SEC. 20. Clean-up Operations.-It shall be the responsibility of the polluter to contain, remove and clean up water pollution incidents at his own expense. In case of his failure to do so, the government agencies concerned shall undertake containment, removal and clean-up operations and expenses incurred in said operations shall be charged against the persons and/or entities responsible for such pollution.
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CitationPD 1152 (Philippine Environment Code) Section 20 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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