Title
Government Cleanliness Order 1961
Law
Executive Order No. 413
Decision Date
Jan 27, 1961
Carlos P. Garcia mandates all government branches and agencies to maintain cleanliness in their premises and properties throughout 1961, promoting public health and civic pride in alignment with the celebration of Jose Rizal Year.
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Obligations of Government Offices

  • All government buildings and their surrounding grounds must be kept clean.
  • Properties, especially those facing major thoroughfares, must be cleared of junk, rubbish, and unsightly vegetation.
  • Promotes local scenery improvement.

Role of Local Government Units (LGUs)

  • Provincial, city, and municipal authorities are tasked to initiate continuous "Keep our Community Clean" drives.
  • LGUs must exert efforts to maintain cleanliness and enhance the aesthetic appearance within their jurisdictions.

Cooperation Between National and Local Governments

  • National government departments and their branches, agencies, and representatives must assist LGUs and community groups.
  • Support is to be provided in planning and executing local clean-up campaigns.

Community Involvement and Public Health Measures

  • Communities are encouraged to be self-reliant in establishing sanitary, cost-effective garbage and waste disposal systems.
  • Campaigns of public enlightenment are necessary to discourage indiscriminate dumping of trash, dirt, or filth in public spaces and waterways.

Support from Private Organizations and Individuals

  • The order seeks the cooperation of all community organizations, both public and private.
  • Individual citizens and foreign residents are also urged to support and participate actively.
  • The objective is to ensure maximum implementation of the cleanliness directives throughout the country.

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