Request for Guidance on the Validity and Effect of Executive Order No. 39, Series of 2025, Suspending the Collection of Septage Management Fees under Tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)

[2025-08-13-072] affect compliance with such obligations is a matter that should be carefully evaluated by the concerned local authorities in coordination with the competent regulatory agencies. Any determination regarding administrative liability or regulatory consequences falls within the jurisdiction of the agencies administering such laws and programs. This opinion is rendered on the basis of the facts presented and without prejudice to any contrary findings, interpretations, or rulings that may subsequently be made by the courts or other competent authorities. Respectfully yours, BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY: FE, ATTY. ROMEO P. BENITEZ Undersecretary for External, Legal and Legislative Affairs OUSELLA/RPB/LLLS-LRALLD/pbf Page 4 of 4