Republic of the Philippines

Cordillera Administrative Region

Province of Kalinga
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A! OR)I!A!CE OR)AI!I!" THE CO)E OF "E!ERA$
OR)I!A!CE OF THE PRO(I!CE OF KA$I!"A.
1e it enacted b2 the angguniang Panlala3igan of the
Province of Kalinga4 that5
CHAPTER I
"E!ERA$ PRO(IIO!
Article A. hort Title and cope
ection 6A.06. Title. This Ordinance shall be 7no3n
as the 8Code of "eneral Ordinances of the Province of
Kalinga9.
ection 6A.0/. cope. This Code covers all general
ordinances of Province of Kalinga.
Article 1. Rules of Construction
ection 61.06. %ords and Phrases. %ords and
phrases embodied in this Code but not herein speci:call2
de:ned shall have the same meaning as found in legal
dictionaries as 3ell as in e;isting la3s.
ection 61.0/. Construction Of Codal Provisions.
In construing the provisions of this Code4 the follo3ing
rules of construction shall be observed unless other3ise
inconsistent 3ith the manifest intent of the provisions or
3hen applied the2 3ould lead to absurd or highl2
improbable results.
a, "eneral Rule. All 3ords and phrases shall be
construed and understood according to the
common and approved page of the language< but
technical 3ords and phrases and such other
3ords in this Code 3hich ma2 have ac=uired a
peculiar or appropriate meaning shall be
construed and understood according to such
technical4 peculiar or appropriate meaning.
b, "ender and !umber. Ever2 3ord in this Code
importing the masculine gender shall e;tend to
both male and female. Ever2 3ord importing the
singular number shall e;tend and appl2 to
several persons or things as 3ell< and ever2 3ord
importing plural number shall e;tend4 and appl24
also to one person of thing.
c, Computation of Time. The time 3ithin an act is to
be done as provided in this code4 or in an2 rule or
regulation issued pursuant to the provisions
thereof4 3hen e;pressed in da2s shall be
computed b2 e;cluding the :rst da2 and including
the last da24 e;cept 3hen the last da2 falls on a
unda2 or Holida2. In 3hich case4 the same shall
be e;cluded from the computations and the ne;t
business da2 shall be considered the last da2.
d, Tenses. The use of an2 verb in the present tense
shall include the future 3henever applicable. The
3ords 8shall have been9 shall include past and
future cases. The use of the 3ord 8shall9 in this
Code means the act being re=uired to be done is
mandator24 3hereas 3hen the 3ord 8ma28 is
used4 it means permissive.
e, References. All references to 8Chapters9 8Articles9
or 8ections9 are to chapters4 articles or sections
in this Code unless other3ise speci:ed.
f, Con>icting Provisions of Chapters. If the
provisions of di?erent chapters con>ict 3ith or
contravene each other4 the provisions of each
chapter shall prevail as to speci:c matter and
=uestions involved therein.
g, Con>icting Provision of ections. If the provisions
of di?erent sections in the same chapter con>ict
3ith each other4 the provision of the section
3hich is later in point of se=uence shall prevail.
ection 61.0@. Amendment and Integration of
Additional Provisions. An2 amendment on this Code ma2
be introduced to the chapter4 article or section
concerned. All ordinances or provisions thereof enacted
subse=uent to the date of e?ectivit2 of this Code shall be
complied in such a 3a2 as to bear the corresponding
chapter4 article or section to 3hich such ordinance or
provision pertains. uch ne3 provision shall be
integrated into the corresponding chapter4 article or
section 3henever a ne3 printing or reproduction of this
Code is underta7en upon authoriAation of the
anggunian.
ection 61.0B. Reference to Code. %henever
reference is made to an2 portion of this Code4 such
reference shall appl2 to all amendments and additions
no3 ma2 hereafter be introduced.
ection 61.0C. E?ect of Heading. The Chapter4
Article and ection headings do not in an2 manner a?ect
the scope4 meaning or intent of the provisions contained
in this Code.
ection 61.0D. Relation to Prior Ordinance. The
provisions of this Code 3hich are substantiall2 the same
as that of previous or e;isting ordinances particularl2
3hen dealing 3ith the same subEect matter shall be
construed as 8restatements9 and not as a ne3
enactments.
Article C. )e:nitions
ection 6C.06. 'eaning of Technical Terms. As used
in this Code.
8Amusement9 is a pleasurable diversion and
entertainment. It is s2non2mous to recreation4
rela;ation4 avocation4 pastime or fun.
8Amusement places9 include theaters4 cinemas4 concert
halls4 circuses and other places of amusement 3here
one see7s admission to entertain himself b2 seeing or
vie3ing the sho3 or performance. The2 include those
places 3here one see7s admission to entertain himself
b2 direct participation.
81ars9 include beer gardens or an2 place 3here
into;icating and fermented li=uors or malts are sold4
disposed of4 or given a3a2 for compensation4 even
3ithout foods4 3here the services of hostesses or
3aitresses are emplo2ed and 3here customers are
entertained b2 occasional dancing to music not rendered
b2 a regular dance orchestra or musicians hired for the
purpose< other3ise the place shall be considered and
classi:ed as a dance hall or night club. A 8coc7tail
lounge9 is considered a 8bar9 even if there is no hostess
or 3aitress to entertain customers.
81usiness9 means commercial activit2 customaril2
engaged in as a means of livelihood and t2picall2
involving some independence of Eudgment and po3er of
decision.
8Cabaret or )ance Hall9 includes an2 places or
establishments 3here dancing is permitted to the public
in consideration of an2 admission4 entrance or an2 other
fee paid on4 before or after the dancing4 and 3here
professional hostesses or dancers are emplo2ed.
8Calling9 means oneFs regular business4 trade4
profession4 vocation or emplo2ment 3hich does not
re=uire the passing of an appropriate government board
or bar e;aminations4 such as professional actors4
actresses4 masseurs4 commercial ste3ards and
ste3ardesses and the li7e.
8Capital9 signi:es the actual estate 3hether in mone2 or
propert2 o3ned b2 an individual or corporation< it is a
fund 3ith 3hich it transacts its business4 3hich 3ould be
liable to each creditor4 and 3hich in case of insolvenc2
on to a receiver.
8Capital investment9 is the capital 3hich a person puts
in an2 underta7ings4 or 3hich he contributes to the
common stoc7 of a partnership4 corporation or an2 other
Euridical entit2 or association.
8Charges9 refer to pecuniar2 liabilit24 as rents or fees
against propert24 persons or organiAations.
8Corporation9 includes Eoint-stoc7 compan24 partnership4
association4 insurance compan24 or an2 other Euridical
entit24 no matter ho3 created.
8E;cessive9 means that 3hich is characteriAed b2
3hatever is notabl2 greater than 3hat is moderate4
reasonable4 proper4 usual4 necessar2 and Eust.
8Fee9 means charge :;ed b2 la3 or agenc2 for the
services of a public oGcer.
8$ev29 means an imposition or collection of an
assessment4 ta;4 tribute or :ne.
8$icense or Permit9 is a right or permission granted in
accordance 3ith la3 b2 a competent authorit2 to engage
in some business or occupation or to engage in some
transaction.
8'ar7et Premises9 refer to an2 open space in the public
mar7et compound< part of the mar7et lot consisting of
bare ground not covered b2 mar7et buildings usuall2
occupied b2 transient vendors especiall2 during mar7et
da2s.
8'ar7et talls9 refer to an2 allotted space or booth in
the public mar7et buildings 3here merchandise of an2
7ind is sold or o?ered for sale.
8!ight Club or )a2 Club9 includes places fre=uented at
night or da2time4 as the case ma2 be4 3here foods4
3ines and drin7s are served and music is furnished b2
the operator and the patrons are allo3ed to dance 3ith
their o3n partners or 3ith hostesses furnished b2 the
management.
8Occupation9 means oneFs regular business or
emplo2ment4 or an activit2 3hich principall2 ta7es up
oneFs time4 thought and energies. It includes an2 calling4
business4 trade4 profession or vocation.
8Operator9 includes the o3ner4 manager4 administrator4
or an2 other person 3ho operates or is responsible for
the operation of business establishments or
underta7ings.
8Person9 means ever2 ph2sical or moral4 real or Euridical
and legal being4 susceptible of rights and obligations or
of being the subEect of legal relations.
8Privilege9 means a right or immunit2 granted as a
peculiar bene:t4 advantage or favor.
8Profession9 means a calling 3hich re=uires the passing
of an appropriate government board or bar e;amination4
such as the practice of la34 medicine4 public
accountanc24 engineering and the li7e.
8Residents9 refer to natural persons 3ho have their
habitual residence in the province4 cit2 or municipalit2
3here the2 e;ercise their civil rights and ful:ll their civil
obligations and to Euridical persons for 3hich the la3 or
an2 other provisions creating or recogniAing them :;es
their residence in a particular province4 cit2 or
municipalit2< in the absence of such la34 Euridical
persons are residents of the province4 cit2 or
municipalit2 3here their legal representation is
established or 3here the2 e;ercise their principal
functions.
8Revenue9 includes ta;es4 fees and charges that a state
or its political subdivision collects and receives into the
treasur2 for public purposes.
8ervices9 mean the duties4 3or7 or functions performed
or discharged b2 a government oGcer4 or b2 a private
person contracted b2 the government4 as the case ma2
be.
8Ta;9 means an enforced contribution4 usuall2 monetar2
in form4 levied b2 the la3-ma7ing bod2 on persons and
propert2 subEect to its Eurisdiction for the premise of
supporting government needs.
CHAPTER II
$E"I$ATI(E R#$E A!) PROCE)#RE
ARTIC$E A. essions of the anggunian
ection /A.06. $egislative 1od2. The legislative
bod2 of this local government unit shall be 7no3n and
called as 8angguning 1a2an9.
ection /A.0/. Inaugural ession. It shall be dut2 of
the Presiding OGcer of the anggunian to call for an
inaugural session of the said bod2 3ithin :ve da2s after
the election and assumption to oGce of its members.
ection /A.0@. Adoption or Revision of Internal Rules
of Procedures. )uring the inaugural session of the
anggunian4 it shall4 b2 resolution4 :; the da24 place and
time of its regular sessions. %ithin ninet2 da2s
thereafter4 it shall formulate4 adopt or revise its internal
rules of procedure.
The rules of procedure 3hich is also 7no3n as
8anggunian Rules9 shall embod24 among others4 the
follo3ing5
6, The organiAation of the sanggunian and the
election of its oGcers as 3ell as the creation of
standing committees 3hich shall include4 but
shall not be limited to4 the committees on
appropriations4 3omen and famil24 human rights4
2outh and sports development4 environmental
protection4 and cooperatives< the general
Eurisdiction of each committee< and the election
of the chairman and members of each
committee.
/, The order and calendar of business for each
session<
@, The legislative process<
B, The parliamentar2 procedures 3hich include the
conduct of members during sessions<
C, The discipline of members for disorderl2 behavior
and absence 3ithout Eusti:able cause for four
consecutive sessions4 for 3hich the2 ma2 be
censured4 reprimanded4 or e;cluded from the
session4 suspended for not more than si;t2 +D0,
da2s or e;pelled< Provided4 that the concurrence
of at least t3o-thirds vote of all the sanggunian
members5 Provided4 further4 that a member
convicted b2 :nal Eudgment to imprisonment of at
least one 2ear from an2 crime involving moral
turpitude shall be automaticall2 be e;pelled from
the sanggunian< and
D, uch other rules as the anggunian ma2 adopt.
ection /A.0B. Regular ession. The anggunian shall
hold regular session once a 3ee7.
ection /A.0C. pecial ession. %hen public interest
so demands4 special sessions ma2 be called b2 the
'a2or or a maEorit2 of the members of the anggunian<
Provided4 ho3ever4 that a 3ritten notice to the members
shall be served personall2 or left 3ith a responsible
person at the memberFs usual place of residence at least
t3ent2-four +/B, hours before the pecial ession is held.
#nless other3ise concurred in b2 t3o-thirds +/H@, vote of
the members present4 there being a =uorum4 no other
matter ma2 be considered at a special session e;cept
those stated in the notice.
ection /A.0D. Calling the ession to Order. %hen the
appointed time has come to start the regular session the
regular Presiding OGcer4 or in his absence the temporar2
Presiding OGcer elected to temporaril2 preside therein4
shall call the session to order4 3ith or 3ithout a =uorum.
hould there be no =uorum after calling the session to
order4 the maEorit2 of the members present4 or the
Presiding OGcer 8motu propio9 ma2 perform an2 of the
follo3ing5
A, adEourn the session from hour to hour<
1, adEourn the session from da2 to da2< or
C,adEourn the session for lac7 of =uorum.
ection /A.0I. Open-)oor Polic2. The session of the
anggunian shall be open to the public unless a closed-
door session is decided or ordered b2 an aGrmative vote
of a maEorit2 of the members present therein4 there
being a =uorum4 in the public interest or for reasons of
decenc24 moralit24 or securit2.
ection /A.0J. Kuorum. Kuorum is a maEorit2 of the
members 3ho have been elected and =uali:ed to
transact oGcial business.
hould a =uestion of =uorum be raised during a
session4 the presiding oGcer ma2 declare a recess until
such time as a =uorum is constituted4 or a maEorit2 of
the members present ma2 adEourn from da2 to da2 and
ma2 compel the immediate attendance of an2 member
absent 3ithout Eusti:able cause b2 designating a
member of the anggunian4 to be assisted b2 a member
of the police force assigned in this place to arrest and
present the absent member at the session.
If there is still no =uorum despite the enforcement
of the above-stated remedial action4 no business shall be
transacted b2 the anggunian. The Presiding OGcer4 on
his o3n volition or recogniAance4 or the members4 thru a
proper motion dul2 approved shall then declare the
session adEourned for lac7 of =uorum.
ection /A.0L. One-ession Per )a2 Polic2. !o t3o
sessions4 3hether regular or special4 ma2 be held in a
single da2.
ection /A.60. Tie (ote. The regular Presiding
OGcer shall vote onl2 to brea7 a tie. The temporar2
Presiding OGcer 3ho ta7es the place of the regular
Presiding OGcer in the latterFs absence4 shall not vote
even in case of a tie but he shall certif2 3ithin ten da2s
from their passage all ordinances and resolutions
enacted or adopted b2 the anggunian 3hich he
presided.
ARTIC$E 1. Ordinances And Resolutions
ection /1.06. Enactment of Ordinances and
Adoption of Resolutions. In considering legislative
measures4 the anggunian shall observe the follo3ing
rules5
6, $egislative actions of a general and permanent
character shall be enacted in the form of ordinances
3hile those 3hich are of temporar2 character shall be
passed in the form of resolutions. 'atters relating to
proprietar2 functions and to private4 concerns shall also
be acted upon b2 resolutions.
/, Proposed ordinances and resolutions shall be in
3riting and shall contain an assigned number4 a title or
caption4 an enacting or ordaining clause4 and the date of
its proposed e?ectivit2. In addition4 ever2 proposed
ordinance shall be accompanied b2 a brief e;planator2
note containing the Eusti:cation for its approval. It shall
be signed b2 the author or authors and submitted to the
ecretar2 3ho shall report the same to the anggunian
at its ne;t session.
@, A resolution shall be enacted in the same manner
prescribed for an ordinance4 e;cept that it need not go
through a third reading for its :nal consideration unless
decided other3ise b2 the maEorit2 of all the members of
the anggunian.
B, !o ordinance or resolution shall be considered on
second reading in an2 regular session unless it has been
reported out b2 the proper committee to 3hich it 3as
referred to or it has been certi:ed as urgent b2 the
'a2or.
C, An2 legislative matter dul2 certi:ed b2 the 'a2or as
urgent 3hether or not it is included in the 8calendar of
business49 ma2 be presented and considered b2 the
bod2 at the same session or meeting 3ithout the need of
suspending the rules.
D, The ecretar2 to the anggunian shall prepare copies
of the proposed ordinance or resolution in the form it
3as passed on second reading4 and shall distribute to
each anggunian members a cop2 thereof4 e;cept that a
measure certi:ed b2 the 'a2or as urgent ma2 be
submitted for :nal voting immediatel2 after the period of
debate or amendment during the second reading.
I, !o ordinance or resolution passed b2 the anggunian
in a regular session or special session dul2 called for the
purpose shall be valid unless approved b2 a maEorit2 of
the members present there being a =uorum. An2
ordinance or resolution authoriAing or directing the
pa2ment of mone2 or creating liabilit24 shall re=uire the
aGrmative vote of a maEorit2 of all the anggunian
members for its passage.
J, #pon the passage of all ordinances or resolutions
directing the pa2ment of mone2 or creating liabilit24 and
at the re=uest of an2 member4 of an2 resolution or
motion4 the anggunian shall record the 8a2es9 and
8na2s9. Each ordinance and resolution shall be stamped
3ith the seal of the angguniang and recorded in a boo7
7ept for the purpose.
ection /1.0/. Approval of Ordinances or
Resolutions. Ever2 ordinance or resolution approving
the annual investment plan and annual investment
program enacted or adopted b2 the anggunan shall be
for3arded to the 'a2or for approval. If the ordinance or
resolution is approved b2 the 'a2or4 he shall aG; his
signature on ever2 page thereof and on the last page
thereof belo3 the 3ord 8Approved9.
%ithin ten da2s after receipt b2 the 'a2or of the
ordinance or resolution4 he shall return the same to the
anggunian 3ith either his approval or his veto. If he
does not return it 3ithin that time4 the ordinance or
resolution shall be deemed approved.
ARTIC$E C. (eto Po3er
ection /C.06. (eto Po3er of the 'a2or. The 'a2or
ma2 veto an2 ordinance or resolution approving the
annual development plan and annual investment
program on the ground that it is ultra vires or it 3ould be
preEudicial to the public 3elfare4 particularl2 stating his
reasons thereof in 3riting.
The 'a2or has the po3er to veto an2 particular
item or items of appropriation ordinance4 or of an
ordinance or resolution directing the pa2ment of mone2
or creating liabilit2. In such a case4 the veto shall not
a?ect the item or items4 3hich is or are not obEected to.
The vetoed item or items shall not ta7e e?ect unless the
anggunian overrides the veto in the manner provided in
the succeeding paragraph< other3ise4 the item or items
in the appropriation ordinance of the previous 2ear
corresponding to those vetoed shall be deemed re-
enacted.
The anggunian ma2 override the veto of the 'a2or
b2 t3o-thirds vote of all its members4 thereb24 ma7ing
the ordinance or resolution e?ective even 3ithout the
approval of the 'a2or.
