DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH { ane ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICE i WO Manila, Philippines | 998 iLsayae IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER XXIMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER XX - “POLLUTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT” OF THE CODE ON SANITATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (B.D. 856) TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 Scope nen i Section 2 Definition of Terms sn 1 Section 3. Environmental Health Assessment Report (EHAR) nu. 6 Section 4 Sanitary Permit ul Section 5 Sanitary Requirements ...nnennn sn 12 Section 6 Requirements for Personnel... AS Section7 Specific Provisions. 16 Section $ Evaluation and Inspection 20 Section 9 Responsibility of the Operator... 25 Section 10 Responsibility of the Regional Health Director... 25 Section 11 Responsibility of the Local Health Authority ...ecse 26 Section 12 Responsibility of the Local Health Officer... 26 Section 13 Penal Provisions. so 2” Section 14 Separability Clause 2 Section 15 Repealing Clause scone sernenneessesnes BD Section 16 Bffectivity oes . 7Department of Health ow OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY WO Sn Lazno Congr il Avene Si, Cr Tate. MNBS0E Fla No, 780829 SAMANDAN 16 Anal 1998 IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER XX - "POLLUTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT” OF THE CODE ON SANITATION OF ‘THE PHILIPPINES (P.D. 856) ‘To carry out the provisions of Chapter XX - "Pollution of the Environment” of the Code on, Sanitation of the Philippines (P1D. 856), these rules and regulations are hereby formulated fot imptementation and stiet compliance ofall concerned, SECTION 1. SCOPE ‘These implementing rules and regulations shall apply to all establishments, premises and facilities that are producing, processing, manufacturing, handling, storing, transpo ‘ing, selling, distributing, using and disposing the following: fertilizers, pesticides, heavy metals, chemicals, biological agents and pollutants, radioactive materials, food additives, products emitting ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and other products and by-products that may cause harm to public health. These ules and regulations shal also apply to projects, conditions or activites such as industry, ranspor, energy, infrastructure, food, agricultural and other processes that may generate pollutents that are likely to adversely affect public health, SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS ‘As used in these rales and regulations, the terms below shall be defined as follows: 2.1 CONSTRUCTION - any or all activity necessary or incidental to the alteration, demolition, installation, assembling, or equipping of buildings, private or public highways, roads, premises, parks, wily line, including Tine grading, excavation and filling. 22 DISINFECTION - 2 process of reduction or elimination of the number of potentially infectious microorganisms on aa item or surface to safe levels. 2.3 BNVIRONMENT - all that which is extemal to the individual human host. It includes the physical, biological, chemical, social or economic factors that can influence human health,ENVIRON MEN LAL COMPLIANCE CERIBFICALE, Ue.) tnegonunnen isoued by the DENR Secretary or the Regional Exceutive Dizevtor (RED) certifying that based on the representations of the project proponent and the EIS preparers, as reviewed and validated by the Environmental Impact Assessment Review Commitee (EIARC) the propased projector undertaking willnot ase a significant negative environmental impact, and that the proponent has complied with all the requirements of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) system, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - the characteristics of environmental conditions that affect the quality of health. 11 is the aspect of public hestth that is concerned h those forms of life, substances, forces and conditions in the surroundings or person that may exert af influence On human health and well-being, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT REPORT (EHAR) - a report issued by the duly authorized offieer of the DOH (ic, the Director of the Environmental Health Service in case of health sensitive projects, andthe Regional Health Director in case of health sensitive project locations) which contains ‘comments, recommendations, and other inputs, thatthe proposed project, activity ‘or undertaking has undergone review by the DOH, This report shall be submitted by the DOH to the DENR. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EHIA) - a formal study used to predict and determine the positive and negative consequences of developmental projects and existing environmental conditions on public health, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT (EHRA) - the use of scientific methods and information to define the probability and magnitude of potentially adverse health effects which may result from exposure to hazardous materials oF situations ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS - the probable effects or consequences of proposed projects or undertakings on the physical, biological and socioeconomic environment, which can be director indirect, cumulative, and pesitive or negative ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) -the documents) of studies con the environmental impacts of a project including the diccussion on direct and indirect consequences upon human welfare and ecological and environmental y and the appropriate mitigating and enhancement measures. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT SYSTEM - the entte process of ration, and procedures institutionalized for purposes of the significance ofthe effects of any projector undertaking onthe quality ‘of the physical, biological and sociocconomic environment, and designing appropriate preventive, mitigating and enhancement measures 2.16 EXPOSURE, -aity contact berween 4 potently armel agent present sn an environmental medium like air, water, food, soil, and surface of the human body like the skin othe lining of the digestive tractor respiratory tract, Exposure can ‘occur in a numberof routes like via inhalation, ingestion, direct skin oreye contact, ‘ransplacental blood contactor injection directly into the body. FERTILIZER - an organic ot inorganic material thet is added to soil 10 supply ‘lemonts essentia to plant growth, HAZARD ~ a source of danger; a qualitative term expressing the potential that an agent oF condition can cause arm. HEALTH SENSITIVE PROJECT - a project, whose raw materials, by products, {intermediate products, finished producis, waste products, and other processes during. the construction, operation and decommissioning phases will pose significant health risk to the workers and the communities exposed. These undertakings can be classified into major development projects such a, but not limited to the following 4, HeavyIndustries (¢g,, non-ferrous metal industries, iron and steet mills, smelting plants, peoleum, and other petrochemical industries, including oil and gas); b. Resource Extractive Industries (e.g., major mining and quarrying projects, foresiry projets like logging, grazing and extraction of mangrove products fishery projects including dikes and fishpond development projects), Power