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EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 2009 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Gina Gulanes-Perez - -City Councilor & Temporary Presiding Officer

Hon. John Carlos G. delos Reyes- - - City Councilor

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo- - - - “ “

Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia - - “ “

Hon. Edwin J. Piano- - - - “ “

Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - “ “

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. - - “ “

Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino- - - “ “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu- - - - - “ “

Hon. Jonathan G. Manalo- - - - “ “.

Hon. Cheenee F. Hoya- - - SK Federation President

ABSENT:

Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo - - - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

(On Leave)

WHEREAS, the existing general ordinances of this city are too numerous for purposes of dissemination and some of them need revision and supplementation;

WHEREAS, the need to enact a single ordinance in codified version for easy dissemination and implementation cannot be overemphasized.

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of City Councilor Edwin J. Piano, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled to enact the following Ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 34

(Series of 2009)

PLEASE NOTE THAT FINALIZATION BEFORE PRINTING OF THIS ORDINANCE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING OLONGAPO CITY CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES

BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD IN SESSION ASSEMBLED, THAT:

CHAPTER I.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

ARTICLE A. SHORT TITLE AND SCOPE

SECTION 1. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as the “Code of General Ordinances of Olongapo City

SECTION 1.1. SCOPE. This Code covers all general ordinances and special ordinances of Olongapo City.

SECTION 1.2. WORDS AND PHRASES. Words and phrases embodied in this Code but not herein specifically defined shall have the same meaning as found in legal dictionaries as well as in existing laws.

SECTION 1.3. CONSTRUCTION OF CODAL PROVISIONS. In construing the provisions of this Code, the following rules of construction shall be observed unless otherwise inconsistent with the manifest intent of the provisions or when applied they would lead to absurd or highly improbable results.

a) General Rule. All words and phrases shall be construed and understood according to the common and approved usage of the language but technical words and phrases and such other words in this Code which may have acquired a peculiar or appropriate meaning shall be construed and understood according to such technical, peculiar or appropriate meaning.

b) Gender and Number. Every word in this Code importing the masculine gender shall extend to both male and female. Every word importing the singular number shall extend and apply to several persons or things as well; and every word importing the plural number shall extend, and applied, also to one person or thing.

c) Computation of Time. The time within which an act is to be done as provided in this Code, or in any rule or regulation issued pursuant to the provisions thereof, when expressed in days shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last day, except when the last day falls on Sunday or holiday, in which case, the same shall be excluded from the computations and the next business day shall be considered the last day.

d) Tenses. The use of any verb in the present tense shall include the future whenever applicable. The words “shall have been” shall include past and future cases. The use of word “shall” in this Code means the act being required to be done is mandatory, whereas when the word “may” is used, it means permissive.

e) References. All references to the “Chapters”, “Articles”, or “Sections” are to chapters, articles or sections in this Code unless otherwise specified.

f) Conflicting Provisions of Chapters. If the provisions of different Chapters conflict with or contravene each other, the provisions of each chapter shall prevail as to all specific matter and questions involved therein.

g) Conflicting Provisions of Sections. If the provisions of different sections in the same chapter conflict with each other, the provisions of the Section with is last in point of sequence shall prevail.

SECTION 1.4 AMENDMENT AND INTEGRATION OF ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS. Any amendment on this Code may be introduced to the “Chapter”, “Article” or “Section” concerned. All ordinances or provisions thereof enacted subsequent to the date of effectivity of this Code shall be compiled in such a way as to bear the corresponding chapter, article or section to which such ordinance or provision pertains. Such new provisions shall be integrated into the corresponding chapter, article or section whenever a new printing or reproduction of this Code is undertaken upon authorization of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

SECTION 1.5 EXISTING RIGHTS. No right accrued, action or proceeding commenced before the effectivity of this Code shall be adversely affected by any provisions hereof. Thereafter, all procedures or actions to be taken shall conform to the provisions of this Code whenever possible.

SECTION 1.6 REFERENCE TO CODE. Whenever reference is made to any portion of this Code, such reference shall apply to all amendments and additions now or any hereafter be introduced.

SECTION 1.7 EFFECT OF HEADING. The “Chapter, Article and Section’ headings do not in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions contained in this Code.

SECTION 1.8 RELATION TO PRIOR ORDINANCE. The provisions of this Code which are substantially the same as that of previous or existing ordinances particularly when dealing with the same subject matter shall be construed as “restatement” and not as a new enactment.

ARTICLE B. DEFINITIONS

SECTION 1. MEANING OF TECHNICAL TERMS. As used in this Code, the term:

Amusement – means a pleasurable diversion and entertainment. It is synonymous to recreation, relaxation, avocation, pastime or fun.

Amusement Places – include theatres, cinemas, concert halls, circuses and other places or amusement where one seeks admission to entertain himself by seeing or viewing the show or performance. They include those places where one seeks admission to entertain himself by direct participation.

Business – means a commercial activity customarily engaged in as a means of livelihood and typically involving some independence of judgment and power of decision.

Calling – means one’s regular business, trade, profession, vocation or employment which does not require the passing of an appropriate government board or bar examinations, such as professional actors and actresses, masseurs, commercial stewards and stewardesses and the like.

Capital – signifies the actual estate whether in money or property owned b an individual or corporation; it is a fund with which it transacts its business, which would be liable to each creditor, and which in case of insolvency passes on to a receiver.

Capital Investment – is the capital which a person puts in any undertaking or which he contributes to the common stock of a partnership, corporation, or any other juridical entity or association.

Charges – refers to pecuniary liability, as rents or fees against property, persons or organizations.

Corporation – includes a joint-stock company, partnership, association, insurance company, or any other juridical entity, no matter how created.

Excessive – means that which is characterized by whatever is notably greater than what is moderate, reasonable, proper, usual, necessary and just.

Fee – means a charge fixed by law or agency for the services of a public officer.

Levy – means an imposition or collection of an assessment, tax, tribute or fine.

License or Permit – is a right or permission granted in accordance with law by a competent authority to engage in some business or occupation or to engage in some transaction.

Market Premises – refers to an open space in the public market compound; part of the market lot consisting of bare ground not covered by market buildings usually occupied by transient vendors specially during market days.