The 'a2or ma2 veto an ordinance or resolution onl2
once.
ARTIC$E ). E?ectivit2 and Posting of Ordinances and
Resolutions
ection /).06. E?ectivit2. #nless other3ise
stated in the ordinance or resolution4 the same shall ta7e
e?ect after the lapse of ten da2s from date of its posting.
ection /).0/. Posting. A cop2 of the
ordinance enacted or resolution adopted b2 the
anggunian shall be posted in a bulletin board at the
municipal hall and in at least t3o conspicuous places
such as5 public mar7et4 church or chapel. The ecretar2
to the anggunian shall cause the posting of an
ordinance or resolution not later than :ve da2s after its
approval.
ection /).0@. Enforcement of )isapproved of
Invalidated Ordinance4 Resolution or E;ecutive Order.
An2 attempt to enforce4 promulgate or e;ecute an2
ordinance4 resolution or e;ecutive order after the
disapproval thereof b2 the 'a2or or after it has been
invalidated b2 the anggunian Panlala3igan4 shall be
suGcient ground for the suspension or dismissal of the
oGcer ma7ing such attempt.
ARTIC$E E. Enactment of an Ordinance Pertaining to
Closure of RoadsHtreets4 Alle2s4 Par7 PlaAa or =uare
ection /E.06. Temporar2 Closure. The
anggunian4 thru an ordinance4 ma2 authoriAe the
temporar2 closure of an2 road4 street4 alle24 par74 plaAa
or public s=uare4 or portion thereof4 3ithin the territorial
Eurisdiction of this municipalit2 on the occasion of an2
event that ta7es place in accordance 3ith e;isting la3s4
rules and regulations or time-honored traditions.
Provided4 that temporar2 closure of such public
properties shall be subEect to the follo3ing rules and
regulations5
6, )uring :esta celebrations4 a road4 street4 alle24
par74 plaAa or public s=uare ma2 be closed for certain
activities related to the celebration4 for a period not
e;ceeding three da2s or for a longer period as ma2 be
determined b2 the anggunian but not more than seven
da2s.
/, )uring agricultural or industrial fairs or e;positions4
a road4 street4 alle24 par74 plaAa or public s=uare ma2 be
closed for a period not e;ceeding one 3ee7 or for a
longer period as ma2 be determined b2 the anggunian
to be necessar2 and reasonable but not more that one
month.
@, %hen certain public 3or7 proEects or activities are
being underta7en such as la2ing of 3ater pipes4 gas4
electric or telephone 3ires or cables and the li7e4 an2
road4 street4 alle24 par74 or public s=uare ma2 be
temporaril2 closed for such periods as the anggunian
ma2 determine4 3henever re=uired for the safet24
securit24 health or 3elfare of the public or 3hen such
closure is necessar2 to facilitate the completion of the
3or7s4 and restore the road4 street4 alle2 par7 or public
s=uare to its former condition.
B, )uring actual emergenc2 a road4 street4 alle24 par74
plaAa or public s=uare ma2 be temporaril2 closed for the
entire duration of such emergenc2. In case such actual
emergenc2 is over4 the 'a2or shall order its re-opening
for public use.
C, The duration of the temporar2 closure shall be
speci:ed b2 the anggunian in the Ordinance.
D, !o road4 street4 alle24 par7 or public s=uare shall be
closed for games or activities such as bas7etball4
volle2ball4 races4 santacruAan4 religious processions and
the li7e not connected 3hatsoever 3ith an2 event
oGciall2 sponsored4 recogniAed or approved b2 the
anggunian.
I, The anggunian4 thru an Ordinance4 ma2
temporaril2 close and regulate the use of an2 local
street4 road4 thoroughfare4 or an2 other public place
3here shopping malls4 unda2 mar7ets4 >ea or night
mar7ets4 or shopping areas ma2 be established and
3here goods4 merchandise4 foodstu?s4 commodities4 or
articles of commerce ma2 be sold and dispensed to the
general public.
ection /E.0/. Permanent Closure. The
anggunian4 thru an Ordinance ma2 order the
permanent closure of an2 road4 street4 alle24 par7 or
public s=uare subEect to the follo3ing rules and
regulations5
6, The Ordinance authoriAing the permanent closure of
such public properties must be approved b2 at least t3o-
thirds of all the members of the anggunian.
/, The road4 street4 alle24 par7 or public s=uare to be
permanentl2 closed is o3ned b2 this municipalit2.
@, A notice of the proposed permanent closure of such
properties shall be served to all persons 3ho ma2 be
adversel2 a?ected b2 the closure at least ten da2s
before the enactment of the aforesaid ordinance.
B, !o such 3a2 or place or an2 part thereof shall be
permanentl2 closed 3ithout ma7ing provision for the
maintenance of public safet2 therein. A propert2 thus
permanentl2 3ithdra3n from public use ma2 be used or
conve2ed for an2 purpose for 3hich other real propert2
belonging to local government unit concerned ma2 be
la3full2 used or conve2ed5 Provided4 ho3ever4 that no
freedom par7 shall be closed permanentl2 3ithout
provision for its transfer or relocation to a ne3 site.
C, Public hearings shall :rst be conducted before an2
ordinance authoriAing permanent closure or roads4 alle24
par7s4 or s=uare is enacted.
!otices of such public hearings and copies of the
proposed Ordinance shall be posted for a minimum of
three consecutive 3ee7s in a least three conspicuous
places in the vicinit2 of the road or par7 to be closed.
D, !o permanent closure of an2 road4 street4 alle24
par7 or public s=uare shall be e?ected unless there
e;ists a good reason or suGcient Eusti:cation therefore4
such as4 but not limited to4 change in land uses4 urban
rene3al4 establishment of infrastructures or for such
compelling reasons as public 3elfare ma2 re=uire.
I, All persons adversel2 a?ected b2 the permanent
closure of such road4 street4 alle24 par7 or public s=uare
shall be properl2 indemni:ed.
ection /E.0@. Procedures for Indemni:cation.
6, The 'a2or shall cause to be served4 together 3ith
the closure order4 a personal notice to all persons
adversel2 a?ected thereb24 to :le 3ithin thirt2 da2s from
service4 a claim for indemni:cation. uch claim shall be
:led 3ith the Committee on Claims created for the
purpose.
/, A claim shall be in the form of aGdavit stating the
amount of damage4 the 7ind of loss or damage su?ered
and the reasons in support thereof. All pertinent
receipts4 papers and documents shall be attached to the
claim.
@, Claims not :led 3ithin thirt2 da2s period stated in
the notice shall be barred. Ho3ever4 for Eusti:able cause
sho3n4 the Committee on Claims ma2 allo3 a late claim
to be :led 3ithin such further period not e;ceeding thirt2
da2s as it ma2 set.
B, To ensure Eudicious determination of claims for
indemni:cation and a fair valuation of loss4 damage or
inEuries su?ered b2 a claimant4 a Committee on Claims
shall be created b2 the 'a2or immediatel2 upon issuing
the order of closure. The Committee shall be composed
of the Treasurer as Chairman4 and t3o other members4
preferabl2 the Assessor and the Planning and
)evelopment Coordinator.
C, The Committee on Claims shall determine and
a3ard the fair amount due the claimant as indemnit2 for
loss4 damage or inEur2 su?ered b2 reason of the closure4
based on the proof submitted b2 the claimant and on
standards formulated b2 the Committee4 ta7ing into
consideration pertinent economic4 social and other
condition in the localit2.
ection /E.0B. Alternative %a2 or Route. !o road4
street4 alle24 par7 or public s=uare shall be closed4
3hether temporaril2 or permanentl24 3ithout :rst
providing an alternative 3a2 or route for the use of
vehicles and pedestrian as access to and from their
residence or establishment to the main road4 3hich shall
in so far as practicable be 3ide enough for use b2 :re
truc7s4 ambulances and similar transport vehicles.
ARTIC$E F. Applicabilit2 Clause
ection /F.06. Applicabilit2 of Other Issuances. The
rules and regulations implementing the $ocal
"overnment Code and other issuance of national
government agencies pertaining to local legislation are
hereb2 made an integral part of this Chapter.
ARTIC$E ". Penalt2 Clause
ection /".06. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates
an2 provision under this Chapter shall be punished b2 a
:ne of not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos
or imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both
:ne and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the court.
CHAPTER III
CO)E OF CO!)#CT A!) ETHICA$ TA!)AR) FOR
$OCA$ OFFICI$A A!) E'P$OMEE
ARTIC$E A. )eclaration of Polic2
ection @A.06. Polic2. It is the polic2 of this
municipal government to promote a high standard of
ethics in public service. All local oGcials and emplo2ees
shall at all times be accountable to the people and shall
discharge their duties 3ith the utmost responsibilit24
integrit24 competence and lo2alt2< act 3ith patriotism
and Eustice < lead modest lives and uphold public interest
over personal interest.
ection @A.0/. )e:nition of Terms. As used in
this Chapter4 the term5
8Public OGcials9 - includes elective and
appointive oGcials and emplo2ees4 permanent or
temporar24 3hether in the career or non-career service4
including militar2 and police personnel4 3hether or not
the2 receive compensation4 regardless of amount.
8"ift9 - refers to a thing or right a
disposed of gratuitousl24 or an2 act of liberalit24 in favor
of another 3ho accepts it4 and shall include a simulated
sale or an ostensibl2 onerous disposition thereof. It shall
not include an unsolicited gift of nominal or insigni:cant
value not given in anticipation of4 or in e;change for4 a
favor from a public oGcial or emplo2ee.
8Receiving An2 "ift9 - includes the act of
accepting4 directl2 or indirectl24 a gift from a person
other than a member of his famil2 or relative as de:ned
in this Chapter4 even on the occasion of a famil2
celebration or national festivit2 li7e Christmas4 if the
value of the gift is neither nominal nor signi:cant4 or the
gift is given anticipation of4 or in e;change for 4 a favor.
8$oan9 - covers both simple loan and
8commodutum9 as 3ell as guarantees4 :nancing
arrangements or accommodations intended to ensure its
approval.
8ubstantial toc7holder9 - means
an2 person 3ho o3ns4 directl2 or indirectl24 shares of
stoc7 suGcient to elect a director of a corporation.
8Famil2 of $ocal OGcials of Emplo2ees9 N means
their spouses and unmarried children eighteen +6J,
2ears of age.

8Person9 N includes natural and Euridical persons
unless the conte;t indicates other3ise.

8Con>ict of Interest9 N arises 3hen a local oGcial
or emplo2ee is a member of a board4 an oGcer4 or a
substantial stoc7holder of a private corporation or o3ner
or has a substantial interest in a business4 and the
interest of such corporation of business4 of his rights or
duties there in4 ma2 be e;posed to of a?ected b2 the
faithful performance of oGcial dut2.
8)ivestment9 N is the transfer of title or disposal
of interest in propert2 b2 voluntaril24 completel2 and
actuall2 depriving or dispossessing oneself of his right or
title to it in favor of a person or persons other than his
spouse and relatives as de:ned here in.
8Relatives9 N refer to an2 and all persons related
to a public oGcial or emplo2ee 3ithin the fourth civil
degree of consanguinit2 or aGnit24 including 8bilas94
8inso94 and 8balae9.
Article 1. !orms of conduct of local OGcials and
emplo2ee
ection @1.06. tandard of Personal Conduct.
Ever2 public oGcial and emplo2ee shall observe the
follo3ing as standards of personal conduct in the
discharge and e;ecution of oGcial duties.
6O Compliment to Public Interest. $ocal oGcials
and emplo2ees shall al3a2s uphold the public interest
over and above personal interest. All government
recourses and po3ers of their respective oGces must be
emplo2ed and used eGcientl24 e?ectivel24 honestl2 and
economicall24 particularl2 to avoid 3astage in public
funds and revenues.
/O Professionalism. $ocal oGcials and
emplo2ees shall perform and discharge their duties 3ith
the highest degree of e;cellence4 professionalism4
intelligence and s7ill. The2 shall endeavor to discourage
3rong perception of their roles as dispensers or peddlers
of undue patronage.

@O Pustness and incerit2. $ocal oGcials and
emplo2ees shall remain true to the people at all times.
The2 must act 3ith Eustness and sincerit2 and shall not
discriminate against an2one4 especiall2 the poor and the
underprivileged. The2 shall at all times respect the rights
of other4 and shall refrain from doing acts contrar2 to
la34 good morals4 good customs4 public polic24 public
order4 public safet2 and public interest. The2 shall not
dispense or e;tend undue favors on account of their
oGces to their relatives 3hether b2 consanguinit2 or
aGnit24 e;pect 3ith respect to appointments of such
relatives to positions considered strictl2 con:dential or
as members of their personal sta? 3hose terms are co-
terminus 3ith theirs.
BO Political !eutralit2. $ocal oGcials and
emplo2ees shall provide service to ever2one 3ithout
unfair discrimination and regardless of part2 aGliation or
preference.
CO Responsive to the Public. $ocal oGcials and
emplo2ees shall e;tend prompt4 courteous4 and
ade=uate service to public. #nless other3ise provided b2
la3 or 3hen re=uired b2 the public interest4 public
oGcials and emplo2ees shall provide information on
their polices and procedures in clear and understandable
language4 ensure openness of information public
consultations and hearing 3henever appropriate4
encourage suggestions4 simplif2 and s2stematiAe polic2 4
rules and procedures4 avoid red tape end develop an
understanding and appreciation of the socio- economic
conditions prevailing in the countr24 especiall2 in the
depressed rural and urban areas.
DO !ationalism and Patriotism. $ocal oGcials
and emplo2ees shall at all times be lo2al to the republic
and to the Filipino people4 promote the use of locall2
produced goods4 resources and technolog2 and
encourage appreciation and pride of our countr2 and
people. The2 shall endeavor to maintain and defend
Philippine sovereignt2 against foreign intrusion.
IO Commitment to )emocrac2. $ocal oGcials
and emplo2ees shall commit themselves to the
democratic 3a2 of life and values4 maintain the principle
or public accountabilit24 and manifest b2 deeds the
supremac2 of civilian authorit2 over the militar2. The2
shall at all times uphold the Constitution and lo2alt2 to
countr2 above lo2alt2 to persons or part2.
JO imple $iving. $ocal oGcials and emplo2ees
and their families shall lead modest lives appropriate to
their positions and income. The2 shall not indulge in
e;travagant of ostentatious displa2s of 3ealth in an2
form.
ARTIC$E C. )uties and Responsibilities of $ocal OGcials
and emplo2ees
ection @C.06. )uties4 Responsibilities and
Obligations.
In the performance of their duties4 all public oGcials and
emplo2ees are under obligation to5
6. Act Promptl2 on $etters and Re=uest. All $ocal
oGcials and emplo2ees shall 3ith in :fteen +6C,
3or7ing da2s from receipt thereof4 respond to
letters4 telegrams or other means of
communications sent b2 the public. The repl2
must contain the action on the re=uest.
/. ubmit Annual Performance Reports. All heads
or other responsible oGcers of local oGces
shall4 3ith in fort2- :ve +BC, 3or7ing da2s from
the end of the 2ear4 render a performance
report of their respective oGces. uch report
shall be open and available to the public 3ithin
regular oGce hours.
@. Process )ocuments and Papers E;peditiousl2.
All oGcial papers and documents must be
processed and completed 3ithin a reasonable
time from the preparation thereof and must
contain as far as practicable4 not more than
three +@, signatories4 there in. In the absence of
dul2 authoriAed signatories4 the oGcial ne;t- in-
ran7 or oGcer N in N charge shall sign for and in
their behalf.
B. Act Immediatel2 on PublicFs Personal
Transactions. All local oGcials and emplo2ees
must attend to an2one 3ho 3ants to avail
himself of the services of their oGces and must4
at all times4 act promptl2 and e;peditiousl2.
C. 'a7e )ocuments Accessible to the Public. All
public documents must be made accessible to
and readil2 available for inspection b24 the
public 3ithin reasonable 3or7ing hours.
ARTIC$E ). Ethical tandards
ections @). 06. Prohibited Acts and Transactions.
In addition to acts and omissions of public oGcials and
emplo2ees are prescribed in the Constitution and
e;isting la3s4 the follo3ing shall constitute prohibited
acts and transactions of ma2 local oGcial and are hereb2
declared to be unla3ful5
6. Financial and 'aterial Interest. $ocal public
oGcials and emplo2ees shall not4 directl2 or indirectl24
have an2 :nancial or material interest in an2 transaction
re=uiring the approval of their oGce.
/. Outside Emplo2ment and other activities Related
Thereto. $ocal
OGcial and emplo2ees during their incumbenc2 shall
not5

a, O3n4 control4 manage or accept emplo2ment as
oGcer4 emplo2ee4 consultant4 council4 bro7er4
agent4 trustee or nominee in an2 private
enterprise regulated4 supervised or licensed b2
their oGce unless e;pressl2 allo3ed b2 la3.
b, Engaged in the practice of their profession unless
authoriAed b2 the Constitution or la34 provided
that such practice 3ill not con>ict or tend to
con>ict 3ith their oGcial functions< or
c, Recommended an2 person to an2 position in
private enterprises 3hich has a regular or
pending oGcial transaction 3ith their oGce.
These prohibitions shall continue to appl2 for a
period of one 2ear after resignation4 retirement4 or
separation from public oGce4 e;cept in the case of
subparagraph +/, +b, above4 but the professional
concerned cannot practice his profession in connection
3ith an2 matter before the oGce he used to be 3ith4 in
3hich case the one- 2ear prohibition shall li7e3ise appl2.
@. )isclosure and H or 'isuse of Con:dential
Information. $ocal oGcials and emplo2ees shall not use
or divulge con:dential of classi:ed information
oGciall2 7no3n to them b2 reason of their oGce and not
made available to the public either5
a, To further their private interest4 or give undue
advantage to an2one< or
b, To preEudice the public interest.
B. olicitation or Acceptance of "ifts. $ocal oGcials
and emplo2ees shall not solicit4 or accept4 directl2 or
indirectl24 an2 gift4 gratuit24 favor4 entertainment4 loan
or an2thing of monetar2 value from an2 person in the
course of their oGcial duties or in connection 3ith an2
operation being regulated b24 or an2 transaction 3hich
ma2 be a?ected b2 the functions or their oGce.
