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PD 1152 (Philippine Environment Code) Section 19

Section 19

SEC. 19. Enforcememt and Coordination.-The production, utilization , storage and distribution of hazardous, toxic and other substances such as radioactive materials, heavy metals, pesticides, fertilizers, and oils, and the disposal, discharge and dumping of untreated wastewater, mine tailings and other substances that may pollute any body of water of the Philippine resulting from normal operations of industries, water-borne sources, and other human activities as well as those resulting from accidental spills and discharges shall be regulated by appropriate government agencies pursuant to their respective charters and enabling legislations. In the performance of the above functions, the government agencies concerned shall coordinate with the National Environmental Protection Council and furnished the latter with such information as may be necessary to enable it to attain its objectives under Presidential Decree No. 1121.

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CitationPD 1152 (Philippine Environment Code) Section 19 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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