Market Stalls – refers to any allotted space or booth in the public market buildings where merchandise of any kind is sold or offered for sale.

Tax – means an enforced contribution, usually monetary in form, levied by the law-making body on persons and property subject to its jurisdiction for the precise purpose of supporting government needs.

Occupation – means one’s regular business or employment, or an activity which principally takes up one-‘s time, thought and energies. It includes any calling, business, trade, procession or vocation.

Operator – includes the owner, manager, administrator, or any other person who operates or is responsible for the operation of business establishments or undertakings.

Person – means every physical or moral, real or juridical and legal being, susceptible of rights and obligations or of being the subject of legal relations.

Privilege – means a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage or favor.

Profession – means a calling which requires the passing of an appropriate government board or bar examination, such as the practice of law, medicine, public accountancy, engineering and the like.

Residents – refer to natural persons who have their habitual residence in the province, city or municipality where they exercise their civil rights and fulfil their civil obligations and to juridical persons for which the law or any other provisions creating or recognioing them fixes their residenc eina particular province, city or municipality. In the absence of such law, juridical persons are residents of the province, city or municipality where their legal representation is established or where they exercise their principal functions.

Revenue – includes taxes, fees and charges that a state or its political subdivision collects and receives into the treasure for public purposes.

Services – refers to the duties, work or functions performed or discharged by a government officer, or by a private person contracted by the government, as the case may be.

Night Club or Day Club – includes places frequented at night or daytime, as the case may be, where foods, wines and drinks are served and music is furnished by the operator and the patrons are allowed to dance with their own partners or with hostesses furnished by the management.

Cabaret or Dance Hall – includes any place or establishments where dancing is permitted to the public in consideration of any admission, entrance or any other fee paid on, before or after the dancing, and where professional hostesses or dancers are employed.

Bars – include beer gardens or any place where intoxicating and fermented liquors or malts are sold, disposed or, of given away for compensation, even without foods, where the services of hostesses and/or waitresses are employed and where customers are entertained by occasional dancing to music not rendered by a regular dance orchestra or musicians hired for the purpose, otherwise the place shall be considered and classified as a dance hall or night club. A “cocktail lounge” is considered a “bar” even if there is no hostess or waitresses to entertain customers.

CHAPTER II

LEGISLATIVE RULES AND PROCEDURES

ARTICLE A. SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD

SECTION 2A. LEGISLATIVE BODY. The legislative body of this local government unit shall be known and called as “Sangguniang Panlungsod”.

SECTION 2A.1 INAUGURAL SESSION. In his capacity as the Presiding Officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, it shall be the duty of the newly elected Vice Mayor to call for an inaugural session of the said body within five (5) days after the assumption to office of its members.

SECTION 2A.2 ADOPTION OR REVISION OF INTERNAL RULES OF PROCEDURE. During the inaugural session of the Sanggunian it shall, by resolution, fix the day, place and time of its regular sessions. Within (90) days thereafter, it shall formulate, adopt or revise its internal rules of procedure.

The rules of procedure which is also known as “Sanggunian Rules” shall embody, among others, the following:

1] The organization of the Sanggunian and the election of its officers as well as the creation of standing committees which shall include, but shall not be limited to, the committee on appropriations, women and family, human rights, youth and sports development, environmental protection, and cooperatives; the general jurisdiction of each committee; and the election of the chairman and the members of each committee.

2] The order and calendar of business for each session;

3] The legislative process;

4] The parliamentary procedures which include the conduct of members during sessions;

5] The discipline of members for disorderly behaviour and absences without justifiable cause for four (4) consecutive sessions, for which they may be censured, reprimanded, or excluded from the session, suspended for not more than sixty (60) days or expelled; provided, that the penalty of suspension for expulsion shall require the concurrence of at least two-thirds (2/3) vote of all the Sanggunian members; provided, further, that a member convicted by final judgment to imprisonment of at least one (1) year from an crime involving moral turpitude shall be automatically expelled from the Sanggunian; and

6] Such other rules as this Sanggunian may adopt.

SECTION 2A.3 REGULAR SESSION. The minimum number of regular session of the “Sanggunian” shall be once a week.

SECTION 2A.4 SPECIAL SESSION. When public interest so demands, special sessions may be called by the Mayor or a majority of the members of the Sanggunian; provided, however, that a written notice to the members shall be served personally or left with a responsible person at the member’s usual place of residence at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Special Session is held. Unless otherwise concurred in by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present, there being a quorum, no other matter may be considered at a special session except those stated in the notice.

SECTION 2A.5 CALLING THE SESSION TO ORDER. When the appointed time has come to start the regular session, the regular Presiding Officer, or in his absence the temporary Presiding Officer elected to temporarily preside therein, shall call the session to order, with or without a quorum.

Should there be no quorum after calling the session to order, the majority of the members present, or the Presiding Officer “motu propio” may perform any of the following:

a) adjourn the session from hour to hour;

c) adjourn the session from day to day; or

d) adjourn the session for lack of quorum.

SECTION 2A.6 OPEN-DOOR POLICY. The sessions of the Sanggunian shall be open to the public unless a closed-door session is decided or ordered by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present therein, there being a quorum, in the public interest or for reasons of decency, morality, or security.

SECTION 2A.7 QUORUM. “A majority shall of all the members of the Sanggunian who have

been elected and qualified to transact official business.” (Sec. 53, RA 7160 and Art. 106, IRR).

Should a question of quorum be raised during a session, the Presiding Officer may declare a recess until such time as a quorum is constituted, or a majority of the members present may adjourn from day to day and may compel the immediate attendance of any member absent without justifiable cause by designating a member of the Sanggunian, to be assisted by 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 quorum despite the enforcement of the above stated remedial action, no business shall be transacted by the Sanggunian. The Presiding Office, motu propio, or on his own volition or will; or the members; thru a proper motion duly approved, shall then declare the session adjourned for lack of quorum.

SECTION 2A.8 ONE-SESSION PER DAY POLICY. No two (2) sessions, whether regular or special, may be held in a single day. (Sec. 52-c, RA 7160)

SECTION 2A.9 TIE VOTE. The regular Presiding Officer shall vote only to break a tie. The temporary Presiding Officer taking the place of the regular Presiding Officer in the latter’s absence, shall not vote even in case of a tie but he shall certify within ten (10) days from their passage all ordinances and resolutions enacted or adopted by the Sanggunian which he presided.