As to gifts or grants from foreign government4 the
follo3ing are allo3ed5
a, The acceptance b2 a local oGcial or emplo2ee of a
gift of nominal value tendered and received as a
souvenir or mar7 of courtes2<
b, The acceptance b2 a local oGcial or emplo2ee of a
gift in the nature of a scholarship or fello3ship grant
or medical treatment < or
c, The acceptance b2 a local oGcial or emplo2ee of
travel grants of e;penses for travel ta7ing place
entirel2 outside the Philippines +such as allo3ances4
Transportation4 food4 and lodging, or more than
nominal value if such acceptance is appropriate or
consistent 3ith the interest of the Philippines4 and
permitted b2 the head of oGce to 3hich he belongs.
ARTIC$E E. Transparenc2 in public service
ection @E.06. tatement of assets4 $iabilities and
!et %orth< )isclosure of 1usiness Interest and
Financial Connections. All local oGcials and
emplo2ees4 e;cept those 3ho serve in an honorar2
capacit24 laborers and casual or temporar2 3or7ers4
shall :le under oath their statement of Assets4
$iabilities and !et %orth and a )isclosure of 1usiness
Interest and Financial Connections and those of their
spouses and unmarried children under eighteen 2ears
of age living in their households. The t3o documents
shall contain information on the follo3ing5
6O Real propert24 its improvements4 ac=uisition
costs4 assessed value and current fair mar7et value<

/O Personal propert2 and ac=uisition costs<
@O All other assets such as investments4 cash on
hand or in ban7s4 stoc7s4 bonds4 and the li7e<
BO $iabilities< and
CO All business interest and :nancial connections.
The documents must be :led5
6O %ithin thirt2 da2s after assumption of oGce<
/O On or before April @0 of ever2 2ear there after<
and4
@O %ithin thirt2 da2s after separation from the
service.
All public oGcials and emplo2ees re=uired under
this Article to :le the afore stated documents shall also
e;ecute4 3ith in thirt2 da2s from the date of assumption
of oGce4 the necessar2 authorit2 in favor of the
ombudsman to obtain from all appropriate government
agencies4 including the bureau of Internal Revenue4 such
documents as ma2 sho3 their assets4 liabilities4 net
3orth and also their business interest and :nancial
connections in previous 2ears4 including4 if possible4 the
2ear 3hen the2 :rst assumed an2 oGce in the
government.
Husband and 3ife 3ho are both local oGcials or
emplo2ees ma2 :le the re=uired statements Eointl2 or
separatel2.
The statements of asset4 liabilities and net 3orth
and the disclosure of business interests and :nancial
connections shall be :led5
6, 3ith the )eput2 Ombudsman in Region ****4 if
local oGcials and emplo2ees< and
/, 3ith the Civil ervice Commission4 if all other
oGcials and emplo2ees4 as de:ned in Republic
Act !o. @06L4 as amended.
ection @E.0/. Identi:cation and )isclosure of
Relatives.
It shall be the dut2 of ever2 local oGcial or emplo2ee
to identif2 and disclose4 to the best of his 7no3ledge
and information4 his relatives in government in the
form4 manner and fre=uenc2 prescribed b2 the Civil
ervice Commission.
ection @E.0@ Accessibilit2 of )ocuments
a, An2 and all statements :led under this
Chapter shall be made available for
inspection at reasonable hours.
b, uch statement shall be made available for
cop2ing or reproduction after ten 3or7ing
da2s from the time the2 are :led as re=uired
b2 e;isting la3s<
c, An2 person re=uesting a cop2 of statement
shall be re=uired pa2 a reasonable fee to
cover the cost or reproduction and mailing
of such statement4 as 3ell as the cost of
certi:cation.
d, An2 statement :led under this Chapter shall
be available to the public for the period of
ten 2ears after receipt of the statement.
After such period4 the statement ma2 be
destro2ed unless needed in an going
investigation.
ection @E.0B. Other Prohibited Acts. It shall
be unla3ful for an2 person to obtain or use an2
statement :led under this Chapter for5
a, An2 purpose contrar2 to morals or public
polic2< or
b, An2 commercial purpose other than b2 ne3s
and communications media for dissemination
to the general public.
ARTIC$E F. Con>ict of Interest and )ivestment
ection @F.06. Resignation of )ivestment. A local
oGcial or emplo2ee shall avoid con>ict of interest at all
times. %hen a con>ict of interest arises4 he shall resign
from his position in an2 private business enterprises
3ithin thirt2 da2s from his assumption of oGce andHor
divest himself of his shareholdings or interest 3ithin
si;t2 da2s from such assumption.
The same rule shall appl2 3here the local oGcial or
emplo2ee is a partner in partnership.
This re=uirement of divestment shall not appl2 to
those 3ho serve the government in a honorar2 capacit2
nor to laborers and casual or temporar2 3or7ers.
ARTIC$E ". Penalties
ection @".06. Fines< uspension or Removal<
or Imprisonment. In prescribing penalties for o?enders4
the follo3ing rules and regulations shall be observed5
6, An2 local oGcial or emplo2ees regardless of
3hether or not holds oGce or emplo2ment in a
casual4 temporar2 hold-over4 permanent or
regular capacit24 committing an2 violation of this
Chapter shall be punished 3ith a :ne not
e;ceeding the e=uivalent of si; +D, months salar2
or suspension not e;ceeding one L60 2ear4 or
removal depending on the gravit2 of the o?ense
after due notice and hearing b2 the appropriate
bod2 or agenc2. If the violation is punishable b2 a
heavier penalt2 under e;isting la34 he shall be
prosecuted under that la3.
/, (iolations of Articles )4 E and F of this Chapter
shall be prosecuted and penaliAed under the
provisions of Republic Act DI6@.
@, An2 violation hereof proven in proper
administrative proceedings shall be suGcient
cause for removal or dismissal of a local oGcial or
emplo2ee4 even if no criminal prosecution is
instituted against him.
B, Private individuals 3ho participate in conspirac2
as co-principals4 accomplices or accessories4 3ith
oGcials or emplo2ees4 in violation of this Chapter4
shall be subEect to the same penal liabilities as
the public oGcials or emplo2ees and shall be
tried Eointl2 3ith them.
CHAPTER I(
P#1$IC AFETM5 PEACE A!) OR)ER
Article A. Possession of Firecrac7ers
ection BA. 06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall
possess an2 destructive :recrac7ers irrespective of
=uantities 3ithin the Eurisdiction of this municipalit2.
ection BA. 0/. E;emption. )uring special
occasions 3here the nee to use :recrac7ers becomes
necessar24 the 'a2or ma2 issue a pecial Permit for
possession and use of such materials4 provided that the
permittee or user thereof is more than eighteen 2ears of
age.
ection BA.0@. )e:nition. As used in this Article-
8Firecrac7ers9 N refers to a paper c2linder4 triangle or
3hatever form enclosing an e;plosive material used to
ma7e noise including 3hat is locall2 7no3n as 81a3ang94
8atomic bomb4 Er94 8triangulo9 or similar e;plosives
3hich are destructive and dangerous to lives and
properties.
ection BA. 0B. Penalt2. (iolation of the provision of
this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne of not more than
T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or imprisonment of
not more than si; months4 or both :ne and
imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article 1. %holesaling or Retailing of $i=uors4 %ines
and other )istilled pirits
ection B1. 06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall sell4
either in 3holesale or retail4 an2 7ind of li=uor4 3ine and
other distilled spirit +other than denatured alcohol,
3ithout :rst securing permit therefor from the 'a2or.
ectionB1. 0/ Administrative Provisions.
6, An2 person desiring to engage in the business of
3holesaling or retailing an2 7ind of li=uors4 3ines
and Hor other distilled spirits+ e;cept denatured
alcohol, shall :le a 3ritten application for that
purpose 3ith oGce of the 'a2or.
/, A permit issued b2 the 'a2or to a permittee or
licensee to engage in the business of 3holesaling
or retailing li=uors4 3ines or other distilled spirits
does not carr2 3ith it the right or privilege to
serve also4 or cause to be served also4 to
customers the aforesaid drin7s.
ection B1.0@. Penalt2. An2 violation of the
provisions of this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne of
not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more then si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment at the discretion of the Court.
Article C. 1usiness Establishments Allo3ed
To serve into;icating )rin7s
ection BC.06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall
serve or allo3 the serving of na2 into;icating drin7s or
beverages4 other than fermented li=uors or beers4 to
costumers in an2 business establishment or place 3hich
is dul2 licensed as a 81ar9 or 8Coc7tail $ounge9.
ection BC.0/. Administrative Provisions.
6., An2 person desiring to establish a place of
business 3here customers could be served
3ith into;icating drin7s or beverages shall :rst
secure a permit therefore from the 'a2or to
operate a 81ar9 or 8Coc7tail $ounge9.
/., !o operator of a dul2 licensed 81ar9 or
8Coc7tail $ounge9 shall serve or allo3 to be
served inside his establishment or parts
thereof4 an2 into;icating drin7s or beverages to
persons 3ho are belo3 eighteen 2ears old.
ection BC.0@. )e:nition. As used in this
Article N
8Into;icating )rin7s or 1everages9 N refer to
li=uors4 3ines and other distilled spirits4 other than
fermented li=uors such as 81eer94 8Tuba9 and
similar domestic fermented beverages4 to persons
3ho are belo3 eighteen 2ears old.
81ar9 N includes beer gardens or place 3here
into;icating and fermented li=uors or malt are sold4
disposed of4 given a3a24 or served to customers for
compensation4 even 3ithout foods4 or 3here the
services of hostesses or 3aitresses are emplo2ed
and 3here customers are entertained b2 occasional
dancing to music not rendered b2 regular dance
orchestra or musicians hired for the purpose4
other3ise4 the place shall be classi:ed as a dance
hall4 night or da2 club. A 8coc7tail lounge9 is
considered a 8bar9 even if there are no hostesses
are no 3aitresses to entertain the customers.
ection BC.0B Penalt2. An2 violating of the
provisions of this Article shall be punished b2 a
:ne of not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred
Pesos or imprisonment of not more than si; months4
or both :ne and imprisonment4 at the discretion of
the court.
Article ). Holding of Rallies4 )emonstration and
other assemblies
ection B).06. Regulated Acts. !o
person shall hold4 conduct or stage rall24
demonstration4 or other similar assemblies for
3hatever legal purposes 3ithout :rst obtaining a
permit from the 'a2or and pa2ing the
corresponding fee imposed under e;isting ta;
ordinances.
ection B).0/. Administrative Provisions
6., An2 person or group of persons desiring to hold
a rall24 demonstration of other similar
assemblies shall :rst obtain a permit from the
'a2or before underta7ing the activit2. For the
purpose4 a 3ritten application in a prescribed
form shall be submitted to the oGce of the
'a2or. The application shall set forth the name
and address of the applicant4 organiAer or
sponsor of the activit24 description of the
activit24 the place 3here the same 3ill be
conducted and such other pertinent
information or data as ma2 be re=uired.
/., Action b2 the 'a2or on the application shall be
considered as a ministerial dut2 and he can
onl2 den2 the granting of the permit sought if
the tation Commander of the local police or
his authoriAed deput2 3ill certif2 that the
holding of such activit2 3ill pose a clear4 or
there is imminent danger to public and private
properties. This is 3ithout preEudice to the
right of the applicant or aggrieved part2 to
see7 redress before the proper Court.
@., The police oGcers assigned to such 7ind of
assemblies shall al3a2s observe the principle
of the ma;imum tolerance. 1efore an2
dispersal operations are conducted4 there
should :rst be held a dialogue bet3een the la3
enforcers and the leader or spo7esman of the
other side. hould the leader or spo7esman of
the rall2ist or demonstrators refuses to hold a
dialogue and his group continues to act in
de:ance of the la3 enforcers ma2 then assert
their authorit2 and perform the necessar2
legitimate action as 3arranted b2 the
circumstances
B., The 'a2or shall issue the necessar2 rules and
regulations for the proper implementation of
this Article.
ection B).0@. Penalt2. An2 violation of the
provisions of this article shall be punished b2 a :ne of
not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article E. toring of Flammable4 E;plosive
Or Highl2 Combustible 'aterials
ection Be.06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall
7eep or store in his place or highl2 combustible materials
3ithout :rst securing a permit therefore from the 'a2or
thru the Chief of the Fire )epartment and pa2ing the
corresponding permit fees imposed under e;isting ta;
ordinances.
ection BE.0/. Administrative Provision.
6., The Chief of the Fire )epartment or an2 oGcial
designated as such or his dul2 authoriAed
representative shall have supervision over the
location and manner of storing >ammable or
highl2 combustible materials in accordance
3ith promulgated rules and regulation on :re
prevention and protection. If in his Eudgment4
the location and manner of storing such
materials constitute a :re haAard4 he shall
issue an order to the possessor thereof
directing that the same shall be stored
some3here or removed 3ithin t3ent2-four
hours.
/., !o permit shall be issued for the storage of
gunpo3der4 d2namite4 e;plosive4 blasting
supplies or ingredients therefore4 unless there
is a prior clearance or authoriAation4 issued b2
the Chief of the Fire department or his
authoriAed representative.
ection BE.0@. Applicabilit2 Clause.
All other matters relating to :re inspection and
issuance of permit thereof shall be governed b2 the
pertinent provisions of the P) 66JC +Fire Code of the
Philippines, and other e;isting la3s4 rules and
regulations.
ection BE.0B. Penalt2. An2 violation of
the provision of this article shall be punished b2 a :ne of
not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article F. Holding of Parades
ection BF.06. Regulated Act. !o
person shall hold an2 7ind of parades including circus4
menagerie or torch parade using banners4 >oats4 or
musical instruments in this municipalit2 3ithout :rst
securing a permit therefor from the 'a2or and pa2ing
the corresponding permit fee imposed under e;isting ta;
ordinances.
ection BF.0/. E;emption. Civic and 'ilitar2
parades funeral and religious processions are e;empted
from the provision of this Article.
ection BF.0@. Administrative Provisions. An2
person desiring to hold a parade not e;empted under
ection BF.0/ hereof shall submit a 3ritten application in
a prescribed form to the oGce of the 'a2or at least t3o
da2s before the scheduled date of the activit2. Onl2
after the corresponding permit has been issued b2 the
'a2or can the aforesaid activit2 be underta7en.
ection BF.0B. Penalt2 . An2 violation of
the provisions of this article shall be punished b2 a :ne
not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article ". Possession or Carr2ing Of )eadl2 %eapons
ection B".06. Regulated Act. !o
person shall possess or carr2 an2 7ind of deadl2
3eapons in an2 part of this municipalit2 e;cept 3ithin
his residential home4 privatel2-o3ned real estate4 oGce
or place of 3or7.
ection B".0/. )e:nition. As used in
this Article N
8)eadl2 %eapons9 N include :rearms of 3hatever
7ind4 bolos4 spears and other 7inds of bladed4 pointed4
round or blunt instruments that can cause ph2sical
inEuries or death 3hen used against another person
including 8cha7o94 brass 7nuc7les4 and other similar
devices.
ection B".0@. E;emption. E;empted
from the provisions of this Article are the follo3ing5
6., 'ilitar2 and police personnel 3ho4 under
e;isting la3s4 are allo3ed to possess and carr2 :rearms
provided that the2 can sho3 or have in their persons the
necessar2 authoriAation from competent authorities.
/., Private individuals 3ho 3ere granted a license
to possess :rearms4 provided that the2 can sho3 or have
in their person the proper authoriAation to also carr2
:rearms outside of their residence.
@., Person 3hose 3or7s and Eobs re=uire the use of
such deadl2 3eapons 3hile going to and from
their place of 3or7 subEect4 ho3ever4 to
convincing proofs.
ection B".0B. Penalt2. An2 violation of the
provisions of this article shall be punished b2 a :ne not
more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article H 1anning the Fl2ing of Kites4 1alloons
And imilar Contrivances
ection BH.0/. Rules and Regulations.
6., Fl2ing of Kites4 balloons and similar
contrivances over and above the
poblacion area or 3ithin a radius of four
7ilometers from the center of the to3n
plaAa4 is hereb2 totall2 banned.
/., Fl2ing of Kites4 balloons and similar
contrivances over and above the areas not
covered in the above mentioned restricted
area ma2 be done4 provided that its
altitude shall4 not e;ceed one hundred
meters. For purposes of apprehending
violator thereof4 an2 person found to have
string or roll of string 3ith a length of one
hundred :ft2 meters or more attached to
his 7ite4 balloon or similar contrivances
being >o3n at the time of the
apprehension shall be deemed to be
violating or had violated this Ordinance4 in
the absence of an2 other proofs or
evidences to the contrar2.
@., Additional rules and regulations for the
proper implementation of this Ordinance
shall be issued b2 the OGce of the 'a2or
thru the $ocal Chief of the Philippine
!ational Police.
ection BH.0@. Penalt2 An2
violation of the provisions of this article shall be
punished b2 a :ne not more than T3o Thousand Five
Hundred Pesos or imprisonment of not more than si;
months4 or both :ne and imprisonment4 at the discretion
of the Court.
Article I.Regulating Construction of Humps or
Placing protuberance on Public roads.
ection BI.0/. Regulated Acts. !o Person shall
construct an2 7ind of hump4 or place an2 7ind of
protuberance4 on an2 public road4 3ithout :rst securing
a permit therefore from the 'a2or thru the 'unicipal
Engineer.
ection BI.0/. Administrative Provisions
6., An2 person4 natural or Euridical4
desiring to construct humps or place
an2 7ind of protuberance on an2 public
road shall :le an application for that
purpose 3ith the OGce of the
'unicipal Engineer.
/., #pon receipt of the said application4
the 'unicipal Engineer or his dul2
authoriAed representative shall
coordinate 3ith the OGcer in Charge of
TraGc 'anagement to discuss the
merits of the application Thereafter4
their Eoint or individual
recommendation shall be submitted to
the 'a2or.
@., !o permit b2 the 'a2or on this shall be
issued 3ithout the 3ritten
recommendation of both the 'unicipal
Engineer and the OGcer in Charge of
the TraGc 'anagement.
ection BI.0@. Rules and Regulations.
6., The 'unicipal Engineer shall determine
the appropriate speci:cation as to the
thic7ness4 3idth and length of the hump or
protuberance to be placed or constructed.
/., The 'unicipal Engineer is hereb2
authoriAed to alter or modif2 the e;isting
humps or protuberance on an2 municipal or
baranga2 roads to conform to the necessar2
speci:cations prescribed b2 the OGce.
