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Republic of the Philippines

Province of Ilocos Sur


CITY OF VIGAN
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD

Ordinance No. 17
Series of 2002
ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE VIGAN CITY CODE ON THE MAINTENANCE OF
CLEANLINESS AND SANITATION IN PUBLIC PLACES
WHEREAS, the then Municipality of Vigan enacted Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1973, otherwise
known as AN ORDINANCE PENALIZING PERSONS WHO THROW AWAY PAPERS,
CIGARETTE BUTTS AND OTHER REFUSE IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PLAZAS, STREETS
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF VIGAN, Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1996, otherwise known as
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING URINATING, DEFACATING AND/OR LITTERING OF
PAPER AND OTHER RUBBISH IN PUBLIC BUILDING, STREETS, PLAZAS, AND
OTHER PUBLIC PLACES.
WHEREAS, it has been found based on record that littering in public places has not been
completely contained despite stiff penalty through the existing ordinance;
WHEREAS, the enforcement strategy must further be defined and clearly outlined among
agencies of the local government;
WHEREAS, notwithstanding the current administrations campaign to clean the streets of Vigan
and its main thoroughfare, people simply rely on the Citys street cleaners to do the job which
should not be tolerated if we aim to sustain and promote tourism in the City of Vigan as a World
Heritage Site;
WHEREAS, there is a need to amend and codify all local anti-littering laws, for clarity and
facility;
WHEREAS, given the priceless heritage that is both historical and cultural, it is incumbent upon
us to preserve and enhance the citys unique charm and make Vigan a real tourists haven by
adopting a basic but comprehensive cleanliness program;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, AS IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE
SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF VIGAN IN SESSION DULY
ASSEMBLED:
SECTION 1. This ordinance shall hereafter be called THE VIGAN CITY CODE ON THE
MAINTENANCE OF CLEANLINESS AND SANITATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.
SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS
a.

Public places shall refer to roads, parks, pavements or streets, sidewalks,


public buildings, and other places where the public in general have a right to
be.

b.

Public utility vehicles shall refer to tricycles, jeepneys, mini buses, buses,
and other vehicles offering service to the public with compensation that ply
the streets of Vigan City.

c. Litter materials shall include, but not limited to cigarette butts, cigarette
packs, candy/food wrappers, carton/paper/plastic bags, masticated chewing
gum, fruit seeds and remains, among others.
d. Establishments refers to any structure or building used principally in
conducting ones trade, business, or profession.
e. Homeowner refers to the owner, lessee, or any person who holds any title or
interest in a house or similar structure.
f. Open spitting and nose blowing reckless spitting and nose blowing without
proper usage of any material or hand to cover the mouth or nose posing
unsightly and /or unhygienic effect on the environment.
SECTION 3. It shall be unlawful for any person to throw litter materials on streets, sidewalks
or other public places, including government buildings and offices and public utility vehicles
within the City of Vigan.
SECTION 4. Burning of rubber tires, plastic refuse, styrofoam and other materials or refuse
that can be harmful to the environment is strictly prohibited.
SECTION 5. All vendors within the Vigan Public Market whether regular or ambulant and all
industrial and commercial establishments as well as the homeowners in the City of Vigan are
required to put and install adequate and sufficient covered trash receptacle within the vicinity of
their private property or business establishment. Garbage or trash must be transferred to bags or
sacks sufficiently tied and ready for pick-up or disposal. Garbage bags not properly tied shall
not be picked up.
SECTION 6. Garbage for disposal shall be kept inside the premises and shall only be brought
outside upon collection by the waste/garbage haulers.
The General Services Office (GSO), which is authorized to collect and dispose the citys
garbage, shall provide schedules for garbage collection, which shall be properly
disseminated, to the general public.
SECTION 7. Garbage shall not be thrown, dumped and disposed of and left along sidewalk,
streets, creeks, esteros, rivers, vacant lots, parks and public places.
SECTION 8. The owner, lessee or occupant of both residential and commercial establishments
situated within the City of Vigan shall undertake to clean the sidewalk, passageways and half of
the street fronting their residence or establishments.
SECTION 9. The dumping of carcasses of dead animals such as dogs, pigs, cats and rats, among
others in drainages, canals, rivers, and other waterways is strictly prohibited. These carcasses
shall be disposed off by burying the animals in backyards.
SECTION 10. Urinating and defecating in all public places within the City of Vigan is strictly
prohibited.
SECTION 11. Open spitting and nose blowing within the premises of government building,
including public places and inside public utility vehicles is strictly prohibited.
SECTION 12. All open loading trucks and other heavy vehicles loaded with sand, gravel
hollow blocks, garbage and other materials that may litter the streets of Vigan are required to
place appropriate coverings over the materials being transported.

