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As an academician, lawyer, and environmental expert, La Viña has authored or edited numerous books, anthologies, monographs, and journal articles, mostly on environmental topics and issues. His experience in environmental issues has led him to author the chapter on environmental law and cases for the
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The UP Law
Centennial Textbook Writing Project announces the release of three new books: "Issues and Questions: Technology, the Law and You" by Prof. Gigo Alampay, "Philippine Law and Ecology (Vol. 1: National Laws and Policies)" by Antonio G.M. La Vina, and "Universal Human Rights: A Reality in the
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Dean Tony is the former Dean of the Ateneo de Manila
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on climate change. That dissertation was later published as a book (Climate Change and
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Natural Resources Center-Kasama sa Kalikasan (LRC), a human rights and environmental organization. He was LRC Director of Research and Development from 1987–91 and then from 1993–96.
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administrative decisions, public participation and stakeholder consensus building in environmental decision-making, and innovative programs in environmental regulation. Part of his duties included serving as the DENR's
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Constitution of the Philippines" by Dean Froilan M. Bacuñgan.
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