GENERAL ORDER NO. 13

: The title is General Order No. 13, dated September 30, 1972.
: The objective is to effect social, economic, and political reforms to bring about the transformation of a New Society infused with discipline and order.
: Every resident and citizen of the Philippines, universities, colleges, schools, commercial and industrial establishments, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, cinemahouses, public markets, transportation companies, and all establishments of any kind.
: They are required to undertake cleaning their own surroundings, yards, gardens, and the canals, roads, or streets in their immediate premises.
: No, it is expressly prohibited to throw garbage in public places such as roads, canals, esteros, or parks.
: The government will undertake cleaning of the premises at the person's own expense.
: They are expected to keep these idle lots clean; if they fail or are unable to comply, the government will clean the lot at the owner's expense and may use the land for its food production program.
: The Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications is ordered to supervise the campaign.