SECTION 13.
Motor shops, repair shops and private garages of automotive vehicles are
required to provide receptacle cans for storage and recycling purposes of used motor oil. It is
also strictly prohibited to dump used motor oil in canals, waterways or any unauthorized area.
SECTION 14. All public utility vehicles including school service vehicles, operating within the
City of Vigan are required to have within their vehicles a waste can, trash bin, plastic bag or
other garbage receptacle for use by their passengers. A No Littering sign shall also be posted
in a conspicuous place near the waste can, trash bin or plastic bag receptacle.
SECTION 15. PENALTY CLAUSE. The following penalties shall be imposed upon any
violators of this code and as such be issued pertinent Citation Ticket.
15.1.A. For violation of Sections 3 through 11, any individual, homeowner and
vendor in the Vigan Public Market, shall pay a fine of TWO HUNDRED
PESOS (Php 200.00) per violation. In case of inability to pay the
prescribed fine, the violator shall render eight (8) hours of community
service, which shall be under the supervision of the General Service
Office, such as:
a. Street or park sweeping,
b. Manual de-clogging/cleaning of canals/street drainage
15.1.B. For business/industrial establishment:
FIRST OFFENSE - a fine of FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (Php 500.00)
per violation shall be imposed.
SECOND OFFENSE a fine of ONE THOUSAND PESOS (Php
1,000.00).
THIRD OFFENSE closure of establishment and revocation of
Business Permit for a duration of one (1) year from the issuance of
the closure order.
15.2.

For violation of Sections 12 through 14:


FIRST OFFENSE a fine of FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (Php 500.00)
per violation per day. In case of inability to pay, he/she shall
render community service of sixteen (16) hours.
SECOND OFFENSE a fine of ONE THOUSAND PESOS (Php
1,000.00).
THIRD OFFENSE closure of establishment and revocation of
Business Permit for a duration of one (1) year from the issuance of
the closure order for shop owners.

SECTION 16. The Barangay Councils of the City of Vigan shall actively participate and are
tasked with the implementation of this ordinance in their respective barangays. They shall
deputize the necessary personnel as Sanitation Officers for this purpose. The deputized personnel
must have sufficient identification and authority to apprehend violators. The Office of the City
Treasurer shall provide and issue necessary Citation Tickets to all authorized personnel and
deputized officers of all the barangays.
SECTION 17. In the absence of any of the deputized officers stated herein , any person may act
as apprehending officer by virtue of the Citizens Arrest
SECTION 18. ACCRUAL OF FINE
The fines prescribed in this ordinance shall be remitted to:
(a) The city Treasurer of Vigan, in case the violator was apprehended by any
member of the PNP, Traffic Aide, Tourist Police, any deputized officers and
any citizen of the City of Vigan effecting the citizens arrest.

(b) The Barangay Treasurer of the concerned Barangay in case the violator was
apprehended by deputized officers of the barangay.
From the amount of fine remitted, Twenty-five percent (25%) thereof shall be
granted as incentive to the apprehending officer, while the remaining Seventy-five
percent (75%) shall accrue to the general fund of the City of Vigan.
In the case of the Barangay, Twenty-five percent (25%) thereof shall be granted
as incentive to the deputized officer, twenty-five percent (25%) to the City of
Vigan and while the remaining fifty percent (50%) shall accrue to the general
fund of the Barangay.
SECTION 19. REPEALING CLAUSE. Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1973; Ordinance No. 7,
Series of 1996, and all ordinances or resolutions or part or parts thereof which are inconsistent
with any of the provisions of this Ordinance are herby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 20. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. Should any section of this Ordinance be declared
null and void by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections that are not affected
shall continue to be in full force and effect.
SECTION 21. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Ordinance shall take effect after its approval
and publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the locality, and posting for four (4)
consecutive weeks at the Citys Bulletin Board.
The Public Relations Office is directed to send out copies of this ordinance to all concerned.
Approved on: October 21, 2002

(Sgd.) FRANCISCO P. RANCHES,JR.


Vice Mayor
(Absent) LOURDES G. BAQUIRAN
(Sgd.) NICOMEDES R. RAMIREZ
(Sgd.) ALFREDO A. FIGUERRES,JR.
(Sgd.) ANDRES A. ADRIATICO
(Sgd.) BENEDICTO JOSE P. VERZOSA
(Sgd.) CONSTANTE V. BENZON

(Sgd.) EVERIN F. MOLINA


(Sgd.) DANILO ESTEBAN C. JAVIER
GERMELINA S. GOULART
(Sgd.) FELIX A. ANINAG
(Sgd.) GEORGE J.VILLANUEVA
(Sgd.) CHRIS DAN F. FIELDAD

Attested
(Sgd.) JAYSON P. AVILA
Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod
Approved:
(Sgd.) EVA MARIE S. MEDINA
City Mayor

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