ERNIE C. AVILA, Faculty ANA MARIA GRACIA J. GENIO, Faculty
Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Ragay, Camarines Sur Branch, Philippines.
ERNIE C. AVILA, Faculty Researcher
Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Research Management Office, Philippines.
The Performance of Selected Municipalities in The Philippines on The Solid Waste Management Program
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Abstract
This study determined the Performance of the Municipalities in the First Congressional District of Camarines Sur on the Solid Waste Management Program in Fiscal Year 2019. A descriptive-evaluative method of research was used in this study. The respondents were the 355 from the households, Office Heads, and Office Staffs of Municipal Solid Waste Management Officesin the First Congressional District of Camarines Sur. Results revealed that the municipalities performed and implement different programs related to solid waste management and there is a strong correlation between the performance and the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Program to support the implementation of Republic Act 9003.With this, it is recommended that the LGU and its supporting agencies should continuously conduct different strategies, projects that are supported by policies and ordinances by allocating budget, facilities, and advocacies to reduce environmental degradation in the rural and urban areas covered by this study.This study could contribute to the body of knowledge enhancement by proposing a set of activitiesto practically manage waste that would be beneficial in all areas in the country.