ARTICLE B. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

SECTION 2B.1. ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS. In considering legislative measures, the Sanggunian shall observe the following rules:

1] Legislative actions of a general and permanent character shall be enacted in the form of ordinances while those, which are of temporary in character, shall be passed in the form of resolutions. Matters relating to proprietary functions and to private concerns shall also be acted upon by resolutions.

2] Proposed ordinances and resolutions shall be in writing and shall contain an assigned number, a title or caption, an enacting or ordaining clause, and the date of its proposed effectivity. In addition, every proposed ordinance shall be accompanied by a brief explanatory note containing the justification for its approval. It shall be signed by the author or authors and submitted to the Secretary who shall report the same to the Sanggunian at its next session.

3] A resolution shall be enacted in the same manner prescribed for an ordinance, except that it need not go through a third reading for its final consideration unless decided otherwise by the majority of all the members of the Sanggunian.

4] No ordinance or resolution shall be considered in second reading in any regular session unless it has been reported out by the proper committee to which it was referred to or it has been certified as urgent by the Mayor.

5] Any legislative matter duly certified by the Mayor as urgent whether or not it is included in the “calendar of business”, may be presented and considered by the body at the same session or meeting without the need of suspending the rules.

6] The Secretary to the Sanggunian shall prepare copies of the proposed ordinance or resolution in the form it was passed on second reading, and shall distribute to each Sanggunian members a copy thereof, except that at measure certified by the Mayor as urgent may be submitted for final voting immediately after it has been subjected to the periods of debate and amendment during the second reading stage.

7] No ordinance or resolution passed b the Sanggunian in a regular session or special session duly called for the purpose, shall be valid unless approved by a majority of the members present there being a quorum. Any ordinance or resolution authorizing or directing the payment of money or creating liability, shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of all the Sanggunian members for its passage.

8] Upon the passage of all ordinances or resolutions directing the payment of money or creating liability, the Sanggunian shall record the “ayes” and “nayes”. Each approved ordinance or resolution shall be stamped with the seal of the Sanggunian and recorded in a book kept for the purpose.

SECTION 2B.2. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES. Every ordinance enacted by the Sanggunian shall be forward to the mayor for approval. If the ordinance is approved by the Mayor, he shall affix his signature on every page thereof and on the last page thereof below the word “Approved”.

Within ten (10) days after receipt by the Mayor of the ordinance, he shall return the same to the Sanggunian with either his approval or his veto. If he does not return it within that time, the ordinance shall be deemed approved.

Con’t. of Ordinance No. 34, Series of 2009.

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SECTION 2B.3. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION. Only those resolutions approving the local development plans; public investment programs formulated by the City Development Councils; resolutions affecting the interest of the city government; and resolutions which the Mayor will be the one to implement shall be forward to him for his approval or veto. All other kinds of resolutions containing only a mere expression of the Sanggunian’s sentiments, desires, recommendations, will, position or stand on certain issues and such other resolution which the Sanggunian itself can implement shall no longer be forwarded to the Mayor for his approval or veto.

ARTICLE C. VETO POWER

SECTION 2C.1. VETO POWER. The Mayor may veto any ordinance, or certain resolutions subject to his approval, on the ground that it is ultra vires or it would be prejudicial to the public welfare, particularly stating his reasons thereof in writing.

The Mayor has the power to veto any particular item or items of an appropriation ordinance, or of an ordinance or resolution directing the payment of money or creating liability. In such a case, the veto shall not affect the item or items which is or are not objected to. The vetoed item or items shall not take effect unless the Sanggunian overrides the veto in the manner provided in the succeeding paragraph; otherwise, the item or items in the appropriation ordinance of the previous year corresponding to those vetoed shall be deemed re-enacted.

The Sanggunian may override the veto of the Mayor by two-0thirds (2/3) vote of all its members, thereby, making the ordinance or resolution effective even without the approval of the Mayor.

The Mayor may veto an ordinance or resolution which is subject to his approval, only once. (Sect. 55c, RA 7160).

ARTICLE D. EFFECTIVITY AND POSTING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

SECTION 2D.1. EFFECTIVITY. Unless otherwise stated in the ordinance or resolution, the same shall take effect after the lapse of ten (10) days from the date of its posting.

SECTION 2D.2. POSTING. A copy of the ordinance enacted or resolutions adopted by the Sanggunian shall be posted in a bulletin board at the city hall and in at least two (2) conspicuous places such as: public market, church or chapel. The Secretary to the Sanggunian shall cause the posting of an ordinance or resolution not latter than five (5) days after its approval.

SECTION 2D.3. ENFORCEMENT OF DISAPPROVED OR INVALIDATED ORDINANCE, RESOLUTION OR EXECUTIVE ORDER. Any attempt to enforce, promulgate or execute any ordinance, resolution or executive order after the disapproval thereof by the Mayor or after it has been invalided by other authorities concerned, shall be sufficient ground for the suspension or dismissal of the officer making such attempt.

ARTICLE E. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY CLOSURES OF ROADS, STREETS, ALLEYS, PARK, PLAZA OR PUBLIC SQUARE

SECTION 2E.1. TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ROADS. Any national or local road; alley; park or public square may be temporarily closed during actual emergency or fiesta celebrations, public rallies, agricultural or industrial fairs, or undertaking of public works and highways, telecommunications, and waterworks projects, the duration of which shall be specified by the Mayor in a written order, as follows:

During fiesta celebrations – for a period not exceeding nine (9) days;

During agricultural, commercial or industrial fairs or expositions – for a period as may be determined by the Mayor to be necessary and reasonable provided that it shall not exceed thirty (30) days

When public works projects or activities are being under taken – for a period as may be determined by the Mayor to be necessary for the safety, security, health, or welfare of the public or when such closure is necessary to facilitate completion of the projects or activities.

