELEVANT CONSITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

    10. Art. XIII, Sec. 5 – application of agrarian reform or stewardship to areas suitable to agriculture.
    II. RELEVANT CONSITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

    11. Art XIII, Sec. 16 – people’s organization.

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