Last updated: May 23, 2022

Enforcement Authorities

Authorized Agency
Jurisdiction
Duty to Enforce

Mayor, city, municipal and police officials, building officials

All the places specified under the law within their local government unit

Yes
Analysis

The implementing rules give authority to these agencies to effectively implement and enforce the law and rules as provided.

Police

Anywhere in the country

Yes
Analysis

The implementing rules give authority to the Philippine National Police to effectively implement and enforce the law and rules as provided.

Civil Service Commission

All government offices and premises

Yes
Analysis

The circular requires heads of all covered agencies to ensure implementation and compliance with the policy, establish procedures for reporting and dealing with violations, and monitor and report on rates of compliance and effectiveness of the policy.

Department of Labor and Employment

All private workplaces

Yes
Analysis

The general mandate of the agency includes safety of workers but the agency has no specific provision or rule on smoke free work environments.

DOH Bureau of Food and Drug

All food preparation areas

Uncertain
Analysis

The general mandate of the agency includes safety of workers but the agency has no specific provision or rule on smoke free work environments.

Bureau of Fire Protection

All fire hazards

Uncertain
Analysis

The general mandate of the agency includes safety of workers but the agency has no specific provision or rule on smoke free work environments.