Question & AnswerQ&A (MMDA REGULATION NO. 98-003)
The main objective is the disposition of fines collected in connection with the enforcement of anti-smoke belching laws, rules, and regulations in Metro Manila to promote public health and environmental protection.
Fines are allocated as follows: 25% to anti-smoke belching enforcers as incentives, 5% to the Local Government Units where the apprehension occurred, and 10% for maintenance and operating expenses of the MMDA Anti-Pollution Action Center.
The anti-smoke belching enforcers of MMDA are entitled to receive 25% of the fines as an incentive.
Paragraph f, Section 3 of R.A. 7924 is cited as the basis for MMDA’s authority to implement this regulation.
Five percent (5%) of the fines collected shall be given to the Local Government Units where the apprehension was made.
Ten percent (10%) is allocated for the maintenance and operating expenses of the MMDA Anti-Pollution Action Center.
The regulation applies to fines collected in connection with enforcement of anti-smoke belching laws, rules, and regulations in Metropolitan Manila, focusing on motor vehicle emission controls.
The Metro Manila Council promulgated and adopted the MMDA Regulation No. 98-003.
The regulation took effect upon approval on August 20, 1998.
Metro Manila's poor air quality and public health risks being beyond tolerable limits is highlighted as the reason for the campaign.
The MMDA operates an exhaust emission testing center, monitors or controls vehicle emissions, and apprehends vehicles emitting excessive smoke.
The Metro Manila Council recognized their efforts by granting proper credit and incentives.