III.

SOCIAL PROTECTION
 Health Regulations and Services (Rules, Vaccines, Medicines,
Hospital Rules/Fees, Anti-Rabies, Anti-TB, Funding)
 Socialized Housing
 Education (Scholarships, Allowance to Scholars, Awards)
 Protection of Workers (Conditions, Wages, Incentives etc)
 Urban Poor/IP
 Children/Youth
 Senior Citizens/Persons with Special Needs
 GAD/Solo Parent
 Human Rights
 Health Regulations and Services (Rules, Vaccines, Medicines, Hospital
Rules/Fees, Anti-Rabies, Anti-TB, Funding)

ORDINACE NO. 139, SERIES OF 1991

“AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE FOLLOWING LABORATORY SERVICE FEES ON

THE HEALTH DEPARMENT OF THIS MUNICIPALITY.”

WHEREAS, by virtue of the authority of the Secretary of Health under Executive

Order No. 119, dated January 30, 1987, to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to
carry out the Department of Health objectives, policies, plans, programs and projects,
pursuant to Section 2, General Provisions of Republic Act No. 6831, otherwise known as
General Appropriation Act of CY 1990, the following fees shall be charged for certain
laboratory examination performed in the Bureau of Research and Laboratories, this
Department;
WHEREAS, the sudden increase in the prices of reagents being used in our Clinical
Laboratory badly affect the present rate of the laboratory service evidently brought about by
the Middle East Crisis;
WHEREAS, the present rate of fees charge for laboratory services is too low as
compared to the fees being imposed by private Clinical Laboratories;
WHEREAS, our Municipal Government is in the process of generating income from
all possible sources wherein it would definitely help in augmenting our income.
NOW THEREFORE, on motion of Hon. Councilor Jose Emmanuel L. Carlos and duly
seconded by the rest of the members of the Sangguniang Bayan be it ORDAINED as it is
hereby ORDAINED to increase the following proposed new rate of Laboratory Service Fee
on the Health Department of Municipality:
SECTION 1−
SERVICE OLD RATE PROCESSED
NEW RATE

1. Urinalysis ₧12.00 ₧20.00

2. Fecalysis ₧12.00 ₧20.00
3. Complete Blood Count 25.00 35.00
4. Bile Pigment In Urine 15.00 20.00
5. Pregnancy Test 35.00 50.00
6. Blood Typing 15.00 20.00
 7. CTST 15.00 ₧20.00
8. Health Certificate ₧20.00 ₧30.00
9. Medical Certificate (local) ₧20.00 ₧30.00
10. Medical Certificate (abroad)none ₧100.00

SECTION 2 – This ordinance shall take effect upon approval.

APPROVED.

March 06, 1991, Valenzuela, Metro Manila.

 KAUTUSAN BLG. 93-48
Taong 1993

ISANG KAUTUSANG NAGBABAWAL NG PANINIGARILYO

SA MGA PAMPUBLIKONG LUGAR SA BAYAN NG
VALENZUELA AT ANG PAGPAPATAW NG
KARAMPATANG PARUSA SA PAGLABAG NITO (AS
AMENDED)

Sa mungkahi nina Kgg. na Pangalawang Punong Bayan JOSE EMMANUEL L.

CARLOS, Kgg. na Konsehal EVELYN M. HERNANDEZ at Kgg. na Konsehal ERLINDA S.
DELA CRUZ, na pinangalawahan ni Konsehal BENITO C. ENCARNACION, ay IPINAG-
UUTOS ang mga sumusunod:

PANGKAT 1 – Kahulugan
Para sa layunin ng batas na ito, ang paninigarilyo ay nangangahuluhan
ng paghawak o pagkakaroon ng nakasinding sigarilyo o anumang produkto ng
tabako maging ito man ay hinithit o hindi.

PANGKAT 2 - Mga Lugar na Pinagbabawalan

1.) Ang paninigarilyo ay tuwirang ipinagbabawal sa mga sumusunod na lugar:
a.) Sa mga tanggapan, gusali at paligid ng lahat ng paaralan, elementarya
hanggang kolehiyo maging pribado man o pambayan.
b.) Sa lahat ng mga pampasaherong dyip at bus na dumadaan sa mga
kalsada ng Valenzuela.
k.) Sa lahat ng mga elebeytor ng lahat ng mga pambayan at pampublikong
gusali.
d.) Sa lahat ng mga pambayan at pampublikong pagamutan.

2.) Ang mga nagmamay-ari at nagpapatakbo ng mga sumusunod na bahay

kalakal ay inaatasang magtaguyod ng mga partikular na lugar kung saan
maaaring manigarilyo na may sapat na pahanginan (ventilation devices).
a.) Mga pambayan at pampublikong gusali
b.) Mga sinehan at iba pang bahay tanghalan
k.) Mga pampublikong kantina, kainan, bars, bahay aliwan at bahay
sayawan
d.)Mga department stores, bazaars, groceries at supermarkets.
PANGKAT 4 – Mga Paskil
1.) Ang mga nagmamay-ari o nangangasiwa ng lahat ng lugar na nabanggit sa
Pangkat 2, Bilang 1 ng batas na ito ay inaatasang magpaskil ng mga
babalang “BAWAL MANIGARILYO (NO SMOKING)” na may sapat na
sukat upang madaling mapansin ng madla.
2.) Ang mga nagmamay-ari o nangangasiwa ng lahat ng mga lugar na
nabanggit sa Pangkat 2, Bilang 2 ng batas na ito ay inaatasang magkabit ng
karatulang “SMOKING AREA” sa mga lugar ng kanilang establisamyento
na maaring panigarilyuhan.

PANGKAT 5 – Anti-Smoking Task Force

1.) Magkakaroon ng isang “Anti-Smoking Task Force” na pamamahalaan ng
Punong Bayan na magsisilbing kawaksi ng pulisya sa pagpapatupad ng
batas na ito sa mga pampublikong gusali na bihirang pasukin ng mga pulis.
2.) Ang mga punong-guro ng bawa’t paaralan ay binibigyang kapangyarihang
manghuli at magharap ng reklamo sa hukuman sa sinumang lalabag sa
Pangkat 2, Bilang 1 ng batas na ito, sa kundisyong makapaghaharap sila ng
hindi magkukulang sa dalawang saksi na handing magpatunay sa kasalanan
ng nabanggit.

PANGKAT 6 – Sugnay ng mga Kaparusahan

1.) Ang lahat ng mahuhuling lumabag sa mga alituntunin ng Pangkat 2, Bilang
1 ng batas na ito ay maaaring parusahan ng multang hindi hihigit sa
P200.00 at/o pagkabilanggo ng isa hanggang tatlong araw ayon sa desisyon
ng hukuman.
2.) Ang lahat ng mga kawani o empleyado ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng
Valenzuela na lalabag sa kautusang ito ay sasampahan ng kasong
administratibo ng pamahalaang local.
3.) Ang lahat ng mga may-ari o nangangasiwa ng mga bahay kalakal na
mahuhuling hindi sumusunod sa mga alituntunin ng Pangkat 2, Bilang 2 ng
batas na ito ay maaaring maparusahan ng multang P500.00 hanggang
P1,000.00 o pagpapawalang bisa ng kanilang lisensyang pangkalakal
(business license) sa bayan ng Valenzuela, auon sa diskresyon ng hukuman.
4.) Ang lahat ng mga kainan, bahay aliwan, groseri at tindahang nagtitingi na
mahuhuling hindi sumusunod sa alituntunin ng Pangkat 3 ng batas na ito
ay maaaring parusahan ng multang P500.00 hanggang P1,000.00 o
pagpapawalang bisa ng kanilang lisensyang pangkalakal sa Valenzuela ayon
sa diskresyon ng hukuman.
PANGKAT 7 – Ang lahat ng mga multang matatanggap mula sa mga mahuhuli at
mapapatunayang lumabag sa kautusang ito ay ililipat sa tanggapan ng
ingat-yaman at lilikumin upang magamit sa programa ng ating
Pamahalaang Bayan sa pagsupo sa “Drug Addiction” pagpapagamot sa mga
taong may sakit na tisis or tb at pagbili ng mga gamot para sa kanila.
PANGKAT 8 – Pamamahagi sa mga Kinauukulan
- Lahat ng mga bahay kalakal na maapektuhan ng batas na ito ay
padadalhan ng sipi ng batas na ito para sa kanilang karampatang
kaalaman at pagkilos.

PANGKAT 9 – Sugnay ng Pagpapawalang Bisa

- Ang lahat nang nakaraang batas na taliwas o naiiba sa mga alituntunin
ng batas na ito ay mawawalang bias sa pagkabisa ng batas na ito.

PANGKAT 10 – Sugnay ng Pagkabisa

- Ang batas na ito ay magkakabisa sa sandaling mailathala ito sa kahit
dalawa (2) sa mga pambansang pahayagan na may pangkalahatang
sirkulasyon.

PINAGTIBAY.
IKA-28 NG HULYO, 1993
VALENZUELA, KALAKHANG MAYNILA
 KAUTUSAN BLG. 95-14, TAONG 1995

“ISANG KAUTUSANG NAGTATALAGA SA DENTAL HEALTH SERVICE BILANG ISANG

SANGAY NG KAGAWARAN NG KALUSUGAN KASABAY NG PAGLALAAN NG SARILI
AT KAUKULANG PONDO PARA RITO”

SAPAGKA’T, katulad ng ibang serbisyong pangkalusugan, ang serbisyong Dental ay

maituturing na isa sa pinakamahalagang pangangailangang pangkalusugan;

SAPAGKA’T, upang matugunan ng pamahalaang bayan ito, ibilang ang serbisyong

Dental sa Committee on Health & Social Services sa ilalim ng Internal Rules & Regulations
ng Sangguniang Bayan;

SAPAGKA’T, sa pagkakaroon ng sariling sangay, maiaayos ang pagbabahagi ng pondo

ng Pambayang Kagawaran ng kalusugan ng Valenzuela upang matugunan ang mga
pangangailangan nitong kagamitan, gamot at mga instrumento upang makapagdulot ng mas
maayos na paglilingkod sa ating mamamayan;

KUNG KAYA’T, DAHIL DITO, sa mungkahi ni Kgg. na Konsehal PABLO D.

MARCELO, D.D.M., na pinangalawahan ng bumubuo ng Sangguniang Bayan ng Valenzuela
ay PINAGTITIBAY at IPINAG-UUTOS ang mga sumusunod:

PANGKAT 1. HIlingin sa Pambayang Punong Manggagamot ang pagbabago sa

istraktura ng Pambayang Kagawaran ng Kalusugan, kabilang na dito ang pagbubukod-bukod
ng mga pondo ng bawat sangay (division) na bumubuo rito.

PANGKAT 2. Maglaan ng kaukulang halaga para sa serbisyong Dental ng Pambayang

Kagawaran ng Kalusugan ng bayang ito para sa pagbili ng mga gamot, instrumento at
pagmimintina ng mga aparato at iba pang mga bagay na kinakailangan para sa higit na
maayos at epektibong pagpapalaganap ng nabanggit na serbisyo.

PANGKAT 3. Ang pagtatalaga ng isang palagiang Dental Equipment Technnician na

siyang mangangalaga at magmimintina ng kaayusan ng mga dental units/equipment sa iba’t-
ibang sentrong pangkalusugan ng ating pamahalaang bayan.

PANGKAT 4. Ang Kautusang ito ay magkakabisa sa sandaling mapagtibay.

 PINAGTIBAY.

Nobyembre 22, 1995, Valenzuela, Kalakhang Maynila

ORDINANCE NO. 97-52, SERIES OF 1997

“AN ORDINANCE SETTING UP THE GUIDELINES FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPY

SERVICES AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED RATE FOR THE
MUNICIPAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES.”
WHEREAS, in the discharge of its functions and responsibilities towards its
constituents, the Municipality of Valenzuela, has put up a Physical Therapy Center to
provide health care and rehabilitation service not only to the elderly, disabled and stroke
victims but likewise to those in need and cannot afford the high cost of therapy treatment;

WHEREAS, due to the increasing number of persons/patients availing the services of

said center, the Sangguniang Bayan deemed it necessary to establish specific guidelines for
the operations and collection of fee of the same – consistent with the Administrative Order
No. 97, s. 1990 issued by the Department of Health.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Bayan of Valenzuela in session assembled:

SECTION 1. GUIDELINES TO AVAIL OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES

RENDERED BY THE MUNICIPALITY’S PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER:

A. REQUIREMENTS:

The patients are required to submit and present the following:

1. Senior citizens and indigents shall have to present a request-referral from

their respective physicians from health centers or any medical
centers/institutions;
2. Factory workers must be employed within the municipality and must
present proper identification card or certification from their respective
employer;
3. Employees of government agencies and private offices within the
municipality must likewise present proper identification or certification
from their respective managers
 .
B. SERVICES OFFERED ARE LIMITED ONLY TO THE FOLLOWING:

1. TREATMENT by means of therapeutic exercises, heat, cold, light,

water, manual manipulation, electricity and other physical agents;
2. TREATMENT of musculoskeletal, neurological, musculocutaneous,
orthopedic and other related illnesses or disorders;
3. MODALITY
a. Therapeutic Ultrasound
b. Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation
c. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
d. Functional electrical stimulation
e. Microwave diathermy
f. Infrared radiation
g. Paraffin wax bath
h. Traction machine
i. Hot moist packs
j. Therapeutic exercises

C. FEES AND CHARGES:

A rate of Twenty Five (P 25.00) Pesos per modality shall be charged to each
patient, which shall be paid to the Center and shall be issued corresponding
Official Receipt.

D. SERVICES HOURS:

The Valenzuela Physical Therapy Center who is headed by a Physiatrist assisted

by Physical Therapists shall render services from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. , Monday
thru Friday.

SECTION2. MUNICIPAL LABORATORY EXAMINATION

A. BLOOD CHEMISTRY
1. Fasting Blood Sugar – P 60.00
(DRY CHEM) - 100.00
 2. Cholesterol - 60.00
B. HEMATOLOGY
1. Complete Blood Count - P 60.00
2. Hemoglobin/Mematocrit - 30.00
Determination
3. WBC, Differential Count - 30.00
4. RBC - 15.00
5. Bleeding Time/
Clotting Time
6. Thrombocycle Count - 80.00
(Platelet)
7. Malaria Detection - 50.00

C. PARASITOLOGY
1. Routine Stool - P 30.00
Examination
2. Direct Fecal Smear - 30.00
(0.85% NSS)

3. Iodine Mount - 30.00

D. CLINICAL MICROSCOPY

1. Routine Urinalysis - P 30.00

2. Pregnancy Test - 80.00

a.) Strip - 100.00

b.) Moneclonal - 80.00

3. Bile Test - 30.00

E. BLOOD BANKING

1. ABO Typing - P 40.00

F. BACTERIOLOGY

1. Acid Fast Stain Smear - P 50.00

2. Grams Stain Smear - 50.00

 SECTION 3. REPEALING CLAUSE

In the event that any section, paragraph, sentence, clauses or words of this
Ordinance is declared invalid for any reason, other provisions thereof shall be affected
thereby.

SECTION 4. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE

This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after its publication in the
newspaper of general circulation.

ENACTED.

June 18, 1997, Valenzuela, Metro Manila

ORDINANCE NO. 97-53, SERIES OF 1997

“AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE GUIDELINES AND THE FEES TO BE

COLLECTED FOR THE USE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF VALENZUELA’S MOBILE X-
RAY.”

WHEREAS, local government units shall likewise exercise such other powers and
discharge such other functions and responsibilities as are necessary, appropriate or incidental
to an efficient and effective provisions of the basic services i.e., health services which include
the implementation of programs and projects on primary health care, maternal and child care
and communicable and non-communicable disease control services; access to secondary and
tertiary health services; purchase of medicines, medical supplies and equipment needed to
carry out the services herein enumerated ;

WHEREAS, consistent with the foregoing, the Municipality of Valenzuela, acquired a

Mobile X-ray to provide radiology services to its constituents at a minimum cost;

WHEREAS, in order to create confusion and to carry out the purpose

aforementioned, the Sangguniang Baya deemed it necessary to establish a guideline for the
use of said Mobile X-Ray machine as well as the fees that shall be collected therefrom.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Bayan of Valenzuela the following:
 SECTION 1. SERVICE HOUR. The Mobile X-Ray van shall be operational Monday to
Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Provided, however, that should its services is requested
on weekend, the same necessitates an approval from the Chief Executive or Municipal
Health Officer.

SECTION 2. CLASSIFICATION OF PATIENTS. The Mobile X-Ray van shall provide

radiology services to the following clusters of patients:

a ) People from the depressed areas – This cluster is the priority group of the service.
Patients from this area are required to present a request referral from their respective Health
Center Physician.

b ) Public School Teachers – As part of the teachers annual medical check-up,

radiology services will be provided to them provided that they could present a referral slip
from their immediate supervisors, principals or secondary head teachers of the Valenzuela
Municipal High School Annexes.

c ) Municipal Employees – Services shall likewise be provided to this cluster as part of

their annual physical check-up.

d ) Factory Workers – Factory workers who wished to avail of the service must send a
letter request to the Chief Executive or the Municipal Health Officer.

e ) Others – Those persons who do not fall with the above cluster must send a letter
request to the Chief Executive or the Municipal Health Officer.

SECTION 3. FEES AND CHARGES – A minimum fee shall be charged prior to X-Ray
procedure base on the cluster the patient belongs.

a ) Indigent or people from

the depressed areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P 50.00

b ) Public School Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00

c ) Municipal Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00

d ) Factory Workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00

e ) Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00

Municipal employees who wished to avail of the radiology services offered by the
Mobile X-Ray may do so through salary deduction.

SECTION 4. STAFFING / MANNING

 a. The Mobile X-Ray van shall be manned by a permanent driver and an X-Ray
Technician who shall likewise be responsible for the operation and maintenance
of its equipment;

b. The Municipal Health Officer, upon approval of the Chief Executive, shall
commission on a Radiologist who will interpret the plates/film for final diagnosis.
Said Radiologist shall be paid in accordance with the agreement which she/he will
execute with the Municipal Government of Valenzuela.

SECTION 5. The fees required to be paid herein shall be paid to the Treasurer of the
Municipality of Valenzuela.

SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after it publication in the
newspaper of general circulation or posting in conspicuous places within three (3)
consecutive weeks.

ENACTED.

June 18, 1997, Valenzuela, Metro Manila

ORDINANCE NO. 97-61, SERIES OF 1997

“AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE GUIDELINES AND THE FEES TO BE

COLLECTED FOR THE USE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF VALENZUELA CARDIAC
CLINIC’S ELECTRO CARDIOGRAM (ECG) SERVICES.”

WHEREAS, local government units shall likewise exercise such other powers and
discharge such other functions and responsibilities necessary. Appropriate or incidental to an
efficient and effective provisions of the basic services, i.e., health services which include the
implementation of programs and projects on primary health care, maternal and child care
and communicable and non-communicable disease control services; access to secondary and
tertiary health services; purchase of medicines, medical supplies and equipment needed t
carry out the services herein enumerated;

WHEREAS, consistent with the foregoing, the Municipality of Valenzuela, put up a

Cardiac Clinic to provide Electro Cardiogram (ECG) Services to its constituents;

WHEREAS, to successfully carry out and realize the objectives of the Electro
Cardiogram (ECG) services, it is necessary to set up guidelines to avail of the same, as well as
the fees that shall be collected therefrom.
 NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor ERLINDA S. DELA CRUZ, duly
seconded by the members of the Sangguniang Bayan, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby
ORDAINED the following:

SECTION 1. SERVICE HOUR. The Cardiac Clinic shall render it Electro Cardiogram
(ECG) Services in the afternoon, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. every TUESDAYS and
THURSDAYS only;

SECTION 2. CLASSIFICATION OF PATIENS AND REQUIREMENTS TO AVAIL –

The Cardiac Clinic shall provide Electro Cardiogram (ECG) Services to the following cluster
of patients:

( a ) INDIGENT or people from depressed areas – this cluster is the priority group of
the services;

( b) GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE – it covers all categories, National and Local offices,

irregardless of residency;

( c) OTHERS – Patients who do not fall under categories (a) and (b).

Patients who would like to avail of the Electro Cardiogram (ECG) Services offered by
the Municipality shall, in addition to the fees and other requirements herein mentioned,
present a referral from any duly accredited physician.

SECTION 3. FEES AND CHARGES – A minimum fee shall be charged prior to the
Electro Cardiogram (ECG) Services, based on the cluster the patient belongs:

a. Indigent - ₱25.00
b. Government Employee - ₱25.00
c. Others - ₱25.00
SECTION 4 – STAFFING/MANNING

( a) The Cardiac Clinic shall be manned by a physician and a nurse or midwife who
shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of its equipment;

( b) The Municipal Health Officer, upon approval of the Chief Executive, shall
commission a Cardiologist who will interpret the ECG for final diagnosis. Cardiologist shall
be paid in accordance with the government which he/she will execute with the Municipal
Government of Valenzuela.

SECTION 5 – The fees required shall be paid to the Municipality’s Treasurer;

 SECTION 6 – This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after its publication in
two (2) newspapers with general circulation and posting in conspicuous places within three
(3) consecutive weeks.

APPROVED.

November 5, 1997, Valenzuela, Metro Manila

KAUTUSAN BLG. 98-02, TAONG 1998

“ISANG KAUTUSANG LUMILIKHA NG ANIMAL BITES CLINIC SA BAYAN NG

VALENXUELA, KALAKHANG MAYNILA AT MAPAGLAANAN NG HALAGANG
LIMANDAANG LIBONG PISO (P 500,000.00) PARA SA PAGPAPATUPAD NG MGA
TUNGKULINO NITO.”
SAPAGKA’T, ang ating mga suliranin sa mga sakunang dulot ng rabies ay
lumalaganap sanhi ng patuloy na pagdami ng mga asong kalye; ;

SAPAGKA’T, at hindi lingid sa ating kaalaman na ang rabies na nagmumula sa aso at

iba pang mga hayop na tulad nito ay kaagad na kumakalat sa buong katawan ng biktima at
maaaring maging sanhi ng kamatayan nito kung hindi it kaagad malalapatan ng kaukulang
lunas;

SAPAGKA’T, ang mga gamot na ginagamit para sa mga biktima ng rabies ay lubhang
may kamahalan at hindi makakayang tustusan, lalung-lalo na ng mga mamamayang
nagmumula sa pangkaraniwang antas ng pamumuhay at katungkulan ng ating pamahalaang
bayan na pangalagaan ang kapakanan ng mga mamamayan at ipagkaloob sa kanila ang
kanilang pangangailangan sa serbisyong pangkalusugan;

SAPAGKA’T, ang pinakamalapit na pampublikong Anti-rabies Center ay matatagpuan

lamang sa Ospital ng San Lorenzo sa Lungsod ng Maynila, na may kalayuan sa ating bayan at
ang matagal na biyahe patungo dito ay naglalagay sa siguradong peligro sa buhay ng ating
mamamayan na mabibiktima ng rabies;
 KUNG KAYA’T, DAHIL DITO, sa mungkahi nina Konsehal ERLINDA S. DELA
CRUZ at Konsehal PABLO D. MARCELO, na pinangalawahan ng mga konsehal ng
Sangguniang Bayan ng Valenzuela ay IPINAG-UUTOS ang mga sumusunod:

SEKSIYON 1. Na ang Pamahalaang Bayan ng Valenzuela ay may isang Animal Bite

Clinic sa ilalim ng Pambayang Kagawaran ng Kalusugan at ang paglalaan ng halagang
Limandaang Libong Piso (P 500,000.00) bilang taunang pondo para sa pagbili ng mga gamot
at iba pang mga pangangailangan para sa paglunas ng rabies.

SEKSYON 2. Na ang Animal Bites Clinic na ito ay bukas ng dawampu’t apat (24) na
oras araw-araw, kabilang na ang Sabado at Linggo upang tumugon sa mga mangangailangan
ng serbisyo.

SEKSIYON 3. Na ang Animal Bites Clinic ay pamamahalaan ng isang (1)

manggagamot at dalawang (2) nars (nurse) bawat shift upang masiguro ang maayos na
pagpapalakad nito.

SEKSIYON 4. Ang kautusang ito ay magkakabisa sa taong 1999.

PINAGTIBAY

Setyembre 02, 1998, Valenzuela, Kalakhang Maynila

 KAUTUSAN BLG. 21
Taong 1999

KAUTUSANG NAGTATATAG (ESTABLISHING) NG VALENZUELA CITY EMERGENCY

HOSPITAL NA MATATAGPUAN SA BARANGAY POBLACION I, LUNGSOD NG
VALENZUELA.

SAPAGKA'T, ang ating mga punong Barangay at kababayan lalo’t ang mga mahihirap
na naninirahan malapit sa lugar na ito ay natutulungan ng malaki ng nasabing Valenzuela
Emergency Hospital;

SAPAGKA'T, napakahirap at napakalayo sa mga residente ng Unang Distrito na

magdala ng pasyente sa panahong kailangan ng dagliang lunas at sa panahon ng tag-ulan,
pagbabaha at pagsisikip ng daloy ng trapiko;

SAPAGKA'T, katungkulan ng lokal na pamahalaan ang magbigay ng serbisyong

pangkalusugan sa kanilang pamayanan;

SAPAGKA'T, ang Valenzuela District Hospital ay rnay sariling gusali na, na

matatagpuan sa barangav Karuhatan na nasasakop ng Ikalawang Distrito, Lungsod ng
Valenzuela.

KUNG KAYA'T, DAHIL DITO, sa mungkahi ng lahat ng mga konsehal na bumubuo

ng Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Valenzuela ay IPINAG-UUTOS ang mga sumusunod:

SEKSIYON I – Ang dating gusali ng "Valenzuela District Hospital” ay kikilalanin

bilang “Valenzuela City Emergency Hospital” na may kapasidad para sa sampung higaang
pampasyente (10 bed capacity) na matatagpuan sa Poblacion I, Lungsod ng Valenzuela.
 SEKSIYON II - Ang Valenzuela City Emergency Hospital ay sasailalim sa
pangangasiwa ng Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Valenzuela.

SEKSIYON III - Ang pamahalaang Lungsod ng Valenzuela ay naglaan ng halagang

tatlong milyon walong daan at limampung libong piso (P3,850,000.00) para sa pasimulang
operasyon nito.

SEKSIYON IV - Ang kautusang ito ay magkakabisa sa sandaling mapagtibay.

PINAGTIBAY.
HULYO 21, 1999.

ORDINANCE NO. 03
Series of 2001

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 CORPORATION
(PHILHEALTH) FOR THE QUALIFIED INDIGENT FAMILIES OF VALENZUELA CITY
UNDER THE INDIGENT SECTOR COMPONENT OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH
INSURANCE PROGRAM (NHIP).

WHEREAS, the Philippine Constitution declares as a State policy to provide its

territorial and political subdivisions genuine and meaningful local autonomy to enable them
to attain their fullest development as self-reliant communities and as effective partners in the
attainment of national goals;

WHEREAS, the State likewise declares that vesting of due responsibility and
accountability in local government units (LGUs) shall be accompanied with provision for
reasonably adequate resources to effectively carryout their functions;

WHEREAS, in pursuit of these constitutional mandates, congress has mandated that

implementation of the Indigent Sector Component of the National Health Insurance
Program (NHIP) or “Medicare Para Sa Masa”;
 WHEREAS, this priority program is aimed at “setting into motion a meaningful
health care financing and delivery mechanism anchored on local government”;

WHEREAS, the Indigent Program of the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP
provides a mechanism to identify the qualified indigent families and to grant membership
them to membership to NHIP through full and partial government subsidies. It will enable
them access to medical service in all NHIP accredited provider;

WHEREAS, the body considering the beneficent features of RA 7875 as it will vastly
improve the overall health status of the population and ultimately their general quality of life
and rationalize the City Government expenditures for health collectively agreed to adopt the
National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) of the National Government;

WHEREAS, the creation of PhilHealth Capitation Fund (PCF) is necessary to attend

the purpose and objectives of the indigent program.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED AS it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod the following:

SECTION l. Creation of PhilHealth Capitation Fund (PCF) from the proceeds of the
outpatient consultation and diagnostic benefit package the to be provided by Philippine
Health Insurance Corporation (PHILHEALTH) for qualified indigent families of Valenzuela
City under the indigent sector component of the NHIP and to adopt pertinent PhilHealth's
rule and regulations appurtenant thereto.

SECTION 2. The use, management and disposition of the PhilHealth Capitation Fund
(PCF) shall be governed by the following rules:

1. The disbursement and liquidation of the PCF shall be in accordance with

pertinent government accounting rules and regulations.

2. A separate book of accounts shall be maintained by the local government unit.

3. Only drugs listed in the primary Medical Care Drugs of the PNBF, medical
supplies and equipment necessary to carry out the delivery of the required
services including referral fees and administrative cost not to exceed twenty
percent (20%) of the Capitation Fund maybe charged to the PCF, the twenty
percent (20%) administrative cost shall be divided among health personnel of
the RHU, fifty percent (50%) of which shall accrue to the physician/s while
the remaining fifty percent (50%o) to the other personnel.
 SECTION 3. The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela City authorizes the Hon.
Mayor Jose Emmanuel L. Carlos, M.D.., to enter into and sign a Memorandum of Agreement
with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, represented by its President and CEO
Francisco T. Duque III, in accordance with the rules set forth under this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. A copy of this Ordinance shall be furnished to the President of the

Philippines, HER EXCELLENCY GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, the President and
Chief Executive Officer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, FRANCISCO T.
DUQUE III and the Honorable Mayor JOSE EMMANUEL L. CARLOS, M.D., for their
information.

ENACTED.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2001.

ORDINANCE NO. 04
Series of 2001

AN ORDINANCE CREATING A MIGRATION INF'ORMATION CENTER IN THE CITY OF

VALENZUELA AND TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE.

WHEREAS, as mandated by Section 37 of Republic Act 7279, otherwise known as the

Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA) of 1992, local government units shall set up
an effective mechanism to monitor trends in population movement collaboration with the
Commission on Population the National Economic and Development Authority, the National
Statistics Office, and other appropriate agencies;

WHEREAS, the purpose of the Migration Information Center (MIC) is to give the
needed information and knowledge to the makers of regulations and plans and enforcers of
programs that will greatly help in the management and implementation of projects;

WHEREAS, the intent of this ordinance is to know the number and monitor the
movement of population in a locality in order to respond to the information and basic service
requirements of migrants through responsive policy formulation, program planning and
project development;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED the following:

 SECTION 1. COVERAGE. This ordinance mandates the establishment of a Migration
Information Center (MIC) in the City of Valenzuela, under the City Planning and
Development Office and will be composed of two staff who are either volunteers or
employees of the City Government and to be appointed by the Mayor as Migration
Information Officers.

SECTION 2. DEFINTION OF TERMS: The words or phrases used in this ordinance

shall mean the following:

a. MIGRATION INFORMATION CENTER - an office that will serve as an

information giving and data gathering body mainly concerned with the condition
and movement of the population in the city.

b. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (CIS) - is a computer-based

information system that has the capacity to integrate economic and social
information of the city through the use of a map.

c. NCR - National Capital Region - the premier in the country was created through
Presidential Decree 1395 passed in l978; based on the results of the 2000
population Census, it is the second most populous region in the country with a
population of 10,492,000 with a growth rate of 2.26.

d. POPCOM-NCR - Population Commission-National Capital Region, the

government agency tasked with the implementation of the Population
Management Program in the entire Metro Manila. It is also one of government
agencies mandated to collaborate with LGUs in setting up an effective mechanism
to monitor trends in population movement under Sec. 37 of the UDHA or RA
7279.

e. CITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (CPDO) - the office that will
serve as the over-all coordinator of each MIC in the thirty-two (32) barangays of
the City of Valenzuela and will also serve as the MIC at the city level.

f. MIGRATION - an act of transferring from one place to another.

g. MIGRANT - a person who maybe an in-migrant or out-migrant who transfer

from place to place to look for work or residence.

SECTION 3. DUTIES OF THE MIGRATION INFORMATION OFFICER. The

Migration Information Officer in the city shall have the following duties:
 1. Give and gather information regarding the condition and movement of the
population in the City of Valenzuela;

2. To form and integrate the economic and social information of the barangay/city;

3. Monitor the in-migration and out-migration in the city and give regular report to
the City Mayor regarding the status of migrants;

4. Consolidate the reports of Barangay Migration Information Center; prepare a

report for the city level; interpret and analyze the report;

5. Submit a monthly report to the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO);

6. Recommend rules and programs it will need to the City planning and
Development Office and to the City Mayor;

7. Do other duties according to what the City Planning and Development Office and
the Mayor will require of them.

SECTION 4. BUDGET. The budget for the operation of MIC may be taken from the
20% Community Development Fund of the City or at the General Fund of the Annual
Budget.

SECTION 5. TEMPORARY PROVISIONS:

1. The City Planning and Development Office will serve as the over-all coordinator
of the MIC's in the thirty two (32) barangays in the City of Valenzuela.

2. The CPDO shall manage the computer base with the GIS capability as an effective
implement for planning and decision making.

3. POPCOM-NCR shall recommend or suggest possible projects; the MIC in each

barangay is important in the effective and expert gathering of information
regarding new residents in the city, identify their needs and address them.

4. The CPDO shall prepare and recommend the allocation of the annual budget for
the MIC operation.
 5. Each barangay will be trained by the CPDO on the preparation of the economic
and social information about the city.

SECTION 6. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This ordinance will take effect within ten (10)
days after the approval of the City Council and after being posted in two (2) public places
within the City.

ENACTED.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2001.

ORDINANCE NO. 40
Series of 2003

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE QUARANTINE OF SUSPECTED SEVERE

ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME (SARS) INFECTED PERSONS AND IMPOSING
SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.

WHEREAS, under Section 16 of the Local Government Code of l99l (R.A. No. 7160)
Local Government units are mandated to promote and ensure the health and safety of its
inhabitants;

WHEREAS, to protect and promote the right to health of the people, the Government
must instill health consciousness among them;

WHEREAS, the growing concern over the increase in the number of reported cases
of severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARs) in the country and the alarming number of
deaths due to the disease worldwide necessitate the dissemination of accurate information
about SARS its prevention and control.

WHEREAS, to effectively develop a comprehensive and integrated response to

combat SARS and prevent its spread in the community, voluntary home confinement,
isolation or quarantine in places/institutions may be designated quarantine areas by the
Department of Health (DOH) or the Local Health Authorities.
NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the City Council of
Valenzuela by the virtue of the powers vested in it by laws, in session assembled that:

SECTION 1 - It is hereby required that any person:

a) known to have traveled from SARS-Infected country;

b) who is identified or determined by the Local Health Officials to be suffering from

the symptoms of the SARS virus; and

c) family members and/or other persons who have been in contact with the
suspected SARS victim.

shall be required to submit himself to voluntary home confinement, isolation or quarantine

in places/institution as may be designated quarantine areas by the DOH or Local Authorities
until such time the DOH/Local Health Authorities issues a SARS negative clearance as the
case maybe.

SECTION 2 - Definition-of rems - for purposes of this ordinance, the terms herein
mentioned shall be defined as follows:

a) SARS - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome also known as typical Pneumonia. It

is caused by a new form of corona virus, related to the virus which causes flu.

b) Confirmed case of SARS - is one who has fever of more than 38 degrees
centigrade, develops body weakness and respiratory sign and symptoms like
cough, sore throat and shortness of breath and had close contact with a
confirmed SARS victim.

c) Suspected case of SARS - is one who has lived with, cared for, or closely worked
with a confirmed case and who also cough, sore throat, shortness of breath and
fever.

d) Quarantine - detention or isolation for the purpose of preventing the spread of

epidemic diseases.

SECTION 3. Quarantine of Suspected SARS Victim - Any individual who is

identified by the Local Health Officials to be suffering from the symptoms of the SARS
Virus shall be required to undergo testing and be detained (for confirmed case of SARS) ln
places/institutions that may be designated as quarantine areas by the DOH or the Local
Health Official until such time that the DOH issues a SARS negative clearance.

While under quarantine, suspected SARS victims shall be prevented from making
personal contact with other individuals except medical personnel treating them, until a
SARS negative clearance is issued for their discharge from quarantine.

For the effective implementation of this provision, the Barangay Emergency

Response Team (BERT) or Barangay SARS Task Force (BSTF) with the Local Health
Officials may call on the local Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure that the above
persons shall remain in quarantine or in their area of confinement until the necessary
clearance is issued by the DOH.

SECTION 4 - Sanctions - Any person who violate the requirement for the home
confinement as provided for in this ordinance shall be subject to forced confinement in any
of the quarantine areas designated by the DOFI, until the necessary clearance is issued by the
DOH later.

In addition, any person identified in Sec. 1 of this ordinance who failed to

report/inform Local Health Authorities and/or Barangay Officials of his situation will be
penalized with a fine of not exceeding Five Thousand Pesos (Php 5,000.00) or imprisonment
for a period of not less than 30 days or both upon the discretion of the Court.

SECTION 5 – Separability Clause - If, for any reason or reasons, any provision,
section or part of this ordinance is declared not valid by the court of competent jurisdiction,
such judgment shall not affect or impart the remaining provision, section or part and shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 6 - Repealing Clause - All ordinances inconsistent with any provisions of

this Ordinance are hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

SECTION 7 - Effectivity - This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation and posting in three (3) conspicuous places
within the City of Valenzuela.