@., The 'unicipal Engineer and the OGcer in
Charge of TraGc 'anagement shall issue the
necessar2 additional rules and regulations or
implementing guidelines for the e?ective
enforcement of this Article.
ection BI.0B. Penalt2. An2 violation of the of this
article shall be punished b2 a :ne of not less than Five
Hundred Pesos but not more than T3o Thousand Five
Hundred Pesos or imprisonment of not more than si;
months4 or both :ne and imprisonment4 at the discretion
of the Court.
Article P. Ha37ing and Peddling 1an on Public
Roads4 Alle2s and $anes
ection BP.06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall
ha37 or peddle an2 goods4 3ares of an2 article of
commerce in an2 public road or alle24 or portion thereof4
3ithout securing a permit therefore from the 'a2or.
ection BP.0/. )e:nition As used in this
Article4 the term5
8Public Road9 - Includes national4 provincial4
municipal and baranga2 roads
8Alle2s9 * refer to narro3 street4 passage3a24
b23a2
8$anes9 - refer to a narro3 path3a2 or b23a2
ection BP.0@. E;emption )uring the Muletide
eason4 to3n :esta4 or on the occasion of holding a
trade fair4 the ma2or ma2 grant a permit for the
temporar2 use of public roads4 alle2s4 and lanes for
ha37ers and peddlers provided4 such permit shall not
e;ceed :fteen da2s.
ection BP.0B. Rules and Regulations
6., !o permit shall be granted b2 the 'a2or for
ha37ers and peddlers to sell an2 article of
commerce on an2 public road4 alle2 or lane4 or
portion thereof4 e;cept as other3ise provided
in this article.
/., The permit to be issued during the Muletide
eason4 to3n :esta or on the occasion of
holding trade fair4 shall be subEected to the
follo3ing conditions or re=uirements.
a., The ha37ing or peddling activit2 shall not
impair or damage an2 private or public
propert24 cause inEur2 to or adversel2
a?ect the rights of other persons<
b., The ha37ing or peddling activit2 shall not
obstruct4 or cause obstruction to the
ordinar2 >o3 of traGc.
c., The rules and regulations on public safet24
peace and order4 Aoning4 health and
sanitation environmental management
and other re=uirements under e;isting
ordinances shall be complied 3ith<
d., uch other re=uisites as ma2 hereafter be
prescribed b2 the authorities concerned.
ection BP.0C. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho
violates an2 provision of this Article shall be punished b2
a :ne of not less than Five Hundred Pesos but not more
than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or imprisonment
of not more than :fteen da2s4 but not more than Three
months or both such :ne and imprisonment4 at the
discretion of the Court.
CHAPTER (
RE"#$ATIO! O! 1#I!E OR TRA)E ACTI(ITIE
Article A. 'a2orFs Permit to Operate or Engage
In 1usiness or Trade Activities
ection CA.06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall
operate4 or engage in an2 business or trade activities
3ithout :rst securing a permit therefore from the 'a2or
and pa2ing the corresponding permit fee imposed under
e;isting ta; ordinance including4 but not limited4 the
follo3ing5
"roup I
6O 'anufacturers4 importers4 producers of an2
article of commerce of 3hatever nature or 7ind4
including bre3ers4 distillers4 recti:ers4
repac7ers4 compounders of li=uor4 distilled
spirits andHor 3ines<
/O Retailers4 independent 3holesalers and
distributors<
@O E;porters<
BO 'anufacturing4 producing4 importing4
3holesaling or retailing of essential
commodities<
CO Cafes4 cafeterias4 ice cream and other
refreshment parlors4 soda fountain4 bars4
carinderias4 restaurants or food caterers<
DO Other similar establishments.
"roup II
6O Hotels and motels< apartelles or pension
houses<
/O $odging houses or boarding houses<
@O Privatel2-o3ned public mar7ets<
BO Real estate dealers +subdivision operators or
lessors of real estate,<
CO Private cemeteries and memorial par7s<
DO Operators of rice and corn mills engaged in the
milling of rice and corn belonging to others<
IO Coc7pits<
JO Private )etective or ecurit2 Agenc2<
LO Fishpond4 :shpens4 or :sh breeding grounds<
60O Pa3nshops<
66O Travel Agenc2<
6/O Poultr2 or Pigger2 Farms< and
6@O Other imilar establishments
"roup III
6O 'one2 shops4 lending investors4 :nance and
investment companies4 insurance companies4
and ban7s<
/O )ealers in fermented li=uors4 distilled spirits
andHor 3ines4 such as5
- %holesale dealers in foreign li=uors
- %holesale dealers in domestic li=uors
- Retail dealers in foreign li=uors
- Retail dealers in domestic li=uors
- Retail dealers in fermented li=uors
- %holesale dealers in fermented li=uors
- Retail dealers in tuba4 basi andHor tapu2
@O Tobacco dealers4 such as5
- Retail leaf tobacco dealers
- %holesale leaf tobacco dealers
- Retail tobacco dealers< retail of
cigarsHcigarettes
- %holesale tobacco dealers< 3holesale of
cigarsHcigarettes
BO Amusement places including those 3herein the
customer thereof participates 3ithout ma7ing
bets or 3agers such as the follo3ing5
- )a2 and night club
- )a2 club or night club
- Coc7tail lounge
- Cabaret or dance hall
- 1ath house4 s3imming pool4 resort and
other similar places
- 7ating rin7
- team bath4 sauna and other similar
establishment
- 1illiard or pool hall
- 1o3ling alle2
- Circus4 carnival or the li7e
- 'err2-go round4 roller coaster4 ferris
3heel4 s3ing4 shooting galler24 and other
similar contrivance
- 1o;ing stadium
- Race trac7
- Theaters and cinema houses
- Amusement devices such as4 Eu7ebo;
machine or apparatus for visual
entertainment or for 3eighing persons
- "olf lin7s4 polo :eld4 or pelota court
- Other similar establishment
Article 1. 'a2orFs Permit to Operate a 1usiness
Principall2 Rendering or O?ering to Render ervices for a
Fee
ection C1.06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall
operate or establish an2 business principall2
rendering or o?ering to render services for a
fee 3ithout :rst securing a permit therefore
from the 'a2or and pa2ing the corresponding
permit fee imposed under e;isting ta;
ordinances including4 but not limited to the
follo3ing5
"roup I
- Advertising agencies
- Assa2ing laboratories
- 1arbershops
- 1atter2 charging shops
- 1eaut2 parlor
- 1lac7smith
- 1usiness agents and other independent
contractors
- Cinematographic :lm o3ners4 lessors or
distributors
- Collecting agencies
- Commercial or immigration bro7ers
- Construction andHor repair shops or motor
vehicles4 bic2cles or tric2cles
- )2eing establishments
- Funeral parlors
- Furniture repair shops
- "arage for a fee
- "eneral engineering4 general building and
specialt2 contractors4 :lling4 demolition
and salvage 3or7 contractors
- "oldsmith or silversmith
- House andHor sign painters
- $athe machine shops
- $aundr2 shops
- 'assage or therapeutic clinics
- Painting shops
- Par7ing lots +for a fee,
- Plastic lamination4 photo static4 3hiteHblue
printing4 recop2ing or duplicating services<
t2ping and mimeographing services
- Proprietors or operator of bulldoAers and
other heav2 e=uipment made available to
others for consideration
- Proprietors or operators of smelting plants4
engraving plants and planting
establishments
- Public 3arehouses or bodegas
- Repair or 3elding shops
- a3mills under contract to sa3 or cut logs
belonging to others
- ervices stations
- ervices establishments for the
installation of 3ater s2stem4 gas or
electric light4 biogas digester and other
similar services
- hops for planting4 surfacing or recutting
of lumber
- hops for shearing animals
- lendering or bod2 building saloons
- Tailor or dress shops
- #pholster2 shops
- (aciador shops
- (ulcaniAing shops
"roup II
- Accounting services
- 1elt and buc7le shops
- 1oo7ing oGces or local e;change
- 1reeding of gamecoc7s and other sporting
animals belonging to others
- 1ro7erages
- 1usiness management services
- Consultanc2 services
- Carpentr2 shops
- )rafting and architectural services
- Emplo2ment agencies
- Escort services
- Ice and cold storage
- Indentors or indent services
- Panitorial services
- Pudo-7arate schools
- Ke2smith
- $egal and notarial services
- $umber2ards
- 'eteograph2 services
- 'essengerial services
- 'edical4 dental4 optical or EE!T clinics
- Perma press establishments
- Private hospitals
- Promotional services
- Public ferries
- Purchasing agencies
- Rental of e=uipment4 furniture4 bic2cle4
s7ates4 tractors and other agricultural
implements
- Rental of e=uipment +light or heav2, for
construction 3or7s
- Rental or sale of video cassettes or discs
- Repair shops for households appliances
- Repair shops for oGce or school
e=uipment4 such as t2pe3riter4
calculators4 adding machine4 computer
and the li7e
- Repair shops for electrical or electronic
e=uipment
- Roasting of calf4 pig or fo3ls not sold for
retail
- culpture shops
- Tinsmith
- Transportation terminals not o3ned b2 bus
operators
- (ocational schools including dancing4
driving and computer programming
schools
- %atch repair centers or shops
- %arehousing or for3arding services
- Other 7inds of contracting establishments
rendering services for a fee
Article C. )e:nitions
ection CC.06 'eaning of %ords #sed. %hen
used in this Code4 the term5
8Advertising Agenc29 includes all persons 3ho are
engaged in the business of advertising for others b2
means of billboards4 posters4 placards4 notices4 signs
directories4 pamphlets4 lea>ets handbills4 electric or
neon lights4 airplanes4 balloons or other media4 3hether
in pictorial or reading form.
81re3er9 includes all persons 3ho manufacture
fermented li=uors of an2 description for sale or deliver2
to others4 but does not include manufacturers of tuba4
basi4 tapu2 or similar domestic fermented li=uors4 3hose
dail2 produce does not e;ceed t3o hundred +/00, gauge
liters.
8Carinderia9 refers to an2 public eating place 3here
foods alread2 coo7ed are served at a price.
8Coc7pit9 includes an2 place4 compound4 building or
portion thereof4 3here coc7:ghting are held4 3hether or
not mone2 bets are made on the results of such
coc7:ghts.
8Collecting Agenc29 includes an2 person other than
a practicing 8attorne2-at-la39 engaged in the business of
collecting or suing debts or liabilities placed in his hands4
for said collection or suit4 b2 subscribers or customers
appl2ing and pa2ing therefore< 3hile a 8mercantile
agenc29 is an2 person engaged in the business of
gathering information as to the :nancial standing abilit24
or credit of persons engaged in business and reporting
the same to subscribers or to customers appl2ing and
pa2ing therefor.
8Compounder9 comprises ever2 person 3ho4
3ithout rectif2ing4 purif2ing4 or re:ning distilled spirits4
shall b2 mi;ing such spirits4 3ine or other li=uor 3ith an2
materials e;cept 3ater4 manufacturers an2 into;icating
beverage 3hatever.
8Contractor9 includes persons4 natural or Euridical4
not subEect to professional ta; under Article //J of Rule
&&&4 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations4 3hose
activit2 consist essentiall2 of the sale of all 7inds of
services for a fee4 regardless of 3hether or not the
performance of the service calls for the e;ercise or use
of the ph2sical or mental faculties of such contractor or
his emplo2ees. As used in this code4 the term
8contractor9 includes4 but not limited to the follo3ing5
"eneral engineering4 general building4 and specialt2
contractor as de:ned under applicable la3s5
Filling demolition and salvage 3or7s contractor<
Proprietor or operator of mine drilling apparatus<
Proprietor or operator of doc72ards<
Person engaged in the installation of 3ater s2stem
and gas
or electric lights4 heat or po3er<
Proprietor or operator of smelting plants<
Engraving4 planting and plastic lamination
establishments< Proprietor or operator of
establishments for repairing4 repainting4
upholstering4 3ashing or greasing of vehicles4 heav2
e=uipment4 vulcaniAing4 recapping and batter2
charging<
Proprietor or operator of furniture shops and
establishments for surfacing and recutting of
lumber and sa3mill under contract to sa3 or cut
logs belonging to others<
Proprietor or operator of dr2-cleaning or d2eing
establishments4 steam laundries using 3ashing
machines<
Proprietor or o3ner of shops for repair of an2 7ind of
mechanical and electrical devices4 instruments4
apparatus or furniture or shoe repairing b2 machine
or an2 mechanical contrivance<
Proprietor or operator of establishments or lots for
par7ing purposes<
Proprietor or operator of tailor shops4 dress shops4
milliners and hatters4 beaut2 parlors4 barbershops4
massage clinics4 sauna4 Tur7ish and 3edish baths4
slandering and bod2 building saloons and similar
establishments<
Photographic studios<
Funeral parlors<
Proprietor or operator of hotels4 motels and lodging
houses<
Proprietor or operator of arrastre or stevedoring4
3arehousing or for3arding establishment4 master
plumbers4 smiths and house or sign painters<
Printers4 boo7binders4 lithographers<
Publisher e;cept those engaged in the publication
or printing of ne3spaper4 magaAine4 revie3 of
bulletin 3hich appears at regular intervals 3ith :;ed
prices for subscription and sale and 3hich is
devoted principall2 to the publication of
advertisements<
1usiness agent4 private detective or 3atchman
agencies4 commercial and immigration bro7ers and
cinematographic :lm o3ners4 lessors and
distributors<
8Corporation9 includes partnerships4 no matter ho3
created or organiAed4 Eoint-stoc7 companies4 Eoint
accounts +cuentas en participation,4 associations or
insurance companies but does not include general
professional partnerships and a Eoint venture or
consortium formed for the purpose of underta7ing
construction proEects or engaging in petroleum4 coal4
geothermal and other energ2 operations or consortium
agreement under a service contract 3ith the
government. "eneral professional partnerships are
partnerships formed b2 persons for the sole purpose of
e;ercising their common profession4 no part of the
income of 3hich is derived from engaging in an2 trade or
business.
The term 8foreign resident9 3hen applied to a
corporation means a foreign corporation not other3ise
organiAed under the la3s of the Philippines but engaged
in trade or business 3ithin the Philippines.
8"eneral Engineering Contractor9 is a person 3hose
principal contracting business is in connection 3ith :;ed
3or7s re=uiring specialiAed engineering 7no3ledge and
s7ill4 including the follo3ing divisions or subEects<
irrigation4 drainage4 3ater po3er4 3ater suppl24 >ood
control4 inland 3ater3a2s4 harbors4 dec7s and 3harves4
ship2ards and ports4 dams4 h2droelectric proEects4
levees4 river control and reclamation 3or7s4 railroads4
high3a2s4 streets and roads4 tunnels4 airports and
air3a2s4 3aste reduction plants4 bridges4 overpass4
underpass4 and other similar 3or7s4 pipelines and other
s2stems for the transmission of petroleum and other
li=uid or gaseous substances4 land leveling and earth
moving proEects4 e;cavating4 grading4 trenching4 paving
and surfacing 3or7.
8"eneral 1uilding Contractor9 is a person 3hose
principal contracting business is in connection 3ith an2
structure built4 being built4 or to be built4 for the support4
shelter and enclosure of persons4 animals4 chattels or
movable propert2 of an2 7ind4 re=uiring in its
construction the use of more than t3o unrelated building
trades or crafts4 or to do or superintend the 3hole or an2
part thereof. uch structure includes se3ers and
se3erage disposal plants and s2stems4 par7s4
pla2ground and other recreational 3or7s4 re:neries4
chemical plants and similar industrial plants re=uiring
specialiAed engineering 7no3ledge and s7ill4 po3er
plants and other utilit2 plants and installations4 mines
and metallurgical plants4 cement and concrete 3or7s in
connection 3ith the above-mentioned :;ed 3or7s. A
person 3ho merel2 furnishes materials or supplies
3ithout fabricating them into4 or consuming them in the
performance of the 3or7 of the general building
contractor does not necessaril2 fall 3ithin this de:nition.
8pecialt2 Contractor9 is a person 3hose operations
pertain to the performance or construction 3or7
re=uiring special s7ill and 3hose principal contracting
business involves the use of specialiAed building trades
or crafts.
8)ealer9 means one 3hose business is to bu2 and
sell merchandise4 goods and chattels4 as a merchant. He
stands immediatel2 bet3een the producer or
manufacturer and the consumer and depends for his
pro:t not upon the labor he besto3s upon his
commodities but upon the s7ill and foresight 3ith 3hich
he 3atches the mar7et.
8)istillers of pirits9 comprise all 3ho distill
spirituous li=uors b2 original and continuous distillation
from mash4 sap or s2rup through continuous closed
vessels and pipes until the manufacture thereof is
complete.
8Hotel9 includes an2 houses or building or portion
thereof in 3hich an2 person or persons ma2 be regularl2
harbored or received as transients or guests. A hotel
shall be considered as living =uarters and shall have
privilege to accept an2 number of guests and to serve
food to the guests herein.
8Importer9 means an2 person 3ho brings articles4
goods4 3ares or merchandise of an2 7ind or class into
the Philippines from abroad for unloading therein4 or
3hich after such entr2 are consumed herein or
incorporated into the general mass of propert2 in the
Philippines. In case of ta; free articles4 brought or
imported into the Philippines b2 persons4 entities4 or
e;change in the Philippines to non-e;empt private
persons or entities4 the purchaser or recipient shall be
considered as the importer thereof.
8Independent %holesaler9 means a person other
than a manufacturer4 producer or importer4 3ho bu2s
commodities for resale to persons other than the end-
users regardless of the =uantit2 of the transaction.
8$ending Investor9 includes all persons 3ho ma7e a
practice of lending mone2 for themselves or others at
interests.
8$odging House9 includes an2 house or building or
portion thereof4 in 3hich an2 person or persons ma2 be
regularl2 harbored or received as transients for
compensation. Taverns or inns shall be considered as
lodging houses.
8'anufacturer9 includes ever2 person 3ho4 b2
ph2sical or chemical process4 alters the e;terior te;ture
or form or inner substance of an2 ra3 material or
manufactured or partiall2 manufactured product in such
manner as to prepare it for special use or uses to 3hich
it could not have been put in its original condition4 or
3ho b2 an2 such process alters the =ualit2 of an2 such
ra3 material or manufactured or partiall2 manufactured
products so as to reduce it to mar7etable shape or
prepare it for an2 of the use industr24 or 3ho b2 an2
such process combines an2 such ra3 material or
manufactured or partiall2 manufactured products 3ith
other materials or products of the same or of di?erent
7inds and in such manner that the :nished products of
such process or manufacture can be put to a special use
or uses to 3hich such ra3 material or manufactured or
partiall2 manufactured products in their original
condition could not have been put4 and 3ho in addition
alters such ra3 material or manufactured or partiall2
manufacture products4 or combines the same to
produce such :nished products for the purpose of their
sale or distribution to others and not for his o3n use or
consumption.