The Mayor upon authorization by the Sanggunian, thru a resolution, may temporarily close and regulate the use of any local street, road, thoroughfare, or any other public place where shopping malls, Sunday markets, flea market, night markets, or shopping areas may be established and where goods, merchandise, foodstuffs, commodities, or articles of commerce may be sold and dispensed to the general public.

SECTION 2E.2. PERMANENT CLOSURE. No permanent closure of any local road, street, alley, park, or public square shall be effected unless there is an Ordinance enacted by the Sanggunian for that purpose and there exists a compelling reason or sufficient justification thereof such as, but not limited to, change in land use, establishment of infrastructure facilities, projects, or such other justifiable reasons as public welfare may require and provided that such permanent closure shall be subject to the following rules and regulations:

1] The ordinance authorizing the Mayor to order the permanent closure of such public properties must be approved by at least two-thirds (2/3) of all the members of the Sanggunian.

2] Public hearings shall first be conducted before any Ordinance authorizing permanent closure of any local road, alley, park, public square is enacted. Notices of such hearings and copies of the proposed Ordinance shall be posted for a minimum period of three (3) consecutive weeks in conspicuous places in the provincial capitol, city hall, barangay halls in every barangay and within the vicinity of the street or park proposed to be closed.

3] A property permanently withdrawn from public use may be used or convened for any purpose for which other real property belonging to the city government may be lawfully used or conveyed.

4] No such way or lace or any part thereof shall be permanently closed without making provisions for the maintenance of public safety therein.

5] As may be necessary, an adequate substitute for the public facility that is subject to closure shall be provided.

6] No freedom park or plaza shall be closed permanently without provisions for its transfer or relocation to a new site.

SECTION 2E.3. PROCEDURE FOR INDEMNIFICATION.

1] The Mayor shall cause to be served, together with the closure order, a personal notice to all persons adversely affected thereby, to file within thirty (30) days from service, a claim for indemnification. Such claim shall be filed with the Committee on Claims created for the purpose.

2] A claim shall be in the form of affidavit stating the amount of damage, the kind of loss or damage suffered and the reasons in support thereof. All pertinent receipts, papers and documents shall be attached to the claim.

3] Claims not filed within thirty (30) days period stated in the notice shall be barred. However, for justifiable cause shown, the committee on Claims may allow a late claim to be filed within such further period not exceeding thirty (30) days as it may set.

4] To ensure judicious determination of claims for indemnification and fair valuation of loss, damage or injuries suffered by a claimant, a Committee on Claims shall be created by the Mayor immediately upon issuing the order of closure. The Committee shall be composed of the Treasurer as Chairman, and two (2) other members, preferably the Assessor and the Planning and Development Coordinator.

5] The Committee on Claims shall determine and award the fair amount due the claimant as indemnity for loss, damage or injury suffered by reason of the closure, based on the proof submitted by the claimant and on standards formulated by the Committee, taking into consideration pertinent economic, social and other conditions in the locality.

SECTION 2E.4. ALTERNATIVE WAY OR ROUTE. No local road, street, alley, park or public square shall be closed, whether temporarily or permanent, without firs t providing an alternative way or route for the use of vehicles and pedestrian as access to and from their residence or establishment to the main road, which shall in so far as practicable be wide enough for use by fire trucks, ambulances and similar transport vehicles.

ARTICLE F. APPLICABILITY CLAUSE

SECTION 2F.01. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER ISSUANCES. The existing rules and regulations implementing the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160) and other issuances of national government agencies pertaining to local legislation are hereby adopted and made an integral part of this Chapter.

ARTICLE G. PENALTY CLAUSE

SECTION 2G.01. PENALTY. Any person who violates any provision under this Chapter shall be punished by a fine of not more than Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) or imprisonment of not more than One (1) year, or both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the Court.

CHAPTER III

CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR LOCAL OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES

ARTICLE A. DECLARATION OF POLICY

SECTION 3A.1. POLICY. This is the policy of this city government to promote a high standard of ethics in public service. All local officials and employees shall at all times be accountable to the people and shall discharge their duties with the utmost responsibility, integrity, competence and loyalty; act with patriotism and justice; lead modest lives and uphold public interest over personal interest.

SECTION 3A.2. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS. As used in this Chapter, the term:

Public Officials – include elective and appointive officials and employees, permanent or temporary, whether in the career or non-career service, including military and police personnel, whether or not they receive compensation, regardless of amount.

Gift – refers to a thing or a right disposed of gratuitously, or any act of liberality, in favor of another who accepts it, and shall include a simulated sale or an ostensibly onerous disposition thereof. It shall not include an unsolicited gift of normal or insignificant value not given in anticipation of, or in exchange for, a favor from a public official or employee.

Receiving Any Gift – includes the act of accepting, directly or indirectly a gift from a person other than a member of his family or relative as defined in this Chapter, even on the occasion of a family celebration or national festivity like Christmas, if the value of the gift is neither nominal nor significant, or the gift is given in anticipation of, or in exchange for, a favor.

Loan – covers both simple loan and “commodotum” as well as guarantees, financing arrangements or accommodations intended to ensure its approval.

Substantial Stockholders – means an person who owns, directly or indirectly, shares of stocks sufficient to elect a director of a corporation.

Family of Local Officials or Employees – means their spouses and unmarried children under eighteen (18) years of age.

Person – includes natural and juridical persons unless the context indicates otherwise.

Conflict of Interest – arises when a local official or employee is a member of a board, an officer, or a substantial stockholder of a private corporation or owner or has a substantial interest in a business, and the interest of such corporation or business, or his rights or duties therein, may be opposed to or affected by the faithful performance of official duty.

Divestment – is the transfer of title or disposal of interest in property by voluntarily, completely and actually 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 defined herein.

Relatives – refer to any and all persons related to a public official or employee within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity, including “bilas”, “inso”, and “balae”.

ARTICLE B. NORMS OF CONDUCT OF LOCAL OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES

SECTION 3B.01. STANDARD OF PERSONAL CONDUCT. Every public official and employee shall observe the following as standards of personal conduct in the discharge and execution of official duties.

1] Commitment to Public Interest. Local officials and employees shall always uphold the public interest over and above personal interest. All government resources and powers of their respective offices must be employed and used efficiently, effectively, honestly and economically, particularly to avoid wastage in public funds and revenues.