ENACTED.
JUNE 11, 2003.
 ORDINANCE NO. 020
Series of 2005

AN ORDINANCE ENFORCING PERSISTENTLY R.A. 8050 (AN ACT REGULATING THE

PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY, UPGRADING OPTOMETRIC EDUCATION,
INTEGRATING OPTOMETRISTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES); SPECIFICALLY TO
PROHIBIT UNTRAINED AND UNQUALIFIED PERSONS FROM PRACTICING
OPTOMETRY IN THE CITY OF VALENZUELA.

WHEREAS, RA 7160, the Local Government Code of 1991, mandates the Local
Government units to promote and preserve the welfare, safety and interest of their
constituency;

WHEREAS, R.A. 8050, An Act Regulating the Practice of Optometry, Upgrading

Optometric Education, Integrating Optometrists, and for other purposes; Sec. 2 - The State
recognizes the essential role of optometry as a profession in safeguarding and enhancing the
health and general physical well-being of the citizenry. Optometric services shall therefore
be promoted as a regular component of the primary health system;

WHEREAS, Memorandum Circular 2004-148 of the Department of the Interior and

Local Government, enjoined all Local Government Units for the enactment of ordinances, or
to amend or supplement such ordinances already in existence, in support of the intent and
provisions of the Revised Optometry Law of 1995;
 WHEREAS, recent disturbing developments have unfolded, regarding the prevalence
of the illegal practice of Optometry in Valenzuela City;

WHEREAS, unscrupulous businessmen have illegally engaged in the practice of

optometry by hiring unlicensed and untrained personnel to conduct an eye examinations and
thereafter sell eyeglasses;

WHEREAS, these untrained and unlicensed persons oftentimes make erroneous

diagnosis and treatment that can be very harmful to unsuspecting citizens and cause
irreversible damage to their eyes;

WHEREAS, this kind of illegal practice takes advantage of the people and should be
stopped;

NOW, THEREFORE be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela City, in session duly assembled that:

SECTION 1. TITLE:

This Ordinance shall otherwise be known as "The Anti-Quack Eye Doctor Ordinance
of the City of Valenzuela".

SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS:

1. OPTOMETRY - the science and art of examining the human eye, analyzing the
ocular function, prescribing and dispensing ophthalmic lenses, prisms, contact
lenses and their accessories and solution, low vision, aids, and similar appliances
and devices, conducting ocular exercises, vision training, orthoptics, installing
prosthetics, using authorized Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agents (DPA), and other
preventive or corrective measures or procedures for the aid, correction,
rehabilitation or relief of the human eye, or to attain maximum vision and
comfort.

2. OPTOMETRIST - a person who has been certified by the Board of Optometry and
registered with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as being qualified
to practice Optometry in the Philippines.

3. OPTOMETRIST IN GOOD STANDING - a registered Optometrist who is

authorized to practice the profession in the Philippines by virtue of a valid
 certificate of registration and a valid professional license issued by the PRC for the
purpose.

4. CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION - a document, signed by the Commissioner of

the PRC and by all members of the Board of Optometry and bearing its seal, issued
to an applicant who has satisfied the requirements for the practice of optometry. It
shall serve as a proof that the registrant is qualified to practice the profession in
the Philippines.

5. PROFESSIONAL LICENSE - a renewable card, issued by the PRC to a registered

Optometrist, indicating that he/she is competent and authorized to practice
Optometry in the Philippines. Until the loss of its validity or its expiration, such
license shall serve as evidence that its bearer is an optometrist in good standing.

6. CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS - a set of standards relating to the conduct,

integrity and moral duties of optometrists, as prescribed by the duly integrated
and accredited National Organization of Optometrists and adopted and
promulgated by the Board of Optometry upon the approval by the PRC.

SECTION 3. ACTS PROHIBITED:

Any person, who not being a qualified and licensed optometrist, performs any one of
the acts enumerated below:

a) The examination of the human eye through the employment of subjective and
objective procedures, including the use of specific topical diagnostic
pharmaceutical agents or drugs and instruments, tools, equipment, implements,
visual aids, apparatuses, machines, ocular exercises and related devices, for the
purpose of determining the condition and acuity of human vision to correct and
improve the same in accordance with subsections b, c and d hereof;

b) The prescription and dispensing of ophthalmic lenses, prisms, contact lenses and
their accessories and solutions, frames and their accessories, and supplies for the
purpose of correcting and treating defects, deficiencies and abnormalities of
vision;

c) The conduct of ocular exercises and vision training, the provision of orthoptics
and, other devices and procedures to aid and correct abnormalities of human
vision, and the installation of prosthetic devices;
 d) The counseling of patients with regards to vision and eye care hygiene;

e) The establishment of offices, clinics and similar places where optometric services
are offered; and

f) The collection of professional fees for the performance of any of the acts
mentioned in paragraph a, b, c and d of this section.

SECTION 4. ENFORCING AUTHORITIES:

The Barangay officials shall assist the Local Po1ice Authorities in enforcing the
provisions of this ordinance and shall record the violation and confiscation in their log
books. Thereafter, the apprehending Barangay officials shall immediately turn-over the
offended and the proceeds of the violations to the nearest police station for the filing of the
case in court in accordance with the applicable law which is R.A. 8050.

SECTION 5. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE:

If any part or section of this ordinance is declared invalid for any reason whatsoever,
such declaration shall not in any way affect the other parts or section of this ordinance.

SECTION 6. REPEALING CLAUSE:

All Ordinances, Orders, Rules and Regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE:

This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Sangguniang Panlungsod
and its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Valenzuela.

ENACTED.
APRIL 06, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 022

Series of 2005
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POPULATION AND HEALTH DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL

WHEREAS, the Philippines under the 1987 Constitution stresses that one of the
commitments of the State is the strengthening of the family as a basic social institution and
by virtue of this, the Philippines entered into and made commitments under the Declarations
of the 1994 International Convention on Population and development and the Fourth World
Conference on Women in 1995 where it recognizes the importance of addressing the
sexuality and fertility issues of men and women and the need to give emphasis to population
welfare;

WHEREAS, the National Government through Executive Order No. 307

acknowledges the need for the “full support and active involvement of the local government
units (LGUs) to implement the Philippine Family Planning Program nationwide” and enjoins
LGU through DILG Memorandum Circular No. 88-47 to “organize/establish functional local
population development committees” and “to mobilize the private sector and other non-
government organizations to actively participate in the local population welfare program”
toward this end;

WHEREAS, the Valenzuela City Health Department is and has been committed to
the promotion of population welfare especially in the City Government and acknowledges
the impact of a concerted effort by all sectors of society on health and development goals;

WHEREAS, the Valenzuela City is one of the most populated cities in Metro Manila.
Its total population of 533, 482 (200 Census) is fast increasing at the rate of 3.62% which is
higher thatn the national population growth rate (PGR) of 2.36%, considered one of the
highest in Asia. Thus, the urgency for a council that will formulate a cohesive and
comprehensive population welfare and development policies and programs;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED by the City Council of Valenzuela City, in session

duly assembled, the following:

SECTION 1. CREATION – The Valenzuela City Population Welfare and Health

Development Council is hereby created to actively pursue, adopt, and implement
programs for attaining well-planned, healthy and empowered families of
Valenzuela City.

SECTION 1. COMPOSITION – The Valenzuela City Population Welfare and

Health Development Council shall be composed of the following members:
 1. City Mayor
2. City Vice Mayor
3. City Planning and development Officer
4. City Social Services and Development Officer
5. City Health Officer
6. Non-Governmental Organization involved in population management
advocacy which should be recommended by the City Health Department
and shall be appointed by the City Mayor
7. Divisions of City Schools Superintendent
8. Chairperson, City Council Committee on Population Control
9. Chairperson, City Council Committee on Health
10. Chairperson, City Council Committee on Women and Family
11. Chairperson, City Council Committee on Education
12. President, Liga ng mga Barangays
13. City Population Management Program Officer
14. Chairperson, City Council Comiittee on Appropriations

SECTION 3. FUNCTION – The Valenzuela City PopulationWelfare and Health

Development Council shall perform the following functions:

1. Through citywide consultative workshops and dialogues, formulate city

plans and actions for population welfare and development;
2. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the plans of action for the
City population welfare and development;
3. Promptly address issues and concerns affecting the population through
policy papers and declarations calling the attention of the concerned
sectors, institutions, and government agencies required to address the
identified issues and concerns;
4. Advocate for the passage or enactment of local ordinances and national
laws intended to promote population welfare and development;
5. Advocate for increased support and resource allocation and projects
designed to promote the welfare of the population of Valenzuela City;
6. Provide technical assistance to barangay-based workers of population and
development through capability building and human resource
development activities and support barangay-based demographic
monitoring activities;
7. Coordinate with the Commission on Population (NCR) on updates on
national programs and policies to be implemented be the Commission.
SECTION 4. CHAIRPERSON – the City Mayor shall be the Chairperson and the
City Vice-Mayor shall be the Vice Chairperson, respectively, of the Valenzuela
City Population Welfare and Health Development Council.

The City Population Management Program Officer shall act as convenor and
moderator of the meetings of Valenzuela Population Welfare and Health
Development Council which shall be held at least once every month.

SECTION 5. SECRETARIAT AND TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP – The

Valenzuela City Health Office shall act as secretariat and technical working group
in coordination with the appointed Non-Governmental Organization involved in
population management advocacy.

The Secretariat shall be tasked to monitor and evaluate the policies, programs,
activities and projects of the Valenzuela Population Welfare and Health
Development Council.

SECTION 6. OPERATIONAL BUDGET – The amount of One Million Pesos

(P1,000,000.00) from the Gender and Development (GAD) Fund for the year 2006
and every year thereafter is hereby appropriated fot he implementation of
program that will formulated by the Council.

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVITY – This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon

its approval.

ENACTED.
MAY 11, 2005.
CITY OF VALENZUELA, METRO MANILA.

ORDINANCE NO. 023

Series of 2005

AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE VETERINARY SERVICES OFFICE, DEFINING ITS

POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A CITY
VETERINARIAN, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, Section 43 of Republic Act 8526, otherwise known as the City Charter of
Valenzuela provides for the appointment of a City Veterinarian, a mandatory position as
provided for in Section 489 of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government
Code of 1991;
 WHEREAS, there is a need to enact local legislation to enforce the provisions of
Republic Act 8485, otherwise known as The Animal Welfare Act of 1998, including a
sustained information drive regarding the said Act;

WHEREAS, the Department of the Interior and Local Government, through

Memorandum Circular No. 2000-91, urged all local government units to appoint a local
Veterinary Officer;

WHEREAS, there is a need to segregate veterinary-related functions and activities

from the Agriculture Office, such as the overseeing of the slaughtering of animals for human
consumption, monitoring of slaughterhouses, monitoring and quarantine of domesticated
animal to prevent outbreak of diseases, and management of Valenzuela City Pound, created
by virtue of Ordinance No. 36, Series of 2003;

WHEREAS, there is also a need to consolidate all existing positions relative to

veterinary functions, such as those at the Meat Inspection Section under the Agriculture
Office and the positions created under the City Pound, established under Ordinance No. 36,
Series of 2003;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED by the City Council of Valenzuela City, in

session duly assembled, the following:

SECTION l. TITLE - This Ordinance shall be known and cited as “Valenzuela City
Veterinary Services Ordinance of 2005".

SECTION 2. CREATION OF OFFICE OF VETERINARY SERVICES - There is hereby

created a Veterinary Services Office, hereinafter referred to as Office, which shall be under
direct supervision of the City Mayor.

SECTION 3. FUNCTION - The Office shall have the following functions:

1. Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor on

matters relative to veterinary services, including but not limited to: the regulation
of the keeping of domestic animals, improvement of the quality of livestock,
poultry, and other domesticated animals used for work and human consumption;

2. Be in the frontline of veterinary-related activities such as in the outbreak of

highly contagious diseases and in situations resulting in the depletion of animals
for work and consumption, particularly those arising from the aftermath of man-
made or natural disasters and calamities;
 3. Develop plans and strategies and implement the same upon the approval of the
Sanggunian or the City Mayor, particularly those which have to do with
veterinary related activities which the Sanggunian or the Mayor is empowered to
provide, subject to the limitations provided for under the Local Government
Code;

4. Regulate the keeping of domestic animals, subject to ordinances to be enacted by

the Sanggunian;

5. Take the necessary measures to eradicate, prevent or cure all forms of animal
diseases;

6. Monitor and oversee the operation of slaughterhouses located within the

territorial jurisdiction of the City of Valenzuela, in coordination with the City
Health Office and the City Agriculture Office, and ensure that all animals
slaughtered for human consumption are safe;

7. Monitor and manage the Valenzuela City Pound and assume the duties and
responsibilities provided for in Section 3, paragraph 3.2 of Ordinance No. 36,
Series of 2003;

8. Promote and protect the welfare of animals and prevent all forms of cruelty to
animals by supervising and regulating the establishment and operations of all
facilities utilized for breeding, maintaining, keeping, treating or training of all
animals either as objects of trade or household pets, pursuant to the Animal
Welfare Act of 1998, and subject to the limitations set forth in The Local
Government Code of 1991; and

9. Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may
be prescribed by law or ordinance.

SECTION 4. THE CITY VETERINARIAN – There is hereby created a new position to

be known as the City Veterinarian with the rank of City Department Head II, with Salary
Grade 26, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations set forth by the Civil Service
Commission. The City Veterinarian shall head the Veterinary Services Office.

No person may be appointed City Veterinarian unless he is a citizen of the

Philippines, a resident of Valenzuela, of good moral character and a licensed doctor of
veterinary medicine. He must have practiced his profession for at least three (3) years
immediately preceding the appointment.

SECTION 5. UNITS - The Veterinary Services Office shall have the following Units:

1. Meat Inspection Services - to oversee the monitoring and supervision of all

slaughterhouses within the territorial jurisdiction of the City, pursuant to the
Office's mandate in Section 3 (6) of this Ordinance;

2. Valenzuela City Pound - to enforce the provisions of Ordinance No. 36, Series of
2003; and

3. Extension Services Unit - to ensure that the other mandates of the Office are
carried out, particularly those related to the enforcement of R.A. 8485, and the
prevention and treatment of animal disease.

All personnel assigned under Meat Inspection Services, formerly under the
Agriculture Office, as well as, personnel assigned under the Valenzuela City Pound, are
hereby transferred to the Veterinary Services Office.

The City Mayor may appoint other personnel to ensure that the mandate of this office
is effectively carried out.

SECTION 6. FUNDING – Subject to availability of funds, the amount covering the

salary and benefits of the City Veterinarian shall be appropriated in the 2006 Annual Budget
and every year thereafter.

An initial budget amounting to Three Million Pesos (PhP 3,000,000.00) shall be

appropriated the year following its approval for the operation of this Office, and every year
thereafter.

SECTION 7. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If any of the provisions of this Ordinance is

deemed invalid by competent court, the remainder of this Ordinance or any provisions not
affected by such declaration of invalidity shall remain in force and effect.

SECTION 8. REPEALING CLAUSE - All executive orders, administrative acts and

other issuances which are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance is hereby
revoked, repealed or deemed amended accordingly.
 SECTION 9. EFFECTIVITY - This Ordinance shall take effect upon the approval of
the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

ENACTED.
JUNE 01, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 034

Series of 2005

AN ORDINANCE ADAPTING THE ESTABLISHED GUIDELINES FOR THE

DISTRIBUTION OF AFFILIATION FEES PURSUANT TO ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.
5-A, SERIES OF 1996, ENTITLED “REVISED POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
GOVERNING AFFILIATION AND TRAINING OF STUDENTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH (DOH) HOSPITALS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT HEALTH FACILITIES".

WHEREAS, Administrative Order No. 5-A, Series of 1996, revised the policies,
procedures and guidelines governing affiliation training of students in the Department of
Health hospitals and other government health facilities;

WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 96-040 dated November 08, 1996 creating the
Committee on Training and Affiliation was issued pursuant to Administrative Order No. 5-A
of the Department of Health which was intended to implement the said Administrative
Order at the local level, prescribing therein the functions and responsibilities of the said
committee;

WHEREAS, Section 10 of the same DOH Administrative Order provides the purpose
for such affiliation fees which shall be treated as trust receipts (Sec. 9.2), hence, the fund
should be used exclusively for that purpose intended which are as follows:

SECTION 10. Distribution of Affiliation Fees:

10.1 General Principles:

10.1.1 All Staff members in the hospital shall have share of honoraria
from the total collection of affiliation fees per batch provided
that all leaves and absences shall be proportionately deducted
from the amount due him;

10.1.2 Honoraria from resource person shall be taken from the

Training Service/Department concerned and shall be based on
the number of hours he/she lectured consistent with the Civil
 Service Commission Issuance and Department Memorandum
No. 25, s., 1995; and

10.1.3 In the event of conflicts regarding affiliation and training of

students, the chief of hospital has the authority to resolve the
issues within his level in accordance with the Administrative
Order.
10. 2. The collected affiliation fees shall be divided on the following
manner:

10.2.1 Five percent (5%) of the total collection shall be remitted by

Metro Manila hospitals and agencies to the National
Committee on Affiliation and Training of Students (NCATS)
and by Regional Hospitals, Medical Centers and other
government health facilities to the Regional Committee on
Affiliation and Training of Students (RCATS), respectively,
and shall be used in the following manner:

1% - meetings, conferences and other activities

2% - equipments, supplies, materials, journals and
literatures
2% - honorarium/incentive for Committee Members

10.2.2 Forty percent (40%) shall be used to fund attendance of

affiliation trainer to Human Resource Development activities
and to procure supplies and equipment based on training, as
determined by the Committee. The Accounting Office shall
furnish a copy of the updated report of affiliation fees
collection and disbursement to the Director and Chief
Training Officer, copy furnished NCATS/RCATS.

10.2.3 Fifty five percent (55%) shall be intended for honoraria or

incentives for Personnel:

10.2.3.1 Sixty percent (60%) for the Training

Service/Department concerned (pro-rated)

Forty percent (40%) for the other hospital staff

(pro-rated)

10.2.3.2 Guidelines for Pro-rata Allocation

 10.2.3.2.1 For Service/Department providing
Training:

A HCATS shall be formed in the agency

which is composed of one representative
from each position group to formulate
percentage distribution for each category
of staff based on the degree of their
participation in the training of students.

10.2.3.2.2 For Hospital Staff Members who are not

involved:

For the other hospital staff members who

are not directly involved in affiliation,
HCATS shall work on the distribution of
fees.

WHEREAS, in order to fully implement the DOH Administrative Order in the local
level and be able to establish the most appropriate distribution of the affiliation fees to be
collected by the City Government of Valenzuela, the City intends to adapt and implement
the guidelines set forth by the DOH Administrative Order No. 5-A, Series of 1996.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela to adapt the guidelines set forth by DOH
Administrative Order No. 5-A, Series of 1996, and implement the same in the distribution of
the affiliation fees in the City Government of Valenzuela thru the Committee on Training
and Affiliation of the Valenzuela City Health Office.

ENACTED.
OCTOBER 19, 2005.
 ORDINANCE NO. 043
Series of 2006

AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES OR FACILITIES

RENDERED BY THE CITY HEALTH OFFICE AND CITY HOSPITAL IN THE CITY OF
VALENZUELA.

WHEREAS, the City Government of Valenzuela has established health centers and
hospitals to bring and give health services to its residents particularly the indigent public;

WHEREAS, fees are hereby imposed for services or facilities rendered by the City
Health Office and the City Emergency Hospital;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED by the City Council of Valenzuela City, in

session duly assembled, the following:

SECTION 1. Imposition of City Health and City Emergency Hospital Service Fees. -
The following Schedule of Fees is hereby imposed for services or facilities rendered by the
City Health Office and City Emergency Hospital:

I. Certifications:

1) Death Certificate P 50.00

2) Certificate of Transfer P 50.00
3) Certificate of Water Potability P 50.00
4) Certificate of Training/Employment/etc. P 50.00
5) Verification P 50.00
6) Certification of Confinement P 50.00
7) Birth Certificate P 50.00
8) Pre-Marriage Counseling Certificate P 50.00
9) Medical Certificate/Medico Legal Certificate/
Health Permit P 50.00
10) Local Employment Health Certificate P 50.00
11) Overseas Employment Health Certificate P 100.00
12) Other Health Certificate (retirement,
Reinstatement, etc.) P 50.00
13) Other Permits:
a. Burial Permit P 00.00
b. Exhumation Permit P 200.00
 c. Transfer to other City/Municipality
(previously with LCR) P 100.00
II. Medical Service Fees:

l) E.C.G. Services P 100.00

2) Lying-In Clinic Deliveries P 1,000.00
3) Ambulance Service: P 500.00
a. Within CAMANAVA P 200.00
b. Metro Manila P 300.00
c. Outside Metro Manila P 500.00
4) Anti-Rabies Vaccine per dose P 687.00
5) Immunizations:
a. BCG P 560.00
b. Polio P 245.00
c. Hepa B P 525.00
d. Tetanus Toxoid P 210.00
e. Anti-Measles Vaccine P 420.00
f. DPT P 245.00
6) Family Planning Services:
a. Contraceptive Pills P 20.00
b. IUD Insertion P 50.00
c. IUD Removal P 100.00
d. DMPA Injection P 120.00
e. Non-Scalpel Vasectomy P 500.00
f. Bilateral Tubal Ligation P 500.00
7) National Tuberculosis Program:
a. Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) P 60.00

III. Dental Services:

1) Preventive Services:
a. Oral Prophylaxis P 110.00
b. Flouride P 100.00
c. Fissure Sealant P 100.00
2) Curative Services:
a. Tooth Extraction P 75.00
Carpule P 25.00
b. Temporary Filling P 50.00
c. Permanent Filling:
- amalgam/composite P 100.00
- light cure P 150.00
- Ketac semi-permanent P 100.00
 - Dycal-base materials for TF & permanent P 75.00
- Polycarbolylate for cementation P 100.00
IV. X-Ray Service:

1) Dental Service:
a. Periapical P 100.00
b. Panoramic P 250.00
2) Chest X-Ray (11x 14) P 100.00
3) Others (10 x 12) P 200.00
(14 x 17) P 200.00
(08 x l0) P 170.00

V. Laboratories Examination Fees:

a) Blood Chemistry:
l) Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) P 70.00
2) BUN P 70.00
3) Cholesterol P 100.00
4) Creatinine P 70.00
5) Blood Uric Acid (BUA) P 70.00
6) SGOT P 75.00
7) SGPT P 75.00
8) Total Biliburin P 100.00
9) Total A/G Ratio P 50.00
10) Triglyceride P 100.00
1l) Alkaline Phosphate P 75.00
12) Sodium (NA) P 120.00
13) Potassium (K) P 120.00
14) Calcium (Ca) P 60.00
15) HDL P 60.00
16) LDL P 60.00
17) Lipid Profile P 320.00
l8) Albumin P 95.00
19) HBs Ag P 150.00
b) Hematology:
1) Complete Blood Count P 60.00
2) Hemoglobin Count P 30.00
3) WBC Differential Count P 30.00
4) RBC Count P 15.00
5) ESR P 10.00
6) Bleeding time/clotting time P 50.00
 7) Thrombocyte (platelet) P 80.00
8) Malaria detection P 50.00
c) Parasitology:
1) Routine stool examination P 30.00
2) Direct Fecal Smear (0.85% NSS) P 30.00
3) Iodine Mount P 30.00
d) Clinical Microscopy:
1) Routine Urinalysis P 30.00
2) Pregnancy Test P 100.00
3) Bile Test P 30.00
e) Blood Banking:
l) ABO-RH typing P 40.00
2) Cross matching P 100.00
3) RPR P 30.00
f) Immunology:
1) Widal Test P 70.00
g) Bacteriology:
1) Acid Fast Stain 2) Smear (TB leprosy) P 50.00
2) Grams Stain Smear P 50.00
3) Paps Smear P 50.00
4) Water Analysis P 150.00
h) Drug Testing P 250.00

VI. Hospital Fees:

1) Ward (room) per day P 100.00

2) Ward (room w/ aircon) per day P 200.00
3) Observation Fees/4 hours P 100.00
4) Delivery Room P 200.00
5) Normal Delivery (NSD) P 1,000.00
6) Completion Curettage (D&C) P 1,000.00
7) Minor Operation P 400.00
8) Newborn Care P 100.00
9) Physical Examination, Consultation and
Prescription (hospital) P 50.00
10) Lost Card P 30.00
11) Saturing P 100.00
12) Dressing P 50.00
13) Circumcision P 200.00
14) Nebulization - per day P 120.00
- per use P 50.00
 15) Electricity per day (T.V./air pot/elect. fan) P 50.00

16) Oxygen inhalation - per day P 120.00

- per hour P 20.00

17) Suctioning per use P 20.00

18) Pulse Oximeter - per day P 100.00
- per use P 20.00
19) IV Insertion P 30.00
20) NGT Insertion P 30.00
2l) ET Incubation P 50.00
22) Catheterization (Urethal) P 50.00
23) NGT Feeding P 50.00
24) Cord Dressing P 30.00
25) I and D P 100.00
26) Cut Down P 200.00
27) Gastric Lavage P 100.00
28) Removal of Foreign Body P 50.00
29) Debridement P 150.00
30) Newborn Screening P 600.00

VII. Physical Therapist Fees:

a. Half Moist Pack (HMP) P 30.00
b. Ultrasound (US) P 35.00
c. Paraffin Wax Bath P 25.00
d. Therapeutic exercise P 25.00
e. Traction P 50.00
f. Infra-red Exposure P 25.00
g. Functional Electrical Stimulation P 30.00
h. Treadmill P 50.00

VIII. Ultrasound Services:

a. Liver P 200.00
b. Gallbladder P 200.00
c. Pancreas P 200.00
d. Spleen P 200.00
e. Kidney P 380.00
f. Urinary Bladder P 200.00
g. Pelvic P 200.00
h. Pelvic with BPS P 300.00
i. Hepato Billary Tree P 400.00
 j. KUB P 400.00
k. Prostate P 200.00
l. Scrotal P 280.00
m. Whole Abdomen P 1,200.00
n. Upper Abdomen P 700.00
o. Lower Abdomen P 700.00

IX. Sexually Transmitted Diseases HIV-AIDS Prevention:

a. Health Card P 50.00
b. Identification Card and Certificate of
Attendance P 50.00

SECTION 2. Time and Manner of Payment. - The fees herein imposed shall be paid
upon application or after the extension of service. In no case shall deposit be required in
emergency cases requiring immediate medical attention.

SECTION 3. Exemptions:
l. CSWDO certified indigent city residents,
2. Senior Citizen of Valenzuela City,
3. City Government Employees and Barangay Health Workers, and
4. Medico Legal cases conveyed by the Barangay Officials & Police Force of
Valenzuela

Discount (20%):
1. Non-Valenzuela City Senior Citizen,
2. National Government employees, and
3. Immediate dependents of City Government employees

Surcharge (plus l00%):

1. Non-Valenzuela City residents

Philhealth and other HMO (Health Maintenance) cardholders are subject to their
existing regulations.

SECTION 4. Effectivity - This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its
approval.

ENACTED.
FEBRUARY 15, 2006.
 ORDINANCE NO. 046
Series of 2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 043, SERIES OF 2006.

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 043, Series of 2006, provides, among others, for the
imposition of fees and charges for services or use of facilities rendered by the City Health
Office and City Hospital in the City of Valenzuela.

WHEREAS, methodical survey, comprehensive review and thorough study in the

early
stages of implementation of this Ordinance reveal that Barangay Health Centers mostly and
invariably provide medical services on indigent and less fortunate constituents, thus,
imposing fees and charges for medical services and/or use of facilities by virtue of this
Ordinance which is believed to be detrimental to the very objective of public service. Hence,
Barangay Health Centers shall henceforth be excluded from imposing such fees and charges
for medical services
and/or use of facilities.

NOW THREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the Sangguniang

Panlungsod in session duly assembled to amend Ordinance No. 043, Series of 2006 on the
following to wit:

1. TITLE:

The title of this ordinance shall be read as follows " AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING
FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES OR FACILITIES RENDERED BY T'HE CITY
HEALTH OFFICE AND CITY HOSPITAL IN THE CITY OF VALENZUELA
EXCLUDING HEALTH CENTERS."

2. Preamble number two (2) shall be read as follows:

WHEREAS, fees are hereby imposed for services or facilities rendered by the City
Health Office and the City Emergency Hospital, excluding Health Centers.

3. SECTION l. Imposition of City Health and City Emergency Hospital Service Fees.

II. Medical Service Fees:

 2) Lying-In Clinic Deliveries P 500.00
4) Anti-Rabies Vaccine per dose P 300.00
5) Immunizations:
a. BCG P 300.00

c. Hepa B P 300.00
e. Anti-Measles Vaccine P 200.00

4. VI. Hospital Fees:

4) Delivery Room P 0.00

5. VI. Hospital Fees:

30) Newborn Screening P 600.00

6. VIII. Ultrasound Services:

m. Whole Abdomen P 500.00
n. Upper Abdomen P 300.00
o. Lower Abdomen P 300.00

7. SECTION 3. Exemptions:
5) Barangay Officials and Employees

8. SECTION 3.

Discount (20%):
4. Immediate dependents of Barangay Officials and Employees

9. EFFECTIVITY- This ordinance shall take effect upon approval.

ENACTED.
MAY 17, 2006.

*This Ordinance was Vetoed and Override on the 113th Regular Session of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod held last November 22, 2006.
 OFFICE OF THE CITY MAYOR

26 June 2006

The Honorable City Vice Mayor

And the Honorable Members of the City Council

On 15 June 2006, the undersigned received a copy of Ordinance No. 046, Series of
2006, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 043, SERIES OF 2006."

As the duly elected Local Chief Executive of the City Government of Valenzuela, one
of the powers granted to me by the Local Government Code is to enforce all laws and
ordinances relative to the governance of the city. However, in the performance of said
power, I must ensure that all the ordinances passed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod are
primarily in accord with a) the provisions of the Constitution; and b) the principles, upon
which every democratic society is established and founded.

Upon a careful perusal of the abovementioned Ordinance, it was revealed that the
fees stated in Ordinance No. 043, Series of 2006 were drastically reduced contrary to the
spirit and intent of the amended Ordinance which is to increase revenue for the City
Government coffers.

All told, I respectfully submit that brought about by the drastic and unconscionable
reduction of the fees enacted in Ordinance No. 043, Series of 2006, which shall result to the
great prejudice of the public welfare, the undersigned deems it proper to veto Ordinance No.
046, Series of 2006, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 043, SERIES OF
2006”.

(ORIGINAL SIGNED)
SHERWIN T. GATCHALIAN
City Mayor
 ORDINANCE NO. 025
Series of 2008

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING PURIFIED DRINKING WATER IN ALL

ESTABLISHMENTS WHERE FOOD AND DRINKS ARE SERVED AND PROVIDING
CORRESPONDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATORS THEREOF.

WHEREAS, under Section 458 (a) of the Local Government Code of 1991 it is
provided that the Sangguniang Panlungsod, as the legislative body of the city, shall enact
ordinances, approved resolutions for the general welfare of the city and its inhabitants;

WHEREAS, clean and safe drinking water is a basic human need, utmost attention
must be devoted to the proper and sufficient delivery of potable water to the people;

WHEREAS, in urban areas, water quality does not meet the standards set by the
national government. As a result, waterborne diseases remain a severe public health concern
in the country.

WHEREAS, waterborne diseases like protozoa, viruses, bacteria and intestinal

parasites are caused by pathogenic microorganisms which are directly transmitted when
contaminated drinking water is consumed. Contaminated drinking water can be the source
of food borne disease through consumption of the same microorganisms;

WHEREAS, according to World Health Organization, diarrhea disease accounts for

an estimated 4.1% of the total daily global burden of disease and is responsible for the deaths
of 1.8 million people every year. It was estimated that 88% of that burden is attributable to
unsafe water supply, sanitation and hygiene, and is mostly concentrated in children in
developing countries.

WHEREAS, untreated wastewater affects health by spreading disease-causing bacteria

and viruses, making water unfit for drinking and recreational use, threatening biodiversity,
and deteriorating overall quality of life;

WHEREAS, a substantial portion of the public prefer their meals at cafeterias,

eateries, bistros, cafes, and other establishments where food and drinks are served;
 WHEREAS, the above-mentioned establishments should offer/serve clean and safe
drinking water to their customers considering the alarming status of our drinking water
source as far as its cleanliness is concerned;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Government Code and in the proper exercise
corporate powers of the city, under Section 458 (4) (iv) thereof, the Sangguniang Panlungsod
shall regulate the establishment, operation and cafes, restaurants, beerhouses, hotels, motels,
inns, pension houses, lodging houses and other similar establishments, including tourist
guides and transports.

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED, as it is hereby ORDAINED by the City

Council of Valenzuela in session assembled, that:

SECTION 1. Title. - This ordinance shall be known as “PURIFIED DRINKING

WATER ORDINANCE'.

SECTION 2. Coverage. - The Purified Drinking Water Ordinance mentioned in the

preceding paragraph shall apply to all cafeterias, eateries, bistros, cafes, and other
establishments where food and drinks are served located and/or operating within the
territorial jurisdiction of Valenzuela City.

SECTION 3. Purpose. - The ordinance is intended for the following purpose, to wit:
(a) to promote and ensure the safety of the customer of the above-mentioned establishments
from the harmful effect of waterborne diseases and/or disease-producing organisms,
poisonous substances and chemical, biological and radioactive contaminants, which are
directly transmitted when contaminated drinking water is consumed; and (b) to provide
corresponding penalties for any violation hereof and prescribe procedures and guidelines for
the implementation of the same.

SECTION 4. Definition of Terms. -

(a) "Purified Drinking Water” - refers to a water free from waterborne diseases like
protozoa, viruses, bacteria and/or disease producing organisms, poisonous substances and
chemical, biological and radioactive contaminants;

(b) "Establishments" - refer to cafeterias, eateries, bistros, cafes and other

establishments, which serve or offer foods and/or drinks to the consuming public in any
night and day.
 (c) "Waterborne Diseases" - refer to protozoa, viruses, bacteria, intestinal parasites,
poisonous substances and chemical, biological and radioactive contaminants, which are
transmitted when contaminated drinking water is consumed;

SECTION 5. Policy/Application. - All cafeterias, eateries, bistros, cafes, and other

establishments where food and drinks are served located and/or operating within the
territorial jurisdiction of Valenzuela City provide free purified drinking water to their
customers as part of the service of the establishment concerned.

SECTION 6. Penalties. Offender/violator shall suffer the following penalties, to wit:

First Offense - P 1,500.00

Second Offense - P 2,500.00

Third Offense - P 3,500.00 and automatic temporary suspension of

business permit and operation for fifteen (15) days.

Fourth Offense - P 5,000.00 and automatic temporary suspension of

business permit and operation for thirty (30) days.

Fifth Offense - Permanent revocation of business permit and its

operation.

SECTION 7. Implementing Procedures. - The City Health Department (CHD) will

monitor and conduct regular inspections to check the quality of the drinking water of the
establishments, referred in the preceding paragraph, is equivalent to that of purified drinking
water. Provided, that, the finding of the CHD as far as the quality of the drinking water is
concerned shall be final.

For purposes of this ordinance, the CHD shall be the primary implementer/enforcer
of this ordinance and shall have the authority to suspend or revoke business permits of the
establishments provided in the preceding paragraph. Furthermore, CHD shall have the
authority to suspend or revoke business permits of the establishments, which are found
unsanitary and operating under unhealthy condition.

SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. - Except as otherwise provided herein, all executive

orders, administrative regulations, city ordinances, city resolutions, barangay ordinances,
barangay resolutions, which are inconsistent with and contradictory to any of the provisions
of this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
 SECTION 9. Effectivity Clause. - This ordinance shall take effect within fifteen (15)
days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation for two (2) consecutive weeks
and after an extensive public information campaign.

ENACTED.
OCTOBER 15, 2008.
 ORDINANCE NO. 45
Series of 2009

ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND

CONTROL OF HIV/AIDS AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES IN VALENZUELA
CITY, ESTABLISHING A REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLINIC AND
CREATING A VALENZUELA CITY AIDS/STD ADVISORY COUNCIL (VCASAC).

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 8504, known as the Philippine AIDS and Council Act of l998”, was
approved on 13 February 1998.

The cumulative number of HIV/AB seropositive cases increased from 1,451 in 2000 to
3,300 in August 2008; despite the increase, the prevalence rate remains below one percent.
Hoeever, the presence of preconditions for a full-blown epidemic was noted, and the
Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC) describes the epidemic to be "hidden and
growing".

ARTICLE 1
TITLE OF ORDINANCE

SECTION 1. TITLE. This ordinance shall be known as “VALENZUELA CITY

HIV/AIDS AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
ORDINANCE 2OO9”

ARTICLE II
DECLARATION OF POLICIES

SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICIES. It is the expressed policy of Sangguniang

Panlungsod of Valenzuela City to:

SECTION 2. (A) Support and promote measures to address public awareness

on the causes, mode of transmission, consequences, means of prevention and control
of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infection and information campaign
organized and conducted by the City. Such campaign shall promote value formation
and employ scientifically proven approaches, focus on the family as a basic social unit,
and be carried out in all schools and training centers, workplaces and barangays. This
program shall involve concerned individuals and groups, including people having
with HIV/AIDS who support the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS.

SECTION 2. (B) Extend, to every person suspected or known to be infected

with HIV/AIDS full protection of his/her human rights and civil liberties. Towards
this end,

1. Right to privacy of individuals with HIV shall be guaranteed.

2. Discrimination in all its form and subtleties against individuals with HIV or
persons perceived or suspected of having HIV shall be prohibited.

