The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) has threatened to file a PHP1 billion (USD 23.34 million) class-action suit against Manuel Roxas II, the Transportation and Communications Secretary, if measures to reduce air pollution in Metro Manila are not taken.
"The provisions of Republic Act (RA) 8749 or the
Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 confirms our individual right to breathe clean air. It also provides the legal basis for the filing of a citizen’s suit against those who violates the clean air law," PMA Manila Governor Dr Leo Olarte told Rappler.com.
Under the Act government officials who neglect their duties in implementing its provisions may be held liable in a citizen's suit
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