2] Professionalism. Local officials and employees shall perform and discharge their duties with the highest degree of excellence, professionalism, intelligence and skill. They shall endeavour to discourage wrong perception of their roles as dispensers or peddlers of undue patronage.

3] Justness and Sincerity. Local officials and employees shall remain true to the people at all times. They must act with justness and sincerity and shall not discriminate against anyone, specially the poor and the underprivileged. They shall at all times respect the rights of others, and shall refrain from doing acts contrary to law, good morals, good customs, public policy, public order, public safety and public interest. They shall not dispense or extend undue favors on account of their offices to their relatives whether by consanguinity or affinity, except with respect to appointments of such relatives to positions considered strictly confidential or as members of their personal staff whose terms are co-terminus with theirs.

4] Political Neutrality. Local officials and employees shall provide service to everyone without discrimination and regardless of party affiliation or preference.

5] Responsive to the Public. Local officials and employees shall extend prompt, courteous, and adequate service to the public. Unless otherwise provided by law or when required b the public interest, public officials and employees shall provide information on their policies and procedures in clear and understandable language, ensure openness of information, public consultations and hearing whenever appropriate, encourage suggestions, simplify and systematize police, rules and procedures, avoid red tape and develop an understanding and appreciation of the socio-economic conditions prevailing in the country, especially in the depressed rural and urban areas.

6] Nationalism and Patriotism. Local officials and employees shall at all times be loyal to the Republic and to the Filipino people, promote the use of locally produced goods, resources and technology and encourage appreciation and pride of our country and people. They shall endeavour to maintain a defend Philippine sovereignty against foreign intrusion.

7] Commitment to Democracy. Local officials and employees shall commit themselves to the democratic way of life and values, maintain the principle of public accountability, and manifest by deeds the supremacy of civilian authority over the military. They shall at all times uphold the Constitution and put loyalty to country above loyalty to persons or party.

8] Simple Living. Local officials and employees and their families shall lead modest lives appropriate to their positions and income. They shall not indulge in extravagant or ostentatious display of wealth in any form.

ARTICLE C. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LOCAL OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES

SECTION 3C.01. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS. In the performance of their duties, all public officials and employees are under obligation to:

1] Act Promptly on Letters and Request. All local officials and employees shall within fifteen (15) working days from receipt thereof, respond to letters, telegrams or other means of communications sent by the request.

2] Submit Annual Performance Reports. All heads or other responsible officers of local offices shall, within forty-five (45) working days from the end of the year, render a performance report of their respective offices to the Mayor. Such report shall be open and available to the public within regular office hours.

3] Process Documents and Papers Expeditiously. All official papers and documents must be processed and completed within a reasonable time from the preparation thereof and must contain, as far as practicable, not more than three 93) signatories, therein. In the absence of duly authorized signatories, the official next-in-rank or officer-in-charge shall sign for and in their behalf.

4] Act Immediately on Public’s Personal Transactions. All Local officials and employees must attend to anyone who want to avail himself of the services of their offices and must, at all times, act promptly and expeditiously.

5] Make Documents Accessible to the Public. All public documents must be made accessible to, and readily available for inspection by, the public within reasonable working hours.

ARTICLE D. ETHICAL STANDARDS

SECTION 3D.01. PROHIBITED ACTS AND TRANSACTIONS. In addition to acts and omissions of public officials and employees now prescribed in the Constitution and existing laws, the following shall constitute prohibited acts and transactions of any local officials and employees and are hereby declared to be unlawful:

1] Financial and Material Interest. Local public officials and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, have any financial or material interest in any transaction requiring the approval of their office.

2] Outside Employment and other Activities Related Thereto. Local officials and employees during their incumbency shall not:

A] Own, control, manage or accept employment as officer, employee, consultant, counsel, broker, agent, trustee or nominee in any private enterprise regulated, supervised or licensed by their office unless expressly allowed by law.

B] Engage in the practice of their profession unless authorized by the Constitution or law, provided that such practice will not conflict or tend to conflict with their official functions; or

C] Recommend any person to any position in a private enterprise which has a regular or pending official transaction with their office.

These prohibitions shall continue to apply for a period of one (1) year after resignation, retirement, or separation from public office, except in the case of subparagraph (2) (b) above, bu the professional concerned cannot practice his profession in connection with any matter before the office he used to be with, in which case the one-year prohibition shall likewise apply.

3] Disclosure and/or Misuse of Confidential Information. Local officials and employees shall not use or divulge confidential or classified information official known to them by reason of their office and not made available to the public either:

A] To further their private interest,

B] To give undue advantage to anyone; or

C] To prejudice the public interest.

4] Solicitation or Acceptance of Gifts. Local officials and employees shall not solicit, or accept, directly or indirectly, any gift, gratuity, favor, entertainment, loan or anything of monetary value from any person in the course of their official duties or in connection with any operation being related by, or any transaction which may be affected by the functions of their office.

As to gifts of grants from foreign government, the following are allowed:

A] The acceptance by a local official or employee of a gift of nominal value tendered and received as a souvenir or mark of courtesy;

B] The acceptance by a local official or employee of a gift in the nature of a scholarship or fellowship grant or medical treatment; or

C] The acceptance by a local official or employee of travel grants or expenses for travel taking place entirely outside the Philippines (such as allowances, transportation, food and lodging) or more than nominal value if such acceptance is appropriate or consistent with the interest of the Philippines, and permitted by the head of office to which he belongs.

ARTICLE E. TRANSPARENCY IN PUBLIC SERVICE

SECTION 3E.01. STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND NET WORTH; DISCLOSURE OF BUSINESS INTERESTS AND FINANCIAL CONNECTIONS. All Local officials and employees, except those who serve in an honorary capacity, labourers and casuals or temporary workers, shall file under oath their statement of “Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth” and a “Disclosure of Business Interests and Financial Connections” and those of their spouses and unmarried children under eighteen (18) years of age living in their households. The two documents shall contain information on the following:

A] Real property, its improvements, acquisition costs, assessed value and current fair market value;

B] Personal property and acquisition cost;

C] All other assets such as investments, cash on hand or in banks, stocks, bonds, and the like;

D] Liabilities; and

E] All business interests and financial connections.

