Role and Responsibilities of the Metropolitan Manila Authority
- The MMA is tasked with ensuring faithful and strict implementation of both PD No. 825 and this Executive Order throughout Metro Manila.
- The MMA may coordinate with and request assistance from all government law enforcement agencies and offices, both national and local.
- The overarching goal is to instill discipline and collective citizen action to address the persistent garbage problem in the metropolitan area.
Rationale and Policy Considerations
- The Order recognizes a critical garbage problem in Metro Manila, attributing it to a lapse in implementation, lack of citizen discipline, and collective action.
- It notes the neglect of PD No. 825 enforcement over the years as a contributing factor.
- Emphasizes the urgent need for national government intervention to address this socio-environmental issue for the country’s benefit.
Effectivity and Legal Authority
- The Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
- It is issued by the President of the Philippines under the powers vested by law.
- The legal framework empowers Barangay officials to function as sanitary officers to enforce environmental cleanliness laws locally.