SEC. 44. Responsibility of Local Governments.-Each province, city or municipality shall provide measures to facilitate the collection, transportation, processing and disposal of waste within its jurisdiction in coordination with other government agencies concerned. For this purpose, the national government shall provide the necessary subsidy, to local governments upon request made through the National Environmental Protection Council and subject to such terms and conditions as the latter may provide.
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CitationPD 1152 (Philippine Environment Code) Section 44 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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