The documents must be filed:

A] Within thirty (30) days after assumption of office;

B] On or before April 30 of every year thereafter; and

C] Within thirty (30) days after separation from the service.

All public officials and employees required under this Article to file the aforestated documents shall also execute, within thirty (30) days from the date of assumption of office, the necessary authority in favor of the Ombudsman to obtain from all appropriate government agencies, including the Bureau of Internal Revenue, such documents as may show their assets, liabilities, net worth and also their business interest and financial connections in previous years, including, if possible, the year when they first assumed any office in the Government.

Husband and wife who are both local officials and employees may file the required statements jointly or separately.

The statements of “Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth” and the “Disclosure of Business Interests and Financial Connections” shall be filled:

A] With the Deputy Ombudsman in the region, if local officials and employees; and

B] With the Civil Service Commission, if all other officials and employees, as defined in Republic Act NO. 3019, as amended.

SECTION 3E.02. IDENTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE OF RELATIVES. It shall be the duty of every local official or employee to identify and disclose, to the best of his knowledge and information, his relatives in the Government in the form, manner and frequency prescribed by the Civil Service Commission.

SECTION 3E.03. ACCESSIBILITY OF DOCUMENTS.

1. Any and all statements filed under this Chapter shall be made available for inspection at reasonable hours.

2. Such statements shall be made available for copying or reproduction after ten (10) days working days from the time they are filed as required by existing laws;

3. Any person requesting a copy of statement shall be required to pay a reasonable fee to cover the cost of reproduction and mailing of such statement, as well as the cost of certification.

Any statement filed under this Chapter shall be available to the public for a period of ten 910) years after receipt of the statement. After such period, the statement may be destroyed unless needed in an ongoing investigation.

SECTION 3E.04. OTHER PROHIBITED ACTS. It shall be unlawful for any person to obtain or use any statement filed under this Chapter for:

A] any purpose contrary to moral or public policy; or

B] any commercial purpose other than by news and

C] communications media for dissemination to the general public.

ARTICLE F. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND DIVESTMENT

SECTION 3F.01. RESIGNATION OR DIVESTMENT. A local official or employee shall avoid conflict of interest at all times. When a conflict of interest arises, he shall resign from his position in any private business enterprise within thirty (30) days from his assumption of office and/or divest himself of his shareholdings or interest within sixty (60) days from such assumption.

The same rule shall apply where the local official or employee is a partner in partnership.

This requirement of divestment shall not apply to those who serve the government in honorary capacity nor to labourers and casual or temporary workers.

ARTICLE G. PENALTIES

SECTION 3G.01. FINES; SUSPENSION OR REMOVAL; OR IMPRISONMENT. IN PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR OFFENDERS, THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS SHALL BE OBSERVED:

A] Any local official or employee regardless of whether or not he holds office or employment in a casual, temporary hold-over permanent or regular capacity, committing any violation of this Chapter shall be punished with a fine not exceeding the equivalent of six (6) months salary or suspension not exceeding one (1) year, or removal depending on the gravity of the offense after due notice and hearing by the appropriate body or agency. If the violation is punishable by a heavier penalty under existing law, he shall be prosecuted under the law.

B] Violation of Article D, E, and F, of this Chapter shall be prosecuted and penalized under the provisions of Republic Act 6713.

C] Any violation hereof proven in a proper administrative proceeding shall be sufficient cause for removal or dismissal of a local official or employee, even if no criminal prosecution is instituted against him.

D] Private individuals who participate in conspiracy as co-principals, accomplices or accessories, with officials or employees, in violation of this Chapter, shall be subjected to the same penal liabilities as the public officials or employees and shall be tried jointly with them.

CHAPTER 1: ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION, LANDS, HOUSING AND ZONING

CHAPTER 1 Section A: ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

ORDINANCE NO. 33, SERIES OF 2007

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE OLONGAPO CITY ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 2007-2011

ORDINANCE NO. 56, SERIES OF 1995

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN ENVIRONMENT AND SANITATION MANAGEMENT CODE OF OLONGAPO CITY.

1988 ORDINANCE NO. 34

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF THE SANITARY LANDFILL AREA AT NEW CABALAN, THIS CITY SPECIFIC SITE FOR DUMPING GARBAGE AND PROVIDING FEES AND PENALTIES THEREOF.

2008 ORDINANCE NO. - 09 –

AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE NEW RATES OF GARBAGE COLLECTION FEES IMPOSED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION AND MANAGEMENT OFFICE (ESMO)

1988 ORDINANCE NO. 34-A

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GARBAGE COLLECTION IN THIS CITY, DEFINING GARBAGE; PRESCRIBING FEES FOR SPECIAL TYPES OF GARBAGE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF.

1988 ORDINANCE NO. 31

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF THE MATERIAL RECOVER PLANT AT NEW CABALAN THIS CITY; PRESCRIBING A SYSTEM OF FEES AND PENALTIES AND DEFINING THE USE THEREOF.

1988 ORDINANCE NO. 7

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE FENCES ALONG FORESHORE AREAS OF SUBIC BAY WITHIN THE CITY OF OLONGAPO.

ORDINANCE NO. 11, SERIES OF 1995

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE REOPENING ALL EXISTING ACCESS ROADS TO AND FROM THE RIVERS IN THE CITY OF OLONGAPO

ORDINANCE NO. 39, SERIES OF 1994

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING REGULATORY GUIDELINES FOR MINING AND QUARRYING OPERATIONS WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF OLONGAPO CITY.

1998 ORDINANCE NO.04

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING CONTRACTORS ENGAGES IN THE DESILTING OF RIVERS IN OLONGAPO CITY TO ADOPT MEASURES TO PREVENT THE DROPPING OF SAND PARTICLES AND DEBRIS ON THOROUGHFARES DURING THE PROCESS OF TRANSPORTING THEIR LOADS TO THE DESIGNATED DUMPING SITES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

2009 ORDINANCE NO. - 13 –

AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE INSTALLATION AND DISPLAY OF BUNTINGS AND PENNANTS MADE WITH PLASTIC & NON-BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS ALONG THE STREETS, ROADS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF OLONGAPO.

