PD 600 Section 2

Statement of Policy.

Section 2

SEC. 2. Statement of Policy.—It is hereby declared a national policy to prevent and control the pollution of seas by the dumping of wastes and other matter which create hazards to human health, harm living resources and marine life, damage amenities, or interfere with the legitimate uses of the sea within the territorial jurisdiction of the Philippines.

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CitationPD 600 Section 2 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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