What is the official landmark statute governing solid waste management across Philippine local government units?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Republic Act No. 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000)
- Step 1: RA 9003 establishes the ecological solid waste management framework, promoting waste segregation at source and sanitary landfills. Answer: Republic Act No. 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000). Why not the others: RA 8749 covers Clean Air; RA 9275 covers Clean Water; RA 6969 covers toxic waste.
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