What is PD 856?

Answer 1

Presidential Decree No. 856, also known as the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines, was enacted in 1975 to promote public health and sanitation in the country. It establishes guidelines and regulations for various aspects of public health, including waste management, water quality, and food safety. The decree aims to protect the health of the population and ensure a clean environment, by providing a legal framework for local government units and health authorities to implement sanitation measures.