Litterbugs Beware

The road to a greener and cleaner Metro Manila is finally on its way. At looong last!

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has re-implemented its Anti-Littering Law which prohibits littering, spitting, obstruction, illegal posting of signages. throwing of garbage or any kind of waste in public spaces, just to name a few.

In line with this project, they will also be deploying several “Environmental Police” who will be on tight watch for litterbugs in the metro.

Litterbugs who will be caught by the Environmental Police will be fined ranging from 500-1000, depending on the violation made.

The official MMDA website details the nature of offense and its corresponding fine:

• Littering, Illegal dumping, Illegal disposal of garbage - P500.00 or 8 hours (1 day) of community service
• Urinating, defecating, spitting in a public place - P500.00 or 8 hours (1 day) of community service 
• Dirty frontage and immediate surroundings for establishment owners - P1000.00 or 16 hours (2 days) of community service 
• Improper and untimely stacking of garbage outside residence or establishment - P500.00 or 8 hours (1 day) of community service
• Obstruction (any dilapidated appliance, vehicle, and etc., display of merchandise, illegal structure along sidewalk) - P1000.00 or 16 hours (2 days) of community service 
• Dirty public utility vehicles, or no trash can or receptacle - P500.00 or 8 hours (1 day) of community service 
• Spilling, scattering, littering of wastes by public utility vehicles - P500.00 or 8 hours (1 day) of community service 
• Illegal posting or installed signage, billboards, posters, streamers and movie ads., etc. - P1000.00 or 16 hours (2 days) of community service 

I applaud the MMDA and their thrust to promote cleanliness. I just hope that this does not stop here. It’s easy to plan, but to really make it happen, and let the people follow the law is the hard part.

Here’s looking forward to a cleaner city. Have a great weekend everyone!