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Submission of Accomplished Annexes A, B, C re CSOs Mobilized in COVID-19 Related Response and Recovery Programs (DISCONTINUED)

In support to the arising need to contain and manage the spread of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID 19), Proclamation No. 922 s. 2020 was issued on March 8, 2020 declaring a State of Public Health Emergency throughout the Philippines, relative to this, the national government agencies issued policies, such as the Department of Health's (DOH) guidelines and protocols on hygiene practices, and the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) Resolution No. 18 on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as the wearing of faces masks. In congruence, the Department issued Memorandum Circular No. 2020-071 enjoining LGUs to strictly implement the mandatory use of face mask and other PPEs.

However, following these health protocols and guidelines results to the increasing volume of COVID-19 related health care wastes generated from health care facilities, community quarantine units, and temporary treatment and monitoring facilities, and from households living within the enhance community quarantine (ECQ) areas. Further, the used PPEs and masks are usually disposed of as a general waste and ending up mixed with the municipal waste stream.

Considering the threat these wastes poses to the environment, and to the health of the communities, proper disposal shall be3 prioritiezed to help in curtailing the spread of the virus, and to prevent further environmental degradation

Thus, as part of the National Solid Waste Management Commission, chaired by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, this Department supports the issuance of NSWMC Resolution No. 1364 s. 2020 or the resolution "Adopting the Interim Guidelines on the Management of COVID 19 Related Health Care Waste". The said Policy provides the guidelines on the proper handling and management of all COVID 19 related health care waste, including guidelines on ensuring the occupational health and safety of waste workers

Legal Bases / References

Role of DILG

Reporting and Monitoring

The DILG Regional Offices shall:

Facilitate the monitoring of LGUs' compliance through the prescribed template (attached as Annex A of DILG MC 2020-147).
The DILG Regional Offices shall submit a consolidated report to the Bureau of Local Government Supervision (BLGS) every end of the quarter.

Annexes

Report Details

Report Title : Submission of Accomplished Annexes A, B, C re CSOs Mobilized in COVID-19 Related Response and Recovery Programs
Report Link :

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1ZPwANfigreXUOG-iPZpKr-rSV5lBPnC7

Scope and Coverage : All LGUs
Deadline : Semestral

CY 2023

1st Sem

July 15, 2023

2nd Sem

January 15, 2024

DISCONTINUED (DILG Advisory dated July 31, 2023 re Update on Monthly Reporting of MC 2020-135 )