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Definition of Terms Whenever any of the following words or terms is used herein or in any rule or regulation issued under this Code, it shall have the meaning given it in this section, as follows:
(a) Code Code on Sanitation of the Philippines.
(b) Department The Department of Health.
(c) Secretary The Secretary of Health.
(d) Regional Director an official who heads a Regional Health Office.
(e) Local Health Authority an official or employee responsible for the application of a prescribed health measure in a local political subdivision.
(f) Health Officer Provincial, City or Municipal Health Officer.
(g) Engineer A Sanitary Engineer.
(h) Section any section of this code unless the term refers to other statutes which are specifically mentioned.
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