INFLUENCING FACTORS AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT 9003(ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT) IN THE PROVINCE OF LAGUNA

This study aimed to determine the influencing factors affecting implementation of Republic Act 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management 2000) in province Laguna. It extent factors, level compliance, and challenges encountered by LGUs SWM implementation. The results revealed that respondents regarded such as institutional, technical, legal, financial, external assistance, public participation awareness very influential However, most it does not significantly predict RA 9003. Among experienced LGUs, financial or budget insufficiency was only serious problem identified. Based on study, following are recommended improve compliance with provisions 9003: institutionalization MENR Offices, capacitation personnel assigned section, allocation sufficient for programs projects, strict enforcement local ordinances, conduct intensive IEC encourage community participate solid waste management programs. KEYWORDS: management,