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Mechanics of and
Defense Strategies for
Rules of Procedure for
Environmental Cases
Flow of Presentation
Overview of Rules
Comparing and
Contrasting the
Two
Writs Writ
of Kalikasan
and
Writ of
Continuing Mandamus
Environmental
Protection
Order
14 Possible Defenses
7 Actual Cases
using Rules
Overview of Rules of
Procedure for
Environmental Cases
A.M. 0968SC
effective: April 29,
2010
Objectives
Criminal Actions
Innovations
1. No environmental damage
2. No environmental damage caused by
Respondent
3. Environmental damage caused by another
4. Not environmental case
5. Not violate environmental law
6. Not prejudice life, health or
property of inhabitants
7. Not affect 2 or more cities or provinces
14 Possible Defenses
8. No evidence
9. No causal link between act and damage
10.There is plain, speedy and adequate
remedy exhaustion of administrative
remedies.
11.Compliance with all laws and regulations
12.Compliance with all ECC conditions
13.Case amounts to SLAPP
14.Constitutional issues against the Rules
violates Doctrine of Separation of Powers
Executive has full control and supervision
over exploration, development and utilization
of natural resources.
Deprivation of property without due process of
law.
Expansion of Supreme Courts original
jurisdiction judicial legislation
7 Actual Cases using the
(6) Marcventures
Ground: Mining activities causing river pollution/
affecting water supply
Court Order: 72hour TEPO issued; Not
extended or expired since no evidence
presented
(7) Zamboanga