3. Provision of basic health and social services for individuals with HIV shall be
assured. Compulsory HIV testing shall be unlawful unless otherwise provided in
this ordinance.

SECTION 2. (C) Promote outmost safety and universal precaution in practices

and procedures that carry the risk of HIV transmission.

SECTION 2. (D) To positively address and seek to eradicate condition that

aggravate the spread of HIV Infection, including but not limited to poverty, gender,
inequality, prostitution, marginalization, drug abuse and ignorance.

SECTION 2. (E) To recognize the potential role of affected individuals in

propagating vital information and educational messages about HIV/AIDS and utilizing
their experience to warn the public about the disease.

ARTICLE III
DEFINITION OF TERMS

SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

SECTION 3. (A) ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS) - a

condition characterized by a combination of signs and symptoms caused by HIV
contracted from another person which attacks and weakens the body's immune
system making the afflicted individual susceptible to other life threatening infection.
 SECTION 3. (B) HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) – refers to
the virus which causes AIDS.

SECTION 3. (C) PERSON LIVING WITH HIV - refers to an individual whose

HIV test indicates, directly or indirectly that he/she is infected with HIV.

SECTION 3. (D) HIV POSITIVE - refers to the presence of HIV infection as

documented by the presence of HIV as HIV antibodies in the sample being tested.

SECTION 3. (E) HIV NEGATIVE - refers to absence of HIV antibodies upon

HIV testing.

SECTION 3. (F) HIV TESTING – refers to any laboratory on an individual to

determine the the presence or absence of HIV infection.

SECTION 3. (G) COMPULSORY HIV TESTING - refers to an HIV testing

imposed- upon a person attended or characterized by lack of or vitiated consent, use
of physical force, intimidation or any form of compulsion.

SECTION 3. (H) ANONYMOUS TESTING - refers to an HIV testing

procedure whereby the individual being tested does not reveal his/her true identity.
An identifying number or symbol is used to substitute for the name and allows the
laboratory conducting the test and the person to whom the test is conducted to match
the test result with identifying number of symbol.

SECTION 3. (I) CONTACT TRACING - refers to the method of finding and

counseling the sexual partner as partners of a person who has been diagnosed as
having sexually transmitted infection.

SECTION 3. (J) ENTERTAINERS - shall mean a person who is employed in an

entertainment establishment who renders entertainment service to customers such as
GROs, dancers, cocktail waitresses, masseurs, and other similar occupation.

SECTION 3. (K) ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENT - are business

establishments which include but not limited to the following: bars, night clubs,
disco, clinics, beer houses, sing along, cocktail lounges, massage clinic, and other
similar establishment which secured a permit to operate within City of Valenzuela.

SECTION 3. (L) MINOR - a person who is below 18 years of age or anyone

who is unable to fully take care of or protect himself because of a physical or mental
disability or condition.
 SECTION 3. (M) SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION - refers to any
infection that may be acquired or passed through sexual contact.

SECTION 3. (N) REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH - as defined in the

CairoInternational Conference on Population and Development and World Health
Organization, a reproductive health is a state of complete physical mental and social
well being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity in all matters relating
to the reproductive system and its function and processes, i.e. people are able to have
a satisfying and safe sex life and have the capability to reproduce and the freedom to
decide when and how to do so.

ARTICLE IV
REPRODUCTTVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLINIC

SECTION 4. ESTABLISEMENT OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS

CLINIC (RHWC). The City of Valenzuela shall establish an STI/HIV Screening facility to be
funded by the Health Office which shall include function but not limited to the following:

SECTION 4. (A) Provide reproductive health care services.

SECTION 4. (B) Provide education and information dissemination activities on

the promotion of reproductive health prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and STI.

SECTION 4. (C) Case management of clienteles with various necessary

information.

SECTION 4. (D) Monitoring and evaluation of cases handled.

SECTION 4. (E) Provide reintegration and renewal programs for entertainers

and other persons who practice high risk sexual behavior with livelihood programs,
counseling, crisis intervention, training, organizing and evaluation of cases handled.

SECTION 4. (F) Shall coordinate with other agencies of the City Government
for referral of cases and provision of other health care services and other needs of its
clienteles like livelihood projects, alternative homes, scholarships and other agencies.

SECTION 4. (G) Refer minors to concerned agencies (NGOs and GOs) for
further assistance.
 SECTION 4. (H) Conduct HIV antibody test for entertainers and often similar
occupation in a voluntary and regular basis. Likewise pre and post test counseling
shall be administered before any examination is considered.

SECTION 4. (I) Contact tracing.

ARTICLE V
RULES AND REGULATION FOR THE PREVENTION AND
CONTROL OF HIV/AIDS/ STD)

SECTION 5. CONDUCT OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF ENTERTAINERS AND

OTHER WITH SIMILAR OCCUPATION. All Sauna bath attendants, guest relation officers,
entertainers, employees of night clubs, cocktail lounges, sing along and karaoke
establishment shall be required to secure semi-monthly medical examination clearance for
sexually transmitted infection; semi-annual Syphilis testing and an annual urinalysis,
fecalysis, Hepatitis B and chest x-ray be secured from the RHWC or any authorized
government hospitals in compliance with Sanitation Code of the Philippines covered by PD
522 and PD 856; providing penalties for violation thereof provided that for HIV/AIDS the
testing shall be purely by voluntary request subject to the provision of Republic Act No. 8504
(Philippine Aids Prevention and Control Act of 1998) except in the following instances:

(A) When the person is charged with any of the crimes punishable under Article 264
and 266 as amended by Republic Act 8353, 335 and 338 and Act No. 3815
otherwise known as Revised Penal Code.

(B) When complying with the provision of Republic Act No. 7170, otherwise known
as ORGAN DONATION ACT and Republic Act No. 7719, otherwise known as
National Blood Services Act.

(C) Upon validly issued court order.

SECTION 6. SCHEDULE OF TWICE MONTHLY MEDICAL EXAMINATION. It

shall be required that every entertainment establishment shall have an assigned date for the
medical exam of their employees to be given by RHWC. It shall be mandatory that every
employee of entertainment establishment must have two (2) medical exams (gram staining)
per month except for Syphilis testing.

SECTION 7. COMPULSORY STI/AIDS EDUCATION. It shall be mandatory for all

operators and/or managers, waiters, waitresses and entertainers of entertainment
establishment to attend seminars on STI/HIV/AIDS prevention conducted semi annually by
any agencies such as RHWC, Valenzuela City AIDS Council, Gender Action Development
Office and other NGOs. No permit to operate shall be granted to said registered
entertainment establishment for violation thereof.

SECTION 7. (A) Newly registered establishment. It shall be mandatory to all

operators/managers. Entertainers of newly registered establishment to attend
seminars and secure a certificate of attendance before it can be issued a license to
operate.

SECTION 7. (B) Peer educators required. It shall be required to all

entertainment establishment to train at least (1) peer educator.

SECTION 8. CONCERNING BIRTH CERTIFICATE. All entertainment

establishments shall submit to the City Health Department or RHWC a complete list or
registered employees every first week of October up to November 15. As a pre-requisite,
he/she must submit an original copy of National Statistics Office (NSO) authenticated birth
certificate, a voter's ID must be submitted.

SECTION 9. PROHIBITION AGAINST HIRING OF MINORS. No entertainment

establishment shall be allowed to hire any minor.

SECTION 10. COMPILATION OF ROSTERS OF ENTERTAINERS. Employees

(master list) indicating their ages and the respective establishment where they are employed.

SECTION 11. It shall be compulsory for any entertainer to secure clearance from the
RHWC before transferring from one establishment to another within Valenzuela City and
other neighboring cities. The RHWC shall be informed or notified of his/her intent two
weeks prior to transfer.

SECTION 12. Availability of condom and other information Materials for the
Prevention of HIV/AIDS/STI in all entertainment establishments, including hotels, motels,
lodging house, sauna and others.

SECTION 12. (A) “No condom, no sex”, policy in all entertainment

establishments. It shall be required for all registered entertainment establishment to
 make condom available within their establishment and provide guidance on the
correct and consistent use of condom.

SECTION 12. (B) Visibility of posters and other information materials. All
entertainment establishment, hotels, motels, lodging house, sauna and others are
required to make their poster visible within their premises particularly located in
comfort rooms and dressing rooms.

ARTICLE VI
VALENZUELA CITY AIDS COUNCIL (VCASAC) AND
ITS POWER AND FUNCTIONS

SECTION 13. Creation of Valenzuela City AIDS Council with its technical working
group. It shall create a Valenzuela City Aids Council (VCAC) composed of multi-sectoral
heads from the city with its technical working group.

City Mayor as the Chairman

City Health Department Head II as the Vice Chairman
RHWC Officer as STI Coordinator

Members:
City Health Assistant Department Head II
Chairman, Committee on Health
Chairman on Women and Family
Legal Office
GAD Office
CSWDO Office
Liga ng mga Barangay President
Chief of Police - Valenzuela
Federation President of Sangguniang Kabataan
President, Bar Owners/Operators
Two (2) NGO Representatives
Department of Education

Technical Working Group:

Nurse Coordinator HIV/AIDS/STI
HEPO
 Chief Medical Technologist
Secretariat
Health Sanitation Officer
Representative of VADAC

SECTION 14. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE VALENZUELA CITY AIDS

COUNCIL (VCASAC). The council shall have the following powers and functions:

(A) Prepare a short term, medium plan, and long term plan for the prevention and
control of HIV/AIDS/STI

(B) Promulgate policies and strategies for the prevention and control of HIV/AID/STI
within Valenzuela City

(C) Organize and promote public awareness about the causes, mode of transmission
consequences, means of prevention of STI/HIV/AIDS through city wide
education and information campaign

(D) Promote and advocate program policies of Reproductive Health among the risk
group and general population

(E) Recommend to Sangguniang Panlungsod enactment of laws that shall control and
prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS/STI

(F) It shall recommend the closure of any establishment found violating the
provisions as mentioned in Article VIII of this ordinance.

ARTICLE VII
DECLARATION OF AIDS AWARENESS MONTH

SECTION 15. DECLARATION OF AIDS AWARENESS MONTH. It is hereby

declared that the month of May as the month of AIDS Awareness to coincide with the
commemoration day for persons living with AIDS/HIV and International Day of Action on
Women's Health. Likewise, AIDS awareness should culminate on the month of December
being the World Aids Day prevention month. There shall be an advocacy program for the
whole month of May for the dissemination of information for AIDS prevention and control.

ARTICLE VIII
PROHIBITED ACTS
 SECTION 16. PROHIBITED ACTS IN THE ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS.
No entertainment establishment shall practice any of the following prohibited acts.

Section 16. (A) No entertainment establishment be allowed to hire any minor.

Section 16. (B) Allowing presentation of lewd shows and other entertainment
activities that violate gender sensitivity except shows for public and general patronage
as provided by Revised Penal Code.

Section 16. (C) Provides facilities such as private entertainment rooms with
locks from the inside or outside partition/walls that are non-transparent or with any
forms of obstruction from public view that facilitates the practice of illegal drugs, acts
of lasciviousness and other illegal acts that violates women's right.

Section 16. (D) No operator/owner/manager penalize an entertainer by reason

of rejection of client.

Section 16. (E) Any operators/managers of entertainment establishment found

violating any labor law shall be penalized.

Section 16. (F) Any person who shall falsify the certificates of birth shall be
penalized in this ordinance.

SECTION 17. PROHIBITION AGAINST MEDICAL MALPRACTICE. No medical

practitioner or other staff assisting or directly providing medical services/exam to clientele
shall be insensitive and/or inhumane in their treatment of said patients. Clientele should be
made aware of their right to file charges for abuses committed against them.

SECTION 18. PROHIBITION AGAINST DIVULGING OR CONFIDENTIAL

INFORMATION OF PERSON LIVING WITH STI/HIV/AIDS. Any person working in
government or any NGO who shall have access to confidential information acquired by
reason of his/her position in the implementation of this ordinance and who shall divulge the
same to the public shall be prohibited.

SECTION 19. PROHIBITON AGAINST ILLEGALLY OPERATING

ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENT. All illegally operating entertainment establishment
who have not acquired business permit/license to operate shall be prohibited.

ARTICLE IX
IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING
 SECTION 20. IMPLEMENTING AND MONITORING AGENCY. RHWC and the
Sanitation Section of the City Health Department shall comprise the AIDS Task Force who
will be responsible for the strict implementation and enforcement of this ordinance and
monitoring of entertainment establishment, hotels, motels, masseurs and sauna baths and
others.

SECTION 20. (A) The Aids Task Force shall be composed of the following:

l. City Mayor
2. City Health Officer
3. Assistant City Health Officer
4. City Epidemiologist
5. STI/HIV/AIDS Physician Coordinator
6. STI Nurse Coordinator - 1 person
7. STI Medical Technologist - 1 person
8. Chief, Sanitation Inspector
9. STI Nurse - 1 person
10. STI Midwife - 1 person
I l. Sanitation Inspector II - 1 person
12. Sanitation Inspector - 2 persons
13. OTHERS

SECTION 20. (B) The Aids Task Force shall conduct on the spot inspection
during night time of the operation activities, physical set up and health status of
employees of all establishment engaged in business operating night clubs, hotels,
motels, disco pads, bars, beer houses, massage clinics, sauna and others. Such activity
will be in coordination with the PNP (Women's Desk) and CSWDO.

SECTION 20. (C) Aids Task Force shall also conduct surveillance activities on
the spot specimen collection and blood sampling.

SECTION 20. (D) Aids Task Force shall monitor employees of night
establishment who failed to undergo regular medical examination as well as conduct
contact tracing activity which will be coordinated with the PNP (Women's Desk) and
CSWDO.

ARTICLE X
PENALTY PROVISION

SECTION 21. Any person found guilty of violating Section 5, 7, 8, 11, 12 of Article V
of this Ordinance shall be meted with the following penalties:
 l. First Offense - to pay a fine of Php 3,000.00
2. Second Offense - to pay a fine of Php 4,000.00
3. Third Offense - to pay a fine of Php 5,000.00

SECTION 22. Any person found guilty of violating Section 9, 16, 19 of Article VIII of
this Ordinance shall be meted with the following penalties:

1. First Offense - to pay a fine of Php 3,000.00 and an inprisonment of six

(6) months at the discretion of the court.

2. Second Offense - to pay a fine of Php 4,000.00 and an imprisonment of

eight (8) months at the discretion of the court.

3. Third Offense - to pay a fine of Php 5,000.00, a one (l) year

imprisonment at the discretion of the court and
cancellation or permanent withdrawal of license to
operate any business entity.

ARTICLE XI
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS

SECTION 23. Funds for the activities of implementation of AIDS/HIV/STI.

An initial amount of P 700,000.00 shall be appropriated from the annual budget 2010
of the City for the promotion and advocacy program policies of RH, promulgation of policies
and strategies for the promotion and control of AIDS/HIV/STI within Valenzuela City.

That all personalities involved in VCASAC is entitled to a monthly honorarium in the

amount of Two Thousand Pesos (P 2,000.00).

SECTION 24. GENERAL FUND. Proceeds from the administrative fines shall form
part of a Trust Fund. The Trust Fund shall be used exclusively for the following purposes.

A. Defray the cost of inspection and enforcement by the Aids Task Force and its
agents and deputies, including, but not limited to, meal allowances and
transportation costs the maximum amounts of which shall be set by the Office of
the Mayor.

B. Defray the cost of printing copies of the Ordinance, the primer and the Citation
Tickets as well as the Informational and Educational Campaign materials.
 C. Optional Rewards to be paid to the following:

1. Private citizen complainant: shall receive a reward equivalent to l0% up to

20% of the fine paid by the violator whose apprehension was made possible by
the citizen.

2. Inspection team: members of the inspection team or deputies shall share a

reward equivalent to l0% up to 20% of the fines collected by the LGU from
the Citation Tickets issued by the inspection team.

D. Defray meeting and other related costs of the Aids Task Force.

SECTION 25. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If for any reason or reasons, any part or
provisions of this Ordinance shall be declared void or unconstitutional, other parts and
provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 26. REPEALING CLAASE. All ordinances, executive ordinances and

administrative regulations or part thereof which are inconsistent with any of the provisions
of this ordinance are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.

SECTION 27. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen ( 15)
days after its publication once in a newspaper of general circulation

ENACTED.
JUNE 10, 2009.

*This Ordinance is deemed approved in accordance with Section 54 of RA 7160.

ORDINANCE NO. 60
Series of 2009

AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE VALENZUELA CITY POPULATION MANAGEMENT

OFFICE/DEPARTMENT, DEFINING ITS FUNCTIONS AND COMPOSITION AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.

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 ORDINANCE NO. 040
Series of 2011

AN ORDINANCE PROMOTING AND PROTECTING BREASTFEEDING PROGRAM AND

CHILD NUTRITION IN THE CITY OF VALENZUELA.

WHEREAS, Breastfeeding is the most elemental form of parental care;

WHEREAS, breastfeeding is an important and basic act of nurture which must be

encouraged in the interests of maternal and child health;

WHEREAS, women have the constitutional right to breastfeed and no one has the
right to discriminate or segregate against any breastfeeding mother;

WHEREAS, breastmilk is clearly the most complete and ideal food for the growth of
healthy human babies, using the resources of the mother’s body to create perfect and optimal
nourishment for the baby and providing immunological benefits to the child that are only
available from human milk;

WHEREAS, breastfeeding provides maternal protection from breast cancer

osteoporosis, urinary tract infections and other cancers;

WHEREAS, babies who are not breastfeed babies have higher rates of meningitis,
childhood leukemia and other cancers, diabetes, respiratory illness, bacterial and viral
infections, diarrheal disease, otitis media, allergies, obesity and developmental delays;

WHEREAS, a panel of global experts convened by the World Health Organization

have identified breastfeeding as the most cost effective measure to prevent infant and young
child deaths;

WHEREAS, breastfeeding can save lives and have a significant impact on our
National and Local Health Budget and a Low Cost Health Improvement for both mother and
baby;

WHEREAS, the Department of Health has developed and signed a National Policy on
Infant and Young Child Feeding that is in line with the Global Strategy, thus hereby
recommends the following as infant and young child feeding practices:
 1. Breastfeeding initiated within one (1) hour after birth;
2. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six (6) months of life;
3. Continue breastfeeding up to two (2) years and beyond with the introduction of
safe, affordable and appropriate complementary food.

WHEREAS, the World Health Organization and UNICEF have made breastfeeding a
priority issue and are strongly encouraging employees globally to facilitate the continuation
of breastfeeding when nursing women return to work;

WHEREAS, the public shall be informed about the risks associated with the use of
breastmilk substitutes and supplements and related products through adequate, consistent
and objective information and appropriate regulation of the marketing and distribution of
the said substitutes, supplements and related products;

NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby ORDAINED by the City Council of Valenzuela the

following:

SECTION I. The Valenzuela City Health Department shall be the lead agency in
promoting and implementing the objectives of this ordinance;

SECTION II. The Valenzuela City Health Department shall ensure that all City
Health Personnel are well informed about the provisions of the plan and the supportive
legislations like Executive Order No. 51 (E.0. 51), specifically Section 8 thereof which states:

Section 8. Health Workers

(a) Health workers shall encourage and promote breastfeeding and

shall make themselves familiar with objectives and consistent
information on maternal and infant nutrition, and with their
responsibilities under this Code.

(b) Information provided by manufacturers and distributors to health

professionals regarding products within the scope of this Code
shall be restricted to scientific and factual matters and such
information shall not imply or create a belief that bottle feeding is
equivalent or superior to breastfeeding. It shall also include the
information specified in Section 5 (b).
 (c) No financial or material inducements to promote products within
the scope of this Code shall be offered by manufacturers or
distributors to health workers or members of their families, nor
shall these be accepted by the health workers or members of their
families, except as otherwise provided in Section 8 (e).

(d) Samples of infant formulas or other products within the scope of

this Code, or of equivalent or utensils for their preparation or use,
shall not be provided to health workers except when necessary for
the purpose of professional evaluation or research in accordance
with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of
Health. No health workers shall give samples of infant formula to
pregnant women and mothers of infant or members of their
families.

(e) Manufacturers and distributors of products within the scope of this

Code may assist in the research, scholarships and continuing
education, of health professionals, in accordance with the rules
and regulations promulgated by The Department of Health.

SECTION III. The City Government of Valenzuela through the recommendations of

the Valenzuela City Health Department shall include programs and support massive
promotion of breastfeeding in its Annual Health programs.

SECTION IV. The Barangays with the support of the Valenzuela City Health
Department are hereby encouraged to establish community support groups, composed of
willing raged constituents of the community, that will provide support to pregnant and
breastfeeding mothers whenever breastfeeding and complementary feeding problems and
challenges will arise.

SECTION V. The Barangays shall encourage Peer Counsellors/Community Support

Groups to:
1. Link and partner with health center staff;
2. Monitor, support and encourage appropriate infant feeding from pregnancy
onwards.
3. Contribute/participate in the monitoring and reporting of Milk Code Violations.

SECTION VI. The City Government of Valenzuela and all barangays shall ensure that
NO facility of the health care system such as health centers shall be used for purpose of
promoting infant formula or other breastmilk substitutes, supplements and other related
products.

SECTION VII. The City Government of Valenzuela and all barangays shall setup
mechanism to ensure that manufacturers, distributors and other related agencies are
complying with the provisions of Executive Order No. 51 (Milk Code) and Republic Act 7600
(Rooming-in-Act).

SECTION VIII. The City Government of Valenzuela and all barangays shall ensure
that health workers and birth attendants will:

1. Help prepare for and initiate Exclusive Breastfeeding within the first hour after
birth;
2. Support exclusive Breastfeeding from zero to six (0-6) months; and
3. Support continued breastfeeding up to two (2) years and beyond, add appropriate
solid and semi-solid foods from six (6) months.

SECTION IX. It is hereby made compulsory for all mothers to breastfeed their infants
from zero to six months.

SECTION X. In case of inability of nursing mothers to comply with the provisions of

this Ordinance, it is hereby mandated that a Certification of Exemption be procured from the
Valenzuela City Health Department. No Certificate of Exemption shall be granted without
the required doctor’s certificate stating a health problem that will justify such refusal to
breastfeed their newly born child.

SECTION XI. The City Government of Valenzuela and all barangays shall encourage
and invite religious leaders and groups, NGOs, POs and other groups to promote and
advocate breastfeeding and eventually issue statements, letters for their followers in this
regard.

SECTION XII. The City Government of Valenzuela and all barangays shall encourage
private sector, without conflict of interest, to finance local media campaign in support of the
breastfeeding campaign.

SECTION XIII. The City Government of Valenzuela and all barangays shall encourage
the public and private sector to establish supportive working environment for pregnant and
breastfeeding mothers to help them continue breastfeeding even when they return to work.

SECTION XIV. The City Government of Valenzuela and all barangays shall encourage
the establishment of comfortable/convenient places/corners (in public places e.g. malls
supermarket, fast food chain, etc.) that mothers can use when they are out of their house
and they want to breastfeed their baby.

SECTION XV. It is hereby mandated that all health and non-health facilities,
establishments or institutions shall establish lactation stations. The lactation stations shall be
adequately provided with the necessary equipment and facilities, such as: lavatory for
handwashing, unless there is an easily-accessible lavatory nearby; refrigeration or
appropriate cooling facilities for storing expressed breastmilk; electrical outlets for breast
pumps; a small table comfortable seats; and other items, the standards of which shall be
defined by the Department of Health. The lactation station shall not be located in the toilet.

In addition, all health and non-health facilities, establishments or institutions shall

take strict measures to prevent any direct or indirect form of promotion, marketing, and/or
sales of infant formula and/or breast milk substitutes within the lactation stations, or in any
event or circumstances which may be conducive to the same.

Apart from the said minimum requirements, all health and non-health facilities,
establishments or institutions may provide other suitable facilities or services within the
lactation station, all of which, upon due substantiation, shall be considered eligible for
purposes of SECTION 14 of the Republic Act No. 10028, otherwise known as the Expanded
Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009.

SECTION XVI. Nursing employees shall be granted break intervals in addition to the
regular time-off for meals to breastfeed or express milk. These intervals, which shall include
the time it takes an employee to get to and from the workplace lactation station, shall be
counted as compensable hours worked. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
may adjust the same. Provided, that such intervals shall not be less than a total of forty (40)
minutes for every eight (8) hour working period.

SECTION XVII. Non-compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be

meted out with be the necessary fines and penalties imposed in Executive Order No. 51
otherwise known as the National Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, Breastmilk
Supplements and other Related Products and Republic Act No. 10028, otherwise known as
the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009. In addition, any private non-health
facility, establishment and institution which unjustifiably refuses or fails to comply with
Section XVI and Section XVII of this Ordinance shall be the cause for cancellation or
revocation of the business permits or licenses to operate.

SECTION XVIII. The City Government of Valenzuela and all barangays shall
encourage schools, to organize seminars/orientations/for a/discussions related to appropriate
infant feeding and breastfeeding addressed to children and their parents.
 SECTION XIX. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – Shall any Section or provision of this
Ordinance be declared as unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions, which are not
affected thereby, shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION XX. REPEALING CLAUSE - Except as otherwise provided herein, all

Executive Orders, Administrative Regulations, City Ordinances, City Resolutions, Barangay
Ordinances, and Barangay Resolutions, which are inconsistent with and contradictory to any
of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION XXI. EFFECTIVITY- This Ordinance shall take effect upon approval.

ENACTED.
DECEMBER 05, 2011.
 ORDINANCE NO. 57
Series of 2012

AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING THE “NO PRESCRIPTION, NO DISPENSING OF ANTI-

TUBERCULOSIS DRUGS” IN ALL DRUG OUTLETS IN THE CITY OF VALENZUELA AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF.

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ORDINANCE NO. 61
Series of 2012

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FIFTY (50) BED CITY PRIMARY HOSPITAL IN

VALENZUELA CITY TO BE KNOWN AS “VALENZUELA CITY EMERGENCY HOSPITAL"
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF.

WHEREAS, Article XIII, Section 11 of the 1987 Constitution provides that "The state
shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall
endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all people at
affordable cost. There shall be priority for the needs of the underprivileged, sick, elderly,
disabled, women and children. The state shall endeavor to provide free medical care to
paupers."

WHEREAS, Section 17 of the R.A. 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government
code of 1991 provides that "Local Government Units shall endeavor to be self-reliant and
shall continue exercising powers and discharging the duties and functions currently vested
upon them and shall likewise exercise such other powers and discharge such other functions
and responsibilities as are necessary, appropriate or incidental to efficient and effective
provisions of the basic services enumerated herein. Subject to the provisions of the Title Five,
Book I of this Code, health services which include hospitals and other tertiary health
services;
 WHEREAS, it is the primary duty of the City Government of Valenzuela. To ensure
the promotion and maintenance of integrated and comprehensive health care facilities to its
constituents as well as to deliver quality, affordable and accessible services to indigent,
impoverished and less fortunate sector;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the above-mentioned provision, a fifty (50) bed capacity

primary hospital was constructed in response to the need of the residents of Valenzuela City
for medically necessary health care services provided on the basis of need, rather than the
ability to pay;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela City in session duly assembled:

SECTION 1. CREATION. There is hereby created the “VALENZUELA CITY

EMERGENCY HOSPITAL" under the Office of the City Mayor, to be established and
operated in Barangay Dalandanan, Valenzuela City;

SECTION 2, OBJECTIVES. The establishment of the Valenzuela City Emergency

Hospital is primarily to give in-patient and out-patient medical care to residents of
Valenzuela City. Its objectives shall be:

a. To provide residents medical care at no cost to them when warranted.

b. To give residents easy access to hospital facilities and hospital care, especially
the indigent, impoverished and less fortunate sector;
c. To afford residents better facilities for domiciliary health and medical services.

SECTION 3. CHIEF OF HOSPITAL. The Valenzuela City Emergency Hospital shall

be headed by a Chief of Hospital, who shall have the rank of an Assistant Department Head
and is expected to perform the following functions to wit:

a. Oversee hospital operations.

b. Direct in-patient and out-patient services.
c. Ensure adherence to maintenance and development of professional standards,
policies including relevant government orders and regulations.
d. With the Head of Administrative Services, oversee fiscal operations involving
planning, budgeting and reporting following prescribed accounting and LGU
procedures.
e. Plan and coordinate the marketing activities for hospital services.
f. Recommend to the City Human Resource and Management Office the
recruitment, hiring and training of personnel.
 g. Study, develop or expand programs of services for scientific researchers,
preventive medicine, medical and vocational rehabilitation and community
health and welfare services.
h. Attend meetings of the governing body of the institution and other pertinent
organizations.
i. Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical,
clinical services, maintenance and other personnel reporting to the Local
Chief Executive.
j. Represent the health care facility at community meetings and promote
programs to various media.
k. Develop and implement an organizational plan to meet the needs of the
hospital.
l. Prepare activity reports to inform governing body or management of the
status of plan of programs, services and quality initiatives.
m. Monitor the use of diagnostic services in-patient beds, facilities and staff to
ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff,
equipment and services.

SECTION 4. HOSPITAL ORGANIZATION. The organization of the hospital shall include

such division and services necessary to carry on the objectives of this ordinance but shall in
no case be contrary to the basic organizational plans by the Bureau of Medical Services of the
Department of Health or with the principles of sound hospital administration. In reference to
its organizational structure, the Valenzuela City Emergency Hospital shall be composed of
three (3) principal divisions, to wit:

a. Nursing Division - The Nursing Division is responsible for the provision of an

organized program of nursing care to patients that will be supportive and
restorative of life and well-being.
b. Medical Professional Division - The Medical Professional Division organizes
and coordinates physician services and service provided by other professional
to ensure the appropriateness and quality of medically-related care to all
Valenzuelanos.
c. Administrative Division - The Administrative Division consists of the day-to-
day financial, accounting and personnel services for the operation of the
hospital.

SECTION 5. CHIEF OF HOSPTIAL AND HEADS OF SERVICES:

Compensations.-The Chief of Hospital and heads of services as well as consultants and
specialists shall be appointed by the city Mayor pursuant to Civil Service laws and
regulations. In no case shall their compensation be less than that provided for under existing
laws and regulations. All other personnel and employees of the hospital shall be appointed by
the City Mayor.

SECTION 6. SUPERVISION BY THE CITY HEALTH OFFICE. The Valenzuela city

Emergency Hospital shall be under the supervision of the City Health Office.

SECTION 7. APPROPRIATIONS. The amount of EIGHTY SIX MILLION TWO

HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIFTY NINE PESOS (PhP 86,227,059.00) is
hereby appropriated to finance the operation of the Valenzuela City Emergency Hospital.
The corresponding appropriations shall be charged against any available funds in the Annual
Budget of 2013. The corresponding appropriations therefore shall be incorporated in all
succeeding annual executive budgets in the years thereafter.

SECTION 8. A copy of this Ordinance shall be furnished to the Honorable City

Mayor and the Offices of the City Treasurer, the City Budget Officer, the City Accountant,
the Human Resources Management Officer, and the Resident COA Auditor - Valenzuela
City, for their information and appropriate actions.

SECTION 9. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE If for any reason, a part of this ordinance is

declared illegal or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby
shall remain valid in full force and effect.

SECTION 10. REPEALING CLAUSE. Any Ordinance or part or provisions thereof

which are inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Ordinance herewith are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 11. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its
approval.

ENACTED.
NOVEMBER 26, 2012.

ORDINANCE NO. 69
Series of 2012

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE “VALENZUELA CITY

EMERGENCY HOSPITAL" FROM BARANGAY POLO TO BARANGAY DALANDANAN
AND NAMING THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED GOVERNMENT OWNED BUILDING
LOCATED IN BARANGAY DALANDANAN AS THE “VALENZUELA CITY EMERGENCY
HOSPITAL”.
 WHEREAS, Article XIII, Section 11 of the 1987 Constitution provides that "The state
shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall
endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all people at
affordable cost. There shall be priority for the needs of the underprivileged, sick, elderly,
disabled, women and children. The state shall endeavor to provide free medical care to
paupers."

WHEREAS, Section 17 of the R.A. 7160 otherwise known as the Local

Government code of 1991 provides that "Local Government units shall endeavor to be self-
reliant and shall continue exercising powers and discharging the duties and functions
currently vested upon them and shall likewise exercise such other powers and discharge such
other functions and responsibilities as are necessary, appropriate or incidental to efficient
and effective provisions of the basic services enumerated herein. Subject to the provisions of
the Title Five, Book I of this code, health services which include hospitals and other tertiary
health services;

WHEREAS, in view of progressive urbanization of Valenzuela City, the Valenzuela

city Emergency Hospital is too small to accommodate the growing needs for health services
of our constituents. Further, it is a public knowledge that every time there is a typhoon or
heavy rain the Valenzuela City Emergency Hospital located in Barangay Polo is submerged
in floods. The risk of going in the said hospital aggravates the sufferings of the patients;

WHEREAS, that if the Valenzuela City Emergency Hospital will be transferred to the
newly constructed government building located in Barangay Dalandanan, the same shall be
more accessible to most of the residents of the city and in the end more constituents will be
provided with free and quality health services.

WHEREAS, Section 13 of the Local Government Code of 1991 specifically laid down
the manner of changing names of every political unit and public streets and structures, to
wit:

"(c) The Sanggunians of component cities and municipalities may, In consultation

with the Philippine Historical Commission, change:
(9) city and municipal hospitals, health centers and other health facilities and
any other public place or building owned by the municipal government.

(f) A change of name of public hospitals, health centers, and other health facilities
shall be made only upon the recommendation of the local health board concerned.
 WHEREAS, in view of the recommendation of the Local Health Board and pursuant
to the above-mentioned provision of the constitution and Local Government code and the
reason mentioned there is a need to transfer the hospital in Barangay Polo to Barangay
Dalandanan that would serve as tertiary hospital in the City of Valenzuela;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela City in session duly assembled that the transfer of the
Valenzuela City Emergency Hospital from Barangay Polo to Barangay Dalandanan is hereby
approved and that the newly constructed government-owned building located in Barangay
Dalandanan be named as "Valenzuela City Emergency Hospital”

ENACTED.
DECEMBER 10, 2012.
 ORDINANCE NO. 74
Series of 2013

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE IMPOSITION OF NEW FEES AND CHARGES

FOR THE USE AND/OR AVAILMENT OF NEW SERVICES AND FACILITIES AT THE
VALENZUELA CITY EMERGENCY HOSPITAL.

WHEREAS, Article Xlll, Section 11 of the 1987 Constitution provides that 'The state
shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall
endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all people at
affordable cost. There shall be priority for the needs of the underprivileged, sick, elderly,
disabled, women and children. The state shall endeavor to provide free medical care to
paupers."

WHEREAS, Section 17 of the R.A. 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code
of1991 provides that "Local Government Units shall endeavor to be self-reliant and shall
continue exercising powers and discharging the duties and functions currently vested upon
them and shall likewise exercise such other powers and discharge such other functions and
responsibilities as are necessary, appropriate or incidental to efficient and effective provisions
of the basic services enumerated herein. Subject to the provisions of Title Five, Book I of this
Code, health services which include hospitals and other tertiary health services;

WHEREAS, it is the primary duty of the City Government of Valenzuela to ensure the
promotion and maintenance of integrated and comprehensive healthcare facilities to its
constituents as well as to deliver quality, affordable and accessible services to indigent,
impoverished and less fortunate sector;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the above-mentioned provision, a fifty (50) bed capacity primary
hospital was constructed in response the need of the residents of Valenzuela City for
medically necessary health care services provided on the basis of need, rather than the ability
to pay;
WHEREAS, in view of the newly constructed Valenzuela City Emergency Hospital, new
services and facilities are being offered to cater to the increasing demand for health care,
both palliative and curative of the constituents of Valenzuela City;

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the City

Council of Valenzuela in session duly assembled:

SECTION 1. CHARGES AN FEES FOR NEW SERVICES AND FACILITIES. -the

following fees and charges for the use and/or availment of facilities at the Valenzuela City
Emergency Hospital, to wit:

SERVICES NON.VALENZUELA VALENZUELA VC CARES

RESIDENT RESIDENT
HEMODIALYSIS Php 3,750.00 Php 1,785.00 Php 1,275.00
DIALYZER Php 1,500.00 Php 1,200.00 Php 1,200.00
DRUG TESTING Php 300.00 Php 250.00 Php 100.00

SECTION 2. IMPOSITION OF ADDITIONAL FEES AND CHARGES. – The City

Mayor is hereby authorized to charge additional fees and charges and/or to increase and
decrease the same if warranted by the circumstances of the case. Subject, however to the
ratification of the Sangguniang Panlungsod members.

SECTION 3. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. - lf for any reason, a part of this Ordinance is

declared illegal or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby
shall remain valid in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. REPEALING CLAUSE - Any ordinance or part or provisions thereof

which are inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Ordinance herewith are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVITY CAUSE. - This ordinance shall take effect upon its
approval

ENACTED.
FEBRUARY4, 2013.
CITY OF VALENZUELA, METROPOLITAN MANILA

ORDINANCE NO. 93
 Series of 2013

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING POLICIES ON THE CONTROL OF DENGUE VECTORS

AND EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS DURING CASES OF ITS POSSIBLE INFESTATION IN
THE CITY.

