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What rules of procedure govern environmental cases in the Philippines? The rules of procedure that govern environmental cases in the Philippines are the Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases. It provides for the procedure to implement existing laws that relate to the conservation, development, preservation, protection, and utilization of the environment and natural resources.

The Supreme Court promulgated the Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases that will serve as a significant catalyst in support of sweeping and far-reaching reforms in environmental litigation and protection. The Rules are the first of its kind in the world.

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What rules of procedure govern environmental cases in the Philippines? The rules of procedure that govern environmental cases in the Philippines are the Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases. It provides for the procedure to implement existing laws that relate to the conservation, development, preservation, protection, and utilization of the environment and natural resources.

The Supreme Court promulgated the Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases that will serve as a significant catalyst in support of sweeping and far-reaching reforms in environmental litigation and protection. The Rules are the first of its kind in the world.

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Source Journal	Mindanao Law Journal
Journal Volume	Mindanao Law Journal Vol. 5 No. 5
Authors	Jeffrey Jefferson Y. Coronel
Page Count	4
Place of Publication	Davao City
Original Publication Date	January 1, 2014
Tags	Procedure for Environmental Cases, Supreme Court Rules

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