Generation Operations (e.g, thermal, geothermal, hydroelectric, nuclear, and other non-traditional sources of power and energy); 4. Infrastructure Projects (e.g., major dams, major reclamation projects, ‘major roads and bridges); and Golf Course Projects HEALTH SENSITIVE PROJECT LOCATION a project located in an atea ‘that meets any of the Following characteristics: ‘4, Health sensitive project location defined by the presence of endemic diseases in the area, presence of vulnerable environmental pathways which ‘ean cause an exposure situation, and presence of significant high mamber fof vulnerable sector of the community (children, elderly, sick and slifferently-abled}; b. Areas such as national parks, wildlife preserves, watersheds and aquifers where environmental damage may compromise the health of resident ‘communities dependent on these areas for their water, food and other necessities vital to the maintenance of good health; 32.25 Areas aditionaly occupied by indigenous cultural communities orribes where development may pose a significant impact on their health; 4. Areas classified as prime agricultural lands, bodies of water, mangrove seas, coral reefs, and other locations used by nearby communities as sources of income and sustenance; and ‘Areas frequently visited or hard-hit by natural calamities like volcanic activites, earthquakes, Floods, ee. that may affect or disrupt the project cycle once located therein, and thereby pose additional hazards or risks to the resident communities, HEAVY METAL - metallic element with high molecular weight, generally toxic to plant and animal life INITIALENVIRONMENTALEXAMINATION (IRE) -the document required of proponents describing the environmental impact of, and mitigation and enhancement measures for projects or undertakings located in an environmentally critical area (ECA), INITIAL HEALTH EXAMINATION (LHE) - part of the IEE which consists of alist of health hazards which may have significant health isks, including prevention and mitigating measure for projets or undertakings classified under health sensitive project locations. LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - an officiel or employee responsible forthe application of a prescribed health measure in a local political subdivision. For a province, the local health authority is the governor and for a city or municipality, the mayor. LOCAL HEALTH OFFICER - the provincial, city or municipal health officer. MULTIPARTITE MONITORING TEAM - a multisectoral team convened for the primary purpose of monitoring compliance by the proponent withthe ECC and applicable laws, rules and regulations. ~an ereti, intermittent or statistically random oscillation, or any unwanted NUISANCE - anything that offends the senses, produces discomfort to the ‘community, may injure health or endanger life, OBJECTIONABLE ODOR - any odor present in the indoor or outdoor atmosphere that, by itself or in combination with other odors, is or may be harmful or injurious to senses, interferes with comfortable use and enjoyment of life and property, or creates 2 nuisance, 227 2.28 229 2.30 231 232 2.33 2.34 238 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) - includes equipment necessary for the protection of workers and other persons against bodily harm resulting in sudden illness, occupational diseases or injury PESTICIDE - any substance or product, or mixture intended to control, prevent, estroy, repel or mitigate pests. It includes insecticide, fungicide, bectericide, rnematocide, herbicide, molluscicide, avicide, rodenticide, plant regulstor,defoliant, desiccant, and the POLLUTANT - any substance whether solid, liquid or gas, which has direct or inditect impact on health, may alter the quality of the environment, imparts ‘objectionable odor, noise, temperature change, physical, chemical or biological ‘change to any segment ofthe environment, oF isin excess of allowable health and ‘environmental quality standards preseribed by the government. POLLUTION - any alteration ofthe physical, chemice) and biological properties ‘of any water, air andlor and resources of the Philippines, or any discharge thereto ‘of any liguid, gaseous or solid wastes as will or is likely 10 create or to render such ‘water, air and land resources harmful, detrimental oF injurious to public health, safety or welfare, or which will adversely affect their utilization for domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural recreational or other legitimate purposes. PROPONENT - any natural ort or undertaking. dial person intending to imptement a project REGIONAL HEALTH DIRECTOR - an official who heads the Depantment of Health Regional Health Office. RISK - 4 negative consequence or adverse effect of some action or inaction; @ ‘quantitative term expressing the magnitude and probability of the adverse effect ‘occurring after an individual has been exposed toa specific amount of hazard, SAFETY - the condition of being free from danger that may cause accident or disease, SANITARY ENGINEER - a person duly registered with the Board of Examiners Tor Sanitery Engineers (Republic Act 1364) and who heads the sanitation division) section/unit of the provincialfcity/munieipal health office or employed with the Department of Health or its regional health offices. ‘SANITARY PERMIT - the certification in writing ofthe city or municipal health ‘officer or, in his absence, the chief or head of the sanitation division/section/unit that the establishment complies with the existing minimum sanitation requirements, upon evaluation or inspection conducted in accordance with Presidential Decree Nos. $22 and 856 and local ordinances.237 2.38 SANITATION INSPECTOR - a government citfeer employee! by the national, provincial, city or municipal govemment, who enforces sanitary rules, laws and regulations snd implements envizonmental sanitation activities under the supervision ‘of the provincial/municipal/ity health officer/sanitary engineer. SCOPING - the stage in the EIS System where information and assessment requirements are established to provide the proponent with the scope of work for the EIS, UNDERSECRETARY - the Undersecretary of Health, Office for Public Health ‘Services ofthe Department of Health. VERMIN - a group of insects or small animals such as flies, mosquitoes, ccockrotches, lice, bedbugs, tice and rats that sre vectors of diseases VERMIN ABATEMENT PROGRAM - a series of preventive and control activities or procedures to eliminate or reduce the presence of vermin. SECUON 3. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT REPORT (EHAR) 3 Coverage ‘The Environmental Health Assessment Report (EHAR) shall cover (a) Health Sensitive Projects, and (b) Health Sensitive Project Locations. The coverage shall nelude new development projects and projects being proposed for expansion in terms of operations or area, or modification of processes. Procedure 3.2.1 Health Sensitive Project Proponents of health sensitive projects shall conduct an environmental ‘health impact assessment (EHIA) as part ofthe EIS documents submitted to the DENR, Health sensitive projects shall be reviewed atthe national level by the DOH Environmental Health Service (EHS) in accordance with the following procedures: Please refer to Annex 1 forthe lowehart) ‘The project proponent, after securing an application for ECC, shall ‘prepare for the conduct of the scoping meeting with DENR-EMB, Local Government Units, Non-Government Organizations, BIA Review Committee and other stakeholders, including the DOH, b. Upon submission of the BIS documents by the proponent, the DENR-EMB shall provide a copy of the EIS to DOH-EHS. 322 The DOH-EHS shall review the environmental healt tnypaet assessment (EHIA) component of the EIS documents within thirty (30) days from receipt thereof. The DOH-EHS shall invite, if necessary, experts from other offices/units of the DOH in the review of the EIS, 4, Aflerthe DOH review process, the DOH reviewer) shall ecommend to the Director of Environmental Health Service the approval ofthe BHAR or the need to request for additional information from the proponent, The EHAR shall be noted by the Undersecretary of Health before transmittal 1 the DENR. & Incase thereis a need for additional information after the DOH review process, the DOH-EHS shall inform the proponent through the DENR. Review Commitee. Upon the proponen'’s submission of additional information, the DENR-EMB shall provide a copy to DOH-BHS. 1g The DOH-EHS shall review the additional information within titty (G0) days upon receipt thereof. Upon completion of the review the DOK reviewer(s) shall endorse the findings and reconimendations samentel Health Service forthe approval of h. ‘The HAR shall be submitted directly to the DENR BIA Review ‘Committee within fifteen (15) days after the DOH review process. ‘The processing of the EHAR, however, may be prolonged depending ‘on the extent of the additional information that will be required. Health Sensitive Project Location Proponents of projecis in heelth sensitive location shall conduct an initial Health Examination (IHE) as part of the IEE documents submitted to the DENR Regional Office. Projects in health sensitive location shail be reviewed by the DOH Regional Health Office-Technical Division (RHO-TD) in accordance with the following procedures: (Please refer to Annex 2 for the flowetart) ‘4. Upon submission ofthe IBE documents by the proponent, the DENR Regional Office provides # copy of IBE to DOH-Regional Health Office (RHO). . ‘The DOH-RHO technical staf shall review the THE component of| the IEE documents within fourteen (14) days from receipt thereof.33 323 ANG the DOHERHU reu98 pronase DUH estes espa ‘recommend to the Regional Health Ditector the approval ofthe EHAR ‘or the need to request for additional information from the proponent. 4d. In case there is a need for additional information after the DOH -RHO review process, the DOH-RHO shall inform the proponent through the DENR Regional Office. Upon the proponent’ submission of additional information. the DENR Regional Office shall provide a copy to DOH-RHO. ‘The DOH-RHO shall review the additions? infomation within fourteen (4) deys upon receipt thereof. Upon completion of the review, the DOH-RHO reviewer(s) shall recommend othe Regional Health Director the approval of the EHAR. ‘The EHAR shall be submitted directly o the DENR Regional Office within seven (1) days after the DOH-RHO review process. The processing of the EHAR, however, may be prolonged depending on the extent of the additional health information that willbe require. ‘The Philippine National Framework and Guidelines for Environmental Health Impact Assessment shell be the basis for the conduct of BHIA for hhealth sensitive projects and IHE for projects in heath sensitive location and is hereby made part of these implementing rules and regulations. Contents of the Environmental Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) Report After classification or sereening for health sensitive project or health sensitive project location, the proponent shall collect the follow environmental health ata forthe EHIA repor for inclusion in the EIS documents 33.1 Baseline Health and Sanitation Information Demographic Profile Vital Statistics Local Health Resources 4. Bavironmental Health and Sanitation Profile i. Water supply Fi, Human excreta management fil, Waste management and disposal systems iv. Foot hygiene Other baseline environmental data (e.g., community noise levels, dust and osher aie pollutant levels, grounel water quality, quality of existing bodies of water, soil quality and other parameters which may be aggravated as # consequence of the development project), 8 34 333 Environmental Health Impact and Risk Asvess 1 Component ‘2. Description ofthe stages ofthe development project b, Identification and deseription of environmental health sensitive activities and processes during the various phases of the project ¢, Identification of health hazards present during the project activities Identification of impact population or receptors Description ofthe health consequences Control and Mitigating Measures ‘8. Management control measures Health hazards contol program i, Bagineering controls ii, Administrative controls Personal protective equipment ‘Community strategies and intervention to be implemented by the proponent ‘e. Consequence recovery or mitigating measures i. Firstsid programs ii, Medical emergency response strategies iii, Community emergency end disaster plans iv. Communication and warning strategies Options for community reha and relocation 4. Health surveillance, evaluation and monitoring plans i, Monitoring parameters (ambient sampling) ii, Composition of monitoring teams i. Schedule and frequency of monitoring ix, Costs allocation of monitoring expenses vy. Recording and reporting systems o regulatory agencies and other stakeholders Non-Coverage 341 Projects that do not meet the definition of Health Sensitive Project or Health Sensitive Project Location shall submit a Health and Safety Management Plan (HSMP) tothe concerned DOH and DENR Regional Offices. The pertinent sections ofthe Philippine National Framework and Guidelines for Environmental Health Impact Assessment shall be the basis| for formulation of the HSMP.as 36 3A.2 The HSMP shall include the following components a, Project description Listing of health and safety hazards in the workplace and those with ‘potential health impacts to the community ce. Statement of proposed strategies to prevent andl contral health and safety hazards identified Proposal forthe proper management, evaluation, monitoring and ult ofthe HSMP Approval of the EHAR 35.1 The DOH shall issue the EHAR upon compliance with the doctunents required and after the evaluation of the health impacts. The EHAR which contains comments, recommendations, and other inpots shalt be submitted by the DOH to the DENR 3.5.2 Basis forthe non-issuance of the EHAR shall be the following: ‘4. That the statement in the document submitted is false or misleading: ‘That the documents submitted are incomplete or failed to comply \with the provisions of these rules and regulations That the proponent has failed to demonstrate or has not submitted the necessary documents stating the health, sanitation and safety ‘components ofthe project; and 4d. Other compelling reasons that may include adverse negative consequences that may impact on public lnealth and for which acceptable mitigation and control measures have not been fully satisfied by the proponent 353. The EHAR for Health Sensitive Project shall be signed by the DOH Reviewers, approved by the Director of Environmental Health Servies, and noted by the Underseeretary and shall be transmitted directly tothe DENR BIA Review Committe. 