WHEREAS, the city of Valenzuela, like most other localities of this country had
experienced medical outbreaks of emergency proportions with regards to the disease
infamously known as 'Dengue';

WHEREAS, "Dengue' is a life threatening disease that up to now remains to neither

have a specific cure nor vaccines for immunization and until such time that such medicines
are developed, shall remain a grave threat to the health and safety of our constituents;

WHEREAS, "Dengue Vectors" like all species of mosquitoes have proven to be a

resilient life form which has defied and continuosly defies the efforts of all governments to
completely eradicate them;

WHEREAS, preventing a wide spread infesation of the “Dengue Vectors" can only be
achieved through eternal vigilance and the education of every citizen with regards to the
elimination of every possible location for their propagation;

WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Panglungsod is empowered to enact measures to

prevent the introduction and spread of diseases in accordance to Article III, Section 458.
Powers, Duties, Functions and Compensation of the Sangguniang Panglungsod, (xiii) of the
Local Government Code which states to wit,

'”… approve measure and adopt quarantine regulations to

prevent the introduction and spread of diseases…;”

WHEREAS DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2012-16. entitled “Aksyon Barangay

Kontra Dengue” dated January 30, 2013 specifically states to wit,

“… In thos regard all city mayor and municipal mayor is enjoined to 1) cause the enactment
of an ordinance embodying measure on dengue prevention control…;”

WHEREAS' until such time that a specific and effective cure for the disease has been
developed or until the vectors for the disease have been completely eradicated, the
establishment of policies and protocols fomenting awareness and vigilance is of utmost
importance.
 NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED, as it is hereby ORDAINED by the
Sangguniang Panglungsod of Valenzuela in formal session assembled that:

SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF POLICY. The city of Valenzuela recognizes the

danger posed by the disease called “Dengue” and the vectors that causes its infection to its
society and herby establishes policies against the continuous threat they pose against its
citizenry.

SECTION 2. PRIMARY ACTION OFFICER AGAINST DENGUE. Upon the approval

of this ordinance, the City Health Officer shall designate his "Primary Action Officer Against
Dengue" whose appointment shall be submitted to the City Mayor, the Sangguniang
Panglungsod and the Departrnent of Health.

SECTION 3. BARANGAY ACTION OFFICEBS. Upon the approval of this ordinance,

all Punong Barangays are hereby ordered to designate their own barangay action officers
against dengue whose appointments shall be submitted to the city's primary action officer for
identification, orientation, coordination and supervision.

SECTION 4. ANTI-DENGUE PROTOCOLS OF VALENZUELA. Within thirty (30)

working days upon his designation, the Primary Action Officer against Dengue shall
formulate a formal action plan establishing protocols against the introduction and spread of
the disease within the city.

This formal action plan shall be submitted to the Sangguniang Panglungsod which
shall be discussed and formally adopted as an integral part of this ordinance; it shall contain
the following provisions:
a) a continuous information and education campaign in every barangay with regards
to the awareness and dangers of the disease, its symptoms the steps to take in case of
infection, the physical conditions that foment dengue vectors as well as the maintenance of
physical conditions to prevent the propagation of its vectors;
b) an effective coordinating system between the barangays (barangay action officers)
and the city (primary action officer) with regards to the introduction and possible spread of
the disease within the communities;
c) protocols on how to find the possible sources of the vectors in case of infection and
the most efficient courses of action to eradicate the sources of infection;
d) if necessary the initiation of quarantine procedures to prevent the spread of the
disease and;
e) if further necessary, establish protocols on the culpability of the operators,
managers, or owners of the physical sources of vector infestation.
 SECTION 5. ANTI-DENGUE PROTOCOLS FOR BARANGAIS. Within ninety (90)
days after the approval of this ordinance all Sangguniang Barangays are hereby enjoined to
enact their own Anti-Dengue Action Plans which shall form an integral part of the Anti-
Dengue Protocols of the city. Failure to do so will constitute administrative negligence and
may be sanctioned by disciplinary actions in accordance with the pertinent provisions of the
local government code.
The Primary Action Officer with the assistance of the Sanggunian Secretary shall
issue the appropriate communication to the barangays for the implementation of this
provision.

SECTION 6. MANDATORY REPORTING OF INFECTION. All hospitals, clinics and

medical facilities are hereby mandated to report and coordinate with the City Health Office
all incidences of infection by the disease. Failure to do so would be penalized a fine of One-
Thousand Pesos (PHP1,000.00) for every incident, payable upon the renewal of their
business license to operate.

The Primary Action Officer with the assistance of the head of the Business Permits &
Licensing Office shall issue the appropriate communication to all these establishments for the
implementation of this provision.

SECTION 7. SANITARY INSPECTION. In the performance of their duties all sanitary

inspectors are hereby mandated to include the inspection of possible sources of the dengue
vectors and such include such conditions in their inspection reports. They are also required
to instruct the owners of the premises with regards to the dangers of the disease and cause
them to sign the necessary documents that they have been so advised.

SECTION 8. PNP ASSITANCE IN LOCATING VECTORS SOURCES. In cases of

infection, the immediate location of the vector sources is of utmost importance. In such cases
the Philippine National Police in Valenzuela is hereby enjoined to lend their investigative
expertise to the Primary Health Officer in locating the possible sources of vector infestation
for immediate eradication.

SECTTON 9. ESTABLISHING THE QUARANTINE POWERS OF THE CTTY

MAYOR. Upon the recommendation of the Primary Action Officer, the City Mayor is
hereby empowered to order the quarantine of any household, facility, institution or
establishment within the city of Valenzuela to prevent further infection until such time as
the Primary Health Officer has ascertained the eradication of vector infestation.

SECTION 10. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. lf any provision or part of this ordinance

shall be proven to be contradictory to any higher law or declared "ultra-viruses" by any court
of due jurisdiction, the remaining unaffected provisions shall remain in effect.
 SECTION 11. REPEALING CLAUSE. All previous ordinances, barangay ordinances
and orders enacted or issued that are not in consonance with any provision of this ordinance
are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SECTTON 12. EFFECTIVITY. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval. Its
approval notwithstanding this ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general
circulation with copies to be submitted to every private establishment Sangguniang
barangays and the Departrnent of Health by the Sanggunian Secretary.

ENACTED.
OCTOBER 21, 2013
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.

ORDINANCE NO.94
Series of 2013

AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING REGULATIONS ON THE PRACTICE OF DELIVERING

BIRTHS, BIRTHING HOMES AND THEIR FACILITIES, THE TREATMENT OF NEW
BORN INFANTS AND OTHER PRACTICES INVOLVING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
CARE.

WHEREAS, ensuring the safety of infants who will be born, the mothers who will
give birth and the health of new born infants is a primordial responsibility of any
government;

WHEREAS, the delivery of new born infants is presently being undertaken by a

variety of practitioners both by qualified professionals who are duly licensed and trained to
do so, and by unqualified, under-trained or ill-trained entities who irresponsibly endanger
the health of both the birthing mother and child;

WHEREAS, the practice of delivering births even in facilities that are ill equipped to
handle unforeseen emergencies or even in places that immediately pose endangerment to the
health of the birthing mother and the child is still being undertaken;

WHEREAS, legislative regulations regarding the practices involving reproductive

health in the city of Valenzuela is both timely and necessary;
 NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED, by the
Sangguniang Panglungsod of Valenzuela in session assembled:

GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. For purposes of brevity in its recognition and promotion
this ordinance shall be called "The Reproductive Health Care Ordinance of Valenzuela."

SECTION 2. SCOPE. For the purpose of its implementation, this ordinance shall be
applied to the act of delivering birth, the practice of delivering births, the practitioners of
delivering birth, the birthing homes and birthing facilities, and all other acts involving
reproductive health, situated or undertaken within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of
Valenzuela,

SECTION 3. DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES. The city of Valenzuela in the

implementation of this ordinance shall be guided by the following:
a) the city recognizes the safe delivery of births as a primordial responsibility of all
governments, the primary duty of all expecting parents and the sacred right of
unborn children;
b) the city acknowledges the benefits and advantages being provided by the
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and shall strive to expand
its availability to all birthing mothers;
c) the city condemns the act of abortion in all forms and manner.

SECTION 4. TERMINOLOGY. For purposes of legal interpretation, certain terms

used in this ordinance shall be construed as follows:

a) Reproductive Health Care Shall refer to the practice of caring for the health and
safety conditions of birthing mothers and their infants twenty (20) days before the
act of giving birth, during the act of giving birth and seven (7) days after giving
birth;
b) Birthing Mother/s, Shall refer to all female parents who are about to give birth,
twenty (20) days before they are about to give birth and seven (7) days after they
have given birth;
c) Infant/s. Shall refer to all unborn infants (20) days before they will be delivered
and seven (7) days after they are born;
d) Birth Delivery. Shall refer to the act of inducing, undertaking or assisting of
infants while they are being born and birthing mothers while they are giving
birth;
e) Birthing Home/s. Shall refer to all and any medical establishment or facility that
undertakes the act of birth delivery;
 f) Reproductive Health Care Practitioner/s. Shall refer to any and all qualified
citizens who have undertaken, are still undertaking and will undertake the
responsibility of caring for birthing mothers and their infants twenty (20) days
before delivery, the act of delivery and seven (7) days after delivery;
g) Qualified Practitioner/s. shall refer to reproductive health practitioners who are
sufficiently educated, trained and professionally licensed to handle the medical
necessities of reproductive health.

a. Medical Doctors, Obstetricians, Gynecologists;

b. Licensed Midwives.

h) Qualified Assistant/s, Shall refer to formally trained or educated reproductive

health practitioners who have not or cannot obtain a professional license.

a. Unlicensed midwives; Registered Nurses; Licensed Paramedics;

b. Registered Nurses;
c. Licensed Paramedics;
d. Certified Doula/s (a nonmedical person who assists a woman before,
during, or after childbirth. as well as her partner and/or family, by
providing information, physical assistance, and emotional support) or
"Hilots".

i) Unqualified Practitioners. Persons who have little or no training but irresponsibly

and illegally undertake the practice of reproductive health care for financial gain.

IMPLEMENTING COMPONENTS

SECTION 5. THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE OFFICER. There shall be an

official Reproductive Health Care Officer in City Health Department under the jurisdiction
of the City Health Officer that shall be responsible for the implementation of this ordinance
in accordance with the following provisions:

a) Primary Duties and Responsibilities.

a. Keep and maintain the Reproductive Health Care Practitioners Registry

(RHCPR);

b. Oversee and encourage the continuous development of the skills and

capabilities of all Reproductive Health Care Practitioners operating in the
city;
 c. Implement an effective reporting and monitoring system for the operations
of Reproductive Health Care Practitioners in the city as provided for by
this ordinance;

d. Foment and encourage the formation of Reproductive Health Care

Practitioners organizations or associations operating in the city and
instigate activities that promote recognition and camaraderie among them;

e. With the assistance of pertinent employees of the city in the field of

Information Technology, maintain the official internet site for all
reproductive health care practitioners in the city; and

f. Perform any other function as may be deemed necessary by the City

Health Officer or the City Mayor.

b) Nature of Designation. For purposes of expediency, the City Reproductive Health

Officer will be temporarily designated by the City Health Officer immediately
upon the official effectivity of this ordinance. However, one (1) year after its
implementation, the Sangguniang Panglungsod of Valenzuela will enact the
creation of the position of the City Reproductive Health Officer in accordance
with the existing regulations of the Civil Service Commission and upon the
approval of the City Mayor.

SECTION 6. THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS REGISTRY

(RHCPR). There shall be an official Reproductive Health Care Practitioners Registry
(RHCPR), which shall be kept and maintained by the City Reproductive Health Officer in
accordance with the following provisions:

a) Mandatory Registration of Qualified Practitioners. All Reproductive Health

Practitioners who can be classified as Qualified Practitioners must register
themselves with the CRHPR if they wish to legally ply their trade in the city.

b) Mandatory Registration of Qualified Assistants. All Reproductive Health

Practitioners who can be classified to assist qualified practitioners as their
assistants must register themselves with the CRHPR if they wish to legally ply
their trade in the city.

c) Mandatory Registration of Birthing Homes. All privately owned birthing homes

situated and operating within the city are required register with the RHCPR and
are required to have at least one (1) qualified practitioner in permanent residence.
 d) Government Operated Birthing Homes. All Birthing Homes such as hospitals,
health centers and lying-in clinics or any other government owned facility that
serves the purpose of a birthing home shall be automatically registered with the
RHCPR.

e) Mandatory Certifications. All Reproductive Health Care Practitioners who have

registered themselves with the RHCPR will be issued a certification of eligibility
to practice reproductive health in the city. All qualified practitioners will be
automatically given certifications upon registration, in the case of qualified
assistants, the Reproductive Health Care Officer will decide if the registrants are
sufficiently skilled and trained to assist in birth delivery before being issued a
registration,

f) Individual Performance Files for Each Practitioner/Assistant. ln addition to their

registration, the RHCPR shall contain individual files for each practitioner
containing the identities and other information in accordance with Section 7 of
this ordinance.

SECTION 7. MANDATORY REPORTING. In accordance with the previous section of

this ordinance, all practitioners, assistants and birthing homes are required to submit
monthly reports to the Reproductive Health Care Officer, delineating all the patients they
have treated, the result of their treatment, and the health conditions of their patients after
their treatment.

The Reproductive Health Care Officer shall design an institutionalized format for this
report which shall be made available to all qualified practitioners, assistants and birthing
homes. These reports shall be included in the RHCPR and shall form an integral part thereof.

The Reproductive Health Care Officer shall also implement practical, efficient and
viable methods for the submission of these reports by the qualified practitioners, assistants
and birthing homes.

SECTION 8. THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS BOARD

(RHCPB). There shall be a Reproductive Health Care Practitioners Board which shall receive
all complaints of malpractices and unethical actions of reproductive health care city. It shall
be composed of the following:

a) the City Health Officer;

b) the Reproductive Health Care Officer of the city;
 c) a representative of the Valenzuela Medical Society;
d) a representative of a duly recognized Midwives Association in Valenzuela; and
e) the Punong Barangay of the barangay wherein the commission of the act involved
in the complaint was done.

All complaints will be received by the City Reproductive Health Officer who will
immediately inform the City Health Officer. Within ten (10) working days after receiving
the complaint the City Health Officer must formally convene the appropriate members of
the Board to hear the complaint and decide on its validity and veracity.
Regardless of abstentions, a simple majority votes decreeing the practitioner guilty of
malpractice or unethical behavior will be enough for the subject of the complaint be
punished according to the pertinent provisions of this ordinance.

REGULATIONS AND PROHIBITIONS

SECTION 9. REGULATIONS. All Reproductive Health Practitioners will abide by the

following regulations:

a) All qualified practitioners are mandated to have a reproductive health care

practitioner in a birthing home and must identify that birthing home upon
registration with the RHCPR. If the qualified practitioner does not have his/her own
birthing home facility, they must register using the birthing home facility of another
qualified practitioner or register as a resident of a city owned birthing home facility.
The City Health officer will assist them in identifying the most suitable city owned
birthing home facility
b) As a policy, the city government discourages birth delivery in any other place
other than a birthing home facility as it is both impractical and dangerous to the
safety of the birthing mothers and their infants. Home birth deliveries will only be
allowed in cases of extreme emergency to which the patient and the reproductive
health practitioner involved must both sign a sworn statement that they had no other
recourse but to undertake birth delivery under such circumstances.
c) All qualified assistants are mandated to have a willing qualified practitioner as their
supervisor and they must identify the qualified practitioner upon registration with
the RHCPR. In the same manner, qualified assistants are only allowed to assist
qualified practitioners during birth delivery, they can only undertake birth delivery
on their own in cases of emergency but such an act can be the subject of a complaint
with the RHCPB.
d) All applicants to the RHCPR as qualified assistants will be screened and tested by
the Reproductive Health Officer who will ascertain if the applicant is qualified or
needs further training. Unlicensed midwives, registered nurses, unregistered nurses,
"hilots" or "doulas" can only be qualified as assistants.
e) All privately owned birthing homes must be duly registered with the Philippine
Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth), although the city recognizes the stringent
requirements it imposes on birthing homes. In this regard, all applicant birthing
homes will be given a grace period of one (1) year after registration to obtain their
Philhealth registration. The City Reproductive Health Officer will be tasked to guide
and assist them in this manner.
f) All privately owned birthing homes are required to obtain their Business Permits to
operate in accordance with the Revenue Code of the city. The Business License from
the Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO) shall be a requirement with the
RHCPR.
g) All qualified practitioners are required to pay the appropriate Professional Fees
with the BPLO in accordance with the provisions of the Revenue Code of the city. In
the case of qualified assistants, they will be required to pay the amount of One
Hundred Pesos (PHP100.00) annually to the BPLO as their Professional Fee. The
receipt of their payment will be required upon registration with the RHCPR.
h) All Reproductive Health Practitioners and birthing homes are required to advise
their clients with regards to the Family Planning policies of the government and shall
cause their patient to sign a statement that they have been so advised. This statement
shall form part of the monthly report which they will submit to the Reproductive
Health Officer.
i) All Reproductive Health Practitioners and birthing homes are required to
encourage and advise their patient birthing mothers to breastfeed their infants and
shall cause their patients to sign a statement that they have been so encouraged and
advised. This statement shall form part of the monthly report which they will submit
to the Reproductive Health Officer.
j) All Reproductive Health Practitioners are required to advise their patients to have
their infant subjected to proper screening and immunization and shall cause their
patients to sign a statement that they have been so advised. This statement shall form
part of the monthly report which they will submit to the Reproductive Health
Officer. In the case of birthing homes they shall be required to subject the infants to
the proper newborn screening and immunization before they are discharged, unless
the parent/s sign a waiver on this requirement. In such cases, such waivers shall form
part of the monthly report which they will submit to the Reproductive Health
Officer.
k) All Reproductive Health Practitioners and birthing homes are required to advise
their patients on their Philhealth policies and how they can obtain its benefits. If
their patients however do not have Philhealth policies they are required to advise
their patients on how to obtain such policies and they will cause their patients to sign
 a statement that they have been so advised. This statement shall form part of the
monthly report which they will submit to the Reproductive Health Officer.

SECTION 10. PROHIBITIONS. The following are considered prohibited acts in the
City of Valenzuela:

a) Unless in cases of extreme emergency, it shall be illegal for any person who is not
duly registered with the RHCPR to undertake birth delivery within the city of
Valenzuela.
b) Unless in cases of extreme emergency, it shall be illegal for any qualified assistant
to undertake the act of birth delivery without a qualified practitioner.
c) It shall be illegal for any Reproductive Health Care Practitioner to encourage their
patients to undergo birth delivery in places other than a birthing home, such an
act will only be allowed upon extreme cases of emergencies. However, in such
cases the practitioner can still be held liable for malpractice with the RHCPB and
for other civil and criminal offenses in accordance with the laws of the country.

d) It shall be illegal for any Reproductive Health Practitioner or Birthing Home to

refuse treatment or help to a birthing mother about to give birth within twenty-
four (24) hours. If the practitioner or birthing home cannot give sufficient
treatment to the birthing mother then all help must be extended to bring the
patient to suitable facility.
e) It shall be illegal for any Reproductive Health Care Practitioner to encourage or
induce a miscarriage or abortion of birthing mothers of their infants.

FINAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 11. PENALTIES. For violations of the provisions of this ordinance, the
following sanctions will apply:

a) All acts or failure to follow by any Reproductive Health Practitioner or birthing

home in violation of any provision of Section 9 of this ordinance will warrant the
disapproval of their registration with the RHCPR by the City Health Officer or if
already registered, their registration maybe suspended for an appropriate period or
even perpetually revoked by the RHCPB if it so decides.

b) Upon formal complaint by any citizen submitted to the RHCPB and upon the
establishment of its veracity, any person found to be in violation of Section 10 [a)
of this ordinance, may be penalized with the following:
 a. lf the act was done under extreme emergency and no harm has befallen the
birthing mother and infant, the violator must appear before the City Legal
Officer and be given a stern warning regarding the dangers and liabilities of
such acts;

b. If the act-was done for purposes of financial compensation and no harm has
befallen the birthing mother or the infant:

i. a fine of two-thousand pesos (PHP2,000.00) for the 1* offense and/or

imprisonment from three (3) to seven [7) days of "aresto menor"
depending upon the discretion of the courts
ii. a fine of five-thousand pesos (PHP5,000.00) for any offense after and/or
imprisonment from seven (7) days to one (1) month of "arresto mayor"
depending upon the discretion of the courts.

c) Upon formal complaint by any citizen submitted to the RHCPB and upon the
establishment of its veracity, any person found to be in violation of Section 10 (b) of this
ordinance, may be penalized with the following:

a. If the act was done under extreme emergency and no harm has befallen the
birthing mother and infant, the violator must appear before the RHCPB and be
given a stern warning regarding the dangers and liabilities of such acts;

b. lf the act was done for purposes of financial compensation and no harm has
befallen the birthing mother or the infant:

i. a suspension of the assistant's registration from the RHCPR from six (6)
months to one (1) year depending upon the discretion of the RHCPB and a
fine of one thousand pesos (PHP1,000.00) for the first offense;
ii. perpetual revocation of the assistant's registration from the RHCPR and/or
imprisonment from three (3) to seven (7) days of "arresto menor" depending
upon the discretion of the courts for any offense committed after.

c. If the act was done for purposes of financial compensation and harm has befallen
the birthing mother and/or the infant:

i. the city government through the City Legal Officer will assist the victims in
suing the violator both for civil and criminal liabilities in accordance with the
pertinent provisions of the Civil and Penal Codes of the country;
 ii. in addition thereto, bulletins of the violator's identity and act shall be posted
in every community billboard in the city to discourage anyone from being
fooled once again in enlisting the violator's services.
d) Upon formal complaint by any citizen submitted to the RHCPB and upon the
establishment of its veracity, any person found to be in violation of Section 10 (c) of
this ordinance, may be penalized with the following:

a. If the act was done under extreme emergency and no harm has befallen the
birthing mother and infant, the violator must appear before the RHCPB and
be given a stern warning regarding dangers and liabilities of such acts;
b. However, it the act was done with no existing emergency situation then the
violator’s registration may be suspended for a period of one (1) to six (6)
months depending upon the discretion of the RHCB, any ensuing violations
after that may warrant the perpetual revocation of the practitioner’s
registration.

e) Upon formal complaint by any citizen submitted to the RHCPB and upon the
establishment of its veracity, any person found to be in violation of Section 10 (dJ of this
ordinance, may be penalized with the following:

a. If the act was done for no valid reason whatsoever then the violator's
registration may be suspended for a period of one (1) to six (6) months
depending upon the discretion of the RHCPB, any ensuing violations after that
may warrant the perpetual revocation of the practitioner's registration.

f) Upon formal complaint by any citizen submitted to the RHCPB and upon the
establishment of its veracity, any person found to be in violation of Section 10 (e) of this
ordinance, may be penalized with the following:

i. the city government through the City Legal Officer will advise and
assist the victims in suing the violator both for civil and criminal
liabilities in accordance with the pertinent provisions of the Civil and
Penal Codes of the country;
ii. in addition thereto, bulletins of the violator's identity and act shall be
posted in every community billboard in the city to discourage anyone
from being fooled once again in enlisting the violator's services.

SECTION 12. REPEALINGCLAUSE. The pertinent provisions of the Revenue Code of

Valenzuela is hereby amended to incorporate the provision of Section 9, (g) regarding the
collection of professional fees. All other ordinances, administrative circular and executive
order, or part thereof, which are inconsistent or contrary to the provision of this ordinance
shall be considered hereby repealed or duly amended.

SECTTON 13. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If any provision of this ordinance shall be

found to be "ultra-vires" or inconsistent with any national law and declared void by a proper
court having jurisdiction, then the remaining unaffected provisions will remain in effect.

SECTION 14. DISSEMINATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. After its approval, official

copies of this ordinance will be disseminated by the Sanggunian Secretary to all Punong
Barangays for their information; the City Health Officer will make sure that all city health
personnel will make sure that all city health personnel will be aware of its provisions.

SECTION 15, EFFECTIVIIY. This ordinance will take effect thirty (30) days after its
approval and its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
ENACTED.
OCTOBER 21, 2013
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.
 ORDINANCENO. 131
Series of 2014

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL AND ELIMINATION OF HUMAN

AND ANIMAL RABIES IN THE CITY OF VALENZUELA AND AMENDING PARAGRAPH
(a) (b) SECTION 35, FEES FOR IMPOUNDING AND/OR SALE OF ASTRAY ANIMALS
AND PARAGRAPH (a) SECTION 38, DOG LICENSE FEES OF TAX ORDINANCE NO. 92-
012 AND PENALIZING THE VIOLATION OF THE SAME AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR
THE PURPOSE.

WHEREAS, Section 15, Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution expressly

provide that the State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill
health consciousness among them.

WHEREAS, in order to uphold the interest and safeguard the well-being and
healthiness of the people, a system for the control, prevention of the spread, and eventual
eradication of human/animal rabies must be delivered and the need for responsible pet
ownership be established.

WHEREAS, paragraphs (6), (12) Section 7 of the Anti Rabies Act of 2007 provide that
it shall be the responsibility of the Local Government Unit in their respective localities to
enact additional local ordinances that will support the National Rabies Prevention and
Control Program that should include the regulation of treatment locally known as "tandok”
and for purposes of ensuring the administrative feasibility of implementing the provisions of
the Anti Rabies Act.

WHEREAS, there is an impelling need to amend Ordinance No.92-012 (Tax

Ordinance) paragraphs (a), (b) Sec 35 thereof as well as paragraph (a) of Section 38 which
pertains to dog license fees in the light of social and environmental changes by reference to
the statistics as provided by the City Health Office and also for reasons of urgency and
practicality.

WHEREAS, the main thrust of this Ordinance is to regulate pet ownership,

particularly the dogs, as they are the major vectors of rabies, where the exposure to dogs
represent an increased risk of rabies transmission.
 NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the City
Council of Valenzuela in session duly assembled, the following:

SECTION 1. TITLE- This shall be known as the “Anti Rabies Ordinance in the City of
Valenzuela”

SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS: For the purpose of this Ordinance, the

following terms shall mean:

(a) Bitten - refers to an act by which a dog seizes, cuts or grips with its teeth so that
the skin of a person has been wounded, pierced or scratched.

(b) Concerned Officials - refers to barangay officials, health workers, police officers or
government veterinarians.

(c) Direct Supervision - refers to range supervision where physical presence of the
veterinarian within the barangay is necessary.

(d) Dog - refers to a common quadruped domestic animal belonging to the order
carnivora (male or female], scientifically known as canisfamiliaris.

(e) Euthanasia - refers to the process of painless death to dogs and other animals.

(f) Impound - refers to seize and hold in the custody of the law.

(g) Owner - refers to any person keeping, harboring or having charge, care or control
of a dog including his/her representative.

(h) Pound - refers to a public enclosure for stray animals.

(i) Public Place - refers to any place open to the public like parks, malls, markets,
streets, and the Iike.

(j) Rabies - refers to a highly fatal disease caused by a lyssa virus, transmitted mainly
through the bite of an infected animal and is characterized by muscle paralysis,
hydrophobia and aerophobia, and other neurological manifestations.

(k) Rabies transmission - refers to the transmission or passage of the Rabies virus
through a bite by an infected animal, or through contamination with virus-laden
 saliva on breaks in the skin and of mucous membranes such as the eyes, the lips,
the mouth, or the genital organs.

(l) Rabies Vaccination/Immunoprophylaxis of Humans - refers to the inoculation of

humans, with modern day rabies vaccines or Rabies immunoglobulin, by a trained
doctor or nurse under the supervision of a qualified medical practitioner.

(m) Rabies Vaccination of Dogs - refers to the inoculation of a dog with a Rabies
vaccine by a licensed government or private veterinarian or trained individual
under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. The services of the said
trained individual shall be limited only to Rabies Vaccine Injection in dogs and
only during government mass vaccination campaigns.

(n) Post-exposure Treatment (P.E.T) - refers to an anti-rabies treatment administered

after an exposure to Rabies, which include local wound care, Rabies vaccine, with
or without anti-Rabies immunizing agent.

(o) Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (P.E.P.) - refers to rabies vaccination administered

before an exposure to Rabies to those who are at high risk of getting rabies.

(p) Stray Dog - refers to any dog leaving its owner’s place or premise and no longer
under the effective control of the owner.

(q) Veterinary or Human Barbiturates - refer to drugs that depress the function of the
central nervous system.

(r) Dog Tag Number- piece of metal or plastic and similar material place around the
neck of animals for identification, (a tag bearing the registration number of the
dog/s upon initial registration).

(s) Tandok - refers to a person or practice of applying traditional remedies in relation

to dog bites.

(t) Mandatory Registration - refers to the requirement for all dog owners to submit
their dogs for registration in the LGU.

(u) Mass vaccination - refers also to the administration of antigenic material (a

vaccine) to stimulate an individual’s, immune system to develop adaptive
immunity to a pathogen in large population.
 (v) Central database - refers to the compilation of information regarding all registered
and vaccinated dogs handled by a single entity.

(w) Pet Owner - refers to any person keeping, harboring or having charge, care or
control of a dog including his/her representative.

(x) Responsible pet ownership - refers to proper care of pet including veterinary care,
vaccinations, de-worming, feeding shelter and provision of activities to promote
health and development.

(y) Care Fee- refers to the charge/s imposed while the animal/s is/are at the custody of
the agency tasked with impounding of the same. It shall be construed to be for the
regular daily rate for food, shelter and maintenance of impounded dogs/animals.

(z) Breed - a specific group of domestic animals having homogeneous appearance,

homogeneous behavior and other characteristics that distinguish it from other
animals of the same species.

(z) (1) Large animal - refers to carabao, cattle, horses, sheep, goats and pigs etc...
(z) (2) Small animal – refers to dogs, cats, rodents, monkey and other small animals

(z) (3) Stray animals - refers to any animal leaving its owner’s place or premise and
no longer under the effective control of the owner.

(z) (4) Defecation - is the final act of digestion by which organism eliminate solid or
liquid waste material from digestive tract anus.

(z) (5) Registration - the act or process of entering information about something in
a book or system of public records.

(z) (6) Urination- expelling waste materials from urinary bladder through the
urethra to the outside of the body.

SECTION 3. SCOPE - For purposes of this Ordinance, the following activities and
programs shall be undertaken by the City Government of Valenzuela thru the City
Veterinary Services Office, Task Force Disiplina, the City Health Office, to control and
eliminate rabies:

A. The City Veterinary Services Office shall be responsible for the following:
 (1) Mass vaccination of dogs;

(2) Establishment of a central database system vaccinated for registered and

vaccinated dogs;

(3) Impounding field control and disposition of unregistered stray and unvaccinated
dogs;

(4) Encouragement of the practice of responsible pet ownership;

(5) Conduct of information and education campaign on the prevention and control of
rabies as well as animals’ waste and excrements disposal and management;

B. The City Health Office shall be responsible for the following:

(1) Conduct of information and education campaign on the prevention and control of
rabies, including the regulation of “tandok”;

(2) Provision on pre-exposure treatment to high risk personnel and Post Exposure
Treatment to animal bite victims;

(3) The encouragement of the practice of responsible pet ownership;

C. Task Force Disiplina shall be responsible for the following:

(1) Render assistance by way of deployment of trained personnel during mandatory

registration and mass vaccination;

(2) Be available upon request during impounding and capture or seizure of suspected
rabid dog and the owner thereof refuses to cooperate with the same;

(3) Actively participate in information disseminations and City-wide campaign

relating to mandatory registration and mass vaccination.

(4) In case of violation, to issue citation tickets or ordinance Violation Receipt/Ticket.

SECTION 4. RESPONSIBILITTES OF A VETERINARIAN. - It shall be the

responsibility of veterinarians, when vaccinating any dog or cat, to issue a certificate of
rabies vaccination for each dog or cat that is vaccinated. The Certificate shall include the
following information:

1. Owner's name, address and telephone number;

2. Description of the dog or cat (species, breed, sex, markings, age and name);
3. Date of vaccination;
4. Date of vaccination expiration;
5. Rabies vaccination tag number;
6. Vaccine producer and product name;
7. Manufacturer’s serial or lot number of vaccine;
8. Veterinarian’s name, signature and license number.

The original certificates shall be issued to the owner, thereof and a duplicate copy
thereof shall be retained by the veterinarian which shall be made available to the City
Veterinary Services Office as maybe needed.

SECTION 5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PET OWNER. - All pet owners shall be required

to:

(a) Have their pets such as dogs and cats regularly vaccinated against rabies and
maintain a registration card which shall contain all vaccinations conducted on
their dog/cat, for accurate record purposes.

(b) Submit their dogs for mandatory registration.

(c) Maintain control over their dog/ cat and not allow it to roam the streets or any
public place without a leash.

(d) Be a responsible owner by providing their dog/cat with proper grooming,

adequate food and clean and well-maintained shelter.

(e) To clean the dog/animals waste and excrements properly.

(f) Within twenty-four (24) hours, report immediately any dog/cat biting incident to
the concerned officials for investigation or for any appropriate action and place
such dog/ cat under observation by a government or private veterinarian.

(g) Assist the bite victim immediately and shoulder the medical expenses relative to
the victim’s injuries.
 SECTION 6. REGISTRATION AND VACCINATION OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. -
Every pet owners in the City of Valenzuela shall be submitted for mandatory annual
registration and vaccination of their pets upon reaching the age of three (3) months during
the mass anti rabies vaccination in the barangay.

The Certificate of Registration shall include the following information:

1. Owner's name, address and telephone number;

2. Description of the dog or cat (species, breed, sex, markings, age and name, photo
of owner and pet);
3. Date of vaccination;
4. Date of vaccination expiration;
5. Vaccination used;
6. Manufacturer, serial or lot number of vaccine;
7. Veterinarian

The original certificates shall be issued to the owner, and a duplicate copy thereof
shall be retained by the City Veterinary Services Office for the data base.

A registration fee in the amount of fifty pesos (P50.00) shall be paid by the pet owner
for every dog registered. Vaccination is free upon registration.

SECTION 7. FIELD CONTROL, IMPOUNDING, AND DISPOSITION OF STRAY

ANIMALS - Owners of animals such as dogs, cats, pigs, cattle, carabaos and the like shall be
prohibited from allowing the said animals from roaming or straying in any public place
within the jurisdiction of Valenzuela without a leash.

(1) Stray animal collection shall be undertaken by the Animal Control Unit of the
City Veterinarv Services Office. Stray animals shall be impounded and kept in the
Valenzuela City Pound.

(2) Owners of impounded animals may redeem their pets within thre days at the
Valenzuela City Pound upon presentation of registration/rabies vaccination
certificate and pa following fees to the City Government of Valenzuela:

Impounding Fee:
Small animal - 500.00/animal
Large animal - 1,000.00/animal
Care fee - 200.00/head/ day
 (3) lf the animal is unregistered and unvaccinated, the owner shall be required to
have it registered and be vaccinated before it is released upon payment of the
necessary registration fee of fifty pesos (P50.00).

(4) Should the animal being redeemed has caused damage to public or private persons
or property, the cost of such damages shall be paid by the animal owner.

(5) Impounded pets/animals not claimed after three [3) days shall be placed for
adoption to qualified persons, with the assistance of an animal welfare NGO,
when feasible, or otherwise disposed of in any manner authorized, subject to the
pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 8485, otherwise known as the “Animal
Welfare Act of 1998”.

(6) Impounded animals found to be infected with rabies or other diseases inimical to
public health are not redeemable, and shall be subject to immediate disposal by
euthanasia, with the minimum physical and mental suffering.

SECTION 8. MANAGEMENT OF THE BITE VICTIM: - The City Health Office shall
be responsible in the management of the bite victim reported to their office. Victims of
animal bites should report the incident to the City Health Office within twenty four (24)
hours. When bitten by an animal, the victim should immediately consult a physician or visit
the nearest Animal Bite Center of the City Health Office for proper treatment.

SECTION 9. MANAGEMENT OF THE BITING ANIMAL: - The City Veterinary

Services Office shall be responsible in the management of the biting animal reported to their
office. Animal bite cases should be reported to the City Veterinary Services Office within
twenty four (24) hours. AII cases of rabid or suspected rabid animals must be reported to the
City Veterinary Services Office immediately.

When a pet has bitten an individual or other animals, the pet should be restrained
with a leash or confined in a cage, and should be observed for fourteen (14) days for any
signs of rabies or submit the pet to a licensed veterinarian for observation, or immediately
contact the City Veterinary Services Office for assistance. If the pet dies within fourteen (14)
days, call a veterinarian or immediately contact the City Veterinary Services Office for
assistance in the proper submission of sample to the nearest Diagnostic Laboratory.

SECTION 10. PETSHOPS - All petshops in the City of Valenzuela are required to post
information regarding Rabies and Responsible Pet Ownership. They shall secure proper
permits and comply with the registration requirements as imposed by the Bureau of Animal
Industry.
 SECTION 11. DOG SHOW - Pet Owners who are entering the territorial jurisdiction
of the City of Valenzuela with their pets for an exhibition, show or competition, must carry
with them the current certificate of rabies vaccination for each dog or cat to be presented to
the authorities as maybe deemed necessary.

SECTION 12. DOG MEAT TRADING - Dog meat trading is prohibited. Any person
found trading dogs for meat shall be liable for the penalties setforth in the Anti Rabies Act
and this Ordinance.

SECTION 13. DOG POPULATION CONTROL - ln order to eradicate rabies, there is a

need to control the dog population and minimize the number of unwanted stray dogs. An
educational and promotional campaign on pet ownership shall be conducted, including the
option of spaying and neutering of dogs.

SECTION 14. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY:

Any person, corporation, partnership or entity found violating any of the provision of
this Ordinance shall be meted into the following penalties.

