malacaNangMANILAExecutiveOrder No. 515CREATING THE NATIONALANTI-ENVIRONMENT CRIME TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE VIOLATIONSAGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS.Whereas, the 1987 Constitution provides that it is a State Policy to“protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthfulecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature” (Section 16, ArticleII);Whereas, various elements, groups and individuals continue to undermineenvironmental laws, rules and regulations resulting in the deterioration of theenvironment, the destruction of natural resources and even the loss of lives;Whereas, the creation of a National Anti­Environment Crime Task Force tostrictly enforce environmental laws, as well as to investigate and prosecuteviolations thereof, is imperative in order to assure our people that theirright to a balanced and healthful ecology is prioritized;Whereas, the Administrative Code of 1987 provides that the President has thecontinuing authority to reorga...