MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILABY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 47
CREATING AN INTER-AGENCY TASK FORCE ON ARSENIC RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, Article II, Section 15 of the Constitution provides that the State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them;
WHEREAS, cognizant of the various health risks resulting from arsenic contamination of groundwater, the State has undertaken precautionary measures to avert serious deterioration of public health;
WHEREAS, there is further need to ensure the full coordination and implementation of all government agencies in order to bring to fore measures to address arsenic exposure both at the national and local levels;
WHEREAS, by virtue of Executive Order No. 62 (s. 2011), the Department of Public Works and Highways was designated as lead agency to address all issues and concern of the water sector.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
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Creating an Inter-Agency Task Force on Arsenic Risk Reduction and Management
Administrative Order No. 47
