1. (5 marks) State the objective of the NIPAS Act.

2. Briefly discuss the supposed conflict between:

a. (20 marks) the NIPAS Act and the Philippine Fisheries Code (RA 8550)

b. (20 marks) the NIPAS Act and IPRA (RA 8371)

and the attempts made by concerned agencies to address the conflict.

3. (10 marks)Compare and contrast the privileges granted under the following: lease, license, license agreement, permit. (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1559)

4. On the concept of "Free and Prior Informed Consent" (FPIC):

a. (5 marks) Define FPIC under the IPRA law.

b. (10 marks) Briefly describe its key elements.

c. (10 marks) Explain the purpose of adopting this concept.

5. (20 marks) Explain how baselines function in determining a nation's maritime jurisdiction. How should an archipelagic state like the Philippines draw its baselines under the UNCLOS? Cite the relevant provisions in the UNCLOS.