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1. • Air Quality Standards and Emission
Control
• Regulation of Vehicle and Industrial
Emissions
• Ban on Incineration and Promotion
of Clean Fuels
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL POLICY AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE LAW
• Protect and preserve the quality of air
for present and future generations.
• Prevent, control, and reduce air
pollution.
• Safeguard human health and promote
ecological balance.
• Support sustainable development.

3. IMPORTANCE OF THE LAW
• This law is important because clean air is
essential for human survival and well-being.
Pollution-free air reduces diseases like
asthma and lung problems, while also
protecting wildlife and natural resources. It
also makes communities healthier and more
livable, which benefits the economy through
higher productivity and tourism.

4. KEY PROVISIONS
Air Quality Standards & Emission Control
• DENR sets national ambient air quality
standards.
• Industries must comply with emission
limits.
• Local government units (LGUs) are tasked
to manage air quality at the local level.

5. Regulation of Vehicle & Industrial
Emissions
• Mandatory emission testing for motor
vehicles.
• Industries must use pollution control
devices and secure permits to operate.
• Oil companies required to phase out
leaded gasoline and promote cleaner
fuels.

6. Ban on Incineration & Promotion of
Clean Fuels
• Prohibits incineration of municipal,
biomedical, and hazardous waste.
• Encourages renewable energy sources
and cleaner technologies.

7. STAKEHOLDERS’
RESPONSIBILITIES
• The Government (DENR, DOTC, DOE, LGUs)
enforces the law and monitors compliance.
• Industries and businesses must follow emission
standards and invest in cleaner technologies.
• Citizens are also responsible, by avoiding open
burning, supporting eco-friendly initiatives, and
reporting violations.
• This makes the law a shared responsibility
between authorities and the people.

8. ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
• Despite its good intentions, the law faces
challenges:
• Weak enforcement and corruption in emission
testing centers.
• Rapid urbanization and the growing number of
vehicles worsen air quality.
• Heavy reliance on fossil fuels limits the shift to
renewable energy.
• Public awareness about pollution and
environmental responsibility is still limited.

9. EXAMPLES OF
IMPLEMENTATION
•Roadside emission testing ensures vehicles meet
clean air standards.
•The Philippines phased out leaded gasoline in
2000, improving public health.
•Smoke belching operations were launched to
penalize violators.
•The use of LPG, natural gas, and electric vehicles
has been promoted as alternatives to dirty fuels.

10. INSIGHTS / IMPACT
• Reduction of lead pollution improved public
health.
• Raised awareness on dangers of air pollution.
• Urban areas still face serious air quality
problems.
• Stronger enforcement and renewable energy use
needed.
• With cooperation, RA 8749 can significantly
improve environment & society.

11. CONCLUSION
• RA 8749 is a foundation for
environmental protection.
• Effective implementation requires
cooperation of all sectors.
• Clean air = healthier people,
sustainable environment, and better
future.