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section headi<strong>ng</strong>s do not in any manner affect the scope, meani<strong>ng</strong>, or intent of the provisionsof this Code.SECTION 8. Rules which shall be followed in interpreti<strong>ng</strong> the Code.a. General Rule. All words and phrases shall be constructed and understood accordi<strong>ng</strong>to the common and approved usage of the la<strong>ng</strong>uage; but technical words andphrases and such others that may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meani<strong>ng</strong>in the law shall be construed and understood accordi<strong>ng</strong> to the peculiar andappropriate meani<strong>ng</strong>.b. Gender. Si<strong>ng</strong>ular and Plural. Every word in the Code importi<strong>ng</strong> the masculinegender as well as the words “he/she”, his/her” and “him/her” shall extend to and beapplied to several persons or thi<strong>ng</strong>s as well as one person; and every word importi<strong>ng</strong>the plural number shall extend and be applied to one person or thi<strong>ng</strong> as well as toseveral persons or thi<strong>ng</strong>s.c. Person. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> word “person” shall extend and be applied to natural and juridicalpersons such as firms, corporations, or voluntary association, unless plainlyinapplicable.d. Tenses. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> use of any verb in the present tense shall include the future whenapplicable.e. Shall Have Been. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> words “shall have been” include past and future cases.f. Shall. “Shall” is mandatory.g. May. “May” is permissive.h. Reasonable Time or Notice. In all cases where any provision of this Code shallrequire any act to be done in a reasonable notice to be given, that reasonable time ornotice shall mean such time only as maybe necessary for the prompt performance ofthe duty, or compliance with the notice.i. Computation of Time. When the Code refers to a day that means a worki<strong>ng</strong> day forgovernment offices beginni<strong>ng</strong> from 8:00 in the morni<strong>ng</strong> up to 5:00 in the afternoon. Amonth consists of 30 days except when the particular month is mentioned where thenumber of days within the month shall be basis of counti<strong>ng</strong> time.SECTION 9. Specific Aspects:a. Commitment. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> Municipality hereby commits to effectively and efficientlyimplement this Code in support thereof to make available adequate humanresources, fundi<strong>ng</strong>, equipment, machineries and other resources.b. Basic Principles. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> principles involved hereon are the followi<strong>ng</strong>:i. Integration. Characterized by comprehensive scope, coherent and consistentstrategies and cost-effectiveness of results of the policy maki<strong>ng</strong> and implementationprocess to be undertaken. Integration is the principle behind the mandate for theMunicipality to implement and translate into its development initiatives nationalpolicies, plans and programs.ii. Interdisciplinary. Refers to the recognition of the need to a diverse field ofknowledge to include natural, social, and e<strong>ng</strong>ineeri<strong>ng</strong> sciences aside from availabletraditional knowledge.iii. Precautionary Principle. Where the Municipal Government will takeimmediate preventive action, usi<strong>ng</strong> the best available knowledge, in situations wherethere is reason that somethi<strong>ng</strong> is causi<strong>ng</strong> a potentially severe or irreparableenvironment harm even in the absence of conclusive scientific evidence establishi<strong>ng</strong>238
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