354 ‘The HAR for Health Sensitive Project Location shall be signed by the DOH-RHO Reviewers and approved by the Regional Health Director ‘nd shall be transmitted directly to the DENR Regional Office. Environmental Health Advisory Committee ‘The Secretary of Health, as Chairperson of the Interageney Committee on Environmental Health ACEH), may at any sime refer maters to member agencies cr groups of experts who have authority on such fields in relation to the implementation ofthe EHIA process, The Environmental Health Service shall act as the Secretariat to the Advisory Commitee. 0 Visitorial Power ‘The Secretary of Health or his duly authorized representative shall have visitorial powerto ascertain the compliance with the existing commitments stipulated inthe EIS document, standards, conditions and requirements relative to public health ‘and safety, within the context ofthe Multipartite Monitoring Team (MMT) formed for such purpose. 38 Coordination with Other Agencies “The Secretary of Health or his duly authorized representative shall coordinate with the Department of Environment and Naturat Resources and other agencies ‘concerned in the implementation of the BHIA process. SECTION 4. SANITARY PERMIT 4.1 Noperson or enity shall operate any establishment, premises of facility without a Sanitary Permit issued by the local health officer. 42 Any extension or additional construction or alteration in an establishment shall require a new sanitary permit before it ean operate 43 Application or Renewal of Sanitary Permit 43.1 The application or renewal ofthe sanitary permit shall be filed with the city or municipal health office having jurisdiction over the establishment utilizing the proscribed EHS Form, 4.32. Sanitary permit shall be issued only upon compliance toa east satisfactory rating utilizing appropriate EHS standard forms for the type of ‘establishment that is being inspected. 4.33. Fees. The fees for the application, renewal and noting of the sanitary permit shall be paid to the Tocal government unit. The emount of fees shall beset through eity or municipal ordinance 43.4 Noting of Permit. If there isa change in ownership of the establishment, premises of facility covered by these rules and regulations, the new owner Shall apply t0 the city or municipal health office within fourteen (14) daysto have such change noted in the records and permit certificate. The ‘new owner shall pay the corresponding fee for such noting. 435 Validity. The sanitary permit shall be valid for one (1) year, ending on the last day of December of each year, and shall be renewed every frst month of the year thereafter. However, for new establishments, th seitary permit shall also expire atthe end of December ofthe curvent year437 438 SECTION 5. Resocation or Suspension. Upon te recommendation of the local health office, the sanitary permit shall be suspended or revoked by the local health authority upon violation of any sanitation rules and regulatior Posting of Permit. The sanitary permit shall be posted in @ conspicuous par of the establishment and shall be available for inspection by authorized health and other regulatory personnel Record of Per very city or municipality shall keep a record ofall establishments that have been issued sanitary permit and renewal thereof. The record shall in every case show the following: i. The name and address of the holder ofthe permit who in every case shall be the actual occupant of the establisunent; ii, The location of the establishment; iii, The nature and kind of business for which the permit has been issued: i. ‘Thedate the first permit was issued and the dates of any renewal thereof; v. Every change of occupation and management of the ‘establishment since the first permit was issued, vi, Sanitary conditions under which the permit was issued or any renewal thereof granted; and vii, The revocation of the permit cc. The record shall be available at all reasonable time for inspection by authorized officer of the Department of Heelth or the local government unit SANITARY REQUIREMENTS 5.1 Site Requirements saa 512 ‘The establishment, premises and facility shal be located only in areas or zones designated by existing laws or ordinances for that type of ‘establishment. ‘Suitable warning devices in workplaces where hazardous substances are ‘manufactured, handled, stored, transported and disposed shall be installed, to alert the personnel in ease ofthe liberation of dangerous quantities of ‘such substances, 33 sa 55 56 ‘Water Supply 52.1 The water shall be adequate and potable whether from a public or private water supply system. The quality of drinking water used shall be in accordance with the Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water. ‘a, Al drinking water sources shall have a certificate of potebility of drinking water issued by the local health officer. A minimum of forty (40) liters of water per capita per day shall be maintained 52.2 ‘Thesource, deivery, operation, examination and protective measures for inking water supply shall bein accordance with the provisions of Chapter IL - "Water Supply” of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (PD. £856) and its implementing rules and regulations. Food and Drinks Dispensing of food snd drinks within the establishments, premises, and facilities covered by these rules and regulations shall be in accordance withthe provisions of Chapter III -"Food Establishments” ofthe Code on Sanitation ofthe Philippines (PD, 856) and its implementing rules and regulations. Sewage Collection and Disposal All sewage discharged from the establishments shall be disposed in a public sewerage system, of in the sbsence thereof, in,a manner complying with the provisions ofthe Chapter XVIL- "Sewage Collection and Disposal, Exereta Disposal and Drainage” of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (PD. 856) and its ‘implementing rules and regulations. Solid Waste Management Refuse segregation/seperation, storage, collection, transport and disposal shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter XVII ~ "Refuse Disposal” of the ‘Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (PD. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations. ‘Vermin Control 56.1 A vermin abatement program shall be maintained in the establishment by the operator. If they fail, neglect or refuse to maintain a vermin abatement program, the local health office shall undertake the work at the expense of the operator. 5.62 ‘The procedure and frequency of vermin abatement program shall be determined by the local health officer and approved by the locel health authority 357 38 5.6.3 Proporhousckoxping and cleaning of suroundings shall be maintained at all times by the owner or operator of the establishment, premises or facil. 564 Owners or operators of establishments, premises or facilites shall comply withthe pertinent provisions of Chapter XVI -"Vermin Control” of the Cod on Sanitation of the Philippines (PD. 856) and is implementing rules and regulations Handwashing Facilities 57.1 Wash-hand basins shall be installed in convenient places and as near as practicable to where the person for whose use they are provided or in ‘such locations as may be otherwise preseribed by the local health office. 