8'one2 hop9 is an e;tension service unit of a
ban7ing institution usuall2 operating in public mar7ets
3ith authorit2 to accept mone2 for deposit and e;tend
short-term loans for speci:c purposes.
8'otel9 includes an2 house or building or portion
thereof in 3hich an2 person or persons ma2 be regularl2
harbored or received as transients or guests and 3hich is
provided 3ith a common enclosed garage or individuall2
enclosed garages 3here such transients or guests ma2
par7 their motor vehicles.
8Pa3nbro7er9 includes ever2 person engaged in
granting loans on deposits or pledges or personal
propert2 on the condition of returning the same at
stipulated prices< displa2ing at his place of business their
gilt or 2ello3 balls e;hibiting a sign or mone2 to loan on
personal propert2 or deposit or pledge.
8Real Estate )ealer9 includes an2 person engaged
in the business of bu2ing4 selling4 e;changing4 or renting
propert2 as principal and holding himself out as full or
part-time dealer in real estate or as an o3ner of rental
propert2 or properties rented or o?ered to rent for an
aggregate amount of One Thousand Pesos or more a
2ear. An2 person shall be considered as engaged in
business as real estate dealer b2 the mere fact that he is
the o3ner or sub lessor or propert2 rented or o?ered to
rent for an aggregate amount of One Thousand Pesos or
more a 2ear4 e;cept o3ner of sugar lands subEect to ta;
under Common3ealth Act !o. CDI.
8Recti:er9 comprises ever2 person 3ho recti:es4
puri:es4 or re:nes distilled spirits or 3ines b2 an2
process other than b2 original and continuous distillation
from mash4 3orth4 3ash4 sap or s2rup through
continuous closed vessels and pipes until the
manufacturer thereof is complete. Ever2 3holesale or
rental li=uor dealer 3ho has in his possession an2 still or
mash tub or 3ho 7eeps an2 other manner re:ning
distilled spirits4 shall also be regarded as a recti:er and
as being engaged in the business of rectif2ing.
8Repac7er of %ines or )istilled pirits9 includes all
persons 3ho remove 3ines or distilled spirits from the
original container for repac7ing and selling the same at
3holesale.
8Restaurant9 refers to an2 place 3hich provides
food to the public and accepts orders from them at a
price. This term includes 8caterers.9
8Retail9 means a sale 3here the purchaser bu2s the
commodit2 for his o3n consumption4 irrespective of the
=uantit2 of the commodit2 sold.
CHAPTER (I
HEA$TH4 A!ITATIO! A!) E!(IRO!'E!TA$
'A!A"E'E!T
Article A. Health E;amination of Food
handlers
ection DA.06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall
engage in an occupation or 3or7 in an2 establishment
the nature of 3hich has something to do 3ith the
preparation of food4 or foodstu?s4 3hether coo7ed or in
ra3 form4 that are intended for public consumption
3ithout :rst securing a 'edical Certi:cate from the
'unicipal Health OGcer of his dul2 authoriAed
representative and pa2ing the corresponding fees
imposed under e;isting ta; ordinances4 including but not
limited to the follo3ing5
6. Food handlers and processors4 chefs4 or coo7s<
/. )ance instructorsHinstructresses< hostesses<
bartenders including ingers or )ancers<
@. 1arbers4 beauticians< hairdressers< manicurists<
attending in hospital or clinics4 sauna baths4
slandering saloons and the li7e<
B. 'asseurs< masseuse< massage clinic attendants<
C. Other similar occupation or callings<
ection DA.0/. Rules and Regulations.
6. Individuals mentioned in the preceding ection are
hereb2 re=uired to undergo a ph2sical health
e;amination annuall2 to be conducted b2 the
'unicipal Health or his dul2 authoriAed
representative.
/. Operators of business establishments shall see to it
that their emplo2ees 3ho are re=uires to undergo
the aforementioned ph2sical health e;amination
have been issued the necessar2 'edical Certi:cate.
@. The 'unicipal Health OGcer shall 7eep a record of
the ph2sical health e;amination conducted and the
copies of the medical certi:cates issued4 indicating
therein the names of the applicants4 the date and
the purpose for 3hich the e;amination 3as made4
and other relevant information.
B. The 'unicipal Health OGcer shall issue the
additional rules and regulations or implementing
guidelines for the proper enforcement of his Article
ection DA.0@. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates an2
provision of his Article shall be punished b2 :ne of not
more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article 1. )isposal of "arbage4 Fifth and Other
%aste 'atters
ection D1.06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall
dispose of an2 7ind of garbage4 :fth4 or other 3aste
matters.4 in public places and such other place not dul2
designated b2 the angguniang 1a2an as a garbage
area.
ection D1.0/. )e:nition. As used in this Article.
8Public Place9 refers to an2 place to 3hich the public has
access including streets4 high3a2s4 par7s4 plaAas4 alle24
side3al74 esteros4 canals and such other place to the
public.
ection D1.0@. Rules and Regulations
6, All educational and other similar institutions4
3hether public or private< all commercial and
industrial establishments such as hotels4
restaurants4 hospitals4 cinema houses4 public
mar7ets4 department stores4 groceries and the
li7e< all public conve2ances< all residential
houses< and all other similar establishments shall
underta7e the cleaning of their o3n estate4 2ards
and immediate premises.
/, All garbage4 :lth and other 3aste matters shall
be placed in a proper receptacle for the collection
and disposal thereof b2 garbage collectors.
@, The 'unicipal Health OGcer shall issue the
necessar2 additional rules and regulations.
ection D1.0B. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates an2
provision of this Article shall be punished a :ne of not
more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment at the discretion of the Court4 3ithout
preEudiced to the imposition of a higher penalt2 under
the provisions of P) J/C and other la3s. If the violator is
a corporation4 :rm or other corporate entities4 the
penalt2 shall be imposed upon or other corporate
manager4 director or persons responsible for its
operation.
Article C. Advertisement b2 'eans of ignboards and
1illboards
ectionDC.06. Prohibited Acts. !o person shall
install or displa2 an2 signboard or billboard in this
municipalit2 3ithout :rst securing a permit thereof from
the 'a2or and pa2ing the corresponding fees on
advertisement as re=uired under e;isting ordinances of
this municipalit2 or the baranga2 concerned.
ection DC.0/. Administrative Provisions. An2
person desiring to install an2 signboard or billboard shall
:le a 3ritten application on the re=uired form and submit
necessar2 plans and descriptions of the signboard or
billboard to the 1uilding OGcial of this municipalit2.
The 8 1uilding OGcial9 shall issue the necessar2 rules
and regulations for the proper implementation of this
Article.
ection DC.0@. Applicabilit2 Clause. The provisions
of P) 60LD +!ational 1uilding Code, and its
implementing rules and regulations pertaining to the
installation of signs4 signboards or billboards are hereb2
adopted and made an integral part of this Article.
ectionDC.0B. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates an2
provision of this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne of not
more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article ). Advertisement b2 'eans of Posters4 Placards4
Painting on %alls4 lides in 'ovies4 Handbills and
$ea>ets.
ection D). 06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall
advertise thru posting< displa2ing b2 means of placards
or slides in movies4 painting on 3alls of building or other
structure and either b2 means of handbills or lea>ets
3ithout :rst securing a permit thereof form the 'a2or
and pa2ing the corresponding fees being re=uired under
e;isting ta; ordinances of this municipalit2.
ection D).0/. Administrative Provisions. An2
person desiring to advertise b2 means of poster4
placards4 slides in movies4 painting on 3all or other
structure4 handbills and lea>ets shall :le a 3ritten
application4 together 3ith the description of the things to
be advertised or the te;t of the advertisement itself4
3ith the oGce of the 'a2or 3hich shall process the
same and issue the corresponding permit upon pa2ment
of the re=uired fees therefor.
ection D).0@. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates
an2 provisions of this Article be punished b2 a :ne of not
more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment at the discretion of the Court.
Article E. Regulation on the #se of Public Roads4 Par7s
and PlaAa
ection DE.06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall use
an2 portion of an2 public roads4 par7s or plaAa for the
dr2ing of 3hatever 7ind of cereals4 buri palms or other
agricultural products or for other similar purposes.
ection DE.0/. )e:nitions. As used in this Article -
8Public Roads9 N includes national4 provincial4 municipal
or baranga2 roads.
8Par79 N means an e;panse of public land use for
recreation.
8PlaAa9 N means an open public s=uare o3ned b2 the
government.
ection DE.0@. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates an2
provision of this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne of not
more than t3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article F. (andalism of Public and Private
Properties
ection DF.06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall
3antonl2 or deliberatel2 deface or destro2 an2 public or
private propert24 or portion thereof4 through an2 7ind of
form of vandalism including 3riting or painting
unnecessar2 letters4 3ords4 signs or s2mbols on an2
portion of edi:ces or structures.
ection DF.0/. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates an2
provision of this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne of not
more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article ". Protection of the Environment from Astra2
Animals
ection D".06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall
3ittingl2 or un3ittingl24 set loose or let go astra2 an2
8dog94 8s3ine94 8cattle9 and other members of the
bovine famil2 in an2 public or private place4 3hether
fettered or not.
ection D".0/. )e:nitions. As used in this Article-
8Cattle9 N includes horse4 mule4 ass4 carabao4 co3 and
other domesticated members of the bovine famil2.
83ine9 N includes hogs or pigs.
8Astra2 Animal9 N means an animal 3hich is set loose or
not under the complete control of its o3ner4 or the one
in charge4 or in the possession thereof4 or found roaming
around4 in public or private places 3hether fettered or
not.
8Public Place9 N includes national4 provincial4 municipal
or baranga2 roads4 par7s4 plaAas4 and such other places
open to the public.
8Private place9 N includes privatel2-o3ned streets4 2ards4
rice:elds4 farmlands and lots o3ned b2 an individual
other than the o3ner of the animal.
ection D".0@. Impounding of Astra2 Animals.
Animals caught astra2 shall be impounded in a corral or
place dul2 designated for such purpose. Impounded
animals shall be released to its o3ner onl2 upon
pa2ment of the corresponding poundage fees imposed
under e;isting ta; ordinances of this municipalit2.
ection D".0B. Administrative Provisions.
6, !ot later than the follo3ing da2 after the animal is
impounded4 a notice of such impounding shall be
posted in at least three conspicuous places
including the public mar7et for a period of Five da2s
3ithin 3hich the o3ner of the animal is re=uired to
claim and establish o3nership thereof.
/, If no person shall claim o3nership of the animal
after the e;piration of Five +C, da2s from date of its
impounding4 it shall be sold to public auction under
the follo3ing procedures5
a, The Treasurer shall post a notice for the
public auction in at lest three conspicuous
places including the public mar7et for a
period of three da2s. )uring the auction sale4
the animal shall be sold to the highest
bidder. %ithin t3o da2s after the auction
sale. The Treasurer shall submit a 3ritten
report of its proceedings to the 'a2or.
b, The o3ner of the animal ma2 stop the said
sale b2 pa2ing at an2 time4 before or during
the auction sale4 the poundage fee due and
the cost of the advertisement and conduct of
sale4 to the 'unicipal Treasurer.
c, The proceeds of the sale shall be applied to
satisf2 the cost of impounding4
advertisement and conduct of sale. The
residue over these costs shall accrue to the
"eneral Fund.
d, In case impounded animal is not disposed of
during the public auction sale4 the same
shall be considered sold to the municipal
government for the amount e=uivalent to
the poundage fees due4 cost of impounding4
advertisement and auction sale.
ection D".0C. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates an2
provision of this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne of not
more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or :ne and
imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article H. 1an on mo7ing at Certain Public Places
and 1usiness Establishments
ection DH.06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall
smo7e an2 cigar or cigarette in the follo3ing places5
6, Inside the screening room of theaters or cinema
houses or in other portions of the theater
designated b2 the person in-charge thereof as a
8smo7ing9 area<
/, Inside the room of hospitals4 clinics and similar
places or in other places therein designated b2
the person in- charge of those institutions as a
8no smo7ing9 area<
@, Inside the classroom of schools4 college or other
similar educational institutions and other places
therein designated b2 the person in-charge of
each institutions as a 8no smo7ing9 area<
B, Rooms or portions of other public places and
government oGces that has been designated as
a 5 no smo7ing9 area b2 its operator4 manager4
administrator or an2 person in-charge thereof.
C, Inside public utilit2 vehicles pl2ing 3ith the
Eurisdiction of this municipalit2.
ection DH.0/. Rules and Regulations. It shall be the
responsibilit2 of the person in-charge of the operation or
administration of a movie house or cinema theater4
hospital4 clinic4 school4 college or other educational
institutions4 and other public places or government
oGces to put a sign that 3ould inform the public the
particular place that has been designated as a 8no
smo7ing9 area.
ection DH.0@. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates an2
provision of this article shall be punished b2 a :ne of not
more than T3o Thousand Five hundred Pesos +or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the court.
Article I. Construction of Pens or Corrals for Cattle4
3ine4 Chic7en4 )uc7 or other )omestic Animals of Fo3ls
ection DI.06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall
construct an2 7ind of pen or corral for cattle4 s3ine4
chic7en4 duc7 and other domestic animals or fo3ls 3ithin
this municipalit2 3ithout securing a permit therefor from
the 'a2or and pa2ing the corresponding fee imposed
under e;isting ta; ordinances.
ection DI.0/. Administrative Provisions. 1efore an
application for a permit is acted upon4 the 'a2or or his
dul2 authoriAed representative shall inspect the
premises 3here the pen or corral shall be construction of
the pen or corral conforms to e;isting la3s4 ordinances4
rules and regulations on health4 sanitation and Aoning.
ection DI.0@. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates an2
provision of this article shall be punished b2 a :ne of T3o
Thousand Five hundred Pesos or imprisonment of not
more than :fteen da2s4 or both :ne and imprisonment4
at the discretion of the Court.
Article P. Anti-$ittering
ection DP. 06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall
litter4 3ittingl2 or un3ittingl24 an2 trash4 rubbish4 scum4
cigarette but4 or an2 7ind of 3aste matter of 3hatever
form4 on an2 public place in this municipalit2.
ection DP. 0/. N )e:nition. As used in this Article4
the term5
8Public Place9 N includes roads4 alle2s4 lanes4 path3a2s4
or side3al7s of streets4 par7s4 plaAas4 an other open to
public.
ection DP.0@. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates an2
provision of this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne of not
less than Five Hundred Pesos but not more than T3o
Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or imprisonment of not
less than :fteen da2s but not more than Three months or
both such :ne and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the
Court.
Article K. Pissing 1an in Public Places.
ection DK.06. Regulated Acts. It is hereb2 declared
unla3ful for an2 person to piss4 pee or urinate in an2
public place in this municipalit24 e;cept in appropriate
places such as restroom4 toilet or lavator2.
ection DK.0/. )e:nition. As used in this article4 the
term5
8Piss or Pee9 N refers to the act of discharging urine from
the bladder.
8Public Place9 N includes roads4 streets4 alle2s4 lanes
path3a2s4 par7s4 plaAas4 side3al7s and parts or portion
of buildings4 3alls4 or fences4 and such other places
3hich are open to the public.
ection DK. 0@. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates ant
provision of this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne of not
less than Five Hundred Pesos but not more than T3o
Thousand Five hundred Pesos or imprisonment of not
less than :fteen da2s but not more than Three months or
both such :ne and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the
Court.
CHAPTER (II
P#1$IC 'ORA$
Article A. Illegal "ambling
ection IA.06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall
operate4 maintain4 or conduct an2 game of chance
including 8Eueteng9 8mote94 8cara 2 cruA9 and other
game of chance4 scheme or haAard 3herein bets or
3agers consisting of mone24 articles or representatives
of value are made4 or in e;ploitation or use of an2 other
mechanical devices or contrivances to determine b2
chance the loser or 3inner thereof.
ectionIA. 0/. Rules and Regulations.
6, !o person shall allo3 an2 form of gambling
mentioned and embraced in the preceding
ection to be conducted or carried on in an2
properties that he o3ns or under his
administration and control.
/, !o person shall participate4 directl2 or indirectl24
in an2 gambling referred to in ection IA.06
hereof.
@, !o person shall possess an2 tic7et4 paper or
matter containing letters4 :gures4 signs or
s2mbols 3hich pertain to or are connected 3ith
the game of 8Eueteng9 8masiao94 or similar
games prohibited herein< nor possess cards4 chips
and other gambling paraphernalia 3hich have
been used4 or about to be used4 in an2 illegal
gambling mentioned herein. 'ere possession of
those things before4 during and immediatel2 after
the conduct of such illegal gambling shall be
considered as a 8prima facie9 evidence for
purposes of this Article.
ection IA.0@. E;emptions.
6. Conduct or holding of 8bingo socials94
8popularit2 contest9 or 8raQes9 and similar fund-
raising activities are e;empted from the provision
of this Articles provided4 that a permit thereof has
been secured from the 'a2or and the
)epartment of ocial %elfare and )evelopment.
Fund Nraising activities sponsored b2 the
angguniang 1aranga2 are e;empted from
securing a permit from the 'a2or or the
)epartment of ocial %elfare and )evelopment
3hen said activities shall be underta7en 3ithin
the territorial Eurisdiction of that baranga2.
ection IA.0B. Applicabilit2 Clause. All other
matters pertaining to illegal gambling not herein
speci:ed shall be governed b2 the provisions of e;isting
la3s4 ordinances4 rules and regulations.
ection IA. 0C. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates
an2 provision of this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne of
not more than T3o Thousand Five hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court 3ithout
preEudice to the imposition of a higher penalt2 under the
provision of e;isting la3s.
Article 1. 1etting on ports Contest
ection I1. 06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall bet
or 3ager mone2 or an2 obEect4 article or representative
of value upon the result of an2 bo;ing contest4
bas7etball game4 or other 7inds of sports competition.
ection I1. 0/. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates
the provision of the preceding ection shall be punished
b2 a :ne of not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred
Pesos or imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or
both :ne and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the
Court.