1st Offense Warning

2nd Offense Php1,000.00
3rd Offense Php3,000.00
4th Offense Php5,000.00

A surcharge of twenty five (25%) of the penalty be added for failure to pay within
seven (7) days from receipt of notice thereof.

SECTION 15. PENAL PROVISION.

Any person, corporation, partnership on entity found violating Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 10,

11, & 12 of this ordinance shall upon conviction be punished by a fine of FIVE THOUSAND
PESOS (Php5,000.00) or imprisonment not exceeding one (1) year or both fine &
imprisonment at the discretion of the court.

The following acts shall also be punishable:

1. Any person found guilty of using electrocution as method of euthanasia shall be

fined not less than Php5,000.00 per act and subject to imprisonment for one year.
 2. For urination and defecation of animals at any public place or outside of the
vicinity and comforts of the owner's homes, premises, compounds, or any other
secluded areas where such discharges (urine and feces of animals) are contained,
the pet owner shall be penalized as follows:

2.1 First Offense Warning

2.2 Second Offense A fine of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00)
2.3 Third Offense A fine of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00)
2.4 Fourth Offense A fine of One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P1,500.00)
or a month of imprisonment upon the court's decision

For the purpose of interpreting the preceding paragraph, it shall be unlawful for any
person owning or having control or custody of any pet to permit the animal to urinate or
defecate in public or upon the private property of another within the City. The following
preventive steps may be taken by the pet owners, among others:

1. Any person taking an animal in public or upon the private property of another
should carry at all times a bag or suitable receptacle and instruments for the
removal and disposal of animal feces.

2. Pet Owners taking their pets for a walk or on strolls shall ensure that their pets
are properly restrained with a leash of two (2) meters long and properly muzzled.

If the violation is committed by an alien, he or she shall be immediately deported

after service of sentence without any further proceedings.

SECTION 16. COLLECTION OF FINES.

The City Government of Valenzuela shall collect the fines. Part of the collection shall
accrue to the general fund while another portion shall accrue to the City Veterinarian Office
fund to be utilize for their operation.

SECTION 17. IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES. The Veterinary Services Office, City

Health Office and Task Force Disiplina shall be the implementing agencies of this act.

Complaints and charges for the violation of this Ordinance shall be filed by the
concern officials and proper authorities in the proper courts.

SECTION 18. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. Should any section or provision of this

Ordinance be declared as unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions which are not affected
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.
 SECTION 19. REPEALING CLAUSE. Except as otherwise provided herein, all
Executive Orders, Administrative Regulations, City Ordinances, City Resolutions, Barangay
Ordinances, and Barangay Resolutions, which are inconsistent with and contradictory to any
of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 20. APPROPRIATION. The City Government of Valenzuela shall provide

the needed funds and appropriation to meet the purpose of this Act.

SECTION 21. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication once in a newspaper of general circulation.

ENACTED.
MAY 26, 2014.

ORDINANCE NO. 153

Series of 2014

AN ORDINANCE MANDATING ALL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, COMMERCIAL

ESTABLISHMENTS, FOOD VENDORS WITHIN THE CITY OF VALENZUELA TO
PROMOTE FOOD BENEFICIAL TO THE HEALTH AND GENERAL WELL-BEING OF
STUDENTS.

WHEREAS, in a research study conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research

Institute (FNRI) regarding the nutrition status of children aged 10 to 19 years old, the
National Capital Region garnered the most percentage of obese children more than any other
region of the country;

WHEREAS, the National Nutrition Council basing its inferences from the FNRI study
had observed that such a situation stems from the proliferation of improper food (junk food]
easily available to the younger generation in the NCR;

WHEREAS, such a situation has led to the rising occurrences of young children being
affected by chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, abnormally high blood pressures, and
emotional depressions which can all be correlated to malnutrition;

WHEREAS, the gustatory preferences developed by a young person during his early
school years may very well be carried into adulthood and thus the proper food preferences of
a child must be guided during this period;
 WHEREAS, in the face of existing legislative regulations which prevent the outright
banning of improper food currently available for purchase and consumption even by
children, alternative courses of legislative actions must be taken to protect our youth;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained as it is hereby ORDAJNED by the Sangguniang

Panglungsod of Valenzuela in formal session assembled that:

SECTION 1. SCOPE. This ordinance is directed towards a, educational institutions.

public and private schools, ..g;.Ji";; of educational scope and size, commercial establishments
dealing in foo-d products including alr forms of food vendors, and all locar government
institutions and facilities.

SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS. For purposes of clarity and legal

interpretation, the following terms used in this ordinance will be understood as follows:

1. "Educational Institutions" - pertain to all schools privately or government

operated, of whatever educational scope, including tutorial institution but only
limited to pre-school, elementary school and high school or land area occupied.

2. "Commercial Establishments” - refer to all establishments dealing in food

products, including food franchises operating within the territorial scope of
Valenzuela excluding business establishment which falls to the category of
economies of scale.

3. "Food Vendors" - refer to both stationary and ambulant vendors selling food
products of whatever form within the territorial jurisdiction of the city.

4. “Junk Food" - any food lower in any nutritious content but higher in salt, sugar
and fats.

5. "Non-implementation" - means the failure to adhere to the directives of this

ordinance.

6. "Misimplementation" - means there is an attempt to adhere to the directives of

this ordinance but in a manner that can be considered non-compliant.

7. "Malimplementation" - refers to the deliberate and malicious misimplementation

of this ordinance in an effort to circumvent its directives for commercial gain.

8. "Nutritious Food" - refers to any food which are healthy and good for the body.
 9. "Economies of Scale" - apply to a variety of organizational and business situations
and at a various levels such as business which will affect the City's economy.

SECTION 3. DIRECTIVES. All institutions, commercial establishments, food vendors

and local government units as pertained to by Section 1 of this ordinance are hereby
mandated to implement the following:

1. The Official List of Healthy and Non-healthy Food.

a. Within twenty (20) working days, the City Health Department in

coordination with the Department of Health will formulate and release an
official list of recommended food products that can be considered beneficial to
the health of students as well as an official list of food items that are
considered "junk" or unhealthy for student consumption. These official lists
will be submitted to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and will form an integral
part of this ordinance. Copies of these lists will be provided by the Secretary to
the Sanggunian to the Office of the Mayor.

b. Within twenty (20) working days after the submission of these lists, the
Mayor's Office will submit the designs of the official posters containing the list
of both the recommended healthy food as well as those that can be considered
as junk food. These designs shall be made in two sizes, cartolina sized (4'x 2')
posters for institutions and commercial establishments, as well as smaller letter
sized [8" x 11”] posters for food vendors. These poster designs will be
submitted to the Sangguniang Panlungsod for approval.

c. These posters will be printed for distribution by the Business Permits and
Licensing Office of the City Government as part of the requirements for
obtaining the necessary business licenses of all the educational institutions,
commercial establishments and food vendors that falls within the scope of this
ordinance.

i. The Business Permits & Licensing office shall charge the appropriate
fees for the printing of these posters.

ii. In the case of public schools who do not need to obtain business
permits, the posters will be provided free of charge by the City
Health Department. The operator of food concessions and canteens
within the school premises will be required to pay for the appropriate
 fees for these posters just like any other commercial establishments
who are required to procure permits and licenses.

iii. In the case of private schools, both the schools and all food
concessions within their premises are required to acquire and be
charged for these posters separately.

iv. In the case of local government units, the posters will be provided by
the Mayor’s Office to all city government offices and the League of
Punong Barangays will provide these posters to the barangay
government facilities.

2. These posters will be posted by all those concerned in a conspicuous area easily
noticeable by the students within the premises of the concerned establishments.
In the case of food vendors, the smaller posters must be placed in front of their
facilities where it can easily be seen by all those availing of their products.

3. Failure to post these posters by any of the establishments covered by this

ordinance shall be considered as non-implementation of this ordinance and shall
be penalized according to the appropriate provisions of this ordinance.

4. Failure to post these posters in the appropriate location or placing the posters in
locations that are not noticeable by students will be considered as
misimplementation of this ordinance and shall be meted out penalties according
to the appropriate provisions of this ordinance.

5. The use of posters of another design other than the official design approved by the
Sangguniang Panlungsod in order to promote a food product not included in the
list of healthy food will be considered as malimplementation of this ordinance and
shall be meted out penalties in accordance with the pertinent provisions of this
ordinance.

SECTION 4. PENALTIES. In the interest of the future health and general well being
of children, “non-implementation”, “misimplementation” or "malimplementation" of the
provisions of this ordinance shall be accorded the following penalties:

1. In the case of public school personnel under the jurisdiction of the "DepEd
Valenzuela":
 a. Non-implementation would warrant a notice and reminder of non-
implementation to the school administrator or Officer In Charge from the City
Legal Officer or the City Health Officer;

b. Misimplementation would warrant a notice and request for compliance to the

school administrator or Officer In Charge from the City Legal Officer or the
City Health Officer;

c. Malimplementation of this ordinance will warrant a letter to the Schools

Division Superintendent requesting for an investigation on the possible
malicious violation of this ordinance and the appropriate penalties in
accordance with the administrative rules of the Department of Education.

2. In the case of food concessionaires operating within the premises of public

schools:

a. Non-implementation would warrant a notice and reminder of non-

implementation with a grace period of five (5) working days for compliance;

b. Misimplementation would warrant a notice and request for compliance with a

grace period of five (5) working days for compliance;

c. Continuous non-implementation or misimplementation after the given grace

period for compliance will mean the suspension of the establishment’s business
permit to operate with an accompanying penalty of Php3,000.00, the payment
of which will be a requirement for the lifting of the establishment's
suspension.

d. Malimplementation of this ordinance will be penalized with an automatic

suspension of the establishment’s business license with an accompanying fine
of Php5,000,00, the payment of which will be a requirement for the lifting of
the establishment's suspension.

3. In the case of privately owned school establishments found in violation of this

ordinance:
a. Non-implementation would warrant a notice and reminder of non-
implementation with a grace period of five (5) working days for
compliance.
 b. Misimplementation would warrant a notice and request for compliance
with a grace period of five (5) working days for compliance;

c. Continuous non-implementation or misimplementation after the given

grace period for compliance will mean the suspension of the
establishment’s business permit to operate with an accompanying penalty
of Php3,000.00 payable upon the renewal of the school’s business license to
operate.

d. Malimplementation of this ordinance will be penalized with an automatic

suspension of the establishment’s business license with a fine of
Php5,000.00 payable upon the renewal of the school’s business license to
operate. A notice of the establishment's violation of this ordinance will be
sent to the Department of Education requesting for appropriate
administrative penalties in accordance with their guidelines.

4. In the case of commercial establishments selling food items and stationary food
vendors operating within the city:

a. Non-implementation would warrant a notice and reminder of non-

implementation with a grace period of five (5) working days for
compliance.

b. Misimplementation would warrant a notice and request for compliance

with a grace period of five (5) working days for compliance;

c. Continuous non-implementation or misimplementation after the given

grace period for compliance will mean the suspension of the
establishment’s business permit to operate with an accompanying penalty
of Php3,000.00, the payment of which will be a requirement for the lifting
of the establishment's suspension.

d. Malimplementation of this ordinance will be penalized with an automatic

suspension of the establishment’s business license with an accompanying
fine of Php5,000.00, the payment of which will be a requirement for the
lifting of the establishment's suspension.

5. In the case of ambulant vendors, violation of this ordinance specially when

perpetuated within a 50 meter radius of any educational institution shall be:
 a. Issued a warning message by the city government for the 1st offense;

b. Served a notice of violation by the city government along with a penalty of

Two Thousand Pesos (Php2,000,00) for the 2nd offense;

c. Served a notice of repeated violations by the city government along with a

penalty of Five Thousand Pesos (Php5,000,00) for the continuous violation
of this ordinance.

SECTION 5. IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES. The following government agencies will

be tasked to implement this ordinance.

1. The City Legal Officer or the City Health Officer with regards to the issuances
of notices.

2. The Business Permits & Licensing office with regards to the suspension of
licenses and the collection of fines.

3. Task Force Disiplina.

4. The City Administrator or the City Legal Officer to issue notices of violation of
City Government Agencies.

SECTION 6. NATURE OF PENALTIES COLLECTED. All penalties collected in

violation of this ordinance shall be treated as special funds which shall be appropriated
directly to the Special Educational Fund (SEF) of the city government and for no other
purpose.

SECTION 7. ANNUAL ORIENTATION OF ALL PTAs. The City Health Officer will
assign specific personnel who will undertake and ensure that all Parents and Teachers
Associations in all schools in Valenzuela will receive an annual orientation with regards to
this ordinance and an updated list of both healthy and unhealthy food.

SECTION 8. REPEALING CUIUSE. All previous provisions of any ordinance and

executive order not in consonance or in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 9. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If any provisions of Section 2 and 4 of this

Ordinance shall be deemed unconstitutional, all other provisions listed in the aforesaid
sections shall remain in full force and effect
 SECTION 10. EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance will be effective upon its publication in
at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation once and be implemented on the last
quarter for the payment of business licenses this year.

ENACTED.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. 181
Series of 2014

AN ORDINANCE CREATING A TRUST FUND FOR THE PROCEEDS FROM THE

PHILHEALTH TB DIRECTLY OBSERVED TREATMENT SHORT COURSE (DOTS)
OUTPATIENT BENEFIT PACKAGE FOR THE QUALIFIED MEMBERS WHO ARE
PATIENT OF THE LOCAL HOSPITALS, BARANGAY HEALTH STATIONS OR CENTERS,
ESTABLISHED AND MANAGED BY THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF VALENZUELA.

WHEREAS, the Philippine Constitution declares as a state policy to provide its

territorial and political subdivisions genuine and meaningful local autonomy to enable them
to attain their fullest development as self-reliant communities and as effective partners in the
attainment of national goals;

WHEREAS, the state likewise declares that the vesting of duty, responsibility and
accountability in local government units (LGU) shall be accompanied with provision for
reasonably adequate resources to effectively carry out their functions;

WHEREAS, in pursuit of these constitutional mandates, Congress has mandated the

implementation of the indigent sector component of the National Health Insurance Program
(NHIP) or the Medicare Para sa Masa;

WHEREAS, this priority program is aimed at "setting into motion a meaningful

health care financing and delivery mechanism anchored on local government";

WHEREAS, the Indigent Program of the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP)
provides mechanism to identify the qualified indigent families and to grant them
membership to NHIP through full or partial government subsidies. It will enable them access
to medical service in all NHIP accredited providers;

WHEREAS, the Body considering the beneficent features of RA 7875 as it will vastly
improve the over-all health status of the population and ultimately, their general quality of
life and rationalize the Municipal/City Government's expenditure for health, collectively
agreed to adopt the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) of the National Government;
 NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the
Sangguniang Panlungsod, in session duly assembled:

SECTION 1. The creation of a TRUST FUND FOR THE PROCEEDS FROM THE
PHILHEALTH TB DIRECTLY OBSERVED TREATMENT SHORT-COURSE (DOTS)
OUTPATIENT BENEFIT PACKAGE, is hereby authorized.
SECTION 2. The PROCEEDS FROM THE PIIILHEALTH TB DIRECTLY OBSERVED
TREATMENT SHORT-COURSE (DOTS) OUTPATIENT BENEFIT PACKAGE shall be
released by the Philhealth under the following condition: Initial release shall be subject of
prior accreditation of the Barangay Health stations/centers and local hospitals established and
managed by the City Government of Valenzuela and the payment of premium contribution
by the city;

SECTION 3. The disposition of the TRUST FUND shall be governed by the following
rules:

a. The disbursement and liquidation of the TRUST FUND shall be in accordance

with pertinent government accounting and auditing rules and regulations;

b. A separate book of accounts shall be maintained by the local government unit;

and

c. Only drugs listed in the Philippine National Drug Formulary, medical supplies
and equipment necessary to carry out the delivery of the required services.

3.1 Allocation of the TB DOTS Package Payment as stated in the Philhealth Circular
014, Series of 2014, Revised Guidelines for the PhilHealth Outpatient TB DOTS Benefit
Package.

FACILITY FEE 40% For operational costs including supply of anti-TB drugs and
reagents, equipment such as microscope, IT equipment and
software, support for TB Diagnostic Committee, advocacy
activities, training of staff, referral fees of warranted
diagnostic services not available in the facility.
CONSULTATION 25% For consultation services during the course of treatment.
FEE
If no referring physician, this portion may be allotted as
facility fee.
SERVICE STAFF 35% Pooled and distributed among health personnel who were
FEE involved in the delivery of health services for TB as
follows:
42.5% DOTS Physician
22.5% Nurse
l2% Volunteer Health Worker/
Treatment Partner/Utility
l0% Midwife
8% TB Monitoring Team
5% Medical Technologist
SECTION 4. PhilHealth may withhold the release of the subsequent quarterly PCFs
due to any of the following:

a. Delay or non-payment of premium contribution;

b. Violation of government accounting and auditing rules and regulations on
disbursement and liquidation of the TRUST FUND; and
c. Non-submission of the required reports.

SECTION 5. REPEALING CLAUSE. All city ordinances, implementing rules and

regulations, and executive orders, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If, for any reason or reasons, any part or
provision of this ordinance shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or
provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately

upon its approval.

ENACTED.
NOVEMBER 24, 2014.

ORDINANCE NO. 182

Series of 2014

AN ORDINANCE CONSTITUTING THE VALENZUELA CITY MULTI-SECTORAL TB

COUNCIL TO UNIFY EFFORTS TOWARDS IMPROVING TB CASE FINDING AND CASE
DETECTION IN THE CITY.

WHEREAS, Tuberculosis ranked as 8th leading cause of morbidity and 6 th cause of

mortality among Filipinos;
 WHEREAS, embodied in the United Nation Site in the Millenium Development
Goals Indicator are a set or eight-time bound, concrete and specific targets by the Year 2015,
namely:

1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger,

2. Achieve universal primary education,

3. Promote gender equality,

4. Reduce child mortality,

5. Improve maternal health,

6. Combat HIV/AIDS and other diseases,

7. Ensure environmental sustainability and

8. Develop a global partnership for development.

WHEREAS, Sections 16 and 17 of RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local

Government Code of 1991, mandate the local government units to exercise powers expressly
granted to them by law for efficient governance in the promotion of general welfare and to
discharge their functions and responsibilities delegated to them by the national agencies and
offices;

WHEREAS, the Executive Order 187, Series of 2003 mandates the LGUs to initiate
inter-sectoral collaboration with concerned public and private sectors towards the
implementation of the Comprehensive and Unified Policy for TB Control in the Philippines;

WHEREAS, pursuant to DILG Memorandum Circular 98-155 entitled Local

Government TB Control Strategy, empowers the Local Chief Executives to create their own
TB Task Force in order to address the Tuberculosis as a major public health problem in the
Philippines;

WHEREAS, pursuant to NEB Resolution No. 6, Series of 2013, the League of Cities of
the Philippines is mandated to assist the National Government in implementing plans and
programs affecting their cities, supports the National Tuberculosis Program as the core
program of the Philippine Plan of Action to Control TB (PhilPACT).
 WHEREAS, this dispensation knows that to put an end to this menace there is a need
to synergize the efforts of all agencies, organizations and stakeholders putting their acts
together towards making Valenzuela City Tuberculosis Free.

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod, in session duly assembled:

SECTION l. Composition. The Valenzuela Tuberculosis (TB) Council shall be

composed of the following:

CHAIRMAN : Local Chief Executive

VICE-CHAIRMAN : City Health Officer
ACTION OFFICER : National Tuberculosis Program Medical Coordinator
MEMBERS : Chairman, Committee on Health
President, Liga ng mga Barangay
Representative, Department of Health
Representative, DILG
Representative, Philippine Health Insurance Corp.
Representative, Valenzuela City Emergency Hospital
Representative, Valenzuela Medical Society
Representative, Valenzuela Nurses Association
Representative, Valenzuela Midwives Association
Representative, Private Hospital
Representative, Philippine Pharmacists Association
Representative, Department of Education
Representative, Religious Sector
Representative, Business and Labor Sector
Representative, NGOs
SECRETARIAT : National Tuberculosis Core Team

SECTION 2. FUNCTIONS OF VALENZUELA CITY MULTI-SECTORAL

TUBERCULOSIS COUNCIL.

The Council shall immediately convene and have the following functions:

1. Develop an interim policies and guidelines for city management and

implementation of TB Care according to International Standards and National TB
Program for a comprehensive, province-wide, multi-sectoral, inter-agency and
 community-based approach which shall serve as a principal guide to the
anticipatory to, responsive to and aftermath of tuberculosis infection;

2. Plan, decide and coordinate at their respective levels and expertise in accordance
with the guidelines of the National TB program and international standard TB
care when confronted with the problems relative to Tuberculosis within the
purview of their responsibility;

3. Set the mode of inter-operability between the concerned agencies to ensure that
operational demands during TB-crisis period to ensure government all actions are
aptly met, coordinated and complementary;

4. Organize the Technical Working Committees (TWC) consisting of local

representatives from national and city officers and agencies, NGOS, and academe,
including other offices and agencies as may be deemed necessary to fulfill the
following tasks:

a. POLICY MAKING: To develop interim policies and guidelines for city

management, implementation and sustainability of TB Care according to
International Standards and National TB program for a comprehensive,
city-wide, multi-sectoral, inter-agency and community-based approach
which shall serve as a principal guide to the anticipatory to, responsive to
and aftermath of tuberculosis infections;

b. CAPACITY BUILDING: To take all necessary steps to maintain, provide or

arrange the provision of, or to otherwise make available, suitably trained
and competent on National TB policies, procedures, and TB protocols
through advocacy of implementation of DOTS strategy in accordance with
an established Comprehensive Unified Policy on TB volunteers to address
TB concerns;

c. SOCIAL MOBILIZATION: To set the mode of inter-operability between

the concerned agencies to ensure the implementation of the DOTS strategy
in their respective areas, in accordance to an established Comprehensive
Unified Policy on TB and establish access to appropriate DOTS Center in
the Public Sector including participating Private Sector, through
standardized referral mechanism;

d. RESOURCE MOBILIZATION: To maintain a database of human resource,

equipment directories, and locations of DOTS Centers through
 standardized referral mechanisms and shall set the mode of inter-
operability between stakeholders to ensure that operational demands
during the campaign period are aptly met, and all government actions are
coordinated and complementary with the rest of the stakeholders;

e. MONITORING AND EVALUATION: To coordinate, integrate, supervise,

and evaluate the activities of the participating stakeholders in the
implementation of the DOTS strategy through standardized referral
mechanism under an established Comprehensive Unified Policy on TB
protocol; and

f. CERTIFICATION & ACCREDITATION: Shall ensure or increase the.

accreditation and certification of all health care facilities including
pharmacies in the city as DOTS strategy advocates in the treatment of TB.

5. Make recommendations to the Chief Executive and Sangguniang Panlungsod,

ordinances and resolutions for the sustainability of the TB Care and National TB
Program pursuant to the national commitment of the League of Cities of the
Philippines; and

6. Perform other functions that may be deemed necessary in the promotion and
implementation of the DOTS strategy in the City.

SECTION 3. SECRETARIAT. The Secretariat will act as the executive arm of the
Council. The Secretariat shall handle the operational and technical activities of the Council
and undertake liaising and coordinative activities with appropriate agencies of the
government.

SECTION 4. MEETINGS. The Council shall have a regular quarterly meeting.

However, the Chairman may call for a meeting whenever necessary. The Chairman shall fix
the time and place of the meeting.

SECTION 5. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. Should any section or provision of this

Ordinance be declared as unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions, which are not
affected thereby, shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 6. REPEALING CLAUSE. Except as otherwise provided herein, all

Executive Orders, Administrative Regulations, City Ordinances, City Resolutions, Barangay
Ordinances, and Barangay Resolutions, which are inconsistent with and contradictory to any
of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
 SECTION 7. EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance shall take effect upon approval.

ENACTED.
NOVEMBER 24, 2014.

ORDINANCE NO. 183

Series of 2014

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TUBERCULOSIS

CONTROL PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF VALENZUELIA TO STRENGTHEN AND
SUPPORT ALL ACTIVITIES OF THE PROGRAM TO ATTAIN A TUBERCULOSIS-FREE
COMMUNITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF.

WHEREAS, Section 17 (b) (2) (iii) of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the
Local Government Code of 1991 provides that "health services, which include the
implementation of programs and projects on primary health care, maternal and child care,
and communicable and non-communicable disease control services; access to secondary and
tertiary health services; purchase of medicines, medical supplies, and equipment needed to
carry out the services herein enumerated” are the duties and responsibilities of the local
government units;

WHEREAS, while the city has shown good performance in tuberculosis with the
percentage of cases found - Case Detection Rate of 126 percent is above the national standard
of 90 percent, and the percentage of TB patients who complete treatment and are confirmed
as cure - Success Rate of 91 percent is above the national standard of 90 percent, tuberculosis
is communicable disease that can strike anytime, particularly if the city becomes complacent;

WHEREAS, the city has been able to provide adequate services to TB control due to
the presence of a microscopist who is responsible for the diagnosis or identification of TB
cases and to confirm those under treatment as cured. The absence of a microscopist due to
any reason will certainly result in a significant drop in TB performance;

WHEREAS, Multi-Drug Resistant TB (MDRTB) is a highly dangerous form of TB that

requires expensive specialized care and treatment (Programmatic Management of Drug-
resistant TB) over a period of 18-24 months. An MDRTB patient can easily pass on his/her
form of TB to other people, posing a grave threat to the community;
 WHEREAS, it is important for the city to always monitor and evaluate the
performance of the Barangay Health Stations/Centers, as well as the medical personnel who
provide public health services.

WHEREAS, while the city has all the equipment required in TB control, it is
important that these equipment are maintained properly.

WHEREAS, while the National Government, through the City Health Office, is
responsible for providing drugs and other commodities that are essential to TB Control, such
supply has been erratic at times. Therefore, it is essential for the city to provide buffer stock
of the necessary drugs and commodities;

WHEREAS, level of awareness of TB remains poor. Thus, it is incumbent upon the

city to conduct health promotion activities, including community outreach TB education,
IEC materials distribution and mass media campaigns;

WHEREAS, the success of TB treatment depends on the patient getting support and
encouragement from the treatment partner, who ensures that drugs are taken daily and that
follow up sputum exam schedules are adhered to. It is important for treatment partners to be
able to go to the patients, rather than the patients going to the treatment partner, particularly
if distance are far, to ensure treatment compliance.

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod, in session duly assembled:

SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF POLICY. The city joins the government's efforts to

institute an effective program for Tuberculosis Control through the National Tuberculosis
Control Program (NTP), the Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS) strategy of
the National Tuberculosis Control Program (NTP) (Executive Order No. 187, 21 March 2003)
shall be the main strategy for tuberculosis control in the city. The five (5) component of
DOTS strategy includes:

a) Direct Sputum Smear Examination shall be the initial diagnostic tool in case
finding.

b) Standardized Chemotherapy in accordance with the National TB Program.

c) Recording and reporting of cases shall be on the standardized National TB

Program forms to be implemented in all health centers.
 d) Directly Observed Treatment Short Course shall be used as the strategy to ensure
patient compliance.

e) Political commitment to ensure sustained, comprehensive implementation of

National TB program activities.

SECTION 2. ENSURE ANNUAL FUND ALLOCATION. This will serve as a vehicle

for improving and sustaining the efficient and effective delivery of the City TB Control
Program.

2.1 To ensure that the allocation for the budget requirements for the TB
program of the city is sufficient.

2.2 To ensure that efforts and resources are geared towards achieving the
goal of having a community where TB is no longer a public health
problem.

2.3 To ensure that the NTP policies and the DOTS strategies are
implemented, thereby, ensuring a case detection rate of at least 90% and
a treatment success rate of at least 90%.

2.4 To advocate for the continuous investment for quality improvement and
certification and accreditation of the LGU health facilities as DOTS
centers. To strengthen and capacitate the local community health
volunteers on TB DOTS program.

2.5 To ensure that the LGU regularly supports the monitoring, supervision,
evaluation, training requirements, and NTP drug supplies.

SECTION 3. ESTABLISH NETWORKS, INTER-AGENCY LINKS AND

PARTNERSHIPS WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS. This will strengthen partnerships with
different sectors involved in the program such as government agencies, NGOs, civil society,
private sector, donor institutions and other cooperating agencies for a more comprehensive
NTP implementation.

SECTION 4. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The City Health Office and in

coordination with the Local Chief Executive, shall formulate the implementing rules and
guidelines pertaining to this Ordinance.
 SECTION 5. FUNDING AND DISBURSEMENT. The city shall appropriate in the
General Fund the amount of at least One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00) annually.
Disbursements shall be approved by the City Mayor subject to the usual accounting and
auditing procedures.

SECTION 6. REPEALING CLAUSE, All ordinances, resolutions or laws of local

application an effect inconsistent hereto are hereby modified, superseded, and repealed
accordingly.

SECTION 7. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. On matter not provided in this Ordinance,

any existing applicable laws and their corresponding implementing rules and regulations,
executive orders and relevant issuance therefore shall be applied in a supplemental manner.

SECTION 8. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately

upon its approval.

ENACTED.
NOVEMBER 24, 2014.
 Socialized Housing

ORDINANCE NO. 94-100, SERIES OF 1994

“AN ORDINANCE MANDATING THE CREATION OF THE MUNICIPAL/BARANGAY

REGISTRATION COMMITTEES FOR THE POTENTIAL SOCIALIZED HOUSING
BENEFICIARIES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

WHEREAS, Section 17 of R.A. 7279, otherwise known as the Urban Development

and Housing Act (UDHA) and its implementing Rules and Regulations and Presidential
Proclamation 397 mandate the Local Government Units to undertake the registration of
potential socialized housing beneficiaries from July 25 to August 25, 1994;

WHEREAS, the conduct of said registration is imperative to facilitate the

implementation of the Urban Development and Housing Act towards the alleviation of the
plight of our homeless and underprivileged constituents;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Hon. Councilor ISIDRO S. VALENZUELA, duly

seconded by the members of the Sangguniang Bayan of Valenzuela, be it ORDAINED as it is
hereby ORDAINED, the following:

1. To authorize the Municipal Mayor to constitute the Municipal Registration

Committee (MRC) and to appoint/designate the members thereof, with the understanding
that once constituted the MRC shall facilitate the creation of, and provide orientation for the
Barangay Registration Committee (BRC);

2. For this purpose, the amount of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND (P300,000.00)

PESOS is hereby appropriated to help defray the expenses in the conduct of the registration,
including allowances and honoraria for the Municipal Registration Committee members and
volunteers; and

3. Send copies of this ordinance to the Office of the Honorable Mayor for approval
and execution; and to the DILG and PCUP for information.

APPROVED.

July 20, 1994, Valenzuela, Metro Manila

ORDINANCE NO. 09
Series of 2007

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND

HOUSING PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF VALENZUELA, ESTABLISHING FOR THE
PURPOSE THE VALENZUELA URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING BOARD, RE-
ORGANIZING THE URBAN POOR AFFAIRS OFFICE, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it ORDAINED, as it is hereby ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of

Valenzuela, in session assembled:

ARTICLE I
TITLE, SCOPE & AUTHORITY

SECTION 1. Short Title. This Ordinance may be known and cited as “The Housing
and Resettlement Ordinance of the City of Valenzuela.”

SEC. 2. Scope and Coverage. This Ordinance shall apply to all public and private
programs, projects and activities designed, or bound to, adversely affect, directly or indirectly
the right to, or need for, access to land, housing, livelihood and other basic services of the
City's urban poor sector and shall cover all informal settlers who have established their
dwellings within the territorial jurisdiction of the City at least five (5) years prior to the
enactment of this Ordinance.

SEC. 3. Authority. This Ordinance is enacted pursuant to the following national and
international instruments:

1. Article XIII, Section 9 of the Philippine Constitution, which provides that: "The
State shall by law, and for the common good, undertake, in cooperation with the
private sector, a continuing program of urban land reform and housing which will
make available at affordable cost decent housing and basic services to
underprivileged citizens in urban centers and resettlements areas..."

2. Section 16, or the General Welfare clause of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known
as The Local Government Code of 1991, which gives local governments the power
to enact measures for the common good of its residents.

3. Article X, Section 39 of Republic Act 7279, otherwise known as the Urban

Development and Housing Act of 1992 which provides for a comprehensive urban
land reform program and specifies the role of local government units in its
implementation.

4. The Vancouver Declaration on Human Settlements, an international instrument -

-- which declares that: “Adequate shelter and services are basic human rights
which places an obligation on Governments to ensure their attainment by all
people, beginning with direct assistance to the least advantaged through guided
program of self-help and community action,”

5. Article II, Section 7 (c) of Republic Act 8526, otherwise known as The Charter of
the City of Valenzuela, which gives the Sangguniang Panlungsod the power to
create offices as may be necessary or consolidate the functions of any office in the
interest of efficiency and economy.

ARTICLE II
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES & OBJECTIVES

SEC. 4. Declaration of Principles. The City of Valenzuela hereby commits to

implement the provisions of this Ordinance aimed at addressing the housing needs of the
city’s residents, primarily, the urban poor sector. It recognizes that shelter is one of the basic
human rights, therefore places an obligation upon itself to attain its maximum goal to
provide decent housing at affordable cost to its citizens. Towards this end, the City shall
pursue in-city relocation as the approach to its housing problems.

In support hereof, the City hereby commits to make available adequate manpower,
funding and other resources; and in the pursuit of housing rights, the City shall be guided by
the following principles;

1. Integrated Approach. The City shall integrate the planning,

implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all programs, projects and
activities related to housing and resettlements. It shall include in its
Comprehensive Land Use Plan provisions for housing and resettlements,
taking into consideration various factors, including health, ecology, and
employment;

2. Livable Settlements. The City shall endeavor to create a more livable,

attractive and efficient settlement sites, ensuring the provisions for health,
education, food and employment, within the framework of social justice
and with the end-view of improving the quality of life of the people;

3. People’s Participation. Mechanisms to ensure the direct participation of

people, either individually or as a group, in policy-formulation, planning,
building, and management of housing and resettlement programs shall be
ensured;

4. Innovation and Urban Planning. The City shall develop innovative

approach in the formulation and implementation of housing and
resettlement programs, including the use of appropriate technology. It
shall adopt a comprehensive urban development plan to ensure that the
City's spatial development is congruent with the vision of providing better
lives for its citizens;

5. Private Sector Mobilization. Recognizing that those who have more in life
have the moral obligation to help uplift the lives of their less fortunate
brethren, the City shall adopt programs aimed at mobilizing the private
sector for financing of housing and resettlement programs and shall give
incentives to participating private individuals, companies and institutions;

6. Advancement of the Rights of the Urban Poor Sector. The urban poor
sector shall be treated as indispensable partners in the City’s development.
In cases of irreconcilable sectoral or individual differences, the City shall
 uphold, advance and espouse the rights of the urban poor sector and other
disadvantaged sectors of society; and

7. Real Rights to Yield to Healthy Environment and Balanced Ecology. While

respecting the constitutional rights of each individual to their respective
properties, real rights, land use and urban development shall at all times
yield to a healthy environment and balanced ecology.

SEC. 5- Decbration of Obiectives. This Ordinance is hereby enacted in pursuit of the

following objectives:
l. Uplift the social and economic conditions of the urban poor;

2- Provide for the rational use and development of urban lands to bring about the following:
a) Equitable utilization and disposition of residential lands with particular attention to the
needs and requirements of the urban poor sector and not merely on the basis of market
forces;
b) Optimizationof the use of land and urban rcsources;
c) Reduction in urban dysfunction, particularl health, safety and the environment; those that
adversely affect public
d) Equitable utilization and disposition of residential lands with particular attention to the
needs and requirements of the urban poor sector and not merely on the basis of market
forces
e) Reduction in urban dysfunction, particularly those that adversely affect public health,
safety and the environment;
f) Access to land, housing and employment by the urban poor sector; and

3. Encourage wider and more effective people's participation in the urban planning and
development processes.

SEC. 6. DeJinition of Terms. For purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms are hereby
defined:

1 . Affordable cost - the most reasonable price of land and shelter based on the needs and
capability of urban poor beneficiary and appropriate financing schemes;

2. Blighted lands - areas where the structures are dilapidated, obsolete and unsanitary,
tending to depreciate the value of land and to prevent normal development and use of the
area;
Republic of the Philippines
e) Optimization of the use of land and urban resources;
f) Reduction in urban dysfunction, particularly those that adversely affect public health,
safety and the environment;
g) Equitable utilization and disposition of residential lands with particular attention to the
needs and requirements of the urban poor sector and not merely on the basis of market
forces;
h) Optimization of the use of land and urban resources;

ARTICLE III
DEFINITION OF TERMS

3. Community Mortgage Program (CMP) - a mortgage financing program of the National

Social Housing Finance Corporation (NSHFC) which assists legally organized association of
homeless and underprivileged citizens to purchase and develop a tract of land under the
concept of community ownership. The principal objective ofthe program is to assist the
residents of blighted or depressed areas to own lots they occupy, or where they choose to
relocate and eventually improve their neighborhood and homes to the extent of their
affordability;

4. Consultation -the constitutionally mandated process whereby the public, on their own or
through people's organization is provided the opportunity to be heard and to pa(icipate in
the decision-making process on matters involving the protection and promotion of its
legitimate collective interests, which shall include documentation and feedback mechanisms;

5. Dependent -the spouse, legitimate or not, an ancestor, a legitimate, illegitimate or adopted

child, or a relative within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affrnity who is below
twenty-one (21) years of age or over twenty-one (21) years of age, but is not regularly
employed or otherwise permanently incapable of self-support due to age, illness, and./or
physical or mental incapacity, living with a head of the family and depending upon him for
support;

6- Family income - the total regular wage, salary, income, compensation, and,/or benefits
derived by the head of the family and his dependents from employment, business or
enterprise, lease of prop€rty, or services rendered, within or outside the City;

7. Head of afamily - a naixal person who supports and maintain in his household one or more
dependents;

10. Joint venture - the commitrnent or agreement by two or more f,ersons, natural or
juridical to carry out specific business enterprise for their mutual benefit, for which purpose
they combine their funds, land resources, facilities and services;
11. Land Banking - the acquisition of land at values based on existing use in advance of actual
needs to promote planned development and socialized housing prograrms;

12. Land assembly or consolidation - the acquisition of lots of varying ownership through
purchase or expropriation for the purpose ofplanned or rational development and socialized
housing programs without individual property boundary and restrictions;

8. Idle lands - non-agricultural lands which are uninhabited by the owner and have not been
developed or devoted to any usefirl purpose, or appear unutilized or without improvements
as herein defined for a period of three (3) years;

9. Improvements - all types of buildings or residential units in actual use, walls, fences,
structures of all kinds of a fixed character or which are adhered to the soil but shall not
include trees, plants and growing fruits, and otler fixtures that are mere superimposed on the
land, and the values of which shall not be less than fifty percent (50%) ofthe assessed value of
the property;

13' on-site development - the process of upgrading and slum and rehabilitation of bighted
urban areas with the end view of nondisplacement of dwellers in said areas, and with
provisions of basic services;

14' Professional squatters - individuals or groups who occupy lands without the express
consent of the landowner and who have sufficient incom" f";i.;itir"ate housing. The term
shall also apply to persons who have previously been awarded homelots or housing units by
the government but who sold, leased or transfe.red the same to settle illegally in the same
place or another urban area of lands reserved for socialized housing.