5.7.2 If required in writing by the local health officer, additional wash-hand basins shal be installed as near the toilet facilites as possible. The installation of such shall be in accordance with the provisions of the [National Plumbing Code of the Philippines. 5.7.3 Wash-hand basins shall be maintained properly. Adequate supply of water, soap, and hand drying facilities shal be provided to workers and clients ‘The basins shall be maintained clean and in good repair at all times. Toilet Facilites 5.8.1 ‘The operator shall provide adequate and clean toilet facilities for male, female and diffecently-abled workers and clients 5.82 The toilets shall be easily accessible tothe workers and clients. 58.3. Toiletrooms shall be completely enclosed, properly lighted and provided ‘with adequate ventilation, 5.84 ‘The numberof water closets urinals, wash-hand basins and showers shall dopend on the general category of establishment. For industrial establishments, the pertinent provisions of Chapter VIT - “Industrial Hygiene” of the Code on Sanitation ofthe Philippines (PD. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations shall be complied. For other types of| ‘establishments, pertinent provisions of other chapters of PD. 856 and ‘exiting standards of the DOH shall be complied. Lighting and Ventilation ‘The genctal illumination and ventilation requirements of specific implementing rules and regulations of RD. 856 is hereby adopted and made as integral part of these implementing rules and regulations, “ 3.10 Sound and Vibratio 5.10.1 Sound-absorbing materials shall be installed in all areas where sound is produced to decrease reverberation. 5.10.2. Anti-vibeation mountings shall be utilized for sound or vibration producing equipment 5.10.3 Total enclosure of the establishment or facility or area where sound and vibration are produced shall be required to prevent the escape of noise that may disturb the neighboring communities 5.104 Employees working in areas where sound level exceeds 75 dB shall be provided with hearing protection equipment. 5.1L Change Rooms S.11.1 Batablishments, premises or facilites shall be provided with change rooms for workers in accordance with specific implementing rales an of PD. 856. 5.11.2. Change rooms shall be provided for each gender and shall be located ‘adjacent to the bathrooms, 5.11.3 Change rooms shall be provided with individual lockers, chairs and lounges SECTION 6. REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL 6.1 Noworkershall be allowed to workin the establishment, premises or facility without an up-to-date health certificate issued by the city or municipal health officer ofthe locality where the establishment is situated, 6.2 Health Certificates (BHS From 102-A & B) shall be issued after the personnel has undergone physical and medical examinations and immunizations, Al certificates ‘are non-transferable and shall be renewed atleast once a yeat. 63 ‘The worker shall wear the health certificate while at work 64 Noworker suffering from communicable disease shall be allowed to workin the establishment 65 Workers shall wear clean working garments and shall observe good personal hygiene and practices while working. Smoking and drinking alecholic beverages are not allowed while at work. The use of prohibited drugs is likewise prohibited6.6 Workers shal be required to wear personal protective equipment while working in areas exposed to pollutants and other hazards. 67 Workers shall be trained on procedures fe prevent and contol the liberation of hazardous substances, eliminate pollution, and evacuate from the affected area in ordesly manner. SECTION 7. SPECIFIC PROVISIONS 71 Pesticide and Fertilizer Establishments 71d No pesticide and fertilizer establishment shall operate without securing appropriate clearances from concerned agencies as required under PD. 856, PD, L151, PD. 1586, PD. 1154, R.A. 6969 and other relevant laws, and regulations. 7.1.2 very employer shall provide the workers with personal protective ‘equipment (PPE), protective shields and barriers whenever necessary. 7.1.3. AILPPE shall be ofthe approved design and construction appropriate for the exposure or the work to be performed, 7.14 Agricultural chemicals shall be handled and used only by trained personnel 7.1.3 Pesticides used in public health shall be handled only by accredited urban ‘pest contol applicator. 7.1.6 The pertinent provisions of Chapter XVI "Vermin Control” ofthe Code oon Sanitation of the Philippines (PD. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations shall be enforced. Steel and Metal Industries 72.4 Steel and metal plants shall be located only in areas designated by local zoning laws and ordinances. 72.2 Waste water and other discharges coming from steel and metal plants hall be treated prior to its final disposal and shall conform to the DENR, standards for effuents, 72.3 Air emissions coming from steel and metal plants shall conform to the DENR standards 7.24 The workers shall wear personal protective equipment while at work 7125. The local health office shall monitor the environmental health effects 10 the communities within the impact zone as well asthe occupational health ‘ofall sockers working thereat 6 14 18 Electric Electronic Industries 7.3.1 High-tension transmission lines shall never pass overhead or underground, ‘of residential areas. 732 Manufacturers of electrical or electronic products and other products ‘emilting radiation that may adversely affect the health and safety of the people shal be required to secure clearance from the DOH before selling their products 733 The provisions of PD 480 and the rules and regulations of the Radiation Health Service ofthe Department of Health shall be applied and enforced. ‘Transport Industries 7A. All drivers, conductors and inspectors of public utility vehicles shall be required to secure an up-to-date health certificate from the local health office. 7.42 Emissions of ail land motor transport vehicles shall conform to the ‘maximum allowable emission standard set forth under P.D. 1181 “Abatement, Control and Prevention of Vehicular Poliution” and its implementing rules and regulations. 743 Land motor transport vehicles, particularly the public utility vehicles and tricycles, shall not produce noise above 70 dB from source such as engine, muiler oF radiojstereo. 744 Blowing of hors shall be prohibited while passing public buildings like courthouses, places of worships, schools, hospitals, offices and other institutions. Local government units shall promulgate local ordinances to this effect. 7.45 No residential area shall be established along the path of sonic booms from aitplanesaircraft. 