Article C. $oitering
ection IC. 06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall
loiter in an2 public place in this municipalit2 in such a
manner as to5
6, Create or cause to be created a danger of a
breach of the peace<
/, Create or cause to be created an2 disturbance or
anno2ance to the comfort and repose of an2
person<
@, Obstruct the free passage of pedestrian or
vehicles or4
B, 'olest4 or interfere 3ith the la3ful activit2 of an2
other person in such public place.
ection IC. 0/. )e:nitions. As used in this Article-
8Public Place9 means an2 place to 3hich the public has
access including streets4 high3a2s4 par7s4 alle2 or
side3al7 and such other vacant private propert2 not
o3ned b2 the individual found loitering therein4 or in the
case of the minor4 not o3ned or under the control of his
parent or guardian.
8$oiter9 means to remain idle in essentiall2 one location
and spending the time idl24 loa:ng or 3al7ing about
aimlessl2.
ection IC. 0@. Rules and Regulations. An2 police
oGcer ma24 in the e;ercise of reasonable Eudgment4
decide that the presence of an2 person in an2 public
place is causing or is li7el2 to cause an2 of the conditions
enumerated in ection IC. 06 hereof and he ma24 if he
deems it necessar2 for the preservation of the public
peace and safet24 order that person to leave that place.
An2 person 3ho shall refuse to leave that public place
after being ordered to do so b2 a police oGcer shall be
apprehended and prosecuted for violation of this Article.
ection IC. 0B. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates
an2 provisions of this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne
of not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article ). !udism in public Places
ection I).06. Regulated Acts. Its is la3ful for an2
person to appear nude in an2 place open to the public
3ithin this municipalit2.
ection I). 0/. Rules and Regulations. !o operator
of an2 sho3 house4 da2 or night club4 bar or coc7tail
lounge shall allo3 or permit an2 person to perform nude
in an2 7ind of stage pla24 stage sho34 or stage e;hibition
in his establishment.
ection I). 0@. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates
an2 provision of this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne of
not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article E. %earing of 1athing )ress or 3imsuits
ection IE. 06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall
bathe or s3im in an2 bod2 of 3ater or s3imming pool in
this municipalit2 unless clothed in appropriate bathing
dress or s3imsuits.
ection IE. 0/. Rules and Regulations. !o operator
of public resorts shall allo3 an2bod2 to bathe or s3im in
the s3imming pool of his establishment not clothed in
appropriate bathing dress or s3imsuits reasonabl2
covering the said person.
ection IE. 0@. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates
an2 provision of this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne of
not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonm@nt of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article F. Possession of Obscene or Pornographic
'aterials
ection IF. 06. Prohibited Acts. !o person shall
posses an2 obscene or pornographic materials including
boo7s4 magaAines4 pamphlets4 pictures or other
representation4 ho3ever made4 3ithin this municipalit2.
ection IF.0/. Rules and Regulations
6, !o operator or movie or cinema houses shall
allo3 the e;hibition in the movie screen of his
establishment an2 pornographic :lm or movie not
approved for public sho3ing b2 complete
authorities.
/, !o operator of business establishments shall sell
or rent to the public an2 7ind of pornographic
video :lms.
@, Additional rules and regulations shall be issued b2
the 'a2or for the proper implementation of this
Article.
ection IF. 0@. E;emptions. Paintings4 engravings4
sculptures4 pictures4 s7etches4 dra3ings4 or other obEects
3hich merel2 represent nude :gures but not represent a
lascivious act and e;hibited e;clusivel2 for scienti:c4
educational or artistic purposes 3ithout immoral or
malicious intent shall not be considered as 8obscene or
pornographic 8 and are4 thus e;empt from the provisions
of this Article.
ection IF. 0B. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates an2
provision of this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne of not
more than T3o Thousand Five hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
CHAPTER (III
P#1$IC #TI$ITIE
Article A. Public 'ar7ets
ection JA. 06.0 )e:nitions. As used in this Article-
8Public 'ar7ets9 N are public services or utilities as much
as the public suppl2 and sale of electricit24 3ater and
public transportation are. +".R. !o. $ N 6BB0,. A mar7et is
a public mar7et 3hen it is dedicated to the service of the
general public and is operated under government control
and supervision as a public utilit24 3hether it be o3ned
b2 the government or b2 an2 instrumentalit2 thereof4 or
b2 an2 private individual +".R. !o. $ N /6/I,. Public
mar7et refer also to an2 place4 building or structure of
an2 7ind designated as much such b2 the anggunian
+$ocal legislative bod2, e;cept public streets4 plaAas4 and
the li7e.
8'ar7et Premises9 N refers to an open space in the
mar7et compound part of the mar7et lot consisting of
bare ground4 not covered b2 mar7et buildings4 usuall2
occupied b2 transient vendors speciall2 during mar7et
da2s.
8'ar7et tall9 N refers to an2 allotted space or booth in
the public mar7et 3here merchandise of an2 7ind is sold
or o?ered for sale.
8'ar7et section9 N refers to a subdivision of the mar7et
housing one class or group of allied goods4 commodities
or merchandise.
ection JA. 0/. 'ar7et Charges or fees. There shall
be collected from lessees of mar7et stall4 occupants of
mar7ets premises or transient vendors a mar7et rental
fee or entrance fee4 at such rates as ma2 be prescribed
b2 the anggunian in a ta; ordinance dul2 enacted that
purpose.
ection JA. 0@. AdEudication of (acant 'ar7et talls.
The adEudication of vacant or ne3l2 constructed mar7et
stalls shall be in accordance 3ith the provision of a dul2
enacted ordinance and the rules and regulations on this
matter promulgated b2 the angguniang 1a2an.
ection JA. 0B. $eases Period. The contract of lease
for a mar7et stall shall not be less than one 2ear4 but not
more than :ve 2ears4 rene3able upon its e;piration4
unless b2 the anggunian in a ne3 ordinance amending
this section.
ection JA.0C. Application for leases. The
application for lease of mar7et stalls shall be
accomplished under oath in a prescribed form and
submitted to the Chairman4 mar7et Committee4 b2 the
applicant4 either in person or thru his attorne2.
ection JA. 0D. Creation of a 'ar7et Committee.
There shall be created b2 the anggunian a permanent
'ar7et Committee 3hich shall conduct the dra3ing of
lots and opening of bids in connection 3ith the
adEudication of vacant or ne3l2 constructed stalls in the
public mar7et.
ection JA. 0I. Preference of Filipino CitiAens over
Alien Applicants. Applicant 3ho are Filipino shall have
preference in the lease of public mar7et stalls. If on the
last da2 set for :ling the applications4 there is no
application from a Filipino citiAen4 the posting of the
notice of vacanc2 prescribed in this chapter shall be
repeated for another ten da2s. If after the e;piration of
that period4 there is still no Filipino applicant4 then the
stall a?ected ma2 be leased to an2 alien applicant 3ho
:led his application :rst. If4 there are several alien
applicants the adEudication of the stall shall be made
thru dra3ing of lots to be conducted b2 the 'ar7et
Committee.
In case there is onl2 one Filipino applicant4 the stall
applied for shall be adEudicated to him. If there are
several Filipino applicants for the same stall4 the
adEudication of the stall shall be made thru dra3ing of
lots to be conducted b2 the mar7et committee on the
date and hour speci:ed in the notice. The result of the
dra3ing of lots shall be reported immediatel2 b2 the
committee to the 'a2or for appropriated action.
ection JA. 0J. (acanc2 of talls. If for an2 reason a
stall holder or leases discontinues or is re=uired to
discontinue his business before his leases contract
e;pires4 such stall shall be considered vacant and its
occupanc2 thereafter shall be disposed of in the manner
herein prescribed.
ection JA. 0L. Partnership 3ith tall Holder. An2
mar7et stall holder 3ho enters into a business
partnership 3ith an2 part2 after he ac=uired the right to
lease such stall have no authorit2 to transfer to his
partner the right to occup2 the stall. In case of death or
an2 legal disabilit2 of such stall holder to continue in his
business4 the surviving partner ma2 be authoriAed to
continue occup2ing the stall for period of not e;ceeding
si;t2 da2s 3ithin 3hich to 3ind up the business of the
partnership. If the survivor is =uali:ed to occup2 a stall
under the provisions hereof4 and the spouse4 parent4 son
daughter or relative 3ithin the third degree b2
consanguinit2 or be given the preference to continue
occup2ing the stall concerned if he applies for it.
ection JA.60. $essee to Personall2 Administer His
tall
An2 person 3ho has been a3arded the right lease a
mar7et stall administer and be present personall2 at his
stall or stalls. He ma2 emplo2 helpers 3ho must be
citiAens of the Philippines4 including but not limited to
his spouse4 parents and children 3ho are actuall2 living
3ith him and 3ho are not dis=uali:ed under he provision
hereof. The person to be emplo2ed as helpers hall4
under no circumstances4 be person 3ith 3hom the stall
older has an2 commercial relation or transaction.

ection JA. 66. )ummies< ub-$ease of talls.
In an2 case here the person registered to be the holder
or lessee of a stall r stalls4 booths4 in the public mar7et4
is found to be in realit2 not the person 3ho is actuall2
occup2ing said stall or stalls4 booth or booths4 the lease
of such stall or stalls4 booth or booths4 shall be canceled4
if upon investigation such stallholder shall be found to
have sub-leased his stall or stalls4 booth or booths4 to
another person or to have connived 3ith such person so
that the latter ma24 for an2 reason4 be able to occup2
the said stall or stalls4 booth or booths.
ection J.A6/. Rules and Regulations.
6, The peddling or sale outside the public mar7et
site or premises of foodstu?s4 3hich easil2
deteriorate li7e :sh and meat4 is hereb2
prohibited.
/, !o person shall utiliAe the public mar7et or an2
part thereof for residential purpose.
@, It shall be unla3ful for an2 person to peddle4
ha374 sell or o?er for sale4 or e;pose for sale4
an2 in the passage3a2 +pasillo, used b2
purchaser in the mar7et premises.
B, It shall be unla3ful for an2 person to resist4
obstruct4 anno2 or impede an2 mar7et emplo2ee
or personnel in the performance of his duties<
nor shall parent allo3 their children to pla2 in or
around their stalls or booths in the mar7et
premises.
C, It shall be unla3ful for an2 person to drin74 serve
or dispense li=uor4 or an2 into;icating drin7s or
beverages4 3ithin the premises of public mar7et
at an2 time of the da2.
D, !o merchandise or article shall be sold4 o?ered
for sale or e;posed for sale in the public mar7et
unless the same 3as legall2 ac=uired b2 the
vendor or stallholder and that ta;es of an2 7ind
due thereon had been paid.
I, It shall be unla3ful for an2 lessee to remove4
construct or alter the original structure of an2
stall4 electrical 3iring4 or 3ater connection
3ithout prior permit from the mar7et
administrator or person in charge of the public
mar7et.
J, The municipal government shall not be
responsible to the occupants of stall for an2
loss or damage cause b2 :re. Theft4 robber24
8force maEored9 or an2 other cause. All article
or merchandise left in the public mar7et during
closure time shall be at the ris7 of the stall
holder or o3ner thereof.
L, All articles abandoned in an2 public mar7et
building in violation of an2 provisions of this
Article or an2 regulation or rule on the
management of the mar7et shall be deemed a
nuisance. It shall be the dut2 of the 'ar7et
administrator or his subordinate to ta7e
custod2 thereof. In case the articles are
claimed 3ithin t3ent2-four hours thereafter4
the2 shall be returned to their original o3ners
upon pa2ment of actual e;penses incurred in
their safe-7eeping4 unless the2 have so
deteriorated as to constitute a menace to
public health4 in 3hich case the2 shall be
disposed of in the manner directed b2 the
'ar7et administrator 3ho ma2 also in his
discretion4 cause the criminal prosecution of
the guilt2 part24 or merel2 3arm him against
future violation. In case 3here the articles
have not deteriorated and are not claimed
3ithin the time herein :;ed4 said articles shall
be sold at public auction4 and the proceed
thereof shall be disposed in accordance 3ith
la3.
ection JA. 6@. Applicabilit2 Clause. E;isting
la3s4 ordinances4 rules and regulations pertaining to the
administration of the public mar7et are hereb2 adopted
as part of this article.
ection JA. 6B. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho
violates an2 provisions of this Article shall be punished
b2 a :ne of not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred
Pesos or imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or
both :ne and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the
Court.
Article 1. laughterhouse
ection J1. 06. Permit to laughterhouse. 1efore
an2 animal is laughtered for public consumption4 a
permit therefore shall be secured from the 'unicipal
Health OGcer of dul2 authoriAed representative 3ho 3ill
determine 3hether the animal or fo3l is :r for human
consumption4 upon pa2ment to the 'unicipal Treasurer
of the corresponding permit fee prescribed under
e;isting ta; ordinances.
ection J1. 0/. Prohibition. Permit to slaughter
shall not be granted nor the corresponding fee collected
on animals condemned b2 the 'unicipal Health OGcer.
ection J1. 0@. Administrative Provisions
6, The slaughter of an2 7ind of animal intended
for sale shall be done onl2 in the municipal
slaughterhouse designated as such b2 the
anggunian. The slaughter of animals
intended for home consumption ma2 be done
else3here4 e;cept large cattle 3hich shall be
slaughtered onl2 in the municipal
slaughterhouse. The animal slaughtered for
home consumption shall not be sold of o?ered
for sale.
/, 1efore issuing the permit for slaughter of large
cattle4 the 'unicipal Treasurer shall re=uire for
branded cattle4 the production of the
certi:cates of o3nership if the o3ner is the
applicant4 or the original certi:cate of
o3nership and certi:cate of transfer sho3ing
the title in the name of the of the person
appl2ing for the permit if he is not the original
o3ner. If the applicant is not the original
o3ner4 and there is no certi:cate of transfer
made in his favor4 one such certi:cate shall be
issued and the corresponding fee be collected
therefore. For unbranded cattle that have not
2et reached the age of branding4 the 'unicipal
Treasurer shall re=uire such evidence as ma2
be satisfactor2 to him regarding the o3nership
of the animals for 3hich permit to slaughter
has been re=uested. For unbranded cattle of
the re=uired age4 the necessar2 certi:cate of
o3nership andHor transfer shall be issued4 and
the corresponding fees collected therefore
before the slaughter permit is granted.
@, 1efore an2 animal is slaughtered for public
consumption4 a permit therefore shall be
secured from the 'unicipal Health OGcer or his
dul2 authoriAed representativeH The permit
shall bear the date and month of issue and the
stamp of the 'unicipal Health OGcer4 as 3ell
as the page of the boo7 in 3hich said permit
number is entered and 3herein the name of
the permit tee the 7ind and se; of the animal
to be slaughtered appears.
ection J1. 0B. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho
violates an2 provisions of this Article shall be punished
b2 a :ne of not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred
Pesos or imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or
both :ne and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the
Court.
Article C. Public Cemeter2
ection C. 06. $ease of 1urial $ot.There shall be
collected a rental fee for ever2 burial lot consisting of
:ve s=uare meters +/;/.C s=. m., in the amount
prescribed b2 the anggunian in a ta; ordinance
enacted for that purpose. The lease period for ever2
burial lot shall be :ve 2ears4 rene3able upon its
e;piration at the option of the lessee.
ection JC. 0/. ale of 1urial $ot. hould
the anggunian decide to set aside portions of the
public cemeter2 for sale4 the conditions of the sale and
the amount thereof shall be stipulated in another
ordinance.
ection JC. 0-@. Administrative Provisions.
6,. Permit to Construct. An2 construction of
3hatever 7ind or nature in the public cemeter24 3hether
for permanent or temporar2 use4 shall onl2 be allo3ed
after the approval of a permit issued b2 the 'a2or upon
the recommendation of the 'unicipal Health OGcer.
/,. Rene3al of $ease. In cases of lessee intends to
rene3 the lease after its termination4 he must inform the
'unicipal Treasurer 3ithin thirt2 da2s before the e;pir2
date of the lease4 and shall pa2 the corresponding rental
fees therefore. It shall also be the dut2 of the 'unicipal
Treasurer to prepare and submit to the 'a2or a list of the
leases that are to e;pire :ve da2s prior to the e;piration
date. The 'unicipal Treasurer shall send a reminder to
the lessee of the e;piration of his lease4 t3o 3ee7s prior
to the e;piration date of the lease.
@,. Register. The 'unicipal Treasurer shall 7eep a
register of account of the public cemeter24 together 3ith
such additional information as ma2 be re=uired b2 the
anggunian.
ection JC. 0B. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho
violates an2 provision of this article shall be punished b2
a :ne of not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred
Pesos or imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or
both :ne and imprisonment at the discretion of the
Court.
CHAPTER I&
"A'E A!) A'#E'E!T
Article A. Regulations on Coc7pits and Coc7:ghts
Conducted Therein
ection LA. 06. Regulated Acts. !o person
shall operate or maintain an2 coc7pit in this municipalit2
3ithout :rst securing a license therefore and no person
shall oGciate or ta7e part in an2 7ind of dul2 authoriAed
coc7:ghts being conducted therein either as 8promoter94
8pit manager94 8ga?er94 8referee94 8bet manager94 or
Rbet ta7er9 3ithout a permit therefore from the 'a2or.
ection LA. 0/. Administrative Provisions
6, Onl2 dul2 licensed coc7pit oGcials shall
oGciates in all 7inds of coc7:ghts in this municipalit2.
/, !o operator of a coc7pit shall emplo2 or allo3
to participate in a coc7:ght an2 ga?er4 referee4 bet
ta7er4 promoter4 bet manager4 or pit manager 3ho has
not secured a 'a2orFs permit.
@, !o person shall accept an2 bet in a dul2
authoriAed coc7:ghts 3ithout the corresponding mone2
at his disposal to respond to the bet in case he loses.
B, !o person shall tal7 to interfere 3ith4 or I n an2
3a2 obstruct the act of the hauler + soltador, 3hile the
latter is releasing his :ghting coc7< neither shall an2
person tal7 to4 interfere 3ith4 or an2 3a2 hamper the
referee 3hile the later is overseeing the coc7:ght in
progress4 especiall2 3hen he is in the act of rendering4 or
about to render4 his decision in consummated
coc7:ghting match.
ection L. 0@. )e:nitions. As used in this Article-
RPromoter9 refers to a person licensed as such4 3ho
is engaged in the convening4 meeting4 holding and
celebration of speciall2 programmed and arranged
coc7:ghting li7e local and international derbies or
competitions4 special means or matched set to or
encounters4 pinta7asi4 and ordinar2 coc7:ghts inside a
dul2 licensed coc7pit.
