Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives

Batasan Wills, Queson City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5198

Introduced by Representatives Florencio Gabriel “Bem” G. Noel

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The current state of solid waste management in the Philippines is a pressing concern.
Most of the country’s landfills are nearing their full capacity and current methods of disposal
have had an immensely adverse effect on the environment as well as pose a dangerous risk to
public health. Solid waste management has become increasingly unsustainable and has led to
the contamination of drinkable water, the increased the potential for contracting disease and
illness, and a decline in the quality of life overall of those living in the proximity of such areas.

As for the energy sector, many communities around the country experience rotational
brownouts, low energy supply due to increasing prices in electricity, petroleum products
becoming less affordable as well as many other limitations to the country’s energy supply

This Act seeks to address both the country’s growing inability to dispose of solid waste
as well as shortage of energy supply by incorporating into the Local Government Code the use
of technology that is capable of converting waste into renewable energy in harmony with the
standards set by the United Nations Sustainable Development goals. This is in line with the
policy written in the Local Government Code stating that:

“The State shall provide for a more responsive and accountable local
government structure instituted through a system of decentralization whereby
local government units shall be given more powers, authority,
responsibilities, and resources”

In view of the foregoing, the enactment of this bill is earnestly sought.

FLORENCIO GABRIEL “BEM” G. NOEL

An Waray Partylist Representative


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives

Batasan Wills, Queson City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5199

Introduced by Representatives Florencio Gabriel “Bem” G. Noel

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1760, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING
THE POWER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS IN WASTE MANAGEMENT
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

Section 1. Short Title - This Act shall be known as the “LGU Waste Management Act of
2019.”

Section 2. Section 17 of Republic Act No. 7610, otherwise known as the Local Government
Code of 1991 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SECTION 17. Basic Services and Facilities.

XXX
(b) Such basic services and facilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) For a Barangay:
XXX Xxx XXX

(5) FOR A HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY

()) ESTABLISHMENT OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND WASTE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INCLUDING WASTE TO ENERGY FACILITIES
THAT COVERS REDUCTION, SEGREGATION, RECYCLING, RE-USE,
DISPOSAL, AND CONVERSION OF WASTE INTO USEFUL RESOURCES
THROUGH LOANS, GRANTS, CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, PARTNERSHIPS,
AND JOINT VENTURES WITH BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC
INSTITUTIONS OR ENTITIES, WHETHER DOMESTIC OR
INTERNATIONAL WITHOUT SOVEREIGN GUARANTY FOR THE


CONCEPTUALIZATION, ESTABLISHMENT, OPERATION, AND
MAINTENANCE OF STATE-OF-THE-ART WASTE MANAGEMENT
FACILITIES

Section 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations - The Department of the Interior Local
Government, in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the
Department of Energy, and the Department of Science and Technology shall collectively craft,
and issue, within sixty (60) days from the date of effectivity of this Act, the Implementing
Rules and Regulations for the effective implementation of this Act

Section 4. Separability Clause - \f any provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or
invalid, the other provisions not otherwise affected shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 5. Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations and other
executive issuances which are inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are
hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

Section 6. Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation

Approved,