74.6 No airport shall be established in a place designated by zoning laws and ‘ordinances as residertil areas, Construction Industries 7.3.1 No vertical, horizontal or underground construction activities shall be allowed to discharge or emit pollutants (water, ait sil, noise, odor) that may adversely affect the health ofthe workers andthe coramunity. Workers shall be protected ftom the effect of the activities by the proper use of applicable PPE. a16 7 415.2 Harmful dust, gases and fames present in an excavation shall be rendre) harmless by te installation of ventilators or other control and mitigating acasures to fre the aree frora contaminants. Internal combustion engine ‘hall be operated ina excavation my wisen provision has been made se eure that exhaust gases and furnesare rendered harmless or discharged to. point away from the excavation 75:3. Explosives, whenusedineidental tothe constuction works, shall nok cas tr poduce pollutants that may adversely affect the health and safety of the nearby communities or the workers in the construction site 7.54 Vertical construction works shall be well shielded or sereened to prevent Uh dsipaton of dusts tha are hazardous to workers andthe people ouside the eonstruction site 755. Land development projects like golf courses, memorial parks, Cabdivisions, industrial estates, sewerage and water supply projects and srstrution requiring boring such 2s in gcothermal development and shining, sal ensure thatthe underground and surface water sources ae protected from pollution, Health Care Facilities 4.6.1 The handling, storage, collection, transport and disposal of solid snd liquid wastes, particulary infectious, pathologic an hazardous wastes, fom tealth care facilities such as hospitals, clinics, laboratories and other silat vr blishments, shall conform to the pertinent provisions of Chepter XVIE sw rgewerage Collection and Disposal, Excreta Disposal and Drainage” ‘and Chapter XVII - "Refuse Disposal” of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines @D. 856) and their implementing cules and regulations 4.62 The owner ot operator of the establishment shal provide personne! of Teak care facilities handling biomedical wastes with appropriate PPE. ‘Shops and Cottage Industries 7.2.1. Shops and other cottage industies using chemicals or otbet that may produce pollution lke water, ai, soi, odor nofse shall conform tospesiie provisions and implementing rules and regulations of PD, 856 and other relevant laws. 4.12. The escape and inhalation offores, gases or dusts shall be prevented by the provision of local, narural or mechanical, or general ventilation fysteme, The ar shall be discharged to clear areas where it can be easily satu and shall not affect the neighborhood aad the peopl Hiving in the ommnmity, The discharged ait shall conform tothe DENR standards For sir emissions, Ws 18 19 710 ma ‘he discharge of wasovater sal Sonn tthe DENR Te te DENR wand for 174 Shopsandoter cotagendusies sallonfomn ot , orto etinent provisions of Chpts VIE" yene’ and Chaper XIX "Nuisances sn Otemive Trades and Ocsupton ofthe Cede onthe Saniaton of he Philipines (2D. 856) and ter implementing rls and regulations Sanitary Landfills and Other Garbage Disposal Areas Santry nls an ter arg ipo esha contort Sl aes conform tthe po of cheer EIT Rete spor ote Coe on Seaton te Pines (PD. 656) end is implementing rules nd eulations Fircerackers, Explosives and Ammunition Industries 79.1 Fireerackets, ammunition and explosive plants/shops shall be allowed cnly in areas designated by the loeal zoning ordinance for that type of industy, ° 79.2 ‘The owner or operator of such establishment shall institute appropriate ‘health sanitation and safety measures to prevent, mitigate ané control adverse impact to publi health and safety Ricemillls and Lumberyards 7.10.1. Rice husks fom rce mils (stationary or mobile) shall not Be stored and sed in # manner that will create pollution. Storage and disposal of tice husks shall conform to the provisions of Chapter XVIII - “Refuse Disposal” of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (PDD. 856,) and its implementing rules and regulations. 7.10.2 Saw dusts and wood shavings from lumberyards shall not be stored and disposed in a manner that will create pollution 1403. ‘The owner or operator of riers and lumber yards shall insite tpprepiate prove igaton an contol measies forthe protec of public health and safety. reat Biomass Fuel 7.1.1 Wood, erop residues, animal dung, and other forms of biomass shall not be used in establishments for cooking and/or heating fuels unless the ‘establishment bas a satisfactory ventilation system. Unprocessed solid fuels, like wood oF coal shall not be used in establishments even if they satisfy the ventilation requirementSECTION 8. a4 83 1.112 Open fire cooking, roasting and barbecuing in strets aml oter eT areas shall not be permitted, sand Facilities Other Establishments, Pre cement pants, car assembling pants, battery plants sng and quarsing ie eer ectaring and processing plants, atti, funeral patlors and embalming xo Monents indus and commercial complex recreation facie, nd her cae olihunent, premises o facility that may reat potiaton shall conform ie the pertinent provisions of PD. 856 and other applicable laws, EVALUATION AND INSPECTION Responsible Officer tr shall be ie daty ofthe citymwnicipa heath fiero euse ce inspection and aeeaation of every establishment, premises o facility covered herein at least e7Y fhe (3) months and to cause as many additional inspections and re-inspect ONS cary aletion as deemed necessary forthe enforcement ofthe provision of ete sie ad regulations. Inspection ofthe establishment sll Be conducted witht sa) working days after payrmeat ofthe inspetion Fe tothe cymes treasurer concemed. Sanitation Inspection Fee “The fees payable on every inspection shall be af such amount preseribed by Heal ‘ordinance Mission Order 82:1. The city/municipal health officer or the chef ofthe sentation division! ‘eaionfunit ofthe local health office, as the case may be, shall sue & SSicion order (EHS Form No. 112) for every sanitation inspection that ‘Til be conducted by the sanitary enginees/sanitaion inspector 6.32 Themission order mst contain the date, mission order number ane series qh name ofthe inspostor and ID. nusnber, the business names, adresses, icpories of establishments ro be inspesed andthe scheduled dates of Cfepectons This mst be sbown tothe ownerfopestr ofthe esabishn ent Teac any inspection is conducted, The immediate supervisor of the Inspector shall monitor the enforcement ofthe mission order 3.3.3 Sanitary inspection conducted without @ mission order is prohibited 3.34 ‘The ownefoporator ofthe establishment shell port tote foal healt dices chief of sanitation divisionfsectionfunit any unauthorized inspection that was executes 20 85 86 84.1 ‘The sanitation inspector shall wear the preseribed uniform of the office site prope eau id visconti tempest $42 He/She sal ewe ive rng he equient and apples nested inthe isnt fg ros eli >, camera, light meter, water pressure gauge, resic ual ‘horn tpi compar kts cligh copy of heaton on, regulations, standards and other reference materials needed ne inspection. tin the Frequency of Inspection Inspection of establishments, premises or facilities covered herein: ct atleast once every three (3) months. Shewnshalleconducs Recording of Inspection 86.1 The sanitary engine ‘The sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector shall keep a record of all inspections or evaluation reports in an inspection form (EHS Form No. 103-8) 862 Tesaniaryengineesanaton inspect sl fumish th rig ‘such report to the operator/owner of the establishment, ” 863 Denes cttin de prin maf he psn fn hl cate tha the ter doesnot confor othe requirement and regulations. . Softies ‘4. The inspection form has twenty (20) items, Non-complying items seine witha 08, Every sch emis weghed wih eet FS, Thoringof the eablshmen therfore 100s (umberf merits x 5). The result is expressed as a percentage (%) rating 8.64 4. The percentage rating has an equivalent sanitation standards follows: Percentage Rating | Sanitation Standard | Color Code 90-100 % Excellent Luminous Green 70-89% Very