1987 ORDINANCE NO. 43

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN INTEGRATED FOREST CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF OLONGAPO.

1964 ORDINANCE NO. - 16

ITS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON OR GROUP OF PERSONS OR CORPORATIONS TO GATHER ANY FOREST PRODUCT OR CUT ANY TIMBER OR TREES IN ANY PORTION OF THE WATERSHED AREA OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF OLONGAPO.

ORDINANCE NO. 45, SERIES OF 1992

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING LOGGING WITHIN THE CITY OF OLONGAPO, AND IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.

ORDINANCE NO. 59, SERIES OF 2005

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS/DRIVERS IN OLONGAPO CITY TO PRODUCE TEN SEEDLINGS TO BE GROWN INTO TREES TO PROMOTE GOOD SOURCE OF NATURAL OXYGEN AND TO ABSORB VEHICLE EMISSIONS.

ORDINANCE NO. 43, SERIES OF 1992

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ILLEGAL FISHING ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL WATERS OF THE CITY OF OLONGAPO, PENALIZING VIOLATORS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

CHAPTER 1 Section A: LANDS, HOUSING AND ZONING

2008 ORDINANCE NO. - 10 – A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SCHEDULE OF LOCATIONAL CLEARANCE FEES

1982 ORDINANCE NO. 32

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR COMPREHENSIVE ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF OLONGAPO.

1987 ORDINANCE NO. 94

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE CITY PLAN AND ZONING GUIDELINE OF OLONGAPO CITY SUBJECT TO THE INDORSEMENT BY THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL THROUGH THE RDC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO THE HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD.

ORDINANCE NO. 70, SERIES OF 2005

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE REVISING THE ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF OLONGAPO AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF AND FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.

1986 ORDINANCE NO. 71

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE LANDSITE OF THE PAROLA A RESERVATON AREA OF THE CITY OF OLONGAPO.

1968 ORDINANCE NO. - 35

CREATING THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR THE CITY OF OLONGAPO, INDEPENDENT AND SEPARATE FROM THAT REGISTRY OF DEEDS OF THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES.

1996 ORDINANCE NO.21

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE SEVENTEEN (17) BARANGAYS IN OLONGAPO CITY TO IDENTIFY AND RESERVE FOR ECOLOGICAL PROJECTS PURPOSES AT LEAST TEN (10%) OF THEIR RESPECTIVE LAND AREAS BELONGING TO THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES

ORDINANCE NO. 37, SERIES OF 2007 - AN ORDINANCE WITHDRAWING PORTIONS (AS DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN) OF THE VOLUNTEERS PARK FROM PUBLIC USE AND DECLARING THEM AS PATRIMONIAL PROPERTY OF THE CITY

ORDINANCE NO. 36, SERIES OF 2007 - AN ORDINANCE ENACTING THE OLONGAPO CITY INVESTMENT CODE OF 2007

1964 ORDINANCE NO. - 18 - AN ORD. IMPOSING THE MUNICIPAL LICENSE FEES AND RENTS FOR THE EXERCISE OF ALL BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS AND PRIVILEGES WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

1967 ORDINANCE NO. - 16 - REQUIRING FIRE EXITS FOR BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS LIKE THEATRES OR PLACES OF ASSEMBLY WHICH INCLUDE SOCIL HALLS, DANCE HALLS, NIGHT CLUBS, EATING PLACES AND OTHER QUASI-PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.

1968 ORDINANCE NO. – 20 - REQUIRING MANAGER, OPERATOR OR OWNER OF THEATERS OR CINEMA phoTOGRAPHS TO INSTALL DRINKING FOUNTAINS IN THEIR BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT.

1968 ORDINANCE NO. - 40 SECTION 2 OF ORD. NO. 5 AND 16 SERIES OF 1963 BE AMMENDED FOR CLOSING THE BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT AT 2:00 A.M. TO 9:00 A.M.

ORDINANCE NO. 86, SERIES OF 1969 - AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING OWNER, TENANTS AND/OR PERSON IN POSSESSION, OR IN CONTROL OF RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT TO PROCURE A REFUSE RECEPTACLE AT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AT NOMINAL COST OR FROM LOCAL SOURCE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSE.

ORDINANCE NO. 32, SERIES OF 1973 - IMPOSING MUNICIPAL LICENSE FEES AND RENTS FOR THE EXERCISE OF ALL BUSINESS, OCCUPATION AND PRIVILEGES WITHIN THE CITY.

ORDINANCE NO. 288, SERIES OF 1973 - IMPOSE TAX ON BUSINESS ENJOYING FRANCHISE WTHIN THE CITY OF OLONGAPO AND PROVIDING THE MANNER OF PAYMENT.

1988 ORDINANCE NO. 33 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE RENUMBERING OF ALL RESIDENTIAL, BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS AND VACANT LOTS LOCATED WITHIN TS-308 IN THE CITY OF OLONGAPO; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

1989 ORDINANCE NO. 16 - AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL STALL HOLDERS AND PRIVATE ENTITIES IN THE CITY PUBLIC MARKETS TO PAY THE AMOUNT OF WATER THEY CONSUME IN THE OPERATION OF THEIR BUSINESS.

ORDINANCE NO. 29, SERIES OF 1995 - AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE EXISTENCE OF CUBICLES AND SIMILAR STRUCTURES IN CERTAIN BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS IN OLONGAPO CITY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

1996 ORDINANCE NO.18 - AN ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE RICE RETAILERS, DEALRS AND TRADERS DOING BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF OLONGAPO TO SELL OR DELIVER ONLY THE CORRECT WEIGHT OF RICE AS INDICATED ON THE RICE BAG AND IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.

1997 ORDINANCE NO.19 - ORDINANCE PENALIZING OWNERS/PROPRIETORS OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS WHO FAIL TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND SANITARY COMFORT ROOM FACILITIES WITHIN THEIR PLACES OF OPERATION.

