MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 39 - CREATING THE PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE ON WASTE MANAGEMENT

There is hereby created the Presidential Task Force on Waste management with the following membership:  

Coordinator — Presidential Management Staff
Members — Metro Manila Commission
— Department of Public Works and Highways
— National Economic and Development Authority
— Department of Environment & Natural Resources
— Development Bank of the Philippines
— Department of Health
— Department of Transportation & Communications
— City of Manila

1. To identify an effective collection and disposal system or technology that can be efficiently sustained on a long-term basis.

2. To review all relevant proposals, concept papers and such studies on waste management and, consequently, package a project proposal that establishes technical, economic and financial viability.

3. To identify the most appropriate agency that would assume the lead role in waste collection and disposal management and corresponding accountability; supporting and cooperating agencies, public and private; and define their respective participation and responsibilities.  

4. To provide alternative sources of livelihood for scavengers that can be efficiently sustained on a long-term basis.

1. There is no new office created nor is additional budget outlay appropriated on account of the creation of this Task Force.

2. The Task Force Coordinator and Member-Agencies shall perform their respective activities as part of their normal and relevant functions without additional compensation for their designated representatives. 

3. The Task Force shall submit its recommendations to the President not later than 60 days from the date hereof.

Since 19.07.98.