Dear PAO,
My driver was caught throwing cigarette butts on the sidewalk and was accosted by a personnel of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority who introduced himself as an environmental enforcer. Subsequently, he was charged for violation of Republic Act 9003. Is the filing of a criminal complaint even necessary? It was just a small piece of waste anyway. I hope your office can advise me if the law really criminalizes such a small action considering the resulting inconvenience for my driver.
Jiri
Dear Jiri,
To answer your question, we shall take a look at the pertinent provisions of RA 9003 which is known as the "Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000." This law prohibits certain acts related to inappropriate waste management and provides penalties thereto.
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