The term shall notlpply to individuals or groups who simply rent land and housing from
professional squatteis and squatting syndicates;

15- Resettlement areos - areas identified by the City Govemment of Valenzuela which shall
be used for the relocation of the urban poor;

16. Security of tenure - the line of protection afforded to qualified program beneficiaries
against infringement or unjust, unreasonable and arbiLary eviction or disposition, by virtue
of the right of ownership, lease agreement, usufruct and other contracfual agreements ;

17. Small property owners - those whose only real property in the City consists of residential
lands not exceeding an aggregate area of eight hundred sqwre meters (800 sq. m.);
18. Socialized housing - housing programs and projects covering house and lot or homelots
only undertaken by the government or the private sector for the urban poor which shall
include sites and services development, long term financing, minimal terms on interest
payments, and such other benefits in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance;

19. Squatting syndicates - groups of persons engaged in the business of squatter housing for
profit or gain;

20. Swapping - the process of land acquisition by exchanging land for another piece of land
of equal value, or based on the agreement of the City Government and the landowner;

2I- Urban poor - head of a family who is a Filipino citizen, a resident of the City of
Valenzuela for at least FM (5) years prior to the enactment of this Ordinance, and unless
otherwise required for the exigencies of his profession or occupation, a registered voter of
the City as of the immediately preceding local election, whose gross annual income is below
the poverty line, as determined by competent government authorities, and who do not own
any parcel of land of whatever classification anywhere in the

22' Urban poor community - ten (10) or more families occupying an area for residential
purposes;

ARTICLE IV
THE VALENZUELA URBAN DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING BOARD

SEC' 7. Creotion of the Valenzuela Urban Development and Housing Board. As a reflection
of the City's political will to uphold housing as basic human rights, is there hereby created a
Valenzuela Urban Development and Housing Board to provide for the policy directions of
the City on matters pl.tririrrg to housi-ng and resettlements as envisioned in this Ordinance.

SEc 8. Composition. The Valenzuela Urban Development and Housing Board, hereinafter
referred to as the Board, shall be composed oi the city Mayor as chair and the city vice
Mayor as vice chair, with the folrowing as members:

1. From the Sangguniang panlungsod:

a) The Chair of the Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Development;
b) The chair of the committee on Appropriationi ways and Means; and
c) The president of the Liga ng mga Bararrguy.

2. From the Executive:

a) The City Engineer;
b) The City Assessor;
c) The City Treasurer;
d) The Head of the city planning and Development office; and
e) The Head of the Urban Development and Iiousing office hereinafter created.

3' From the Private Sector: Five (5) representatives from the accredited urban poor
organizations in the City;

4. From the National Government:

a) A representative from the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council
(HUDCC);
b) A representative from the Housing and Land use Regulatory Board (HLURB); and
c) A representative from the Presidential Commission for the Urban poor (PCUP).

The representative of national government agencies shall have the right to attend and
participate fully in all actions ana aiuuerations oith" Board, except the right to vote. The
Board shall be immediately convened by the City Mayor not later than thirty (30) days after
the selection of urban poor representatives as provided for under Sec. 9 hereof. The Board
shall meet once every month, or upon the recommendation of the Chair or the Vice Chair.

SEC. 9. Manner of Choosing the Representatives from lhe Urban Poor Sector. As an
expression of the City Government's objective to empower the people, the urban poor sector
is hereby given the right to choose tleir own representatives to the Board. The Committee on
Accreditation of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, in close coordination with the UDHO and in
the presence of a local representative from the Department of Interior and Local Govemment
(DILG), shall convene the presidents or the duly authorized representatives of all accredited
urban poor organizations in the City not later than thirty (30) days after the enactment of
this Ordinance. The UDHO shall ensure that seventy percent (70%) of all accredited urban
poor organizations are represented during the meeting, after which, the representatives shall
cast their votes, in secret ballot, to determine their representatives to the Board. The result
shall be conveyed and certified by the Committee to the City Mayor and the Sanggunian. All
govemment officials and employees shall refrain from campaigning or acting in such manner
as to unduly influence the decision ofthe urban poor representatives. Any govemment
olficial or employee who shall violate this prohibition shall be meted with the corresponding
administrative penalties, subject to civil service laws, rules and regulations.

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ARTICLE XV
FINAL PROVISIONS

SEC. 58. Separability Claase Should any provisions hereof be declared unconstitutional or
uftra virei, the other provisions not so declared shall remain in full force and effect.
SEC. 59. Repealing Clause. All other provisions of existing ordinances, resolutions, ffid
executive orders which are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 60. Elfectivity. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately fifteen (15) days after its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

ENACTED.
DECEMBER 12, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 36
Series of 2011

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING DISIPLINA VILLAGE AS THE FLAGSHIP SOCIALIZED

HOUSING PROGRAM OF VALENZUELA CITY, PROVIDING FOR THE MECHANISMS
FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION AND FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, Section 9, Article XIII of 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall
by law, and for the common good undertake, in cooperation with the private sector,
continuing program of urban land reform and housing which will make available at
affordable decent housing and basic services to underprivileged and homeless citizens in
urban centers and resettlement areas;

WHEREAS, Republic Act 7279, provides that it shall be the policy of the State to
undertake a comprehensive and continuing Urban Development and Housing Program
which shall uplift the conditions of the underprivileged and homeless citizens in urban areas
and in resettlement areas by making available to them decent and basic services;
 WHEREAS, Section 17, Republic Act 7160, provides that local government units shall
endeavor to be self-reliant and shall continue exercising the powers an discharging the duties
and functions currently vested upon them as are necessary appropriate or incidental to
efficient and effective provision of basic services and facilities which includes programs and
projects for law-cost housing and other mass dwelling, except those funded by the SSS, GSIS
and the HMDF;

WHEREAS, in accordance with the national government's pledge to find permanent

homes for informal settlers in the metropolis, particularly those living in danger prone areas,
such as riverbanks, estero, waterways, under the bridges, roadways or sidewalks and
aqueduct, the City Government of Valenzuela, in partnership with private and business
sectors and Non-Governmental Organization has initiated the development of a sustainable
housing projects in the City;

WHEREAS, the City Government of Valenzuela is committed to address poverty and

restore human dignity by implementing a sustainable housing project which shall provide
safer and decent house and basic services to its underprivileged and homeless constituents.
This flagship housing project shall be known as the “Disiplina Village”.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela, in a session duly assembled that:

SECTION 1. CREATION OF “DISIPLINA VILLAGE".

Through the Tripartite Alliance between and among the City Government of
Valenzuela. Dakilang Handog Foundation and the Gawad Kalinga Community Development
Foundation, the City's flagship socialized housing project is hereby established and shall be
known as “DISIPLINA VILLAGE”.

The development of the aforesaid sustainable housing project is in view of the

Valenzuela City's concrete direction towards poverty alleviation and building safer homes
for its constituents who are living in danger zones, more particularly those families displaced
along the Tullahan River.

Aside from shelter, this Disiplina Village, as it name connotes, aspires and purports to
provide housing, and instill on occupant thereon, values on discipline, responsibility, good
human relation, concern for neighbor as well as environment, and such other same, similar
and related values, toward the end creating not a physical environment for shelter and
dwellings but values and community of person worth living for.

SECTION 2. IDENTIFICATION OF LANDS SUITABLE FOR SUSTAINABLE

HOUSING AND RESETTLEMENT SITE AND THE USE THEREOF.
 In compliance with the provision of RA 7279, the City Government of Valenzuela, in
coordination with pertinent national agencies identified a land, owned by the City
Government, located in Barangay Ugong suitable for this sustainable housing and
resettlement program, and/or where the Disiplina Village is intended to be located. It shall
be devoted and exclusively used for the establishment of an "in-city resettlement site"
pursuant to the socialized housing and resettlement program called the “DISIPLINA
VILLAGE”.

SECTION 3. PRIVATE SECTOR AND NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION

PARTICIPATION.

The Tripartite Agreement between the City Government of Valenzuela, Dakilang

Handog Foundation and the Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation entered
into pursuant to Sangguniang Panlungsod Resolution No. 021, Series of 2010, which the
parties have agreed to cooperate and coordinate in undertaking the implementation of the
Housing Projects which shall primarily entail the implementation of an integral, holistic and
sustainable program for community development is hereby confirmed and affirmed.

In connection thereto, the City Government of Valenzuela, as the prime mover of this
project, shall provide the land where the said shelters/houses will be constructed and shall
pre-qualify beneficiaries of this program; the Dakilang Handog Foundation has pledged to
raise and provide funds for the construction of the shelters/houses in the amount of Two
Million Four Hundred Thousand Pesos (P 2,400,000.00); and the Gawad Kalinga Community
Development Foundation shall undertake the management volunteers for community
building and organizing house construction, site development, landscaping and such other
related works of the project.

SECTION 4. BENEFICIARY SELECTION.

The Beneficiary Selection, Awards and Arbitration Committee (BSAAC) created

pursuant to Executive Order No. 2009-421, Series of 2009 is hereby authorized to act as the
primary local government arm in-charge with the evaluation and selection of beneficiaries
pursuant to the guidelines for qualification and disqualifications for housing assistance.

SECTION 5. THE DISIPLINA VILLAGE COUNCIL.

Upon approval of this Ordinance, the Disiplina Village Management Committee, a

body responsible in the overall management of the Disiplina Village shall be known as the
DISIPLINA VILLAGE COUNCIL.
 For purposes of this Ordinance, the Council shall be composed of:

1. City Mayor or his duly assigned representative;

2. Chairman of the Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Development;
3. Housing and Resettlement Office Head;
4. City Engineer's Office Head;
5. City Social Welfare & Development Office Head; and
6. Disiplina Village Homeowners Association President.

Further, the Disiplina Village CounciI shall adopt the functions and powers granted to
the Disiplina Village Management Committee by the aforesaid Executive Order. In addition
thereto, the Disiplina Village Council is hereby authorized to perform any and all
management functions and duties such as, but not limited to Organization, Supervision and
Administration, including entering into agreement and contract pursuant to this Ordinance.

SECTION 6. AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO LEASE CONTRACT.

Pursuant to Sangguniang Panlungsod Resolution No. 021, Series of 2010 and the
Memorandum of Agreement entered into by the Tripartite Alliance, a lease contract must be
entered into by the beneficiaries and the City. The duration of the contract shall be for a
fixed period of one (1) year, renewable annually.

The selected beneficiary, including his/her heirs, shall only be allowed to occupy a
unit for a total period of twenty-five (25) years. Further, the President of the Disiplina
Village Homeowners Association may, at any time, recommend for the disqualification of
any beneficiary or termination of lease contract, upon showing of a financial capability
thereof to support himself/herself and his family.

The terms and the condition of the arrangement shall be embodied in the "Kasunduan
sa Pagpapaupa", Disiplina Village Members Handbook and Annual Assessment & Evaluation
Form hereto attached as Annex A, B, and C, respectively and which shall be deemed as an
integral part of this Ordinance.

Pursuant thereto, the Disiplina Village Council for and in behalf of the City, is hereby
authorized to enter into and sign the aforesaid contract of lease.

SECTION 7. RIGHT TO INCREASE MONTHLY RENTAL FEES.

Upon approval of this Ordinance, the monthly rental shall be THREE HUNDRED
PESOS (Php 300.00) to be paid by the BENEFICIARY on the date provided in the
“Kasunduan sa Pagpapaupa”.
 The monthly rental shall correspondingly increase every five (5) years, following the
year when this Ordinance takes effect, at a rate to be determined by the Disiplina Village
Council, but in no case shall it exceed FIFTY PESOS (Php 50.00), subject to review and
consideration for appropriate amendment and revision.

SECTION 8. BASIC SERV|CES.

It shall be the responsibility of the City Government of Valenzuela to provide the

Disiplina Village with the following basic services and facilities, provided however that the
service deposit as well as the cost of service shall be shouldered by the beneficiaries:

a. Accessible and adequate potable water;

b. Electricity;
c. Sanitation, sewerage and solid waste management services and/or facilities;
d. Access to primary roads (and means of transportation); and
e. Footpaths, drainage and road networks.

The provision of other basic services and facilities such as health, education,
recreation and welfare shall be planned and shall be given priority for implementation by the
City Government of Valenzuela.

SECTION 9. DISIPLINA VILLAGE SPECIAL TRUST FUND.

There is hereby created a special account and trust fund to be called the “Disiplina
Village Special Trust Fund”, the available funds of which shall be administered by the
Disiplina Village Council.

The aforesaid trust fund shall be used solely and exclusively to finance the land cost
recovery and such other incidental, necessary and appropriate expenses which the City
Government may incur pursuant to its mandate of instituting continuing socialized housing
projects.

The trust fund shall be funded by payments, remittances and other sums received or
collected from the communities and beneficiaries pursuant to the lease contract entered into
between the beneficiaries and the City Government.

SECTION 10. DONATION.

 For the realization of the raison d'etre and for full implementation of this project, the
Dakilang Handog Foundation and the Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation
agrees to donate the shelters/houses constructed, including all improvements therein, to the
City Government of Valenzuela, who in turn accepts said liberality of the donors.

SECTION 11. ACQUISITION OF LANDS.

The City Mayor is hereby authorized to acquire lands for purposes of this Ordinance
and for City Government's further socialized housing as well as to enter into contract or
agreement pursuant thereof. The modes of acquisition shall land banking, donation, joint
venture agreement, negotiated purchase, and expropriation.

SECTION 12. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If for any reason, a part of this Ordinance is
declared illegal or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby
shall remain valid in full force and effect.

SECTION 13. REPEALING CIAUSE.

Any ordinance or part or provisions thereof which are inconsistent with any of the
provisions of this Ordinance herewith are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 14. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE.

This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.

ENACTED.
NOVEMBER 14, 2011.

ORDINANCE NO. 56
Series of 2012

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 36, SERIES OF 2011 ENTITLED "AN

ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING DISIPLINA VILLAGE AS THE FLAGSHIP SOCIALIZED
HOUSING PROGRAM OF VALENZUELACITY, PROVIDING FOR THE MECHANISMS
FOR ITS IIIIPLEMENTATION AND FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES.

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ORDINANCE NO. 196 Series of 2015

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED INFORMAL
SETTLER COMMUNITIES (ISC) SUBJECT FOR SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECTS
DULY RECOGNIZED AND SUPPORTED BY THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF
VALENZUELA, PROVIDING MECHANISMS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREOF

WHEREAS, Republic Act 7279 otherwise known as the Urban Development and
Housing Act (UDHA) of 1992 mandates as a state policy the upliftment of the conditions
of the underprivileged and homeless citizens in urban areas and in resettlement areas by
making available to them decent housing at affordable cost, basic services and
employment opportunities;
WHEREAS, Section 2 of the aforesaid law provides that "it shall be the policy of the
State to undertake, in cooperation with the private sector, a comprehensive and
continuing Urban Development and Housing Program" which shall provide a decent
shelter to the underprivileged and homeless citizens in urban areas and resettlement
areas whose lives are generally marked by economic insecurities and whose occupancy
on the land is uncertain;
WHEREAS, Section 16 of the Local Government of 1991 every local government unit
including the City Government of Valenzuela, to exercise powers expressly granted,
those necessarily implied therefrom, well as powers necessary, appropriate or incidental
for its efficient and effective governance, and those essential to the promotion of the
general welfare which among other things, includes the preservation of comfort a
convenience of its inhabitants.
WHEREAS, the Housing and Resettlement Office as an implementing arm of the City
Government of Valenzuela in charge of matters relating to housing, relocation, conducts
monitoring and coordination to national government agencies and resettlement of
informal settlers in Valenzuela City;
 WHEREAS, numerous ISC of Valenzuela City who are entitled to socialize housing
are financially incapable to comply with the requirements prescribed by law in order to
establish their respective socialize housing projects;
WHEREAS, the City Government of Valenzuela signified its consent to give its
support to all qualified ISC of Valenzuela City who are in dire need of financial
assistance in complying the requirements for their socialize housing projects.
NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the City Council
of Valenzuela in a session duly assembled the following:
SECTION 1. Title. This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the "Assistance to
Informal Settler Communities Ordinance" providing mechanisms and appropriating
funds thereof.
SECTION 2. Definitions of Terms. As used in this Ordinance the following terms are
hereby defined as follows:
a.) Informal Settlers Community (referred hereto as ISC) – An existing specific
community whose members are residing in one geographic area located within
the boundaries of the City of Valenzuela.
b.) One Geographic Area - means the ISC is located in one specific sitio/purok of a
barangay and the households of the ISC members are adjacent to one another
c.) Informal Settlers Association-refers to a specific association located within the
geographic area of the City and is registered at the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC), Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) Socialize
Housing Finance Corporation (SFHC) and Accredited by the Presidential
Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUPJ
d.) Surveying or land surveying-is the technique, profession and science of accurately
determining the terrestrial or three dimension position of points and the distance
and angles between them, commonly practiced by surveyors, and members of
various engineering professions
e.) City Government of Valenzuela (CGV) Assistance-refers to the support being
given by the CGV to its constituents duly recognized and identified as Qualified
Informal Settlers Communities who are in need of financial assistance in the
accomplishment of their socialize housing projects.
SECTION 3. Scope and Coverage of this Ordinance - This Ordinance shall cover
Qualified Informal Settlers Communities who are in need of financial assistance from
the City Government of Valenzuela for the preparation of their technical and
documentary requirements in their respective socialized housing projects recognized
and supported by the City.
SECTION 4. Steps in granting Financial Assistance to Qualified Informal Settlers
Community - The financial assistance that shall be given by the City Government to
 qualified ISC solely for the purpose of accomplishing the requirements prescribed by law
for a Socialized Housing Project, shall include but not limited to the following:
a.) Conduct of a research work verification/relocation survey and monumenting of lot
boundary;
b.) Preparation and submission of complete Engineering Plans signed and sealed by
duly licensed Engineers needed for approval by the Local Government Unit pursuant
with Batas Pambansa Blg.220;
c.) Determination of the actual position of roads, houses, and utilities among others by
way of Structural Survey;
d.) Preparation of the Subdivision Plan and other documents needed for approval of
the Land Management Bureau - National Capital Region LMB-NCRJ;
e.) Submission of the Approved Subdivision Plan and Technical Descriptions;
f.) To do and perform other matters analogous and similar to the foregoing.
SECTION 5. Qualifications of Informal Settlers Community who are need of Financial
Assistance for the accomplishment of their requirements for Socialize Housing projects –
These financial assistance program will be available to all recognized and qualified
informal sector of Valenzuela city whose qualification shall be determined try the office of
the City Mayor through the Housing and Resettlement Office (HRO).
SECTION 6. Appropriation. The City Government, through the Office of the City
Mayor, shall appropriate a reasonable amount to be used in the Implementation of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 7. Authorization The City Mayor is hereby authorized to represent and, to
sign in behalf of the city Government of Valenzuela any documents appurtenant hereto to
implement this ordinance.
SECTION 8.Separalibity clause. If for any reason, a part of this ordinance is declared
illegal or invalid, other parts or provisions here of which are not affected thereby shall
remain valid and in full force and effect.
SECTION 9. Repealing Clause. All previous Ordinance and rules/regulations
inconsistent with the provisions hereof are deemed repealed or modified accordingly
SECTION 10. Effectivity. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
ENACTED.
MARCH 02, 2015.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.

ORDINANCE NO.232 Series of 2015

AMENDING SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD ORDINANCE NO. 196, SERIES OF 2015
ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO
 QUALIFIED INFORMAT SETTLER COMMUNITIES (ISC) SUBJECT FOR SOCIALIZED
HOUSING PROJECTS DULY RECOGNIZED AND SUPPORTED BY THE CITY
GOVERNMENT OF VALENZUELA, PROVIDING MECHANISMS AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

WHEREAS, Section 4 (b) of Sangguniang Panlungsod Ordinance No. 196, Series of 2015
provides:
"Section 4. Steps in granting Financial Assistance to Qualified Informal Settlers
Community - The financial assistance that shall be given by the City Government to
qualified ISC solely for the purpose of accomplishing the requirements prescribed by law
for a Socialized Housing Project, shall include but not limited to the following:
a.) xxx xxx xxx
b.) Preparation and submission of complete Engineering Plans signed and sealed by a
duly licensed Engineers needed for approval by the Local Government Unit pursuant
with Batas Pambansa Blg. 220.
Xxx
WHEREAS, there exists errors in the afore-cited provision which need to be rectified
NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, as it is hereby RESOLVED by the Sangguniang
Panlungsod, in session duly assembled that to correct the errors in Section 4 (b) of
Sangguniang Panlungsod
"SECTION 4. Steps in granting Financial Assistance to Qualified Informal Settlers
Community-The financial assistance that shall be given by the City Government to
qualified ISC solely for the purpose of accomplishing t}te requirements prescribed by
law for a Socialized Housing Project, shall include but not limited to the following:
c.) xxx xxx xxx
d.) Preparation and submission of complete Geodetic Engineering Plans signed and
sealed by duly licensed Engineer/s.
xxx"
ENACTED.
AUGUST 03, 2015.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.
 ORDINANCE NO. 278
Series of 2016

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IN THE

AMOUNT OF FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (PHP 4,500.00)
TO 864 FAMILIES IDENTIFIED BY THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF
VALENZUELA AS QUALIFIED BENEFICIARIES OF DISIPLINA VILLAGE
LOCATED IN BARANGAY BIGNAY, VALENZUELA CITY, PROVIDING
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER RELATED PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7279 otherwise known as the Urban Development and
Housing Act (UDHA) of 1992 mandates as a state policy the upliftment of the conditions of
the underprivileged ad homeless citizens in urban areas and in resettlement areas making
available to them decent housing at affordable cost;

WHEREAS, Section 21 of the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA) of 1992
provides, to wit:
 “Sec. 21 Basic Services - Socialized housing or resettlement areas shall be provided by
the local government unit or the National Housing Authority on cooperation with the
private developers and concerned agencies with the following basic services and facilities:

a. Potable water;
b. Power and electricity and an adequate power distribution supply;
c. Sewerage facilities and an efficient and adequate solid waste disposal system; and
d. Access to primary roads and transportation facilities.

xxx”

WHEREAS, Section 458 (a) of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local
Government Code of 1991, provides that “The Sangguniang Panlungsod, as the legislative
body of the city, shall enact ordinances, approve resolutions and appropriate funds for the
general welfare of the city and its inhabitants pursuant to Section 16 of this Code.”;

WHEREAS, the Discipline Village is a flagship in-city resettlement project of the City
Government of Valenzuela pursuant to its commitment to provide safer and more decent
homes to its constituents;

WHEREAS, there are 864 families identified by the Human Resettlement Office
(HRO) who are scheduled to get relocated at the City Government’s Discipline Village in
Bignay, Valenzuela City; however, these families are financially incapable to comply with
the requirements set forth by utility companies;

WHEREAS, the City, in compliance with the mandate of the Urban Development and
Housing Act (UDHA) of 1992. The City signified its consent to give its support to these 864
families to ensure that basic services and facilities are available for the enjoyment and
convenience of the aforesaid families.

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the Sangguniang

Panlungsod of Valenzuela, in session duly assembled:

SECTION 1. COVERAGE - This Ordinance shall cover the 864 beneficiary-families

identified by the City Government of Valenzuela through the Human Resettlement Office
(HRO), who are scheduled to be relocated at the City Government’s Discipline Village in
Bignay, Valenzuela City and are in need of relocation assistance from the City Government
of Valenzuela in complying with the requirements set forth by the utility companies.

SECTION 2. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE - The amount of Four Thousand Five

Hundred Pesos (Php 4,500.00) shall be given as relocation assistance to each of the 864
families identified by the City Government of Valenzuela through the Human Resettlement
Office (HRO) as qualified beneficiaries of this program.

SECTION 3. AUTHORIZATION - The City Mayor is hereby authorized to represent

and to sign in behalf of the City Government of Valenzuela any documents appurtenant
hereto to implement this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. APPROPRIATIONS - To carry out the provisions of this Ordinance,

such amount as hereby necessary is hereby authorized to be appropriated from the General
Fund.

SECTION 5. REPEALING CLAUSE - Any City Ordinance contrary to or inconsistent

with any of the provisions of this Ordinance is hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. SEPARABILITY - If for any provision of this Ordinance be declared

unconstitutional or illegal by the courts, the provisions not affected by such declaration shall
remain to be infill force and effect.

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVITY - This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon

approval.

ENACTED.
MAY 30, 2016.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.

KAUTUSAN BLG. 279

Taong 2016

ISANG KAUTUSANG NAGBIBIGAY SUSOG SA ILANG PARTE NG

PLANONG PABAHAY NG KALIPUNAN NG MGA SAMAHAN PARA SA
MAKABAGONG PAMAYANAN INC., NA MATATGPUAN SA 1438
MAHABANG PARANG ROAD, BARANGAY BIGNAY, LUNGSOD NG
VALENZUELA.

SAPAGKA’T, alinsunod sa Batas Republika Blg. 7160, na mas lalong kilala bilang
Kodigo ng Pamahalaang Lokal ng 1991, tanging ang Sangguniang Panlungsod ang may
kapangyarihang magpatibay ng mga plano ng mga subdibisyon, maging ito man at
residensyal, industriyal o memorial sa bawat bayan o lungsod;
 SAPAGKA’T, ang plano ng Kalipunan ng mga Samahan para sa Makabagong
Pamayanan (KASAMAPA) Inc., at pinagtibay sa nakaraang pagpupulong ng Sangguniang
Panlungsod sa ginanap noong ika-28 ng Mayo, 2012 na may Kapasiyahan Bilang 225;

SAPAGKA’T, ang KASAMAPA INC. ay pormal na humiling sa Sangguniang

Panlungsod ng Valenzuela sa pamamagitan ng isang liham na may petsang ika-19 ng Mayo
2016 na humihiling sa bumubuo ng Sangguniang Panlungsod na pinahintulutan silang
baguhin ang ilang parte ng kanilang plano upang matugunan ang hinihingi ng Housing and
Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) bago tuluyan nitong aprubahan ang kanilang
proyektong pabahay;

SAPAGKA’T, hinihingi ng bumubuo ng KASAMAPA INC. na baguhin ang sukat ng

kanilang PARKS AND PLAYGROUND mula sa sukat na 847.20 metro kuwadrado ay
gagawing 865 metro kuwadrado. Kasama rin sa hinihiling nilang baguhin ay ang sukat ng
COMMUNITY FACILITIES mula sa sukat na 254.15 metro kuwadrado ay gagawing 180
metro kuwadrado;

KUNG KAYA’T DAHIL DITO, ay IPINAGUUTOS gaya ng ditto ay ginagawang PAG-

UUTOS na sinususugan ang ilang parte ng planong pabahay ng KALIPUNAN NG MGA
SAMAHAN PARA SA MAKABAGONG PAMAYANAN (KASAMAPA) INC., na
matatagpuan sa 1438 Mahabang Parang Road, Barangay Bignay, Lungsod ng Valenzuela
batay sa hinihiling ng Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board.

SEKSYON I. Ang parteng babaguhin sa planong pabahay ng KALIPUNAN NG MGA

SAMAHAN PARA SA MAKABAGONG PAMAYANAN (KASAMAPA) INC., na
mamatgpuan sa 1438 Mahabang Parang Road, Barangay Bignay, Lungsod ng Valenzuela ay
ang PARKS and PLAYGROUND at COMMUNITY FACILITIES na may kasalukuyang sukat
na 847.20 metro kuwadrado at 254.15 metro kuwadrado ayon sa pagkakasunod-sunod.

SEKSYON II. Ang magiging bagong sukat ng PARKS and PLAYGROUND at

COMMUNITY FACILITIES ay 865 metro kuwadrado at 180 metro kuwadrado ayon din sa
pagkakasunod-sunod.

SEKSYON III. Ang kautusang ito ay magkakabisa pagkaraang maaprubahan ng

Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Valenzuela.

PINAGTIBAY.
HUNYO 13, 2016.
LUNGSOD NG VALENZUELA, KALAKHANG MAYNILA

ORDINANCE NO. 330

 Series of 2016

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR OF

VALENZUELA CITY TO SELL IDENTIFIED LOTS ACQUIRED
BY THE CITY THROUGH PUBLIC AUCTION TO IDENTIFIED
ON-SITE DWELLERS/INFORMAL SETTLERS RESIDING
THEREIN

WHEREAS, consistent with the basic policy of local autonomy, the city government
has the power to create its own sources of revenues in order to defray the expenses in the
provision of government services;

WHEREAS, the city government has acquired ownership of real properties and
improvements pursuant to Section 263 of the Local Government code;

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 222, Series of 2015 allowed the City Mayor to sell back to
former registered owners and/or their successors-in-interest the real property and
improvements acquired by the city through public auction. Said ordinance was later
amended by Ordinance No. 245, Series of 2015 to include machineries acquired by the city
through public auction;

WHEREAS, despite the enactment of Ordinance Nos. 222 and 245, there are still real
properties, improvements and machineries owned by the city government acquired through
public auction where the registered owners and/or their successors-in-interest have
abandoned, waived, given up and/or disregarded the privilege of buying back their
properties, improvements and machineries;

WHEREAS, a large number of informal settlers have settled on some of these

properties and have built their home thereon;

WHEREAS, the city government aims to allow these on-site dwellers/informal settlers
who have built houses and made homes on these now city-owned properties to actually
purchase and own the land on which they built their homes by way of social welfare
legislation.
 NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED, as it is hereby ORDAINED by the
Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela in a session assembled that:

SECTION 1. AUTHORITY
Subject to ratification by the City Council, the City Mayor is hereby granted the authority to
sell real property or lots acquired by the City Government through public auction to actual
on-site dwellers/residents as identified and certified by the Housing and Resettlement Office
(HRO).

SECTION 2. SCOPE
City-owned real properties covered by this Ordinance shall be subject to the provisions of
Ordinance No. 222, Series of 2015, which shall take precedence and shall include only those
properties which have already been previously offered for sale to their registered owners or
their successor-in-interest who have abandoned, waived, refused, disregarded or given up
their privilege.

SECTION 3. CONSIDERATION
The consideration at which these real properties shall be offered for sale to the identified on-
site dwellers/informal settlers shall be based on the value of these properties as stated in the
tax declaration.

SECTION 4. IMPLEMENTING RULES

The Office of the City Mayor is hereby charged and directed to carry out the provisions of
this Ordinance.

SECTION 5. SEPARARBILITY CLAUSE

If for any reason, as part of this Ordinance is declared illegal or invalid, other parts or
provision hereof which are no affected thereby shall remain valid and in full force effect.

SECTION 6. REPEALING CLAUSE

All other previous ordinances, rules and regulations or parts thereof, inconsistent with the
provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVITY
This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of
general circulation.

ENACTED.
DECEMBER 13, 2016.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.

ORDINANCE NO. 354

Series of 2017

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IN THE

AMOUNT OF FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY (PHP4,350.00)
PESOS TO EACH OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR (724)
FAMILIES AND SIX HUNDRED FORTY TWO (PHP642.00) PESOS TO EACH
OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED SIX (806) FAMILIES IDENTIFIED BY THE CITY
GOVERNMENT OF VALENZUELA AS QUALIFIED BENEFICIARIES OF
DISIPLINA VILLAGE LOCATED TN BARANGAY BIGNAY, VALENZUELA
CITY, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER RELATED
PURPOSES.
 WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7279, otherwise known as the Urban Development and
Housing Act (UHDA) of l992 mandates as a state policy the upliftment of the conditions of
the underprivileged and homeless citizens in urban areas and in resettlement areas making
available to them decen housing at affordable cost;

WHEREAS, Section 21, of the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA) of 1992
provides:

"Section 21. Basic Services - Socialized housing or resettlement areas

shall be provided by the local government unit or the National Housing
Authority in cooperation with the private developers and concerned agencies
with the following basic services and facilities:

(a) Potable water;

(b) Power and electricity and an adequate power distribution supply;
(c) Sewerage facilities and an efficient and adequate solid waste disposal
system; and
(d) Access to primary roads and transportation facilities.

WHEREAS, Section 458 (a) of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local
Government Code of 1991, provides that "the Sangguniang Panlungsod as the legislative
body of the city, shall enact ordinances, approve resolutions and appropriate funds for the
general welfare of the city and its inhabitants pursuant to Section 16 of this Code.....";

WHEREAS, the Disiplina Village is a flagship in-city resettlement project of the City
Government of Valenzuela pursuant to its commitment to provide safer and more decent
homes to its constituents;

WHEREAS, there are 1,530 families identified by the Human Resettlement Office
(HRO) who are scheduled to get relocated at the City Government's Disiplina Village in
Bignay, Valenzuela City; however, these families are financially incapable to comply with
the requirement set forth by utility companies;

WHEREAS, the City, in compliance with the mandate of the Urban Development and
Housing Act (UDHA) of 1992, signified its consent to give its support to these 1,530 families
to ensure that basic services and facilities are available for the enjoyment and convenience of
the aforesaid families.

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it hereby ORDAINED by the Sangguninang

Panlungsod of Valenzuela, in session duly assembled:
 SECTION 1. COVERAGE. - This Ordinance shall cover the 1,530 beneficiary-families
identified by the City Government of Valenzuela through the Human Resettlement Office
(HRO), who are scheduled to be relocated at the City Government's Disiplina Village in
Bignay, Valenzuela city and are in need of relocation assistance from the City Government
of Valenzuela in complying with the requirements set forth by the utility companies.

SECTION 2. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE. - The amount of Four Thousand Three

Hundred Fifty (Php4,350.00) pesos shall be given as relocation assistance to each of the
Seven Hundred Twenty Four (724) families and Six Hundred Forty Two (Php642.00) pesos
to each of the Eight Hundred Six (806) families identified by the City Government of
Valenzuela through the Human Resstlement Office (HRO) as qualified beneficiaries of this
program.

SECTION 3. AUTHORIZATION. - The City Mayor is hereby authorized to represent

and to sign in behalf of the City Government of Valenzuela any documents appurtenant
hereto to implement this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. APPROPRIATIONS. - To carry out the provisions of this Ordinance,

such amount as hereby necessary is hereby authorized to be appropriated from the General
Fund.

SECTION 5. REPEALING CIAUSE. - Any City Ordinance contrary to or inconsistent

with any of the provisions of this Ordinance is hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. SEPARABILITY. - If any provisions of this Ordinance be declared

unconstitutional or illegal by the courts, the provisions not affected by such declaration shall
remain to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVITY. - This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon

approval.

ENACTED.
MARCH 08, 2017.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.

ORDINANCE NO. 358

Series of 2017
 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 36, SERIES OF 2011
ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING DISIPLINA VILLAGE AS THE
FLAGSHIP SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROGRAM OF VALENZUELA CITY,
PROVIDING FOR THE MECHANISMS FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION AND
SUCH OTHER PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, Section 9, Article
by law and for the common good
continuing program of urban land
affordable decent housing and basic
urban centers and resettlement areas;
XIII of 1987 constitution provides that the State shall
undertake, in cooperation with the private sector,
reform and housing which will make available at
services to underprivileged and homeless citizens in

WHEREAS, pursuant to this mandate, the Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Valenzuela

passed Ordinance No. 36, Series of 2011 and in view ofthe City's commitment to address
poverty and restore human dignity by implementing a sustainable housing proiect which
shall provide safer and decent house and basic services to its underprivileged and homeless
constituents with its flagship housing project known as the "Disiplina Village";

WHEREAS, in order to ensure order in the administration of the Disiplina Village,

there is a need to establish and implement policies, rules and regulations in the management
of the same.

