Title
Establishment of Pollution Research Center
Law
Executive Order No. 342
Decision Date
Oct 5, 1971
Ferdinand E. Marcos establishes the Pollution Research Center to address the escalating environmental pollution crisis in the Philippines, uniting various government agencies and experts to combat the issue effectively.

Law Summary

Creation and Location of the Pollution Research Center

  • Establishment of the Pollution Research Center specifically at Fort Bonifacio.
  • The Center serves as an institutional response to enhance anti-pollution initiatives.

Composition and Staffing

  • The Center is to be staffed by representatives from multiple government bodies, namely:
    • The Pollution Commission
    • The National Science Development Board
    • The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
    • The Department of Public Works and Communications
    • The Department of Health
    • The Department of National Defense
  • Inclusion of other officials or private citizens as designated by the President.

Authority and Collaboration

  • The Center holds the authority to request assistance from any government department, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality.
  • Access to necessary personnel, facilities, and resources can be sought to fulfill its mandate.

Legal Basis and Formalization

  • The establishment is effected through the President's exercise of powers vested by law.
  • The Executive Order is signed and dated accordingly to formalize the creation of the Center.

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