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PD 856 Section 2

Definition of Terms.

Section 2

SEC. 2. Definition of Terms.—Whenever any of the following words or terms is used herein or in any rule or regulation issued under this Code, it shall have the meaning given it in this section, as follows: Code—Code on Sanitation of the Philippines. Department—The Department of Health. Secretary—The Secretary of Health. Regional Director—an official who heads a Regional Health Office. Local Health Authority—an official or employee responsible for the application of a prescribed health measure in a local political subdivision. Health Officer—Provincial, City or Municipal Health Officer. Engineer—A Sanitary Engineer. Section—any section of this code unless the term refers to other statutes which are specifically mentioned.

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CitationPD 856 Section 2 (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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