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it hereby ORDAINED by the Sangguniang

Panlungsod ng Valenzuela in session duly assembled that:

SECTION 1. Section 6 of Ordinance No. 36, Series of 2011 is hereby amended to read
as follows:

“Section 6. AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO LEASE CONTRACT. -

Pursuant to Sangguniang Panlungsod Resolution No. 021, Series of 2010 and
the Memorandum of Agreement entered into by the Tripartite Alliance, a
lease contract must be entered into by the beneficiaries and the City. The
duration of the contact shall be for a fixed period of three (3) years, renewable
thereafter.

The selected beneficiary, including his/her heirs, shall only be allowed

to occupy a unit for a total period of twenty five (25) years. Further, the
President of the Disiplina Village Homeowners Association may, at any time,
 recommend to the Disiplina Village Council for the disqualification of any
benefciary or termination of lease contract, upon showing of a financial
capabilities thereof to support himself/herself and his/her family.
Pursuant thereof, the Disiplina Village Council for and in behalf of the
City, is hereby authorized to enter into and sign the aforesaid contract of lease.

Section 6-A, TERMS AND CONDITON OF THE CONTRACT OF

LEASE. - The terms and condition of the Contract of Lease mentioned in the
preceding provision shall be embodied in the “Kasunduan sa Pagpapaupa" or
"Kasulatan ng Paninirahan“, which shall govern the aforesaid contract and
bind the parties thereto, copy of which is hereto attached as Annex "A" and
shall be deemed as an integral part of this Ordinance.

Section 6-B. POLICIES AND RULES AND REGULATION IN

DISIPLINA VILLAGE. - The policies, rules and regulation embodied in the
Disiplina Village Members Handbook also known as “Gabay sa Paninirahan",
shall be strictly enforced and implemented in the management and/or
administration of Disiplina village; and the Disiplina Village Members or
"beneficiaries" shall strictly abide the same. The copy of the Handbook is
hereto attached as Annex “B“ and shall be deemed as an integral part of this
Ordinance.

Section 6-C. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION. - The

Disiplina Village Members or “beneficiaries“ shall comply and/or pass the
terms and condition embodied in the assessment and evaluation form known
as “Batayan sa Pagsusuri sa Miyembro Benepisyaryong Nagawaran ng Pabahay
sa Disiplina Village“ as a condition fort he renewal oft he contract of lease,
copy of which is hereto attached as Annex “C“ and shall be deemed as an
integral part of this Ordinance.

SECTION 2. REPEALING CLAUSE - Except as otherwise provided herein, all

Executive orders, Administrative Regulations, City Ordinances, City Resolutions, Barangay
Ordinances and Barangay Resolutions, which are inconsistent with and contradictory to any
of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 3. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If any provision of this Ordinance is

declared unconstitutional and or illegal, the remainder of this ordinance shall not be affected
by such declaration and shall therefore, be in full force and effect.
 SECTION 4. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE - This ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon its approval.

ENACTED.
MARCH 20, 2017.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.

Education

ORDINANCE NO. 95-12, SERIES OF 1995

“AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTING DR. PIO VALENZUELA SCHOLARSHIP

PROGRAM AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”
 WHEREAS, the 1987 Philippine Constitution Art. XIV Sec.1 provides that the State
shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall
take appropriate steps to make such education to all;

WHEREAS, the Local Government Code of 1991 provides the Sangguniang Bayan, as
the legislative body of the Municipality, to enact ordinances which shall ensure the efficient
and effective delivery of the basic services through the establishment of a scholarship fund
for poor but deserving students residing within the Municipality in schools located within its
jurisdiction;

WHEREAS, the high of tertiary education compound by the ever rising prices of basic
commodities has deprived many high school graduates of their institutional right to pursue
higher learning and consequently denied them the opportunity to become professionals and
fulfill a decent living in the future.

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Hon. Councilor ANTONIO R. ESPIRITU, Hon.

Councilor CORAZON A. CORTEZ, Hon. Councilor FERNANDO G. PADRINAO, Hon.
Councilor MA. CECILIA V MAYO, Hon. Councilor ERNESTO A. CARABEO, Hon.
Councilor EDILBERTO M. LOZADA, Hon. Councilor LORENA C. NATIVIDAD and Hon.
Councilor ANTONIO M. DALAG, duly seconded by the rest of the members, it is hereby
ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Bayan of Valenzuela, Republic of the Philippines, in session
duly assembled, that:

SECTION 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as the “DR. PIO VALENZUELA
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM”.

SECTION 2. The local government as a public corporation of the state shall establish
and maintain a system of scholarship grants, student loan program, subsidies and other
incentives which shall be available to deserving students in public secondary school,
especially to the underprivileged;

SECTION 3. SCHOLARSHIP FUND – A. There is hereby created a “DR. PIO

VALENZUELA SCHOLARSHIP FUND”. Herein after known as the fund to be administered
by the office of the Mayor where the annual funding shall come from one percent (1%) of
the net income of the Municipal Business Taxes.

B. Donation, contribution, grants and other financial assistance, directly or indirectly

given by non-government organizations, private or public, individual, corporation or
agencies to the Municipal Government of Valenzuela shall be considered a trust fund to be
administered by the offices of the Mayor in accordance with this program.
 SECTION 4. APPROPRIATIONS – The amount necessary to carry out the initial
implementation of this ordinance shall be charged against 1995 Valenzuela Scholarship
Grant appropriation in the Annual Budget CY 1995.

SECTION 5. COVERAGE – The grant of any scholarship award from the fund shall
be applied only in the field of the following courses:

a. Bachelor of Science major in:

Chemistry

Physics

Medical Technology

Computer Science

Pharmacy

b. Teacher Training & Education Science major in

Agriculture Education

Kindergarten Education

Secondary Education

Industrial Education

Elementary Education

Bachelor of Science in Education

c. Courses under Engineering & Technology Education in the field of:

Architecture

Chemical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering
 Environmental & Sanitary Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Fine Arts

d. Courses under Business and Management in the field of:

Custom Administration

Marketing

Management

Computer Data Processing Management

e. Courses under Bachelor of Arts in the field of:

Music

Painting

Sculpture

and such as other areas in the undergraduate courses as may provided for in the rules and
regulations to be promulgated by the Office of the Mayor and Advisory Committee.

SECTION 6. ASSISTANCE TO GRANTEE – The grantee of the scholarship program

under this ordinance is entitled to financial assistance which may include tuition and other
school fees, outright grant for prescribed textbooks and essential school supplies and
transportation expenses. Provided, however, that in the granting of financial assistance, the
availability of the funds, purchasing power of the peso and rate of financial assistance, given
under government scholarship programs must be considered.

SECTION 7. QUALIFICATIONS – In order to qualify for the scholarship program,

the applicant must be:

a. A member of the top two percent (2%) of the Valenzuela Municipal High School
graduating class with an average of at least 82%;

b. A resident of the Municipality of Valenzuela for at least four (4) years prior to
availing of the scholarship, as attached by the school records;

c. Of good moral character as certified by school authorities and Barangay captain

where the applicant resides;
 d. A member of the community whose family have a total annual gross income of not
more than P60,000.00 as evidenced by Income Tax Return (ITR), and as certified by Social
Welfare Officer.

SECTION 8. DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOLARSHIP SLOTS – The Office of the Mayor

in line with this ordinance shall provide for a proportional and equitable allotment of slots
for identified fields or courses to attain balanced distribution of manpower in terms of
number and expertise. The Office of the Mayor shall organize a program geared towards
enlisting at least five (5) scholars for each district of the Municipality of Valenzuela.
Qualified member of the urban poor community in appropriate cases shall be given due
preference.

SECTION 9. PLACE OF STUDY IN THE COUNTRY – A. The recipient of the

scholarship privilege under this ordinance shall be required to pursue their degree program
and/or technical, or other courses specified under this ordinance at any training duly
accredited by the Department of Education, Culture & Sports. Refusal or failure to comply
with this provision shall be ground for disqualification from this program. B. The scholar
shall be entitled to study only in the non-exclusive universities, state colleges and other
training institutions located within Metro Manila such as follows:

ADAMSON UNIVERSITY

AMA COMPUTER COLLEGE (Q.C.)

ARELLANO UNIVERSITY

CENTRAL COLLEGE OF THE PHILIPPINES

CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY

CHILDREN OF MARY IMMACULATE SCHOOL

COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN

EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE

FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY

FATIMA MEDICINE SOCIETY FOUNDATION

FEATI UNIVERSITY

GREGORIO ARANETA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

 LA CONSOLACION COLLEGE

LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES

MANILA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

MANUEL L. QUEZON UNIVERSITY

NATIONAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ARTS

NATIONAL TEACHERS COLLEGE

OUR LADY OF FATIMA COLLEGE

PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA

PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGICAL RESOURCES

PHILIPPINE MERCHANT MARINE SCHOOL

PHILIPPINE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

SAN SEBASTIAN COLLEGE

STA. ISABEL COLLEGE

TECHNICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST

SECTION 10. SERVICE OBLIGATION – A. Immediately upon completion of a course

or degree, a scholar shall serve the country on full time basis only along his field of training
for a minimum period of two (2) years. A scholar shall render service to the Municipality of
Valenzuela by organizing technology based livelihood, activities or enterprises, teaching he
has completed and from this purpose, requiring the executing of a contract between the
Municipality of Valenzuela and the scholar incorporating the details of the said obligation.
Render services free of charge to the Municipality of Valenzuela by organizing

(MISSING PAGE 6/ONWARDS, ORDINANCE 95-12)

 ORDINANCE NO. 96-37, SERIES OF 1996

“AMENDING SECTION 9, OF ORDINANCE NO. 95-12, SERIES OF 1995, FOR THE

INCLUSION OF BALIWAG MARITIME ACADEMY AND UNIVERSITY OF STO. TOMAS
AS ADDITIONAL LEARNING INSTITUTIONS IN THE COUNTRY UNDER THE DR. PIO
VALENZUELA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM”

WHEREAS, under the Dr. Pio Valenzuela Scholarship Program, twenty (20)
scholarships have been chosen who passed the rigid examination given by its Advisory
Committee;

WHEREAS, however, only eighteen (18) scholars were able to enroll in the
accredited schools, colleges, universities under Section 9, of the Ordinance No. 95-12, s.
1995;

WHEREAS, in fairness to the two (2) scholars, namely: BALTAZAR SOAN and
MACLOREN TUPLANO who respectively enrolled in a school/university of their own
choice while awaiting for the result of the scholarship examination, which were the
BALIWAG MARITIME ACADEMY and UNIVERSITY OF STO. TOMAS on motion of
Councilor Antonio R. Espiritu, duly seconded by the members of the Sangguniang Bayan, it
is hereby ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Bayan of Valenzuela, Metro Manila, in session
duly assembled that;

SECTION 1. Amending Section 9, Place of Study in the Country

A. Include Baliwag Maritime Academy and the University of Sto. Tomas

among the accredited colleges, universities and schools as additional
learning institutions in the country under the Dr. Pio Valenzuela
Scholarship Program.

B. Include the words with the exception of those learning institutions outside
Metro Manila that responds to the specialized skills and talents of the
interests of the scholars, provided, however, without prejudice to any of
the provisions of the existing ordinance and provided further, subject to
the approval and screening of the Advisory Committee, after the words
University of Sto. Tomas;
 SECTION 2. Amending Section 5, Coverage – after the word and of the last paragraph,
insert the words those fields of education suitable to the interests of the scholars or such;

SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval.

APPROVED.

October 23, 1996, Valenzuela, Metro Manila

ORDINANCE NO. 98-03, SERIES OF 1998

“FURTHER AMENDING CERTAIN SECTION OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 95-12,

SERIES OF 1995, AS AMENDED, OTHREWISE KNOWN AS AN ORDINANCE
INSITUTING DR. PIO VALENZUELA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND OTHER
PURPOSES.”
WHEREAS, talents, skills and interests are indispensable in the pursuit of the studies;

WHEREAS, schools differ from one another in the teaching methods, expertise of
mentor and/or professor, as well as to the fields of courses they offer where students can
acquire the best education in their particular chosen career or course;

WHEREAS, because of rapid changes in the field of education resulting to the use of
high technology equipment that corresponds to the growth and industry in our country;

WHEREAS, as a consequence of said development, there is now an urgent need to

further amend Municipal Ordinance No. 95-12;

WHEREAS, such amendment is essential and necessary to the municipality to be able

to pursue and maintain a responsible (DR. PIO VALENZUELA) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
along with its progress and industrialization.

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor ANTONIO R. ESPIRITU, Councilor

FERNANDO G. PADRINAO, Councilor MA. CECILIA V. MAYO and Councilor
CORAZON A. CORTEZ, duly seconded by the members of the Sangguniang Bayan of
Valenzuela it its regular session, be ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED that:

SECTION I. Section 5 of the Municipal Ordinance No. 95-12, as amended, otherwise

known as ordinance instituting Dr. Pio Valenzuela Scholarship Program and for other
purposes, is hereby further amended to read as follows
 “Section 5. COVERAGE – The grant of scholarship program shall be applied to all
field of courses with maximum of five (5) years that suit the skills, interests,
moreover, where the talent of the scholar can be fully developed.”
Section 9. PLACE OF STUDY

B ) The scholar shall be entitled to study only in the non-exclusive universities,

colleges and other training institutions located within Metro Manila such as
follows:
ADAMSON UNIVERSITY
AMA COMPUTER COLLEGE
ARELLANO UNIVERSITY
CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY
CHILDREN OF MARY IMMACULATE COLLEGE
COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN LETRAN
FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY
FATIMA COLLEGE
FEATI UNIVERSITY
LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES
MANILA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
MANUEL LUIS QUEZON UNIVERSITY
NATIONAL TEACHER’S COLLEGE
PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
PHILIPPINE MARINE INSTITUTE
PHILIPPINE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY
PATTS AERONAUTICS TRAINING SCHOOL
 SAN SEBASTIAN COLLEGE
STA. ISABEL COLLEGE
ST. LOUIS COLLEGE (Valenzuela)
TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES
TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
UNIVERSITY OF STO. TOMAS
UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST – C.M. RECTO
UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST – CALOOCAN
and such other learning institutions that responds and/or offer the best education
to the specialized skills and talents, and interest of the scholars subject to the
approval of the Committee.
FINAL PROVISION

All prior and/or existing municipal ordinances , resolutions or regulations

not in the consonance with this Ordinance are hereby repealed and/or modified
accordingly.
EFFECTIVITY

This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval.

ENACTED

September 2, 1998, Valenzuela , Metro Manila

ORDINANCE NO. 98-67, SERIES OF 1998

“AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 95-12, SERIES

OF 1995, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTING DR. PIO
VALENZUELA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.”
 WHEREAS, some of the provisions of Municipal Ordinance No. 95-12 as amended,
which deal with the scholarship program system as well as the benefits of the scholars are
still deficient and ambiguous;

WHEREAS, it is necessary that Sec. 9 of the aforesaid Municipal Ordinance shall

include the PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY as additional accredited schools and/or
place of study in the country under the Dr. Pio Valenzuela Scholarship Program;

WHEREAS, there is justification to broaden the field of course offered to scholars

mentioned and enumerated in Sec. 5 of Municipal Ordinance No. 95-12 and that is to include
BS PSYCHOLOGY and BS MATH;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor ANTONIO R. ESPIRITU, Councilor

FERNANDO G. PADRINAO and Councilor MA. CECILIA V. MAYO , duly seconded by the
members of the Sangguniang Bayan of Valenzuela, in its regular session, be it ORDAINED as
it is hereby ORDAINED that:

SECTION 1. Amending Section 5 and Section 9 of Municipal Ordinance No. 95-12,

Series of 1995, which is the inclusion of BS PSYCHOLOGY and BS MATH among other
courses offered and PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY among other accredited colleges
and universities as place of study in the country under the Dr. Pio Valenzuela Scholarship
Program.

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval thereof.

APPROVED.

January 07, 1998, Valenzuela, Metro Manila

ORDINANCE NO. 38
Series of 2000
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A VALENZUELA CITY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
DIRECTING ITS OBJECTIVES AND PROVTDING FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE.

WHEREAS, Section 2(1), Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State
shall establisth, maintain and support a complete, adequate and integrated system of
education relevant to the needs of the people and society;

WHEREAS, Section 3(2), Article XIV of the Constitution provides that the State is
mandated to encourage critical and creative thinking and promote vocational efficiency;

WHEREAS, the Local Govemment recognizing education is a potent force for

development which aims to enhance the existing educational processes and introduce
innovative approaches to meet the needs of industry and national development by the Year
2000;

WHEREAS, despite the nationalization of the public, elementary and secondary

schools, there is a need for local government to institutionalize its support system for
national education program for the benefit of Valenzuela residents;

WHEREAS, the City of Valenzuela is genuinely committed, consonant with the

policy of the State, to promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and to
make such education accessible to all, especially the poor but talented and gifted students
and/or graduates of secondary schools of the City of Valenzuela, the opportunity to develop
their potentials by pursuing college education;

WHEREAS, the persisting serious unemployment problem and the urgent need for
competent technical and skilled manpower m response to manpower demands of our
industries necessitates the creation of relevant institution and educational programs;

WHEREAS, to develop such competent and appropriate technician and skilled

manpower, there is a need to adopt some innovative approaches to curricular development
and instructional technology involving the cooperative participation of government and
private business and industrial sectors;

WHEREAS, there is a need likewise to provide opportunities for short-term, non-

formal skills training for employment and livelihood development to relate the same to
formal educational programs for maximum educational achievement;

WHEREAS, local government units shall share with the national government the
responsibility in promoting the right of all citizens and making education accessible and
possessing the quality needed to produce responsible citizens, indeed, education is the major
factor in attaining national development in the next century.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela, the following:

SECTION 1
TITLE

This Ordinance shall be known as the "VALENZUELA CITY POLYTECHNIC

COLLEGE OF 1999".

SECTION 2
DECLARATION OF POLICY

The Valenzuela government shall promote, foster and protect the right of Valenzuela
residents to quality polytechnic and technical education. Toward this ordinance sees to
strengthen the Valenzuela Polytechnic. It shall be dedicated to the promotion of technical
education as an integrated part of the development of Valenzuela.

SECTION 3
PURPOSE OF THE POLYTECHNIC

The Valenzuela Polytechnic is a public and secular institution established to provide

higher education in technology and engineering appropriate to the economic levels of
development; to promote advance studies and progressive leadership in polytechnic
education and other fields as maybe relevant; to introduce and/or emphasize in its curricula
of technical education and training, courses that are not receiving sufficient emphasis or
where no existing technological and polytechnic education Metro Manila and in the country;
to encourage and undertake research and to contribute to the dissemination and application
of knowledge.

The Polytechnic shall offer post secondary, under-graduate and graduate courses in
the area of technical education, engineering and such other courses as the Board of Trustees,
may deem necessary to carry out the objectives.

SECTION 4
COMPONENT UNITS
The Polytechnic shall be composed of the main Campus and other Campuses as may
be established by the Board of Trustees with the concurrence oJ the Sangguniang
Panlungsod. This organization shall then be known as the VALENZUELA CITY
POLYTECHNIC SYSTEM.

SECTION 5
ACADEMIC FREEDOM

The Polytechnic has the right and responsibility to exercise academic freedom.

SECTION 6
DEMOCRATIC ACCESS

No student shall be denied admission to the Polytechnic by reason of age, sex,

nationality, religious belief or political affiliation. However, all students seeking admission
must be subject to the regulations set by the Academic Council and approved by the Board of
Trustees. The Polytechnic shall take affirmative steps to enhance the access of disadvantage
students to its programs and services.

SECTION 7
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

A. The governing body of the Polytechnic is vested in the Board of Trustees of the
Valenzuela Polytechnic, referred to in this Ordinance as the BOARD. The
composition of the Board are as follows:

1. The City Mayor of Valenzuela as Chairman

2. The Executive Director (President) of Valenzuela City Polytechnic College as the
Vice Chairman
3. One (1) Faculty Trustee chosen by full time Polytechnic faculty members from
other ranks to serve for two (2) years
4. The President of Valenzuela Polytechnic Alumni Association to serve for one (l)
year
5. Two (2) Trustee from the City Council preferably the Chairman of the Committee
on Education and the Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations
6. The Federation President of the Sangguniang Kabataan
7. One (1) Trustee from the citizen of the community preferably business and
industry sector to serve for two (2) years
8. One (1) Trustee from the citizen of the community preferably from labor and
workers sector to serve for two (2) years
9. One (l) Trustee from the Valenzuela Polytechnic College Student Council to serve
for one (l) year
B. In case of vacancy in the Board of Trustees of any appointive position, such vacancy
shall be filled up by the Mayor of Valenzuela, subject to the concurrence of the
Sangguniang Panlungsod and such appointee shall hold office for the unexpired term.
In case of vacancy in the position of sectoral trustee, the successor shall only serve for
the unexpired term and shall be chosen in the runner as may be provided by the
Board.

C. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation other than actual and
necessary expenses incurred in attendance of meeting of the Board and for official
business duly authorized by the Board and subject to availability of funds.

D. Members of the Board shall not have any business interest, directly or indirectly, in
aspect of college operations.

E. The appointive members must take their oath of office as hereby provided for before
they could become members of the Board.

SECTION 8
POWERS AND DUTIES

A. The Polytechnic shall have the general power of a corporation set forth in the
Corporation Law of the Philippines. The administration of the Polytechnic and the
exercise of the Corporate powers shall be vested exclusively in the Board of Trustees
and in the Executive Director (President) of the Polytechnic.

B. The Board shall also exercise all the powers granted to the Board of Trustees of a
private non-stock corporation under existing laws, as well as the following specific
powers and duties:

1. To adopt and define in general terms and the thrust of the Polytechnic broad
guidelines to insure their implementation.

2. Upon the recommendation of the Academic Council of the Polytechnic to

confirm degrees upon successful candidates for graduation; to confer the usual
honorary degrees upon person in recognition of learning, public service,
statesmanship and eminence in any field of specialization; and to confer and to
authorize the Executive Director (President) to award certificates and diplomas
for non-degree program.
3. To establish campuses in the districts of Valenzuela when it becomes necessary
and essential provided there is no existing polytechnic school offering similar
programs or courses to carry-out equal access to technical education as mandated
by the Constitution.

4. To establish professorial chair in the Polytechnic and to provide for the

maintenance of such chairs.

5. To provide, solicit and accept a system of fellowship and scholarship for faculty
and staff and award the same to students giving special evidence of merit.

6. To recommend the appointment of the Polytechnic Executive Director (President)

upon appropriate consultations with the various sectors of the Polytechnic
Community.

7. To appoint the recommendation of the Executive Director (President), except

those whose appointment are vested by the Board in the Executive Director
(President), or in other appropriate officials of the Polytechnic.

8. To appoint faculty members and other officials; any other provision of the law to
the contrary not-withstanding to draw position classification and compensation
plan for its faculty and staff to fix and adjust the salaries and benefits of the faculty
members and staff; to define their duties and responsibilities as it may deem
proper to grant them; to grant them in its discretion, leave of absence under such
regulation as it may promulgate; and to remove them for cause as provided by the
law after due investigation and proper hearing.

9. To extend with their consent, the tenure of the faculty members of the
Polytechnic beyond the compulsory retirement age, any provision of law to the
contrary not-withstanding on recommendation, or recommendation of the units
upon endorsement of the Executive Director (President) of the Polytechnic,
whenever in the latter's opinion their services are specially needed; provided,
further that in case of extension of tenure of the Executive Director (President) of
the Polytechnic beyond the compulsory retirement age, such extension shall be
subject to the approval of the Mayor of Valenzuela.

10. To fix the tuition fee and other necessary charges, subject to existing law, as the
Board may deem proper to implement. Such fees and charges including
government subsidies and other income generated by the Polytechnic constitute
special trust funds and shall be deposited in any authorized government
 depository bank. Any and all interests that shall accrue thereof shall be part of the
same funds for the use of the Polytechnic. Any provision of the existing law to the
contrary notwithstanding, income generated by the Polytechnic may, at the
discretion of the Board, be disbursed for the professional growth and
development, health welfare, salary and other benefits of the faculty members and
other personnel, for the acquisition, construction and maintenance and repair
urgently needed, instructional and auxiliary facilities, equipment, buildings and
other infrastructure and expenses necessary for the attainment of its purposes
under this ordinance. If for any reason, the Polytechnic for reason beyond its
control shall be able to pursue any project for which funds have been appropriated
and allocated under its approved programs of expenditures, the Board authorized
the use of said funds for any reasonable purpose which in the discretion may be
necessary and urgent for the attainment of objectives and goals of the Polytechnic.

11. To receive donation, grants an assistance and appropriate all the sums as may be
provided for the law for the support of the Polytechnic as specified by law, and all
other sums in the manner it may in its discretion, determine to carry-out the
purpose and functions of the Polytechnic.

12. To import duty-free essential commodities and equipment for educational and
technological purpose such commodities, materials, tools and equipment are not
available locally.

13. To receive in trust legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal properties of
all kinds and to administer and dispose the same when necessary for the benefit of
the Polytechnic and subject to the limitations, discretions and instructions of the
donors, in any or in default thereof in such manner as it may determine.

14. To authorize the construction of repair of the buildings, machineries, equipment

and other facilities and the purchase and acquisition of real and personal
properties, including the necessary supplies, materials and equipment; provided
that the purchase and other transactions entered into by the Polytechnic shall be
exempt from taxes and duties.

SECTION 9
MEETING AND QUORUM

A. A majority of all members of the Board of Trustees holding office the time the
meeting is called shall constitute a quorum: Provided that among those present are
the City Mayor of Valenzuela, who is the Chairman of the Board or the Executive
 Director (President) of the Polytechnic who acts as presiding officer in the absence of
the former. The Board shall convene regularly once every month. The date and venue
of the meeting shall be determined by the Board itself.

B. As may be deemed necessary by the Chairman of the Polytechnic or any five (5) of its
members, special meeting may be held.

C. The Mayor in his capacity as Chairman of the Board shall preside the regular meeting
or special meetings thereof, except as hereinafter provided for in the absence of the
Mayor, the Executive Director (President) who is the Vice-Chairman shall preside.

SECTION 10
THE POLYTECHNIC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (PRESIDENT)

A. The Polytechnic Executive Director (President) is the head of the Polytechnic Faculty
and the Chief Executive Officer of the Polytechnic. The Executive Director
(President) shall exercise the powers specifically provided in the Ordinance those
determined by the Board of trustees, and those that are pertaining to the Office of the
Executive Director (President) of the Polytechnic, or those which are related or
necessary to its functions. The term and compensation of the Executive Director
(President) shall be determined by the Board of Trustees subject to the existing laws
and regulations of the Civil Service Commission.

B. The appointment of the Executive Director (President) of the Polytechnic shall be

signed by the City Mayor as Chairman of the Board subject to the concurrence of the
City Council.

C. In case of vacancy in the Office of the Executive Director (President) of the

Polytechnic by reason of death, resignation, in capacity of the President of the
Polytechnic to perform the function of his office or removal for cause. The Board
shall have the authority to designate an Officer-in-Charge of the Polytechnic pending
the appointment of a successor.

SECTION 11
THE EXECUTIVE DEAN OF THE AUTONOMOUS BRANCH
POLYTECHNIC OF AUTONOMOUS CENTER

The Executive Dean of the Autonomous Branch Polytechnic of the autonomous

Center shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees upon the nomination of the Polytechnic
Executive Director (President). The Executive Dean shall report to the Executive Director
(President) of the Polytechnic and shall perform the duties, functions and responsibilities
elsewhere stated in this ordinance and all the usual necessary and related functions of the
office of the Executive Dean, subject to the policies and rules prescribed by the Board of
Trustees. The term and compensation shall be determined by the Board of Trustees subject to
the existing laws and regulations of the Civil Service Commission.

SECTION 12
THE POLYTECHNIC ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL

There shall be an Administrative Council of the Polytechnic consisting of the

President of the Polytechnic, as Chairman, the Director III, II, Executive Deans, Academic
Deans, Directors and other officials of equal rank.

SECTION 13
POWERS

The Administrative Council shall:

- Initiate the policies governing the administration, management and development

of the Polytechnic and upon approval by the Board, to set and to implement some
policies.

- Recommend to the Board of Trustees the rules and regulations as may be adopted
the in-school and in-plant training scheme of the Polytechnic.

- Perform other functions requiring/concerning total coordination of the

Polytechnic and its training partners in the industry and business sectors as may
be authorized by the Board of Trustees or the Executive Director (President) of
the Polytechnic.

SECTION 14
THE POLYTECHNIC ACADEMIC COUNCIL

There shall be an Academic Council of the Polytechnic with the Executive Director
(President) of the Polytechnic as Chairman and all faculty members in the Polytechnic
holding the rank of university professor, college professor, associate professor and assistant
professor.

SECTION 15
 POWERS

The Academic Council shall:

1. Prescribe the Polytechnic and Academic programs and curricular offerings subject
to the approval of the Board.

2. Set the rules of scholastic and academic discipline and exercise the power over the
students, through the appropriate committees, within the limits by the rules of
discipline.

3. Set the requirements for admission to the Polytechnic as well as the requirements
for graduation subject to the review and approval of the Board.

4. Recommend to the Board of Trustees, students of others to be recipients of

degrees.

5. Recommend to the Board of Trustees the conferment of honorary degrees.

6. Set the standard for ethics and conduct for faculty, and

7. Adopt internal rules of procedure consistent with the provisions of this

Ordinance.

SECTION 16
THE FACULTY

The teaching staff of the Polytechnic shall constitute its faculty, which shall be
presided over by the Executive Director (President) of the Polytechnic. In the appointment
of professor or other faculty members of the Polytechnic, no religious test shall be applied
nor shall the religious or political opinions or affiliations of the faculty members of the
Polytechnic be made a matter of examination or inquiry.

SECTION 17
APPOINTMENT REQUISITES

Professor and other faculty members and research extension and professional
personnel of the Polytechnic are members of the closed career system of the Civil Service. As
such, they shall be exempt from any Civil Service examination or regulation as requisite for
appointment. Further, the Executive Director (President), the Dean, Executive Dean,
Academic Deans and Directors, the professors and all the members of the faculty and other
personnel of the Polytechnic shall be exempt from the rules and requisites of the Office of
Compensation and Position Classification and the Civil Service Commission including their
respective local government units and further subject to the provisions of paragraph one of
Section 8 of this Ordinance.
SECTION 18
THE SECRETARY OF THE POLYTECHNIC
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

There shall be a Secretary of the Polytechnic appointed by the Board of Trustees, who
shall also be the Secretary of the Board, and who shall keep such records of the Polytechnic
as may be designated by the Board.

SECTION 19
THE TREASURY OF THE POLYTECHNIC

The Treasurer shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees. All accounts and expenses,
therefore shall be audited by the Commission on Audit, and disbursement shall be made in
accordance with auditing rules and regulations prescribed by the latter.

SECTION 20
POLYTECHNIC INCOME AND RECEIPTS

A. All income, receipts and fees accruing to or derived by the Polytechnic shall, upon
their collection, be automatically released to it. These shall include among others:

1. Tuition matriculation and all other miscellaneous fees.

2. Income derived from special laws for the Polytechnic.
3. Income from the operation of service facilities such as cafeteria or canteens, shop
production and services and any other authorized income generating activities.
4. Income from extension services and similar fees.
5. Income from thrusts, legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal properties of all
kinds.
6. All other income classified as special fiduciary from within the context of existing
laws.

B. All appropriations for government assistance to the Polytechnic under Valenzuela

Annual Budget and any supplemental or deficiency appropriation measure shall be in
lump sum. The Polytechnic may use unexpended balance of such appropriations for
such purposes and the Board of Trustees may determine
C. All income receipts and funds derived by or released to the Polytechnic under
paragraphs one and two of this section shall, upon collection or release, be
immediately deposited in a separate account or accounts in any authorized
government bank in the name of the Treasurer of Valenzuela Government as
Treasurer ex-officio of the Polytechnic.

D. All amounts deposited in the accounts authorized to be established and maintained

under paragraph three above shall be distributed under such terms and conditions as
may be prescribed by the Board of Trustees. For this purpose, all such disbursement
shall be exempt from any requirements of special budget.

SECTION 21
TAX EXEMPTIONS

The provision of any general or special law to the contrary not-withstanding,

1. All properties, resources, receipts, expenditures, profits and income of the

Polytechnic used actually, directly and exclusively for educational and training
purposes shall be exempt from all national and local taxes, fees, charges and
assessments now in force or hereafter established. The same exemption shall
likewise apply to all contracts, deeds, documents and transactions related to the
conduct of the business of the Polytechnic; provided, however that said
exemption shall apply only to taxes, fees, charges and assessments for which the
Polytechnic itself would otherwise liable, shall not apply to those taxes, fees,
charges and assessments payable by persons or entities doing business with the
Polytechnic.

2. Revenue derives from the assets used in the operations of facilities, such as
material testing laboratories, food processing plants, production shops, service
shops, construction and fabrication shops and other facilities owned and operated
by the Polytechnic and which are indispensable to the operation and maintenance
of its academic and training units or program shall be exempt from taxation.

3. Revenues derived from the assets used in the operation of cafeterias, dormitories,
bookstores and other facilities located within its premises and owned and operated
by the Polytechnic as auxiliary activities, shall be exempt from taxation.

4. The Polytechnic shall be extended duty and tax free entry of all imported articles
used actually and directly for educational and training purposes, subject to the
rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Finance; Provided that,
 articles entered tax and duty free may not be sold, transferred or otherwise
disposed of any manner whatsoever to any person without the prior approval of
the Department of Finance and the Commission on Audit. Any transferee of said
articles shall be deemed the importer thereof and shall be assessed at the entered
value without depreciation.

5. Donations to the Polytechnic shall be exempt from all taxes and shall be
considered deductible items from the income tax of the donor.

SECTION 22
THE PRESENT VALENZUELA MANPOWER TRAINING CENTER

22.1 The present Valenzuela Manpower Training Center shall be absorbed by and
its operations transferred to the Polytechnic and shall function as a division of
the Polytechnic.
22.2 All personnel, properties, equipments, resources, receipts and other assets of
the Valenzuela Manpower Training Center shall forthwith be devolved to the
Polytechnic.

SECTION 23
OFFICIALS OF THE VALENZUELA CITY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

The present appointive officials and employees of the Valenzuela Polytechnic shall
continue to exercise their functions and duties and they shall automatically be absorbed by
the Valenzuela City Polytechnic College.

SECTION 24
CREATION OF POSITION

The Valenzuela City Polytechnic College shall be composed of the following

personnel: One (1) Executive Director (CGDH III), one (1) Dean, OSA (ACGDH III), two (2)
Consultants, one (1) Head Instructor (Technical), one (1) Head Instructor (related subjects),
one (1) Administrative Officer V, one (l) School Nurse IV, one (1) Registrar IV, nine (9)
Instructor III, one (1) HRM Officer IV, one (1) Records Officer IV, one (1) Budget Officer IV,
one (1) College Librarian IV, one (1) Guidance Officer IV, one (1) Supply Officer III, two (2)
Mechanic III, two (2) Clerk IV, two (2) Clerk III, one (1) Computer Technician, two (2)
Bookbinder IV, one (1) utility Foreman, one (1) Utility Man, one (1) Draftsman.

SECTION 25
APPROPRIATIONS
 For year 2000, the amount necessary to support the initial development costs for the
Polytechnic, including personal services, maintenance and other operating expenses, capital
outlay in the total amount of P8,577,350.00 and thereafter, the budgetary requirements for
the operation of the Valenzuela Polytechnic shall be taken provided for with regular
appropriations of the City Government.

SECTION 26
REPEALING CLAUSE

All ordinance rules and regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 27
EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE

This Ordinance shall take effect upon approval.

ENACTED.
MARCH 15, 2000.
 ORDINANCE NO. 08
Series of 2001

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 OF ORDINANCE NO. 95-12, OTHERWISE

KNOWN AS AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTING DR. PIO VALENZUELA SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM FOR THE INCLUSION OF CALOOCAN CITY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE,
MEYCAUAYAN MONTESSORI COLLEGE, CITY COLLEGE OF MANILA, BULACAN
STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES, MEYCAUAYAN COLLEGE,
OUR LADY OF LOURDES COLLEGE AND STI COLLEGE AS AN ADDITIONAL
ACCREDITED LEARNING INSTITUTIONS IN THE COUNTRY UNDER THE DR. PIO
VALENZUELA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

WHEREAS, there is a pressing demand for additional learning institutions because of

the increasing number of Dr. Pio Valenzuela scholars every year who needs a more
accessible place for study;

WHEREAS, not all the accredited schools can offer nor specializes the courses that
the Pio Valenzuela scholars preferred to take;

WHEREAS, the City government and its official believe that it is their duty to
provide measures to improve the education of our scholars;

WHEREAS, the accreditation of additional institution is in consideration and fairness

to the seven (7) scholars, namely, LOU BERNADETTE SANTOS, JERRY SAGNID, MA.
LOVELY DAWENG, PAULO PALUMAYAN, CYNTHIA ARCEO, FRANCIS CARMINDA
LLAUDERES and ANGELYN MARIZA who are respectively enrolled in their chosen
universities/schools which are presently not included in the list of accredited schools
available for Dr. Pio Valenzuela scholars.

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod the following:

SECTION 1. Amending Section 9 - PLACE OF STUDY IN THE COUNTRY:

 A) Include Caloocan City Polytechnic College, Meycauayan College,
Meycauayan Montessori College, Our Lady of Lourdes College, City
College of Manila, Bulacan State University, University of the Philippines
and STI College among the accredited colleges, universities and schools as
additional learning institutions in the country under the Pio Valenzuela
Scholarship Program, provided without prejudice to any of the existing
ordinance/s and provided further, subject to the approval and screening of
the advisory Committee;

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval.