1999 ORDINANCE NO.63 - AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING FEES AND CHARGES FOR BUSINESS PLATES AND RENEWAL STICKERS BY THE BUSINESS PERMIT DIVISION

2009 ORDINANCE NO. - 03 – AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE DEADLINE OF PAYMENT FOR MAYOR’S PERMIT FOR BUSINESSES DUE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2009 AS PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 4A.21 OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 64, SERIES OF 2007 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “OLONGAPO CITY 2007 REVENUE CODE”

2002 ORDINANCE NO.103 - AN ORDINANCE TO PREVENT THE SALE, RENTAL, TRANSFER, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE AND/OR PRODUCTION OF PIRATED, COUNTERFEIT OF FAKE GOODS, ARTICLES OR SERVICES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

HEALTH AND PUBLIC WELFARE

2009 ORDINANCE NO. - 09 – AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING DENTAL SERVICES DIVISION UNDER THE CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

2009 ORDINANCE NO. - 06 - AN ORDINANCE CREATING JAMES L. GORDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ADVISORY BOARD

2008 ORDINANCE NO. - 07 – AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF OPTICAL CLINICS IN OLONGAPO CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING ILLEGAL PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY, PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF

2008 ORDINANCE NO. - 59 - AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FACILITY-BASED DELIVERIES FOR ALL PREGNANT MOTHERS IN OLONGAPO CITY

ORDINANCE NO. 46, SERIES OF 2007 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL PHYSICAL AND DENTAL CHECK-UP OF OLONGAPO CITY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

ORDINANCE NO. 22, SERIES OF 2007 - AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2007-2009 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE DEVELOPMENT (ECCD) INVESTMENT PLAN AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF

ORDINANCE NO. 23, SERIES OF 2007 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE OLONGAPO CITY REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE CODE OF 2007

ORDINANCE NO. 37, SERIES OF 2005 - AN ORDINANCE PROMULGATING POLICIES AND MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF HIV/AIDS/STD IN OLONGAPO CITY, CREATING THE OLONGAPO CITY AIDS COUNCIL AND PROVIDING FOR ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

2003 ORDINANCE NO.49 - AN ORDINANCE PROVINDING FOR THE QUARANTINE OF SUSPECTED SARS-INFECTED PERSONS, IMPOSING SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATION AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFORE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

ORDINANCE NO. 29, SERIES OF 1995 - AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE EXISTENCE OF CUBICLES AND SIMILAR STRUCTURES IN CERTAIN BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS IN OLONGAPO CITY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

1997 ORDINANCE NO.19 - ORDINANCE PENALIZING OWNERS/PROPRIETORS OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS WHO FAIL TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND SANITARY COMFORT ROOM FACILITIES WITHIN THEIR PLACES OF OPERATION.

2000 ORDINANCE NO.10 - AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE EMPLOYMENT OF EUTHANASIA IN ADDRESSING THE PROBLEMS ON STRAY ANIMALS

1964 ORDINANCE NO. - 17 - AN ORD. PROHIBITING THE STRAYING OR ROAMING OF ANIMALS IN ANY PUBLIC STREET, PLACE OR PLAZA IN THIS MUNICIPALITY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

ORDINANCE NO. 88, SERIES OF 1969 - AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL BARBERS AND BEAUTICIAN TO OBTAIN A HEALTH CERTIFICATE FROM THE CITY HEALTH OFFICER.

ORDINANCE NO. 54, SERIES OF 1970 - THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A PEST CONTROL AND ABATEMENT PROGRAM.

ORDINANCE NO. 60, SERIES OF 1970 - REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CORRAL, PIGPEN AND POULTRY HOUSE.

ORDINANCE NO. 111, SERIES OF 1974 - AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE REGISTRATION AND VACCINATION OF DOGS IN THE CITY OF OLONGAPO; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

ORDINANCE NO. 93, SERIES OF 1978 - AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE STRAYING OR ROAMING OF ANIMALS IN ANY PUBLIC STREET, PLACE OR PLAZA IN THIS CITY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

ORDINANCE NO. 23, SERIES OF 1995 - AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE STRAYING OR ROAMING OF ANIMALS IN ANY PUBLIC STREET, PLACE OR PLAZA IN THE CITY OF OLONGAPO, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

1986 ORDINANCE NO. 31 - AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE IMMUNIZATION OF DOGS AND PROMULGATING REGULATIONS THEREOF.

ORDINANCE NO. 193, SERIES OF 1975 - AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SALE OF MEAT PRODUCTS AND DRESSED CHICKEN OTHER THAN THOSE SLAUGHTERED IN THE CITY SLAUGHTERHOUSE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

1989 ORDINANCE NO. 27 - AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING AND PENALIZING CERTAIN ACTS AND OMMISSIONS INIMICAL TO CLEANLINESS AND SANITATION.

ORDINANCE NO. 9, SERIES OF 1994 - AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF CITY VETERINARIAN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

ORDINANCE NO. 34, SERIES OF 1994 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL REGISTRATION AND VACCINATION OF DOGS IN THE CITY OF OLONGAPO, IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

1996 ORDINANCE NO.62 - AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING FOOD HANDLERS AND OTHER PERSONNEL OF ESTABLISHMENTS OPERATING IN OLONGAPO CITY TO UNDERGO AN ANNUAL HEPATITIS B SCREENING AND TYPHOID CARRIER TEST, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

1997 ORDINANCE NO.35 - AN ORDINANCE RECOGNIZING THE CREATION OF THE HIV/AIDS CORE TEAM (HACT) AT THE JAMES L. GORDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND PROVIDING THE NECESSARY FUNDS THEREFOR.

1999 ORDINANCE NO.89 - AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE JAMES L. GORDON MEMORIAL HOSPTIAL BOARD

1999 ORDINANCE NO.91 - AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING THE INTENSIFICATION OF THE USE OF IODIZED SALT IN THE CITY OF OLONGAPO

2002 ORDINANCE NO.68 - AN ORDINANCE CREATING A PHILHEALTH CAPITATION FUND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE OUTPATIENT CONSULTATION AND DIAGNOSTIC BENEFIT PACKAGE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORARTION (PHILHEAL TH) FOR QUALIFIED INDIGENT FAMILIES OF OLONGAPO CITY UNDER THE INDIGENT SECTOR COMPONENT OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (NHIP).

HEALTH AND PUBLIC WELFARE