Greater Manila Solid Waste Management Committee EO

The Greater Metropolitan Manila Solid Waste Management Committee (GMMSWMC) is established.
The Committee serves as the overall body responsible for the solid waste management plan in Metro Manila and adjoining provinces.

The Chairperson is the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Flagship Programs and Projects.
Members include key Cabinet Secretaries (Environment and Natural Resources; Science and Technology; Public Works and Highways; Health; Justice), the Director-General of the NEDA, the Head of the Presidential Management Staff, and the Chairman of the MMDA.
Governors of Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, Rizal, and Zambales provinces are members.
The Committee may expand to include other agency officials or local government unit representatives as necessary.

Formulate and implement a Solid Waste Management Plan for Metro Manila and the adjoining provinces.
Utilize existing studies conducted by MMDA, Presidential Task Force on Waste Management, local government units, and other agencies in preparing the Plan.

The GMMSWMC may establish Technical Working Groups (TWGs) comprised of Committee members to assist in their work.

The Presidential Committee on Flagship Programs and Projects and MMDA provide secretariat and technical assistance to the GMMSWMC and TWGs.

An initial budget of Ten Million Pesos (P10,000,000.00) is allocated for the first year, charged to the Office of the President.
Subsequent funding is included in the annual appropriations of the Office of the President.
The Committee must submit a work and financial plan to the Department of Budget and Management.

The GMMSWMC shall submit semi-annual reports to the President detailing activities and accomplishments.

This Executive Order repeals Memorandum Order No. 19, s. 1998.
It amends all inconsistent issuances related to solid waste management in the covered area.

If any provision is declared unconstitutional, the rest of the Order remains valid.