Introduction
Beneath the vibrant skies of the Philippines lies a hidden menace, cloaked in a veil of smog and uncertainty. As the sun rises over bustling cities, it casts shadows on a troubling truth: the air we breathe is tainted, a silent specter of pollution that threatens our health and our future.
With every breath, millions are unwittingly inhaling a toxic cocktail of pollutants, leading to over 66,000 premature deaths each year. The whispers of this crisis echo through the streets, as urban life pulses on, unaware of the invisible danger lurking in the atmosphere. What secrets does this haze conceal?
Masks, once symbols of pandemic safety, have now become essential gear for navigating the toxic haze that envelops us. Last year, air quality plummeted to alarming levels, forcing residents to wear masks not out of fear of illness but to protect themselves from the invisible threat lurking in the atmosphere.
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1835667/its-smog-not-vog-in-metro-but-put-masks-back-on
In this new reality, every breath is a reminder of the urgent need to confront air pollution and reclaim the clarity of our skies. The time has come to unveil the truth behind the pollution that shrouds our nation and take action before it’s too late.
Let us look at how polluted our country's air is:
https://www.iqair.com/philippines
Task
Before we start with today's learning activity, click the link below and enter the necessary information for your attendance. (Use your institute email.)
https://forms.gle/eXLbxJ93nr3gdrKE7
Now that you are all set up, take a deep breath of fresh, clean air and let us look into The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (R.A. 8749).
https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/12/clean-air-act-after-23-years-time-to-revisit-the-law/
With all of that said, proceed to the next part of this web quest to find the resources for this topic.
Access the materials in the order that they appear in the Process section.
Read and comprehend the content and take note of important facts and details regarding R.A. 8749.
You may work in groups to discuss the topic and help each other access the material.
Process
Note: When accessing the materials below, make sure that you are using your institute email.
Introduction to R.A. 8749:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oWMXsD1LoSwZLjwESEAo1Ogg_wdbHprM/view?usp=sharing
R.A. 8749 Section 4 - Recognition of Rights:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bA7h_ZrBZmhMMnlHHAMnyRaWDC6eGEVT/view?usp=sharing
Agency Mandates in Implementing R.A. 8749:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CUaZBtRrH3lcumomKMjMj02WiYc1TydV/view?usp=sharing
Prevention and Control of Pollution:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oZbURp2a-8FcKZlCkUj_MmnSOvihUYWI/view?usp=sharing
Fines and Penalties for Violations:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-CpDz5iWdBpE_z4jA14hHMDo4d926Eld/view?usp=sharing
Evaluation
Good job!
Now let's have an activity to assess what you have understood from the topic and the materials you have read.
Instructions:
Get a whole sheet of yellow paper and answer the following:
1. (Front page of your answer sheet) Write a bulleted list of important details from the materials. (Include as many information as you can within the given time limit.)
2. (Back page of you answer sheet) Write about your own experience being exposed to air pollution and the effects it had with your health. Give examples of the measures that the local government (either in Marawi or your own hometown) has imposed to address air pollution (e.g., ban on incineration, regulations on car emissions, etc.) and comment on how strict these measures are being imposed in that place. Do you think these measures align with RA 8749? How can your local government improve their current guidelines in mitigating air pollution? Let's say you are working as a PCO in your LGU, give a brief outline of your plans geared towards addressing air pollution.
Submission:
Take a photo of your answer sheet (front and back). Make sure that the photo is clear and your writing is legible.
Upload the photos on the link below. Rename your files (2 files per student) using the format: LASTNAME(front/back). Sample: OMISOL(front).
Deadline: September 24, 2024 (4PM).
Submission Link: