Philippine Environment Code

Section 34

Measures in Flood Control Program. In addition to the pertinent provisions of existing laws, the following shall be included in a soil erosion, sediment and flood control program; (a) the control of soil erosion on the banks of rivers, the shores of lakes, and the seashores; (b) the control of flow and flooding in and from rivers and lakes; (c) the conservation of water which, for purposes of this Section shall mean forms of water, but shall not include captive water; (d) the needs of fisheries and wildlife and all other recreational uses of natural water; (e) measures to control the damming, diversion, taking, and use of natural water, so far as any such act may affect the quality and availability of natural water for other purposes; and (f) measures to stimulate research in matters relating to natural water and soil conservation and the application of knowledge thereby acquired.

Section 35

Measures to Mitigate Destructive Effects of Calamities. The national government, through the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, shall promote intensified and concerted research efforts on weather modification, typhoon, earthquake, tsunami, storm surge, and other tropical natural phenomena in order to bring about any significant effect to mitigate or prevent their destructive effects.