Preamble
WHEREAS, the health of the people, being of paramount importance, all efforts of public services should be directed towards the protection and promotions of health; and WHEREAS, with the advance in the field of sanitation in recent years, there arises the need for updating and codifying our scattered sanitary laws to ensure that they are in keeping with modern standards of sanitation and provide a handy reference and guide for their enforcement; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree the following Code on Sanitation: LAUNDRY AND SERVICE STATIONS NIGHT CLUBS ESTABLISHMENTS ESTABLISHMENTS the following terms shall mean: Massage—A method wherein the superficial soft parts of the body are rubbed or stroked or kneaded for remedial or aesthetic or hygienic purposes. Massage Clinic—An establishment where massage is administered to customers. Masseur—A trained person duly licensed by the Secretary or his authorized representative to perform massage and to supervise massage clinic attendants. Massage Clinic Attendant—A trained person duly permitted by the Secretary or his authorized representative to massage customers under the guidance and supervision of a masseur. Sauna Bath Establishment—An establishment where customers are exposed to steam which is generated by sprinkling water on hot stones or by some other means. Sauna Bath Attendant—A person who applies the proper technique of giving steam bath to customers. BOARDING, OK TENEMENT HOUSES, AND CONDOMINIUMS SANITATION EXCRETA DISPOSAL AND DRAINAGE OCCUPATIONS