8Pit 'anager9 refers to a person 3ho professionall24
regularl2 and habituall2 manages a coc7pit and
coc7:ghts therein. He ma2 or ma2 not be the o3ner of
the coc7pit himself.
8"a?er9 + 'ananari, refers to a person 3ho is
7no3ledgeable in the techni=ue of arming :ghting coc7s
3ith ga? or grafts on either or both legs of the coc7s.

8Referee9 + entenciador , refers to a person 3ho
3atches and oversees the progress of the coc7:ght and
decides its result b2 announcing the 3inner or declaring
a dra3 or no contest game.
81et 'anager9 + Kasador , refers to a person 3ho
calls and ta7es care of bets from o3ner of both
gamecoc7s and those of other bettors before he orders
enactment of the coc7:ght and thereafter distribute
3inning bets after deducting a certain commission.
81et Ta7er9 +Kristo, refers to a person 3ho
participates in coc7:ghts 3ith the use of mone2 or other
things of value4 bets 3ith other bettors or through other
bet-ta7ers and 3ins or losses his bets depending upon
the result of the coc7:ght as announced b2 the referee
or 8sentenciador9.
8Handler9 +oltador, refers to a person 3ho
personall2 ta7es ph2sical custod2 and control inside the
arena of a pitted gamecoc7 and 3ho actuall2 releases
the same for actual :ght and combat in coc7:ght.
ection LA.0B. Penalt2. An2 violation of the
provision of this article shall be punished b2 a :ne of not
more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment at the discretion of the Court.
Article 1. Operation of lot 'achines
ection L1.06. Regulated Acts. !o person
shall establish or operate an2 business or place of
amusement utiliAing 8slot machines9 including 3hat is
commonl2 7no3n as 8Eac7pot machine9 and other similar
devices or contrivance 3ithin the Eurisdiction of this
municipalit2.
ection L1.0/. )e:nitions As used in this
Article N
Rlot 'achine9 includes an2 machine4 device or
contrivance 3hereb2 the customer4 pla2er or user has to
drop a coin4 to7en or slug representing mone2 of an2
denomination in order to have a chance of 3inning
mone24 or its e=uivalent4 as a priAe.
ection L1.0@. Penalt2. An2 violation of the
provision of this article shall be punished b2 a :ne of not
more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment at the discretion of the Court.
Article C. Operation of 1illiard and pool
Hall
ection LC.06. Regulated Acts. !o person
shall operate an2 billiard or pool hall in this municipalit2
3ithout :rst securing permit therefore from the 'a2or
and pa2ing the corresponding ta; fee imposed under
e;isting ta; ordinance.
ection LC.0/. Rules and Regulations.
6., !o permit shall be issued to an2 person to
operate a billiard or pool hall 3ith more than
three billiard tables.
/., !o permit shall be issued to an2 person to
operate a pool hall 3ith more than three pool
tables
@., !o 3agers or bets shall be allo3ed b2 the
operator of billiard or pool halls to be conducted
therein b2 the pla2ers or other persons inside
that establishment.
B., Other necessar2 rules and regulations that are
not inconsistent here3ith ma2 be issued b2 the
'a2or for the proper implementation of this
article.
ection LC.0@. Penalt2 An2 violation of the
provision of this article shall be punished b2 a :ne of not
more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment at the discretion of the Court.
CHAPTER &
TRAFFIC R#$E A!) RE"#$ATIO!
Article A. Restriction on the 'anner of )riving and peed
of 'otor (ehicles
8'otor (ehicle9 shall mean an2 vehicle propelled
b2 an2 po3er other then muscular po3er using the
public high3a2s4 but e;cepting road rollers4 trolle2 cars4
street-s3eepers4 sprin7lers4 la3n mo3ers4 bulldoAers4
graders4 for7lifts4 amphibian truc7s4 and cranes if not
used on public high3a2s4 vehicles 3hich run onl2 on rails
or truc7s and tractors4 trailers and traction engines of all
7inds use e;clusivel2 for Agricultural purposes.
8)river9 shall mean ever2 and an2 licensed
operator of a motor vehicle.
8High3a2s9 shall mean ever2 public thoroughfare4
public boulevard4 drive3a24 Avenue Par7. Alle2 and
galleon4 but shall not include road3a2 upon grounds
o3ned b2 private persons4 college4 universities or other
similar institutions.
8Par7ing9 or 8Par7ed9 shall mean that a motor
vehicle has been brought to a stop on the shoulder or
proper edge of a high3a24 and remains inactive in that
place or close thereto for appreciable period of time. A
motor vehicle 3hich propert2 tops merel2 to discharge a
passenger or to ta7e in 3aiting reasonable dispatch shall
be considered as 8par7ed9 if the motor vehicle again
moves a3a2 3ithout dela2.
ection 60A.0/. Right-ide )riving. #nless a
di?erent course of action re=uired in the interest of
safet2 and the securit2 of life4 person or propert24 or
because of unreasonable diGcult2 of operation in
compliance here3ith4 ever2 person operating a motor
vehicle or an animal dra3n vehicle on a high3a2 shall
pass to the right 3hen meeting persons or vehicles
coming to3ard him and to the left 3hen overta7ing
persons or vehicle going the same direction and 3hen
turning to the left in going from one high3a2 to another4
ever2 vehicle shall be conducted to the right of the
center of the intersection of the high3a2.
ection 60A.0@. peed Restrictions
6., An2 person driving a motor vehicle on a high3a2
shall drive the same at a careful and prudent
speed4 not greater nor less than is reasonable
and proper4 having due regard for the traGc4 and
3idth of the high3a24 and of an2 other condition
then and there e;isting< and no person shall drive
an2 motor vehicle upon a high3a2 at such a
speed as to endanger the life4 limb and propert2
of an2 person4 not at a speed greater than 3ill
permit him to bring the vehicle to a stop 3ithin
the assured clear distance ahead.
/., ubEect to the provisions of the preceding
paragraph4 the rate of speed of an2 motor vehicle
shall not e;ceed the follo3ing5
'OTORCMC$E
CAR4 PEEP!EM TR#CK
'A&I'#' A$$O%A1$E PEE) A!) THE $IKE S
1#
6., On open high3a2s or countr2
Roads4 3ith no 8blind corners94
And not closel2 bordered
12 habitationTTTTTTTT J0 KPH
C0 KPH
/., On 8through streets9 or
1oulevards4 clear of traGc4
%ith no 8blind corners9TTTT B0 KPH
@0 KPH
@., On other streets 3ith light
TraGc4 3hen !OT designated
As 8through treets9TTTTT.. @0 KPH
B0 KPH
B., Through cro3ded streets4
approaching intersections
at 8blind Corners94 passing
8school Aones94 passing other
(ehicles 3hich are not stationar24
Or for similar dangerous
CircumstancesTTTTTTTT.. /0 KPH
/0 KPH
ection 60A.0B. E;emptions The rates of speed
herein above prescribed shall not appl2 to the
follo3ing5
6., A ph2sician or his driver 3hen the former
responds to emergenc2 calls<
/., The driver of a hospital ambulance on the 3a2
to and from the place of accident other
emergenc2<
@., An2 driver bringing a 3ounded or sic7 person
for emergenc2 treatment to a hospital4 clinic
or an2 other similar place<
B., The driver of a motor vehicle belonging to the
armed Forces 3hile in use for oGcials purposes
in times of riot4 insurrection or invasion<
C., The driver of a vehicle4 3hen he or his
passenger are in pursuit of a criminal<
D., A la3-enforcement oGcer 3ho is tr2ing to
overta7e violator of traGc la3s< and
I., The driver oGciall2 operating a motor vehicle
of an2 :re department4 provided that these
e;emptions shall not be construed to allo3
useless or unnecessar2 fast driving of drivers
aforementioned.
Article 1. Overta7ing and Passing a (ehicle< Turning
at Intersections
ection 601. 06 Overta7ing a (ehicle. The
driver of an2 motor vehicle overta7ing another vehicle
proceeding in the same direction shall pass at a safe
distance to the left thereof4 and shall not again drive to
the right side of the high3a2 until safet2 clear of such
overta7en vehicle4 e;cept that4 on a high3a2 thin a
business or residential district4 having t3o or more
vehicle ma2 overta7e and pass another vehicle on the
right thing in this Article shall be construed to prohibit a
driver overta7ing and passing upon the right of other
vehicle 3hich I 7ing or about to ma7e a left turn.
ection 601. 0/. "iving 3a2 to overta7ing (ehicle.
The driver of a vehicle about to be overta7en b2
another vehicle approaching from the rear shall give 3a2
to the overta7ing vehicle suitable and audible signal
being given b2 the driver of the overta7ing vehicle4 and
shall not increase the speed of his vehicle until
completel2 passed b2 the overta7ing vehicle.
ection 601. 0@ Restrictions on Overta7ing and
Passing.
6,. The driver of a vehicle shall not drive to the left side
of the center line of a high3a2 in overta7ing or passing
another vehicle proceedings in the same direction4
unless such left side is clearl2 visible and is free of
oncoming traGc for a suGcient distance ahead to permit
such overta7ing or passing to be made in safet2.
/,. The driver of a vehicle shall not overta7e or pass
another vehicle proceedings in the same direction4 3hen
approaching the crest of a grade4 nor upon a curve in the
high3a24 3here the driverFs vie3 along the high3a2 is
obstructed 3ithin a distance of :ve hundred feet ahead4
e;cept on a high3a2 having t3o or more lanes for
movement of traGc in one direction 3here the driver of
a vehicle ma2 overta7e or pass another vehicle5
Provided4 that on a high3a24 3ithin a business or
residential district4 having t3o or more lanes for
movement of traGc in one direction4 the driver of a
vehicle ma2 overta7e or pass another vehicle on the
right.
@,. The driver of a vehicle shall not overta7e or pass
an2 other vehicle proceeding in the same direction4 at
an2 direction4 at an2 rail3a2 grade crossing4 nor at an2
intersection of high3a2s4 unless such intersection or
crossing is controlled b2 traGc signal4 or unless
permitted to do so b2 a 3atchman or a peace oGcer4
e;cept on a high3a2 having t3o or more lanes for
movement of traGc in one direction 3here the driver of
a vehicle ma2 overta7e or pass another vehicle on the
right.
B,. The driver of a vehicle shall not overta7e or pass4
or attempt to pass4 an2 other vehicle4 proceeding in the
same direction4 bet3een an2 points indicated b2 placing
of oGcial temporar2 3arning or caution signs indicating
that men are 3or7ing on the high3a2.
C,. The driver of a vehicle shall not overta7e or pass4 or
attempt to overta7e or pass4 an2 other vehicle
proceedings in the same direction in an2 8no-passing or
over-ta7ing Aone.
Article C. Right of %a2 and ignals
ection 60C. 06. Right of %a2. The follo3ing rules
shall be observed in 2ielding the right of 3a25
6,. %hen t3o vehicles approach or enter an
intersection at the same time4 the driver of the vehicle
on the left shall 2ield the right of 3a2 to the vehicle on
the right4 e;cept as other3ise provided herein. The
driver of an2 vehicle traveling at an unla3ful speed shall
forfeit an2 right of 3a2 3hich he might other3ise have
under the provisions hereof.
/,. The driver of a vehicle approaching but not having
entered an intersection4 shall 2ield the right of 3a2 to a
vehicle 3ithin such intersection of turning therein to the
left across the line of travel< of such :rst mentioned
vehicle4 provided the driver of the vehicle turning left
has given a plainl2 visible signal of intention to turn as
re=uired herein.
@,. The driver of an2 vehicle upon a high3a2 3ithin a
business or residential district shall 2ield the right of
3a2 to a pedestrian crossing such high3a2 3ithin across
3al74 e;cept an intersection 3here the movement of
traGc being regulated b2 a peace oGcer or b2 traGc
signal. Ever2 pedestrian crossing high3a2 3ithin a
business or residential district4 at an2 point other than a
cross 3al74 shall 2ield the right of 3a2 to vehicles upon
the high3a2.
@,. The driver of a vehicle upon a high3a2 shall bring to
full stop such vehicle before traversing an2 8Through
street9 or railroad crossing5 provided4 that 3hen it is
apparent that no haAard e;ists4 the vehicle ma2be
slo3ed do3n to ten 7ilometers per hour instead of
bringing it to a full stop.
ection 60C. .0/. E;emption to Right of %a2 Rule.
6,. The driver of the vehicle entering a high3a2 from a
private road or drive shall 2ield the right of 3a2 to all
vehicles approaching on such high3a2.
/,. The driver of a vehicle upon a high3a2 shall 2ield
the right of 3a2 to a police or :re department vehicle or
ambulance 3hen such vehicle is being operated on
oGcial business and the driver thereof sounds audible
signal of his approach.
@,. The driver of a vehicle entering a 8through street9
or 8stop intersection9 shall 2ield the right of 3a2 to all
vehicles approaching in either direction on such
8Through street9. Provided4 that nothing in this section
shall be construed as relieving the driver of an2 vehicle
being operated on a 8through street or high3a29 from
the dut2 of driving 3ith due regard to the safet2 of
vehicles entering such high3a2 or street nor as
protecting the said driver from the conse=uences of an
arbitrar2 e;ercise of such right of 3a2.
ection 60C. 0@. ignal on tarting4 stopping or
Turning the follo3ing rules shall be observed before
starting4 topping4 or turning a vehicle5
6, The driver of an2 vehicle upon high3a24 before
starting4 stopping or turning from a direct line4
shall4 :rst see that such movement can be made
in safet24 and if an2 pedestrian ma2 be a?ected
b2 such movement4 shall give a clearl2 audible
signal b2 sounding the horn4 and 3henever the
operation of an2 other vehicle approaching or
follo3ing ma2 be a?ected b2 such movement4
shall give a signal plainl2 visible to the driver of
such other vehicles of the intention to ma7e such
movement.
/, The signal herein re=uired shall be given b2
means of e;tending the hand and arm be2ond
the left side of the vehicles4 or b2 an2 approved
mechanical or electrical signal device.
Article ). Turning and Par7ing
ection 60. ). 06. Turning at Intersections. The
follo3ing rules shall be observed 3hen turning at
intersections5
6, The driver of a vehicle intending to run the right
at an intersection shall approach such
intersection in the lane for traGc nearest to the
right-hand side of the high3a2 and4 in turning4
shall 7eep as close as possible to the right-hand
curb or edge of the high3a2.
/, The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left
shall approach such intersection in the lane for
the traGc to the right of and nearest to the
center of line of the high3a24 and in turning4 shall
pass to the left of the center of the intersection4
e;cept that4 upon high3a2s laned for traGc and
upon one-3a2 streets4 a left turn shall be made
from the left lane of traGc in the direction in
3hich the vehicle is proceeding.
@, For the purpose of this ection4 the center of the
intersection shall mean the meeting of the medial
lines of the high3a2s intersecting one another4
e;cept 3hen it is occupied b2 a monument4 grass
plot or an2 permanent structure4 other than a
traGc control device.
ection 60). 0/. Prohibiting Par7ing. !o driver shall
par7 vehicle or permit to stand4 3hether attended or
unattended4 upon high3a2 in an2 of the follo3ing places5
6, %ithin an Intersection
/, On cross3al7
@, %ithin si; meters of the intersection of curb lines.
B, %ithin four meters of the drive3a2s entrance to
an2 :re station.
C, %ithin four meters of :re h2drant.
D, In front of a private drive3a2.
I, On the road3a2 side of an2 vehicle stopped or
par7ed at the curb or edge of the high3a2.
J, At an2 place 3here oGcial signs have been
erected or installed prohibiting par7ing.
L, %ithin four meters of the drive3a2 to an2
hospital
60, Other places 3hich are oGciall2 designated b2
the angguniang 1a2an as A 8!o-par7ing9 area.
Article E. 'iscellaneous TraGc Rules
ection 60E. 6. Rec7less )riving. !o person shall
operate motor vehicles on an2 high3a2 rec7lessl2 or
3ithout reasonable caution considering the 3idth4 traGc4
grades4 crossing4 curvatures4 visibilit2 and other
conditions of the high3a2 and the conditions of the
atmosphere and 3eather4 or so as to endanger the
propert2 or the safet2 or rights of an2 person or so us to
cause e;cessive or unreasonable damage to the
high3a2.
ection 60E. 0/. Right of %a2 police and Other
Emergenc2 (ehicles. #pon the approach of an2 police or
:re )epartment vehicles4 or of an ambulance giving
audible signal4 the driver of ever2 vehicle shall
immediatel2 drive the same to a position as near as
possible and parallel to the right-hand edge of the
high3a24 clear of an2 intersection of high3a2s4 and shall
top and remain in such position unless directed b2 a
peace OGcer4 or until such vehicle shall have passed.
ection 60E. 0@. Hitching to a vehicle. !o person
shall and on to4 or ride on4 the outside rear of an2
vehicle4 and no person on a bic2cle4 roller s7ate or other
similar device4 shall hold fast to or hitch on to an2
moving vehicle4 and no driver shall 7no3ingl2 permit an2
person to hang on to or ride on4 the outside or rear end
of his vehicle or allo3 an2 person on a vehicle4 roller
s7ate or other similar device to hold fast or hitch to his
vehicle.
ection 60E.0B. )riving or Par7ing on ide3al7.
!o person shall drive or par7 a motor vehicle upon or
along an2 side3al7 path or alle2 not intended for
vehicular traGc or par7ing.
ection 60E.0C. )riving 3hile #nder the In>uence
of $i=uor or !arcotic )rugs. !o person shall drive a
motor vehicle 3hile under the in>uence of li=uor or
narcotic drug.
ection 60E.0D. Obstruction of TraGc. !o person
shall drive his motor vehicle in such a manner as to
obstruct or impede the passage of an2 vehicle4 nor 3hile
discharging or ta7ing passengers or loading or unloading
freight4 obstruct the freight passage of other vehicles on
the high3a2.
ection 60E.0I. )ut2 of )river in Case of Accident.
In the event that an2 accident should occur as a result of
the operation of a motor vehicle upon high3a24 the
driver of that vehicle shall stop immediatel24 and4 if
re=uested b2 an2 person present shall sho3 his driverFs
license4 give his true name and address and also the
true name and address of the o3ner of the motor
vehicle.
