MALACAÑANG
M a n i l aPRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1269
FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 6234 ENTITLED "AN ACT CREATING THE METROPOLITAN WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES," AS AMENDED BY PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 425
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Manila is a dynamic community experiencing continuous growth in terms of territory, population, and economic activity.
WHEREAS, there is consequently a need to expand the territorial jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System to male it responsive to the water supply and sewerage requirements of this expanding metropolis, as well as to effectivity provide these metropolitan services on an integrated basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby decree as part of the law of the land the following:
Section 1. Section 2(c) of Republic Act 6234 is hereby amended by adding a paragraph which reads as follows:
"The System shall also own and/or have jurisdiction, supervision and control over all waterworks and sewerage systems in Lungsod...
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Presidential Decrees
Further Amending Republic Act 6234 Entitled "An Act Creating The Metropolitan Waterworks And Sewerage System And For Other Purposes," As Amended By Presidential Decree No. 425
Presidential Decree No. 1269
Summary of Presidential Decree No. 1269
Amending Republic Act 6234 on the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System
- Expands the territorial jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) to include:
• Lungsod Silangan (Section 1)
• Muntinlupa (Section 1)
• Other areas that may come within the development path of the expanding Metropolitan Manila area, subject to the approval of the President (Section 1)
- The MWSS Board may determine and declare areas as contiguous to its service area and requiring immediate attention by the System, under terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties concerned. (Section 1)
- All provisions of existing laws, executive and administrative orders or parts thereof in conflict with this Decree are hereby modified and/or repealed accordingly. (Section 2)
- This Decree shall take effect immediately. (Section 3)
Amending Republic Act 6234 on the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System
- Expands the territorial jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) to include:
• Lungsod Silangan (Section 1)
• Muntinlupa (Section 1)
• Other areas that may come within the development path of the expanding Metropolitan Manila area, subject to the approval of the President (Section 1)
- The MWSS Board may determine and declare areas as contiguous to its service area and requiring immediate attention by the System, under terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties concerned. (Section 1)
- All provisions of existing laws, executive and administrative orders or parts thereof in conflict with this Decree are hereby modified and/or repealed accordingly. (Section 2)
- This Decree shall take effect immediately. (Section 3)