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Republic of the Philippines
City of lloilo
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD
PRESENT:
HON. JOSE S. ESPINOSA Ill
City Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer
ABSENT:
None.
WHEREAS, the Locar Government Unit (LGU) may legislate measures for the
go of the greater majority under the general welfare clause of the Local Government
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WHEREAS, the lloilo City celebrates Dinagyang, Paraw Regatta, Chinese New
Year, Jaro Fiesta, Charter Day .and District Fiestas;
WHEREAS, canned and glass bottled drinks and beverages abound during the
celebrations and pose dangers to people;
WHEREAS, public safety supercedes convenience during the festivals and big
vents when roads are closed and crowds are densely packed.
Reg.Ord. No.2017-003.Jan. 10.2017 Pag$.2
Section 2. - All stores and vendors selling soft drinks, beers and other beverages
are hereby required to provide plastic and/or styro cups where they can transfer the
liquid contents of the said bottled drinks;
1) People caught carrying glass bottles, sharp and blunt objects and other
deadly weapons on the street during the Dinagyang shall be brought to the nearest
police station for proper disposition;
3) Stores and vendors selling soft drinks, beers and other beverages not using
plastic and/or styro cups during the Dinagyang cel.ebration shall be fined Five Hundred.
Pesos (Php 500.00) to be paid to the City Treasurer's Office and be issued official
receipts by the said office.
Section 5. - Effectivity Clause. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
approval and henceforth be enforced every Festivals and Big Events in lloilo City.
ENACTED, January 1O, 2017. (With abstention from Hon. R Leone N. Gerochi,
Hon. Jose Efrain G. Trefias Ut Hon. Joshua C. Alim~ Hon. Uezl Joy Zulu.eta Sal.azar and
Hon. Lady Julie Grace L. Baronda)
lnats/DN 17-01-0005
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