Satisfactory | Luminous Yellow 50- 6% Satisfactory, Luminous Red ©. bis, pines ora emer sty wih pacegeraigtelow 5 Salle commended osnopeson ef open al eompiane aar a8 365 Repor 37 872 873 38.2 ¢_ The Sanitation Standard Rating Sticker (SSRS) (EHS Fortn No. 104 A/C) shall be posted in a conspicuous pax of the establishes preferably atthe dor, for guidance ofthe general publi, It shal be Updated once every three (3) montbs, unless revoked eave. “Theaverage sanitation standard of every establishment shal be evaluated bythe local health officerfchie ofthe sanitation dvision/seetion/unitevery cd ofthe yeer to determine its improvement/maintenance of rating. + of Inspection “The sanitary engineersanitaion inspector who conducted the inspection ‘hall complet the sanitery inspection report and whenever an inspection Team ieeued indicates non-complying items, e shall notify the owner! Spetator ofthe comootions tobe sade and indicate resonable period {or its compliance. a. The recommended corrective measures shall be specific im nature fer tecasy understanding ofthe o»nerfoperator ofthe establishment. b. Reasonable period for compliance or grace period shall be inclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. she sanitary. engincerfseitation inspector who conducted the inspection dhl tikewibe prepare a sanitary order (EHS Form No, 107) for approve! bythe city oF municipal health officer Or chief ofthe sanitation division sectionfnit, the ease may be. {Within 48 hours after the inspection or evaluation, the original copy of the inspection report (EHS Form No. 108-B) an the sanitary order shal tes formshed and acknowledged by the holder of the sanitary pertnt oF tho owrnerfopereor of the establishment. ‘The inspection report shall be ovsonally delivered, or stall be en through the postal service registered swith turn card speetion 1f upon re-inspection ofthe establishment afier the dead! ‘engincerfsnitaton inspector findstat the coretion has Nt saasall repor to the health officer who shall recomend 10 (he lace health authority the revocation ofthe sanitary petit _Acopy of the inspection form and eny novice served shall in al ages fe fied end kept bythe local health office and be avaiable for inspection by authorized officials. 2 8.10 Service of Notice 89.1 892 Whenever aninspetoncrevauaton famines tion fom indeates non compyingitens, thecal ea offs shall ave tothe oweroprtrf the tablet a anny rer requtinghin, wine rc prod sited inthe order to ake ch ell acto may be epee therein In the event of non-compliance with the terms of the first sanitary order by the ovnerfoperator, the city/municipal health of by the owner ylmunicipal health officer may serve a a, Second Sanitary Order i. Ifthe owner/operator ofthe establishment needs additional time o.comply with the first sanitary ores, he shall request the city! ‘muniejpal health officer in writing, prior to the expiration ofthe sanitary order, for an extension of the grace period. The city! ‘municipal health officer, upon the recommendation of the sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector who conducted the inspection, will act on such request SL Nev of Hening (BS Fre No.8). The yma tease sl eal ie ovneopeter cf theese ee ee oeacne spe pues nhc alee hy veaitsteotheaahatet shal abroad Revocation of Permit 8.101 810.2 8.103, Aerie nati sdeingas rove shove hcymnic orcs fete ht te terms ofthe to noes have oo eon Srl ihr tr fae oc eri ic al recommend tothe local health authority the revocation of the sai 2 = ’ hak pert, Alter the socondsinitery order onan extended grace period « fe-inspection was conducted and still the owner/operator of the cstiithmont fas to comply wih sich dra repo ty the xnitary ‘engincer/sanitation inspector, the city/municipal he th officer shall rnd te al a ary aon oe i emit without ay and sal infor cher elated ages ofthe ci Fraga of ach evocnien ne sawemesor tector Liting of suspension fet nay be eormeds nay be recommended by hoe el She totic hal author whence the ooeropenir oe {Sablshnec compe wh he noes8.12 8.13 a4 8.10.4 ‘The owner/operator of the establishment may fle @ motion tor reconsideration tothe local health authority if he is mot satisfied with the ‘action of the cityfmunicipal health officer, $105 The local heslth authority may file court proceedings against any atablishment continuously operating after the revccation ofits permit ‘Summary Suspension of Permit Whenever the city/manicipal health officer finds unsanitary or unkelthy eonetitions inthe operation of an establishment which in his judgement constitae a substantial hezard to public health, the local health officer may recommend to the Tocal health tuthority the immediate suspension ofthe sanitary permit. Any person to whom such order is issued may file a writen petition and shal be afforded a hearing within 48 hours. Appeals “The person or panel conducting the hearing may confirm, modify or reverse the decision appealed from which decision shel be final Power of Entry y authorized officer of the ‘Any sanitary engineerisanitation inspector oF duly auth Department of Health oof the provincia, municipal or city health office, upon ‘at all reasonable times enter into any presentation of proper credentials may at all ressonabl » eerablishinent, premises or facility sed for any ofthe purposes referred vo in hese tales and regulations for the purpose of inspection or any other action necessery for administration ofthese rules and regulations. 8.13.1 | Sanitary inspections shall be conducted by officials in accordance with ‘section 8.3 ofthese rules and regulations. 8.13.2 Sanitary inspections shall be done preferably during the time while the establishment isin operation Hearings “The local health authority may conduct hearings regarcing erring establishments to include appeals from establishments. The decision ofthe focal health authority shall be deemed final end executor a SECTION, RI PONSUBILITY OF THE UPERALOK ‘The operator stall: 9.1 Secure sanitary permit from the local health office before operating the establishment, premises or feility; 9.2 Post the Sanitary Permit and Sanitation Standard Rating Sticker (SSRS) in = conspicuous pat ofthe establishment 93. Renew the sanitary permit as preseribed; 9.4 Prevent the escape of pollutants from the establishment, premises ot facility by installing pollution control devices; 9.5 Employ only workers with up-to-date health cestificate; 9.6 Assist the loca health office in the evaluation and inspection of the establishment, premises or facility; 9.7 Submit regular reports to the local health authority through the local health officer; 9.8 Forproposed development project or projects for expansion classified under health sensitive projects and health sensitive project location, seeure the necessary clearances/permits from appropriate national government agencies; and 99 ‘Comply withthe provisions of these implementing rules and regulations. SECTION 10. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE REGIONAL HEALTH DIRECTOR ‘The regional health director shall: 101 toa 103 104 Assign technical staff or reviewers who shall assess/evaluate the tnital Health Examination (IHE) component of the IEE for projects classified under health sensitive project location; Approve the Environmental Health Assessment Report (EHAR) for projects in health sensitive location; Cause the transmittal of the EHAR or the request for additional information from the ptoject proponent to the DENR Regional Office; Coordinate with the DENR Regional Office and other regional offices of national ‘government agencies in relation to the implementation ofthe EHIA process and its ‘integration with the EIS System at the regional level; and1055 Review and approve the Halt nd Safety Management Plan sun for proses not covered by the EHIA process. SECTION LL, RESPONSIBILITY OP THE LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY “the local health authority shall 11.4 Initiate and enforce local zoning ordinance: 11.2. Cony dh psn of an ordinance consistent to tse rules and reputations and 2 surengthen its enforcentent 113 Suspond o stop the apcration f establishments violating the provisions of SE implementing rules and regulations; hia Provide necessary supplies, materia and equipment and othe fogistc suppor ‘re loeal natn office forse the conduct of evaluation, inspection ad onion eee Splichments covered By these implementing rules and regulations and as ofthese implementing rules and regulations. 115 Enforce the provisi SECTION 12. RESPONSIBILITY OP THE LOCAL HEALTH OFFICER ‘The local health ofticer shal: 12.1 Inspector ease the inspection and evaluation of establishments, promis and daar ascertain thet compliance to these implementing roles ad regulations; 12a. Acton complaints agsinsetalishments, premises and felts emitng of _scenerging pollutant and site necessary nearest prevent the spread of diseases from such pollutants; 12.3 Montoraccdensandsicknessof worker in establishments premises ana facies yobs the sanitary permit for establishments and the heath of workers: 125 Require the posting ofthe sanitary permit ina onspfeuous place ofthe ‘establishment; 12.6 Implement he posting ofthe SSRS forthe guidance of tho general PubTCs 127 Recommend t the los! heath authority dhe temporary or pemanets lone of scblshments violating the provisions ofthese implementing rules and regulations 12.8 Assist the DOH inthe implementation of BHIA process; and 129 Enforce the provisions ofthese implementing rules and regulations 26 SECTION 13. PENAL PROVISIONS. 124 Any person host vate ney refute, cmon comply wth any ‘of the provisions of these rules anc regulations shall be guilty of misdemeanor and "upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment for & petiod not exceeding six (6) months or by 2 fine not exceeding Ph eh by 1g. Php 1,000.00 or both depending on the oy ee te ae wl ot np ye et provincial, ci ot meni) Det fess engineers nd sanitation sie nie ry ae sed ake cinco cee SECTION 14. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE Inthe even that any tl, section paragraph, en paragraph, sentence clase or werd bes mph ules and regulations is declared invalid for an} neva sall rnd esr raya ae ro ero a SECTION 1S, REPEALING CLAUSE All rules and regulations that ae inconsistent is are inconsistent with the provisions of these implementi fult and eguatons ie heabyrepesed or amended sccoingly pienering SECTION 16. EFFECTIVITY ‘These rules and regulations shall take effect afer fifteen ( effect afer fitcen (15) days from the date of publication in the official gazette or a newspaper of general circulation. recimis “Approved on this 16 day of April nineteen hundred ninety eight, Manila, Philippines. Garren CARMENCITA NORIEGA-REODI Secretary of Health Date of Publicetion: 10 June 1998 Philippine Dally Inquirer 7Annex 1 ‘Environmental Health Assessment Report Flowehart for Health Sensitive Projects Environmental Health Assessment Report Flowchart for Health Sensitive Projeet Location DENA-RO provides IEE with THE to DOH-RHO + DENR-EMB provides EIS 10 DOH-EHS 1 DOH-RHO reviews IEE with THE DOH-EHS reviews the EIS within viii Mdays sas Need for Inform Need for laform Additional proponent Additonal proponent Health through Health through the Information EIA Review Information DENR-RO Committee r [—freponent Regional Health Proponent EHS Director ‘submits Director ‘Submits Lo Approval of the additional Approval of additional EHAR health the EHAR health information win T information avin required 7aays required 1a Submission of ERAR during i ‘Submission of EHAR 10 EIA Review Commitee Meeting DENR-RO DENA leo | ssuance/Non-Issuance of ECC uanceNon issuance of EOC {| 28 29ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “The Department of Health gratefully acknowledges the invaluable contributions of De Maria C Villaverde, Dicector f the Environmental Heath Servic for his role ae sveconceptualization, planning editing, and production ofthis document “The agency also wishes 1 thank all the Environmental Health Service technical reir in Plans, Programs and Policies Development Section for their valuable assistance in the refinernent of this document. Special thanks are extended to the following agencies associations, and srznnzations for heir many useful suggestions and insights that were beneficial in the completion of this document: 1. © Metro Manila Development Authority, Makati City 2. Philippine Society of Sanitary Engineers, Inc, Manila 3. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Bago City, Davao City, Iloilo City, NCR, Mountain Province 4, Department of Agriculture, Devao City, loilo City 4S. Department of Trade and Industry, Davao City, Hoilo ty {National Meat Inspection Commission, Quezon Citys CAR-Baguio City, Davao City, Hilo City 7, Department of Labor and Employment, CAR Baguio Cit oilo City 8. Bureau of Animal Industry, Quezon City 9, Philippine Information Agency, lloilo City Mo, Ofte for Public Heath Services, Department of Health, Manila 11. Office for Legal A\fairs, Department of Health, Maile 12. Health Poliey Development Sta, Department of Health, Manila 13, Department of Health Regional Offices ty Peovinial Heath Offices of Misamis Oriental, Davao Orienel Misamis Desdenta, Davao del Sut, Aklen, Capiz, Antique, Guimaras, locas Su ‘Aurora, Zambales 15. CityiMunicipal Health Offices of Cagayan de Oro, Davee City, Gingoog City, Oroquieta City, Bacolod City Sagay City La Cart ity Cadiz City, San Ccarios Cty, La Trinidad-Benguet, Cavite City Makati City, Quezon City 16. Engr Simon M, Cuevo, City Health Department, Manile 17. City Veterinarian Office, Baguio City 18, Soiltech, San Fernando City, La Union 19, Benguet Mining Corporation, Baguio City 20, UKK Farm, Davao Cry 21. Davao Fresh Food Corporation, Davao City 22. Claudio Poultry Farm, Davao City 2 Piggery Association, Baguio City 24, Bacnotan Steel Corporation, San Fer ration, nando City, Ls 25, Ecano Metal Craft, Manila muaoncn 26. Pangasinan Farm, Dagupan City 27. San Miguel Corporation, Bacolod City 28, Formix Feeds, lloilo City ‘The agency also highly appreciates the assistance of the following DOH personnel who compassionately nurtured the spirit of collaboration in the final review a ta a the final. review and 1. Dr. Antonio S. Lopez Undersecretary of Health Office for Public Health Services 2. Atty. Agustin C. Mangfia V Director 1 Office for Legal Affairs 3. Ms, Myleen Meniado-Beltran Officerin-Charge Health Poligy Development aff Toe Department of Heth cj al agencies cpeily he Local Government sutives in meeting the demands and challenges for a healthful living environment as we enter our jour environment a journey for economic development towards Cnmenss: CARMENCITA NORTEGA-REODICA, Secretary of Health M.PH., CESO Il