!o driver of a motor vehicle concerned in a
vehicular accident shall leave the scene of the accident
3ithout aiding the victim4 e;cept under an2 of the
follo3ing circumstances5
6, If he is in imminent danger of being seriousl2
harmed b2 ant person or persons b2 reason of
the accident<
/, If he reports the accident to the nearest oGcer of
the la3< or
@, If he has to summon a ph2sician or nurse to aid
the victim.
ection 60E.0J. Applicabilit2 Clause. The
provisions of the e;isting ordinance 3hich are not
inconsistent here3ith are hereb2 8restated and
adopted9 and are hereb2 made an integral part of this
Article
Article F. Penal Provisions
ection 60F.06. Penalties. An2 person 3ho
violates an2 of the provisions shall be punished b2 a :ne
of not e;ceeding the amount prescribed under R.A.
BB6@D4 as amended4 on its implementing rules and
regulations or imprisonment of not more than Fifteen
da2s4 or both :ned and imprisonment4 at the discretion
of the Court.
CHAPTER &I
'ICE$$A!EO# PRO(IIO!
Article A. Operation of Transport
ervices For a Fee
ection 66A.06. Regulated Acts. !o person4
private4 or Eudicial4 shall engage in the business of
rendering or o?ering to render 8transport services for-a-
fee9 in this municipalit2 3ithout :rst securing a permit
therefor from the 'a2or and pa2ing the corresponding
fee imposed under e;isting ta; ordinances.
ection 66A.0/. )e:nition. As used in this Article
N
8Transport ervices For-a-Fee9 N refers to the
operation of a business rendering or o?ering to render
transport services utiliAing motor vehicles4 including
motoriAed tric2cle4 and charging a fee thereof e;cept
those operators of 8passenger buses9 and 8passenger
Eeepne2s or P#(s9 3hich have been granted a
8certi:cate of public convenience9 or franchise to
operate in this municipalit2 or 3hose vehicles merel2
pass thru this municipalit2.
ection 66A.0@. Administrative Provisions.
6, !o permit to operate a business of rendering or
o?ering to render transport services for-a-fee
shall be issued unless the motor vehicle being
used or to be used has been dul2 registered 3ith
the $and Transportation OGce +$TO,.
/, A number plate4 metal or other3ise4 or stic7er
shall be provided b2 the OGce of the 'unicipal
Treasurer to be paid at cost b2 the applicant.
@, The 'unicipal Treasurer shall 7eep a registr2 of all
the transport vehicles being issued a numbered
plate or stic7er such as its ma7e and brand4 the
name and address of the operator and such other
pertinent information as ma2 be re=uired.
B, The 'a2or4 in coordination 3ith the $and
Transportation Franchising and Regulator2 1oard
+$TFR1,4 and other concerned agencies shall issue
the necessar2 rules and regulations for the proper
implementation of this Article.
ection 66A.0B. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho
violates the provisions of this Article shall be punished
b2 a :ne of not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred
Pesos or imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or
both :ne and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the
Court.
Article 1. Registration and Transfer of $arge Cattle
ection 661.06. Re=uired Acts. O3ners of large
cattle are hereb2 re=uired to register his o3nership or
transfer of o3nership thereof 3ith the OGce of the
'unicipal Treasurer and b2 the corresponding fees being
imposed under e;isting ta; ordinances.
ection 66140/. )e:nition.
8$arge Cattle9 N includes a t3o-2ear old horse4
mule4 ass4 carabao4 or other domesticated members of
the bovine famil2.
ection 661.0@. Administrative Provisions
6, The o3ner of a t3o-2ear old large cattle is hereb2
re=uired to register the said cattle 3ith the OGce
of the Treasurer. All branded and counter
branded animals presented to the 'unicipal
Treasurer shall be registered in the boo7 sho3ing
among others4 the name and residence of the
o3ner4 and the class4 color4 se;4 brand and other
identif2ing mar7s of the cattle.
/, The transfer of large cattle4 regardless of age4 the
use of brand4 shall li7e3ise be registered 3ith the
OGce of the 'unicipal Treasurer. The entr2 in the
registr2 boo7 shall set forth among others4 the
name and residence of the o3ners and
purchaser4 the consideration or purchase price of
the animal in cases of sale or transfer< and the
class4 color4 age4 se;4 brand and other identif2ing
mar7s of the large cattle. These data shall also
be stated in the Certi:cate of O3nership issued
to the o3ner thereof.
@, If the large cattle is sold or the o3nership is
transferred to another person4 the names and
residences of the vendor or transferor and the
vendee or transferee4 and Hor reference b2
number to thee original certi:cate of o3nership
3ith the name of the local unit that issued it shall
li7e3ise be indicated in the transfer certi:cate of
o3nership. !o entries of transfer shall be issued
b2 the 'unicipal Treasurer e;cept upon the
production of the original certi:cate of o3nership
and certi:cate of transfer ad such other
documents that sho3 title to the o3ner.
ection 661.0B. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho violates
the provisions of this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne
of not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article C. Registration of Clubs4 Associations or
Fraternities
ection 66C.06. Re=uired Acts. All Heads of the
religious4 civic4 social4 or sports organiAations4 including
clubs4 associations or fraternities are hereb2 re=uired to
register the name of their organiAation or association
3ith the OGce of 'a2or and pa2 the corresponding fee
being imposed under e;isting ta; ordinances.
ection 66C.0/. Administrative Provisions.
6, It shall be the dut2 of the OGcer of the
organiAations covered under this Article4 thru
their President or Chairman4 to register the name
of their organiAation 3ith the OGce of the 'a2or.
/, The application for registration shall be
accompanied b2 a cop2 of the organiAationFs
Constitution and 12-$a3s or in the absence of
3hich4 a Eoint aGdavit to be e;ecuted b2 t3o
oGcers of the said organiAation stating therein
the purpose or purposes for 3hich the
organiAation is established or formed4 together
3ith a cop2 of the list of all its members including
their respective addresses.
ection 66C.0@. E;emption. Political
organiAations including the angguniang Kabataan +K,4
Pamba2ang Pederas2on mga angguniang Kabataan +K
Federation,4 $Iga ng mag 1aranga2 +Association of
1aranga2 Councils,4 and 1aranga2 1rigades are
e;empted from the provisions of this Articla.
ection66C.0B. Privileges of Registered
OrganiAations. Religious4 civic4 social andHor sports
organiAations including clubs4 federations or fraternities
desiring to hold bene:t sho3s4 balls4 programs4
e;hibitions4 contests4 bingo4 socials and other 7inds of
fund raising activities ma2 be issued a pecial 'a2orFs
permit free of charge . Provided4 that the said
organiAation is dul2 registered 3ith the OGce of the
'a2or< that the proceeds of 3hich shall enure or bene:t
the 3elfare of the organiAation or intended for the
purpose that 3ill redound to the 3elfare of the public<
that it shall not in an2 manner violate e;isting
ordinances4 rules and regulations.
ection 66C.0C. Penalt2. An2 person 3ho
violates the provisions of this Article shall be punished
b2 a :ne of not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred
Pesos +P/4C00.00, or imprisonment of not more than si;
+D, months4 or both :ne and imprisonment4 at the
discretion of the Court.
Article ). Temporar2 #se of ide3al7s and Alle2s
ection 66).06. Regulated Acts. !o person
shall use or occup2 an2 side3al7 or alle2 or portion
thereof4 3hich is o3ned b2 this municipalit24 in
connection 3ith an2 construction 3or7s or other
allo3able purposes4 3ithout securing a permit therefor
from the 'a2or and pa2ing the corresponding permit
fee imposed under e;isting ta; ordinances.
ection 66).0/. Administrative Provisions. The
period of use or occupanc2 of side3al7 or alle2 or
portion thereof shall commence from the time the
permit is issued and shall terminate upon the
completion of the construction 3or7 or upon
cancellation of the permit thereof.
ection 66).0@. Penalt2. An2 violation of the
provisions of this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne of
not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article E. Operation of 'ovie Houses4 Cinema
Theaters and other ho3 Houses
ection 66E.06. Regulated Acts. !o person
shall operate an2 movie houses4 cinema theater and
other 7inds of sho3 houses in this municipalit2 3ithout
:rst securing a permit therefor for the 'a2or and pa2ing
the corresponding ta; or free imposed under e;isting ta;
ordinances.
ection 66E.0/. Rules and Regulations.
.
6, !o person belo3 seven 2ears old shall be
admitted inside an2 movie houses or cinema
theater during screening hours.
/, !o operator or manager of an2 movie house or
cinema theater shall admit or allo3 the admission
of patrons or moviegoers be2ond the number of
the theaterFs seating capacit2.
@, !o person shall be allo3ed to stand on an2
portion of the theaterFs side and center aisles.
B, E;hibition of commercial slides or :lm trailers
shall not be more than :fteen minutes before or
after ever2 :lm sho3ing.
C, Additional rules and regulations not inconsistent
3ith the above provisions ma2 be issued b2 the
'a2or or his dul2 authoriAed department head for
the proper implementation of this Article.
ection 66E.0@. Penalt2. An2 violation of the
provisions of this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne of
not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article F. ho3ing of (ideo-'ovies For a Fee
ection 66F.06. Regulated Acts. !o person
shall operate an2 business of sho3ing video-movies for N
a- free 3ithout :rst securing a permit from the 'a2or
and pa2ing the corresponding ta; or fee imposed under
e;isting ta; ordinances of this municipalit2.
ection 66F.0/. )e:nition. As used in this
Article N
8(ideo-movies9 refer to the movies recorded in
video tapes and being sho3n thru the use of video
pla2ers including4 but not limited to. 81eta 'a;94 81ata
cord9 (H4 P(C and other brand or trade mar7s.
8ho3ing of video-movies for-a-fee9 refers to the
sho3ing of video-movies in a suitable place 3here the
public is admitted after pa2ing the corresponding
admission fee.
ection66F.0@ Rules and Regulations.
6, Children belo3 :ve 2ears old shall not be
admitted inside the screening room during the
video-movie sho3ing.
/, Admission of patrons or moviegoers shall not be
be2ond the hallFs seating capacit2.
@, tanding on an2 portion of the hallFs side or
center aisles shall not be allo3ed.
B, Commercial or public advertisement recorded in
video tapes shall not be sho3n 3ithout securing a
permit therefor and pa2ing the corresponding ta;
on advertisement.
C, Pornographic movies particularl2 those rates 8&9
double 8&&94 or triple 8&&&9 shall not be allo3ed
to be sho3n.
D, Persons belo3 :fteen +6C, 2ears old shall not be
admitted to vie3 an2 movie rated as for 8Adults
Onl29.
I, Additional rules and regulations not inconsistent
3ith the intents or purposes of this Article shall
be issued b2 the 'a2or or his authoriAed
department heads for the proper implementation
of this Article.
ection 66F.0B. Penalt2. An2 violation of the
provisions of this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne of
not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article ". Operation of Resorts and Rental of
Cottages
ection 66".06. Regulated Acts. !o person4
private or Eudicial4 shall establish or operate an2 7ind of
resort nor engage in the business of renting cottages
3ithout :rst securing a permit therefor from the 'a2or
and pa2ing the corresponding ta; and fee prescribed
under e;isting ta; ordinances of this municipalit2.
ection 66".0/. )e:nition. As used in this
Article N
8Resorts9 refer to a place 3hich is open to the
public near at4 or having a bod2 of 3ater4 including
s3imming pool 3here Upatrons or guests are allo3ed to
s3im for N a Nfee and usuall2 having cottages as a
temporar2 place of abode for patrons4 guest or
customers.
8Cottages9 refer to a building usuall2 constructed of
light materials inside a resort compound being rented for
N a Nfee to patrons4 guests or customers.
ection 66". 0@. Rules and Regulations.
6, Operator of resorts shall 7eep a registr2 or record of
its guests4 patrons or customers renting its cottages
for at least one da24 or fraction thereof4 3hich shall
be open for inspection b2 the 'a2or or his dul2
authoriAed representative and the local Chief of the
Philippine !ational Police. The registr2 or record
shall contain the follo3ing5 name and residence of
the guests< patrons or customers< number of the
Communit2 Ta; Certi:cate or Alien Certi:cate of
registration if an alien< date and place of issue<
number of Id card and such other data as ma2 be
re=uired later b2 the authorities concerned.
/, Operator of said establishment shall furnish the
OGce of the 'a2or a list of all the persons under his
emplo24 3hether the2 are on salar24 3ages or
commission basis4 including a cop2 of their bio-data.
@, Operators or managers of said establishments shall
not allo3 an2bod2 to be inside the cottage other
than those listed in the registr2 as the companions4
guests or visitors of the person renting the cottage.
B, Operators of said establishment shall also 7eep a
separate registr2 or record of the names4 residence4
nationalit2 and other relevant data of all the visitors
or guests of the person renting the cottage4
3aitersH3aitresses and other emplo2ees of the
operators are e;cluded from this re=uirements.
C, Operators of said establishment shall not use his
privilege to conduct business in unla3ful manner
nor allo3 his establishment or portion thereof to be
used as haven for criminals4 or 3omen of ill-repute
as front for prostitution4 or venue for other illegal
activities.
D, Other necessar2 rules and regulations ma2 be used
b2 the 'a2or or the department head dul2
authoriAed to implement the provisions of this
Article.
ection 66". 0B. Penalt2. An2 violation of the
provisions of this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne of
not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article H. Regulation on the #se of public
Roads4 ide3al7s4 Alle2s4 or $anes
ection 66H. 06. Regulated Acts. !o person shall
use an2 public roads4 side3al7s4 alle2s4 lanes or parts
thereof4 for purposes of bathing or laundering or other
similar purposes.
ection 66H. 0/. )e:nition. As used in this Articles
the term5
8Public roads9 includes national4 provincial and
baranga2 roads.
8ide3al7s9 refer to a narro3 path3a2 at the sides
of a road intended for the use of pedestrians.
8Alle2s9 refer to a narro3 street4 passage3a2 or
b23a2.
8$anes9 refer to a narro3 path3a2 or b23a2.

ection 66H. 0@. Penalt2. An2 violation of the
provisions of this Article shall be punished b2 a :ne of
not more than T3o Thousand Five Hundred Pesos or
imprisonment of not more than si; months4 or both :ne
and imprisonment4 at the discretion of the Court.
Article I. 'iscellaneous Rules and Regulations
ection 666. 06. Rules and Regulations on Certain
Establishment.
6, On Cafes4 Cafeterias4 Refreshment4 Parlors4
Carinderias4 oda Foundation 1ars4 or Food
Cateres.
!o o3ners of the above-mentioned
establishments shall emplo2 an2 coo7 or food
dispenser 3ithout a food handlerF certi:cate or
appropriate Health Certi:cate from the 'unicipal
Health OGcer4 rene3able ever2 2ear4 preferabl2
on the birth month of the permittee.
Establishments selling coo7ed and readil2 edible
foods shall have them ade=uatel2 covered and
protected from dust4 >ies and other insects and
shall follo3 strictl2 the rules and regulations on
sanitation promulgated b2 the authorities
concerned.
/, On auna bath4 'assage Clinics4 1arbers hops4
1eaut2 Parlors and imilar Establishments. aid
shops shall not be allo3ed to operate 3ith
masseurs4 barbers and beauticians not having
secured the corresponding medical certi:cate
from the 'unicipal Health OGcer.
@, On Funeral Parlors. Funeral parlors rendering
embalming services shall not be allo3ed to
operate 3ithout emplo2ing an embalmer dul2
licensed b2 the department of Health.
B, Inspection of hotels4 'otels4 Apartelles4 1oarding
Houses4 Taverns or inns4 and imilar
Establishments.
a, !o permit shall be issued to operators of
hotels4 motels4 appartelles4 lodging houses4
boarding houses4 taverns or inns and other
similar establishments 3ithout the
recommendation of the Chief of the Fire
)epartment and the 'unicipal Health OGcer or
their dul2 authoriAed representatives. The said
oGcials shall include in their recommendations
a statements that the2 have inspected the
place and found it to have complied 3ith the
rules and regulations being implemented b2
their respective oGces.
b, The said establishments shall 7eep registr2 or
record of its =uests4 patrons4 lodgers4
customers4 or boarders4 as the case ma2 be4
3hich shall representative. The registr2 or
record shall contain the follo3ing5 name and
permanent residence of the guests4 communit2
ta;4 certi:cateFs number4 date and place of
issue4 or number of Id and such other data as
ma2 be re=uired.
CHAPTER &II
FI!A$ PRO(IIO!
Article A. "eneral Penal Provision
ection 6/A. 06 Penalt2. An2 violation of the
provisions of this code not herein other3ise covered a
speci:c penalt24 or of the rules and regulations
promulgated under the authorit2 of this code4 shall be
punished a :ne of not e;ceeding T3o Thousand Five
Hundred Pesos or imprisonment of not e;ceeding si;
months4 or both :ne and imprisonment4 at the discretion
of the Court.
If the violations is committed b2 an2 Euridical entit24
the President4 "eneral 'anager4 or an2 person entrusted
3ith the administration thereof at the time commission
of the violation shall be held responsible or liable thereof.
ection 6/A. 0/. Compromise Penalt2. The 'a2or is
hereb2 authoriAed to enter into an 8e;traEudicial9 or out
N of N court settlement of an2 o?ense involving violations
of an2 provisions of this Code subEect4 ho3ever4 to the
follo3ing conditions4 viA5
6. That the o?ense does not involve fraud<
/. That the o?ender shall pa2 compromise
settlement fee of not less than T3o hundred
pesos but not more than One Thousand Pesos 4 as
ma2 be mutuall2 agreed upon b2 both parties<
Article 1. eparabilit24 Applicabilit24 Repealing4
and E?ectivit2 Clause
ection 6/1. 06. eparabilit2 Clause. If4 for an2
reason4 an2 provision4 section or part of this Code is
declared not valid b2 a Court of Competent Eurisdiction
or suspended or revo7ed b2 the authorities concerned4
such Eudgment shall not a?ect or impair the remaining
provisions4 sections or parts 3hich shall continue to be in
force and e?ect.
ection 6/1. 0/. Applicabilit2 Clause. All other
matters relating to the impositions or regulations
provided in the Code shall be governed b2 the pertinent
provisions of e;isting la3s and other ordinances.
ection 6/1.0@. Repealing Clause. All ordinances4
rules and regulations or parts thereof4 in con>ict 3ith4 or
inconsistent 3ith an2 provisions of this code are hereb2
repealed or modi:ed accordingl2.
ection 6/1. 0B. E?ectivit2. This Code shall ta7e
e?ect after ten da2s from the date of its approval4
publication and posting in three conspicuous places in
the municipalit2.
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