ENACTED.
OCTOBER 10, 2001.

ORDINANCE NO. 55

Series of 2001

AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE BOARD OF PRE-ELEMENTARY EDUCATION IN THE

CITY OF VALENZUELA AND ESTABLISHING THEIR RIGHTS, DUTIES AND
OBLIGATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SAME.

WHEREAS, R.A. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991,
provides the Sangguniang Panlungsod, as the legislative body, to enact ordinance which shall
ensure the efficient and effective delivery of basic services through the creation of the
position of kindergarten teachers to give opportunity to pre-schoolers residing within the
City to attend kindergarten classes;

WHEREAS, because of the importance of providing children with all the

opportunities for their fullest development in their early years, pre-elementary education has
been encouraged and promoted by this City;

WHEREAS, consistent with the foregoing, the Sangguniang Panlungsod in an

Ordinance No. 93-45, created the position of kindergarten teachers to meet the needs of pre-
elementary education;
 WHEREAS, in order to ensure effective implementation of the City’s program on pre-
elementary education, specific guidelines has to be set and implemented by a Board, created
herein, aimed for the continuing improvement of facilities, instructions and quality
education as well as to ensure control and supervision over pre-elementary education.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela, the following:

SECTION 1. THE BOARD OF PRE-ELEMENTARY EDUCATION – There is

hereby created a “Board of Pre-Elementary Education”, hereinafter known as the BOARD,
who is empowered to set rules and guidelines in accordance herein for the
improvement/upliftment of pre-elementary education as well as to ensure supervision,
effective control and implementation of the programs relative thereto by the City.

SECTION 2. COMPOSITION. – The BOARD shall be composed of the

following:

CITY MAYOR as CHAIRMAN

DIVISION SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT as CO-CHAIRMAN

MEMBERS: Representative from DISTRICT SUPERVISORS, Division of

VALMANA

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

CHAIRMAN of the COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Duly elected PRESIDENT of the City Federation of PTA

on Kindergarten Level

Duly elected PRESIDENT of the Kindergarten Teachers

Association

CITY TREASURER
 The members of the BOARD, who shall serve for a period of two (2) years, shall be
appointed by the MAYOR. Members of the BOARD shall serve without compensation other
than actual and necessary expenses incurred in attendance of meeting of the BOARD and for
official business duly authorized by the BOARD and subject to availability of funds.

SECTION 3. FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD – The BOARD shall have the

following rights, duties and obligations:

a.) To prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct of operations, governance
and administration of pre-elementary education consistent with DECS policies
and guidelines as well as existing laws and ordinances;

b.) To regulate, authorize and fix the imposition as well as the collection of fees
from pre-elementary schoolers consistent with DECS Order No. 27 dated May
24, 1995, which should be limited but in no case shall exceed the following:

b1.) I.D. not more than P15.00

b2.) Boy Scout of the Phils. P20.00

b3.) Girl Scout of the Phils. P 5.00

b4.) Anti-TB P 5.00

c.) To regulate tuition fees to be collected from pre-elementary schoolers, which

in no case, shall exceed P100.00. The amount to be collected shall be remitted
to the City Treasurer which shall likewise be subject to a periodic audit in
accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations.

Graduation fees and other miscellaneous fees shall be evaluated and

determined by the BOARD consistent with existing ordinance/s, DECS rules
and Memorandum Circulars;
 d.) To determine, in accordance with the criteria set by the City, the annual
budgetary needs for the operation and maintenance of pre-elementary
education;

e.) To receive and hear complaints as well as impose disciplinary actions against
erring pre-elementary school teachers in accordance with laws as well as
DECS rules and guidelines;

f.) To set rules and regulations relative to the grant of Honoraria to Principals and
District Supervisor.

SECTION 4. MEETINGS AND QUORUM. – The BOARD shall meet at least

once a month or as often as may be necessary. The meeting shall be presided by the
Chairman or any of his duly authorized representative. A majority of all its members shall
constitute a quorum.

SECTION 5. The Chairman and Members of the BOARD shall perform their
duties as such without compensation or remuneration.

SECTION 6. If, for justifiable reason/s, any section or provision of this

Ordinance is found to be unconstitutional or invalid, no other section or provision thereof
shall be affected thereby.

SECTION 7. Any resolution, ordinance or any part thereof found

inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.

SECTION 8. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.

ENACTED.

FEBRUARY 07, 2001

 ORDINANCE NO. 14
Series of 2002

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF VALENZUELA TO

ESTABLISH AND OPERATE THE “PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG VALENZUELA”,
WHICH SHALL BE LOCATED AT POBLACION II, MALINTA, VALENZUELA CITY,
DIRECTING ITS OB.IECTIVES AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE.

WHEREAS, Article II, Section 17 of the Constitution mandates that the state shall
give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture and sports to foster
patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social program, promote total human liberation and
development;

WHEREAS, Article II, Section 13 of the Constitution recognizes that the youth
comprise a rich reservoir of productive manpower of the nation The constitution therefore
lends support to the promotion of their welfare and well being in order that they may
become physically, morally, intellectually and socially upright citizens of the nation;

WHEREAS, while the constitution provides that it is the duty of the state to provide
quality education for all, it is however, an obvious fact that more and more Filipinos find it
difficult to obtain college education due to its prohibitive cost;

WHEREAS, the City of Valenzuela is genuinely committed, congruous to the policy

of the state, to promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels; to make
such education accessible to all especially the poor but deserving students particularly the
graduates of public secondary schools of the City of Valenzuela, thus giving them the
opportunity to develop their potentials by pursuing college education.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela in a session duly assembled the following:
 SECTION l. TITLE. This ordinance shall be known as the "CHARTER OF
PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG VALENZUELA".

SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY. The Valenzuela City Government shall,

as a matter of policy and in pursuance to the higher goal of the state, and promote the right
of its residents to quality education at all levels and to make such education accessible to all
particularly to the needy but deserving students. Towards this end, the City Government
hereby commits itself to establish the “PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG
VALENZUELA" as the ideal venue for its youth to hone and develop their creativeness
and potentials to uplift their well-being as individual, their family and the society where
they belong.

SECTION 3. NAME OF INSTITUTION. There is hereby authorized the establishment

of “PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG VALENZUEIA", to be hereinafter referred to as
the Pamantasan, in accordance with the law and within the power and limitations herein
after specified and the same to be organized as a corporation under the same name.

SECTION 4. PURPOSES. The Pamantasan shall be established: a) to offer graduate

and undergraduate courses and other special courses as may be needed; b) to encourage and
undertake research and to contribute dissemination and application of learned skills and
knowledge; c) to fully develop the Filipino intellect and physical capabilities for
productivity and social usefulness; d) to promote Filipino moral and cultural values in its
highest level; e) to introduce in its curricula studies responsive to the needs of the city in
particular which do not receive much emphasis in other institution of higher learning; f) to
offer quality education at a reasonable cost for all who shall qualify for admission
particularly the financially disadvantaged but deserving; and g) to help improve the
standard of living and quality of life of the people of Valenzuela City in particular and the
country in general.

SECTION 5. ADMISSION. The Pamantasan shall have a system of admission which

shall facilitate the enrollment of students regardless of sex, religious beliefs, economic
status, or political affiliation; Provided, however, That the priority of admission shall be
given to bonafide residents of Valenzuela City and to those whose parents and/or
guardians work and pay their taxes to the City, subject to rules and regulations of admission
and retention prescribed by the Board of Regents.

SECTION 6. BOARD OF REGENTS. The overall governance of the Pamantasan

shall be vested in a Board of Regents, to be hereinafter referred to as the Board, to be
composed of persons of known probity and integrity, and with great interest in the
continuing development of the City of Valenzuela, and shall consist of nine (9) members,
which are as follows:
 a. The City Mayor of Valenzuela as Chairman;
b. The Pamantasan President;
c. The President of the Faculty Association;
d. The President of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela Alumni Association;
e. The Chairman or any member of the Committee on Education as designated by
the Sangguniang Panlungsod;
f. Two (2) distinguished citizens of the community in the area of higher education;
g. The Superintendent of the Division of City School of Valenzuela; and
h. The President of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela Student Council.

All the members of the Board of Regents except for the Chairman and Ex-Officio
Members shall be subject to the concurrence of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

The Faculty, Alumni, and Student members will serve only during their Term of
Office as President with their respective organization.

SECTION 7. The two (2) members of the Board appointed by the Mayor of the City of
Valenzuela shall serve for two (2) years, and thereafter, the Mayor will appoint their
successor.

SECTION 8. All members of the Board shall be citizens of the Philippines, preferably
residents of Valenzuela City.

SECTION 9. Board members shall serve without compensation other than the
personal allowance for attendance in Board meetings and for official business duly
authorized by the Board; Provided, however, that the amount shall not exceed the highest
remuneration given by other colleges and universities.

SECTION 10. ln case of vacancy in the Board by reason of resignation, death or

other forms of incapacity of any member of the Board, such vacancy shall be filled thru
appointment by the Mayor, with the concurrence of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, except
for the ex-officio members. Provided, however, that the appointee shall serve only for the
unexpired portion of the vacated position.

SECTION 11. Members of the Board shall not have any business interest, directly or
indirectly, in any aspect of the Pamantasan operations.

SECTION 12. The Board shall have the following powers and duties, in consonance
with existing laws and in addition to its general powers and under the Corporation Code of
the Philippines:
 a) To receive and appropriate such sums of money, properties, or materials as may be
provided by ordinance of the City of Valenzuela for the support of the Pamantasan;

b) To establish the necessary curricula, course, programs and projects responsive to

social and economic needs, and to provide adequate support for them to insure proper
implementation;

c) Upon the recommendation of the Academic Council of the Pamantasan, to

confirm degrees upon successful candidates for graduation; to confer the honorary degrees
upon persons in recognition of learning, public service, statesmanship, and eminence in
any field of specialization; and to confer and to authorize the President to award
certificates and diplomas for non-degree programs.

d) To elect the President of the Pamantasan;

e) To appoint, on the recommendation of the Pamantasan President, the officials of

the Pamantasan, the members of the faculty, the support personnel, consultants, and the
other Pamantasan personnel, and to remove them for cause after an investigation and
hearing shall have been conducted;

f) To prescribe rules for its own governance, to establish the government structure
of the Pamantasan, and to enact for the governance of the Pamantasan such general
policies and regulations as are consistent with its purposes as defined in Section Three of
this Ordinance;

g) To provide a compensation scheme, including direct and indirect fringe benefits,

for all Pamantasan personnel, and to fix their hours of work duties and such other
conditions and processes as it may deem proper under existing laws;

h) To receive in trust, tax-free, all legacies, gift, donations and grants of real and
personal properties and any other form of donation, and to administer the same for the
benefits of the Pamantasan or any part thereof in accordance with the instructions of the
donor, or in default thereof, in such manner as it may determine;

i) To act expeditiously in all academic matters referred to it by the Academic Council;

j) To fix the tuition fees and other necessary charges, subject to existing law, as the
Board may deem proper to implement. Such fees and charges, including government
subsidies and other income generated by the Pamantasan constitute special trust funds
and shall be deposited in any authorized government depository bank. Any and all interests
that shall accrue thereto shall be part of the same funds for the use of the Pamantasan. Any
provision of the existing laws to the contrary notwithstanding, income generated by the
Pamantasan may, at the discretion of the Board, be disbursed for the professional growth
and development, health, welfare, salary and other benefits of the faculty and members and
other personnel, for the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and repair urgently needed,
instructional and auxiliary facilities, equipment, buildings and other infrastructure and
expenses necessary for the attainment of its purposes under this ordinance. If for any
reason, the Pamantasan for reason beyond its control shall not be able to pursue any project
for which funds have been appropriated and allocated under its approved programs of
expenditures, the Board may authorize the use of said funds for any reasonable purpose
which in its discretion may be necessary and urgent for the attainment of objectives and
goals of the Pamantasan;

k) To provide a system of scholarships and fellowships, and to award the same to

students, faculty, and the staff on the basis of merit and fitness;

l) To serve as court of last resort in any litigation involving students, faculty, staff and
employees of the Pamantasan; and

m) To perform all other things not inconsistent with law and as it may deem
appropriate for the proper governance of the Pamantasan.

SECTION 13. Actions and processes against the Board shall be served on Pamantasan
President or the Board Secretary thereof.

SECTION 14. The Board shall meet regularly once every quarter, or in special sessions
as may be deemed necessary by the Chairman and the Pamantasan President, or any five (5)
of its members. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum to transact business. All
acts of the Board shall be collegial, and no member may take action, on any matter on his
own.

SECTION 15. The responsibility for college administration shall devolve upon the
Pamantasan President and the Pamantasan officials.

SECTION 16. There shall be an Academic Council and an Administrative Council

with the Pamantasan President as Presiding Officer.

SECTION 17. The Academic Council shall consist of the President as Presiding
Officer and all members of the faculty with rank of Instructor and above. The Council shall
be responsible for determining curricular offerings, courses of study, academic policies and
rules of disciplines, requirements for admission, retention, and graduation, conferring of
diplomas, certificates or awards, subject to the approval of the Board on the recommendation
of the Pamantasan President.

SECTION 18. The Administrative Council shall consist of the President as Presiding
Officer, and the heads of all administrative matters, which shall be in support of the
instruction, research, and the extension services of the Pamantasan.

SECTION 19. THE PAMANTASAN PRESIDENT. The President shall be elected by

the Board of Regents for the term of three (3) years, renewable for another term of three
(3) years unless sooner removed for incapacity, incompetence, dishonesty and/or conviction
of a crime involving moral turpitude with compensation equivalent to Salary Grade 26.

SECTION 20. There shall be a secretary of the Pamantasan who shall serve Board
Secretary, responsible for all documentation, records, and information dissemination of all
decisions of the President and the Board to ensure proper implementation, monitoring, and
evaluation.

SECTION 22. CREATION OF POSITION. The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela

shall be composed of the following personnel: one (1) President (S.G. 26), two (2) Vice
Presidents (S.G. 25), five (5) Deans of Colleges (CGADH II) (S.G. 24), one (l)
Administrative Officer IV (S.G. 22), one (1) Medical Officer IV (S.G. 20), one (1) Engineer
III (S.G. 19), one (l) Registrar III (S.G. 18), one (1) HRMO III (S.G. 18), one (1) Budget
Officer III (S.G. 18), one (1) Supply Officer III (S.G. l8), one (1) Accountant III (S.G. 18),
one (1) Records Officer III (S.G. l8), one (1) Nurse II (S.G. 14), one (1) College Librarian I
(S.G. 13), one (1) College Librarian III (S.G. 18), three (3) Security Agents (S.G. 8), one (1)
Computer Operator III (S.G. l2), one (1) Utility Foreman (S.G. 6), three (3) Utility Workers
(S.G. 3), one (l) Mechanic III (Driver Mechanic) (S.G. 9), one Bookbinder IV (S.G. l0), one
(l) Draftsman III (S.G. 11), one (1) Clerk IV (S.G. 8), one (1) Clerk III (S.G. 6), six (6)
Instructors I (S.G. l2), eight (8) Instructors II (S.G. 13), six (6) Instructors III (S.G. 14), three
(3) Associate Professors I (S.G. 19), two (2) Associate Professors II (S.G. 20), one (1) Guidance
Counselor III (S.G. 12), and one (1) Dentist I (S.G. l3).

SECTION 23. GENERAL PROVISIONS. The Sangguniang Panlungsod shall

appropriate funds deemed necessary for the operation of the Pamantasan, the budget shall be
under the account of the Pamantasan. Provided further that the Sangguniang Panlungsod
may also appropriate additional funds for special programs and/or projects which may be
deemed necessary to be undertaken by the Pamantasan, outside of its regular annual budget

SECTION 24. The Pamantasan shall adopt its emblem, color, seal and other
appurtenances consistent with and reflective of Philippine culture and values that shall
enhance the uniqueness and dignity of the Filipino identity. The Official Seal of the
Pamantasan will be a round figure with the name "PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG
VALENZUELA *2002* " inside the circle is letter "V” colored with red, with open book and
lighted torch which stand for intellectual development of the people of Valenzuela and a
good choice of direction for a better quality of life; with colors: yellow gold, blue and red-
orange (flame). The Pamantasan shall have its flag with colors of blue, yellow gold, and
white.

SECTION 25. There shall be an annual report prepared by the Board of Regents to be
submitted to the City Mayor, City Council and to the Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) setting forth the programs, condition, needs, problems, and progress made by the
university.

SECTION 26. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If, for justifiable reasons, any section or
provision of this Ordinance is found unconstitutional or invalid, no other section or
provision shall be affected thereby.

SECTION 27. TRANSITORY PROVISIONS. For the duration of the interim period,
officials, faculty and staff with designated functions in the Pamantasan shall receive
commensurate honoraria and other emoluments.

SECTION 28. The Mayor shall, pending the appointment of the members of the
Board herein created and authorized to temporarily designate the members thereof who
shall act as such until the permanent members are so appointed, provided, that the
organizing members of the AD-HOC Committee maybe designated as members of the
Interim-Board.

SECTION 29. REPEALING CLAUSE. Any resolution, ordinance or any part hereof
found inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed and/or
modified accordingly.

SECTION 30. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its
approval.

ENACTED.
JUNE 5, 2002.
 ORDINANCE NO. 33
Series of 2003

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 OF ORDINANCE NO. 95-12 OTHERWISE

KNOWN AS "AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTING DR. PIO VALENZUELA SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM" FOR THE INCLUSION OF PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG
VALENZUELA AS AN ADDITIONAL ACCREDITED LEARNING INSTITUTION IN
THE COUNTRY UNDER THE DR. PIO VALENZUELA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

WHEREAS, there is a pressing demand for additional learning institutions because of

the increasing number of Dr. Pio Valenzuela scholars every year who needs a more
accessible place for study;

WHEREAS, not all the accredited schools can offer nor specializes the courses that
the Pio Valenzuela Scholars preferred to take;

WHEREAS, the City Government and its officials believe that it is their duty to
provide measure to improve the education of our scholars;

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod the following:

SECTION 1. Amending Section 9 - PLACE OF STUDY IN THE COUNTRY:

A) Include Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela among the accredited

colleges, universities and schools as additional learning institutions in the
country under the Pio Valenzuela Scholarship Program, provided without
 prejudice to any of the existing ordinance/s and provided further, subject
to the approval and screening of the advisory committee;

SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval

ENACTED.
FEBRUARY 5, 2003.

ORDINANCE NO. 37
Series of 2003

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE VALENZUELA CITY SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL

TO BE FUNDED BY THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD OF VALENZUELA.

WHEREAS, Article IV of the Philippine Constitution provides that the state shall
protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels shall take
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.

WHEREAS, the state shall establish, maintain and support a complete, adequate and
integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society;

WHEREAS, education and training for science and technology is an integral part of
any successful socio-economic development program, both national and local;

WHEREAS, as provided in the Department of Education Culture and Sports (DECS)

Order No. 69, Series of 1993 the Department of Education Culture and Sports encourage the
establishment of science high school initially among public school for more intensive and
advance secondary education program with special emphasis on Science, Mathematics and
Communication Arts.

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod, in session duly assembled, the following:

SECTION 1. VISION AND MISSION

The Valenzuela City Science High School is envisioned to provide opportunities to

intellectually promising students with an enriched secondary education curriculum
conformably to the constitutional mandate “to encourage critical and creative thinking and
broaden scientific technological knowledge”, the Valenzuela City Science High School shall
direct its effort to provide the best possible resource to enhance student academic
performance, broaden the student scheme through exposure to an enriched learning
curriculum, enhances the level of understanding and awareness of students towards the rapid
scientific and technological advances and to poster among student problem-solving approach
of critical thinking.

SECTION 2. FUNDING AND APPROPRATIONS

Funding for the establishment and operation of the Valenzuela City Science High
School shall be taken from the funds of Local School Board of Valenzuela City.

SECTION 3. MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION

The management and operation of Valenzuela City Science High School shall be in
full coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd) an efficient management and
operation set up will be installed, including the hiring of teaching and non-teaching
personnel to enable the successful institutional built-up of the school. The following
personnel positions are hereby created:

(1) School Principal I - Salary Grade 18

(1) Administrative Officer - Salary Grade 11
(1) Head Teacher VI - Salary Grade 18
(1) Guidance Counselor - Salary Grade l0
(1) Master Teacher - Salary Grade 16
(10) Teachers - Salary Grade 10
(1) Supply Officer - Salary Grade l0
(1) Bookkeeper - Salary Grade 8
(1) Disbursing Officer - Salary Grade 6
(1) Librarian - Salary Grade 10
(1) Registrar - Salary Grade 11
(1) Clerk - Salary Grade 3
(1) Medical Officer - Salary Grade 14
(1) Dental Officer - Salary Grade 13
(1) Public Health Nurse - Salary Grade 12
(2) Security Guard - Salary Grade 3
(2) Utility Worker - Salary Grade 1
(1) Maintenance - Salary Grade 2
(1) Laboratory Technician - Salary Grade 2

SECTION 4. AD HOC COMMITTEE

 An Ad Hoc Committee headed by the City Mayor and the Division Superintendent
of Schools as Co-Chairman, will be immediately formed to set-up the initial management
and operational guidelines of the school within 30 days upon approval of this ordinance.

SECTION 5. ADMISSION AND RETENTION

Bonafide residents of Valenzuela City shall be given priority in the admission and
retention of students. Students shall take and pass a battery of tests and shall undergo an
interview, a cut-off grade of 85% shall be implemented and should be maintained until the
student finished high school.

SECTION 6. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE

If, for justifiable reasons, any section or provision of this Ordinance is found
unconstitutional or invalid, no other section or provision shall be affected thereby.

SECTION 7. REPEALING CLAUSE

Any resolution, ordinance or any part hereof found inconsistent with the provisions
of this Ordinance are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE

This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.

ENACTED.
MAY 14, 2003.

ORDINANCE NO. 38
Series of 2003

AN ORDINANCE RENAMING BAGBAGUIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO ANDRES

MARIANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SITUATED IN BARANGAY BAGBAGUIN,
VALENZUELA CITY.

WHEREAS, Section 13 of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local

Government Code of 1991, specifically laid down the manner of changing the names of
every political units and public places, streets and structures, to wit:

“c) The sanggunians of component cities and municipalities may, in

consultation with the Philippine Historical Commission, change the name of
 city, municipal and barangay roads, avenues, boulevards, thoroughfares and
bridges within its territorial jurisdiction;

d) None of the foregoing local government units, institutions, places,

buildings shall be named after a living person, nor may a change of name be
made unless for a justifiable reason and, in any case, not oftener than once
every ten (10) years. The name of local government unit or a public place,
street or structure with historical, cultural or ethnic significance shall not be
changed, unless by a unanimous vote of the Sanggunian concerned and in
consultation with the PHC;”

WHEREAS, the residents of Barangay Bagbaguin through its Barangay Council are
requesting to change the name of Bagbaguin Elementary School to “ANDRES MARIANO
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL",

WHEREAS, there are two (2) existing elementary schools named "Bagbaguin
Elementary School" in which the people are confused to determine the school they are
referring to;

WHEREAS, the school site of Bagbaguin Elementary School with an area of 600
square meters, was donated and built by the first Barangay Captain in the name of Andres
Mariano;

WHEREAS, residents of Barangay Bagbaguin, thru its Sangguniang Barangay,

strongly recommend to name the said school after Andres Mariano in due recognition for his
contribution and service to his Barangay.

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela, to rename the Bagbaguin Elementary School to
“ANDRES MARANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL".

ENACTED.
MAY 21, 2003.
ORDINANCE NO. 50
Series of 2003

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 OF ORDINANCE NO. 95-12 OTHERWISE

KNOWN AS "AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTING DR. PIO VALENZUELA SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM”, FOR THE INCLUSION OF PHILIPPINE MARITIME INSTITUTE AND
FATIMA UNTVERSITY AS AN ADDITIONAL ACCREDITED LEARNING INSTITUTIONS
IN THE COUNTRY UNDER THE DR. PIO VALENZUELA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
 WHEREAS, there is a pressing demand for additional learning institutions because of
the increasing number of Dr. Pio Valenzuela scholars every year who needs a more
accessible place for study;

WHEREAS, not all the accredited schools can offer nor specializes the courses that
the Pio Valenzuela Scholars preferred to take;

WHEREAS, the City Government and its officials believe that it is their duty to
provide measure to improve the education of our scholars;

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod the following:

SECTION 1. Amending Section 9 - PLACE OF STUDY IN THE COUNTRY:

A) Include Philippine Maritime Institute (PMI) and Fatima University

among the accredited colleges, universities and schools as additional learning
institutions in the country under the Pio Valenzuela Scholarship Program,
provided without prejudice to any of the existing ordinance/s and provided
further, subject to the approval and screening of the advisory committee;

SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval.

ENACTED.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2003.
 ORDINANCE NO. 005
SERIES OF 2004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 OF ORDINANCE NO. 95-12, OTHERWISE

KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTING DR. PIO VALENZUELA SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM" FOR THE INCLUSION OF UNIVERSITY OF MANILA AS AN ADDITIONAL
ACCREDITED LEARNING INSTITUTION IN THE COUNTRY UNDER THE DR. PIO
VALENZUELA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.”

WHEREAS, there is a pressing demand for additional learning institutions because of

the increasing number of Dr. Pio Valenzuela Scholars every year who needs a more
accessible place for study;

WHEREAS, not all the accredited schools can offer nor specializes the courses that
the Dr. Pio Valenzuela scholars preferred to take;

WHEREAS, the City Government and its officials believe that it is their duty to
provide measure to improve the education of our scholars;

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod the following:

SECTION 1. Amending Section 9 - PLACE OF STUDY IN THE COUNTRY:

A. Include University of Manila among the accredited colleges,

universities and schools as additional learning institutions in the
 country under the Dr. Pio Valenzuela Scholarship Program,
provided without prejudice to any of the existing ordinance/s and
provided further, subject to the approval and screening of the
advisory committee.

SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval.

ENACTED.
NOVEMBER 10, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 008

Series of 2004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 OF ORDINANCE NO. 38, SERIES OF 2000

ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A VALENZUELA CITY POLYTECHNIC
COLLEGE DIRECTING ITS OBJECTIVES AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE'.

WHEREAS, Section 2 (l), Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides that the
State shall establish, maintain and support a complete, adequate and integrated system of
education relevant to the needs of the people and society;

WHEREAS, Section 3(2), Article XIV of the Constitution provides that the State is
mandated to encourage critical and creative thinking and promote vocational efficiency;

WHEREAS, it is necessary that the composition of the Board of Trustees of

Valenzuela City Polytechnic College be clearly defined in order that it can independently
fulfill each trust, mandate and function;

WHEREAS, Section 7 of Ordinance No. 38, Series of 2000, created an ambiguity

with respect to the "Membership" of two (2) Sangguniang Panlungsod Members in the Board
of Trustees of Valenzuela City Polytechnic College;

WHEREAS, amendment to Section 7 of Ordinance No. 38, Series of 2000, is necessary

in order to uphold the spirit and the true intention of the Ordinance;

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod the following:
 SECTION 1. Section 7, A (5), reads two (2) Trustees from the City Council
PREFERABLY the Chairman of the Committee on Education and the Chairman of the
Committee on Appropriations is hereby amended as follows:

“A.
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
5. Two (2) Trustees from the City Council WHO SHALL BE the
Chairman of the Committee on Education and the Chairman of the
Committee on Appropriations.”

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval.

ENACTED.
DECEMBER 01, 2004.
 KAUTUSAN BLG. 026
Taong 2005

ISANG KAUTUSANG NAGTATAKDA NG SAMPUNG BATAYAN NG DISIPLINA SA

VALENZUELA NA IPATUTUPAD SA ILALIM NG PROGRAMANG “ANG BATANG
VALENZUELA AY MAY DISIPLINA" AT NAGLALAAN NG KAUKULANG PONDO PARA
DITO.”

SAPAGKA’T, ang mamamayan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela, kasama na ang

Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Valenzuela, Sangguniang Panlungsod at mga pamunuan ng
Paaralang Pampubliko dito ay nananalig na ang matibay na sandigan ng pagpapanatili ng
kaayusan at katahimikan at patuloy na pag-unlad ay ang pagpapatupad ng disiplina;

SAPAGKA’T, ang pagkakaroon ng disiplina ay nakasalalay sa pagsunod sa mga

batayang pagpapahalaga (core values) na sumusunod:

1. Makabayan (Nationalism)
2. Maka-Kalikasan (Concern for the Environment)
3. May Positibong Pananaw (Positive Thinking)
4. Mapagkakatiwalaan (Trustworthy)
5. Maagap (Punctuality)
6. Malinis at Maayos (Cleanliness & Orderliness)
7. Malikhain (Creativity & Resourcefulness)
 8. Maka-Diyos (God-Loving)
9. Matapat at May Dangal (Honesty)
10. Matulungin (Cooperation)

SAPAGKA’T, bukod sa tahanan, ang paaralan ang tamang lugar kung saan dapat
maturuan ng disiplina at tamang pagkilos at pag-uugali ang bawat kabataang mag-aaral;

SAPAGKA'T, ang kabataan sa ngayon ay nararapat maturuan na lumaking may

tamang kaisipan, gawi at pag-uugali, bagay na isang mabisang paraan tungo sa pagkakaroon
natin ng responsableng mamamayan at pinuno sa darating na panahon;

KUNG KAYA'T DAHIL DITO, ay IPINAG-UUTOS ng Sangguniang Panlungsod na

ipatupad sa lahat ng mababa at mataas na paaralan, kasama na ang Pampublikong Kolehiyo at
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela at maging sa Pamahalaang Lungsod, mga opisyales
nito at kawani, ang mga sumusunod na batayang pagpapahalaga sa ilalim ng programang
"Ang Batang Valenzuela Ay May Disiplina” sa mga itinakdang panahon, gaya ng sumusunod:

1. Makabayan (Nationalism) - Hunyo

2. Makakalikasan ( Concern for the Environment) - Hulyo
3. May Positibong Pananaw (Positive Thinking) - Agosto
4. Mapagkakatiwalaan (Trustworthy) - Setyembre
5. Maagap (Punctuality) - Oktubre
6. Malinis at Maayos (Cleanliness & Orderliness) - Nobyembre
7. Malikhain (Creativity & Resourcefulness) - Disyembre
8. Maka-Diyos (God-Loving) - Enero
9. Matapat at May Dangal (Honesty) - Pebrero
10. Matulungin (Cooperation) - Marso

Bilang suporta sa matagumpay na pagsasakatuparan nito ay iniaatas sa Tanggapan ng

Punong Lungsod ang paglalaan ng pondo para sa programang ito.

Ang lahat ng paaralan, pampubliko at pribado, sa antas ng elementarya, sekondarya at

kolehiyo sa pangunguna ng mga tagapamahala, guro at opisyal ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon
ay magalang na hinihilingan na magsagawa ng mga kaukulang programa at gawain upang
isakatuparan ang isinasaad ng ordinansang ito.

PINAGTIBAY.
HULYO 06, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 027

 Series of 2005

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING ONE THOUSAND (P 1,000.00) PESOS EDUCATIONAL

ASSISTANCE TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF VALENZUELA,
METROPOLITAN MANILA.

WHEREAS, on June 01, 2005, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo approved the
release of P 1.1 Billion as educational assistance to all regular, casual and contractual
government nationwide, including the military, police and public school teachers;

WHEREAS, Budget Secretary Emilia Boncodin stressed that local government unit
(LGU) may also grant educational assistance from their own savings but it must be approved
by an ordinance;

WHEREAS, there is an imperative need to provide cushion to our local officials and
employees to mitigate the impact of skyrocketing prices of basic commodities and services;

WHEREAS, the granting of educational assistance shall boost the sagging morale of
our officials and employees.

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED by the City Council of Valenzuela City, in

session duly assembled the following:

SECTION 1. The amount of One Thousand Pesos (P 1,000.00) educational assistance

is hereby granted to all city officials and all regular, causal and contractual employees of the
City Government of Valenzuela.

SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval.

ENACTED.
JULY 13, 2005.
 SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD
ORDINANCE NO. 37

AN ORDINANCE ENACTING AND INSTITUTING THE DR. PIO VALENZUELA

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OF 2009.

WHEREAS, the l987 Philippine Constitution Art. XIV Section 1 provides that the
State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and
shall take appropriate steps to make such education to all;

WHEREAS, the Local Government Code of 1991 provides the Sangguniang

Panlungsod, as the legislative body of the City, to enact Ordinances which shall ensure the
efficient and effective delivery of the basic services through the establishment of a
scholarship fund for poor but deserving students residing within the City in schools located
within its jurisdiction;

WHEREAS, the high cost of tertiary education compounded by the ever rising prices
of basic commodities has deprived many high school graduates of their institutional right to
pursue higher learning and consequently denies them the opportunity to become
professionals and fulfill a decent living in the future;

WHEREAS, 15 years after it was passed, the ordinance needs changes or modification
in its provisions for an easier and more effective implementation.

WHEREAS, the City Government and its officials believed that it is their duty to
provide measures to improve the education of our scholars.
 NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED, as it is hereby ORDAINED by the
Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela, in session assembled, that:

SECTION 1. TITLE - This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the new ‘DR. PIO
VALENZUELA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OF 2009”.

SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY - It is hereby declared the policy of the

City Government of Valenzuela to establish and maintain a system of scholarship grants,
student loan program, subsidies and other incentives which shall be available to deserving
graduating
Students in public and/or private secondary school, especially to the underprivileged.

SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS - The terms, words or phrases when used in

this ordinance shall be considered to mean as follows:

ADMINISTER - manage; superintend

ADMINISTRATOR - the one who administer
APPROPRTATION - a sum of money devoted to a special purpose
(Dr. Pio Valenzuela Scholarship Program)
BAC.ALAUREATE - Bachelor’s Degree conferred by school, colleges or
universities
COVERAGE DONATION - applied to baccalaureate courses only
DONATION - gift
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - sum of money to be given to qualified scholar or
grantee
GRANTEE - scholar who received a scholarship grant
HONORARIA - a reward or gift for services rendered
QUALIFICATION - requirement which has to be met
SCHOLAR - a student/pupil at a school, college or university
who was awarded for scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP - a financial award given to scholar to help pay for
an education
PAYROLL - a list of persons (scholars/grantees) entitled to
receive the scholarship grants

SECTION 4. SCHOLARSHIP FUND

A.) There is hereby created a “DR. PIO VALENZUELA SCHOLARSHIP FUND”

herein referred to as the fund to be administered by the Office of the Mayor which includes
not only tuition and miscellaneous fees but the conduct of all activities of the scholarship
program such as administration of qualifying exam, information dissemination, background
investigation of qualified applicants, interview, honoraria, orientation and awarding of
scholarship grants, office supplies, filing cabinets and equipments needed.

B.) Donation, contribution, grants and other financial assistance, directly or indirectly
given by non-government organizations, private or public, individual, or agencies to the City
Government of Valenzuela shall be considered as trust fund to be administered by the Office
of the Mayor in accordance with this program.

SECTION 5. APPROPIATIONS - The annual funding of DR. PIO VALENZUELA

SCHOLARSHIP FUND shall come from at least one percent (1%) of the City Business taxes
for the next preceeding calendar years.

SECTION 6. COVERAGE - The scholarship shall be applied to all baccalaureate

courses only.

SECTION 7. ASSISTANCE TO GRANTEES – Financial Assistance to grantees shall be

in the amount of Php15,000.00 per semester and the said amount shall be given to grantees
in two (2) equal payments thru payroll system.

SECTION 8. QUALIFICATIONS – In order to qualify for the scholarship program,

the applicant must be:

a.) A member of the Valenzuela City Public and Private Secondary School graduating
class with an average of 85% and above;

b.) A resident of the City of Valenzuela for at least four (4) years prior to availing of
the scholarship, as attested by the school records and barangay certificate;

c.) Of good moral character as certified by school authorities and Barangay Captain
where the applicant resides;

d.) A member of the community whose family has a total annual gross income of not
more than P 120,000.00 as evidenced by Income Tax Return (ITR) and certified by
City Social Welfare Development Officer; or in the absence of ITR, Affidavit of
non-filing of Income Tax and Certification of Non-filing of Income Tax from the
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR);

e.) A natural born Filipino Citizen;

f.) A qualifier of the Dr. Pio Valenzuela Scholarship Examination; and

 g.) Must pass the interview of the Scholarship Committee.

SECTION 9. PLACE OF STUDY IN THE COUNTRY – That the grantees of the said
scholarship program can enroll to any colleges and universities duly accredited by the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED), either public or private offering baccalaureate
courses except for exclusive schools.

SECTION 10. SERVICE OBLIGATION. A.) Immediately upon completion of a course

or degree, a scholar may serve the country on full time basis only along his field of training
for a minimum period of two (2) years. B.) May render services to the City of Valenzuela by
being available for public speaking before the locally sponsored Summer Youth Program and
Career Guidance Program and as a consultant or speaker to the vocational and industrial
training and seminars initiated by the City.

SECTION 11. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE PROGRAM. The City Mayor has the sole
authority to designate the administrator of the program.

SECTION 12. ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Creation of the Advisory Committee and

Secretariat with honoraria with the composition of the following:

1. Division Superintendent;
2. Administrator of the Program;
3. President of the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation;
4. Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations;
5. Chairman of the Committee on Education;
6. Two (2) representatives from private sectors, one (l) of whom shall come from the
Business Sector duly accredited Non-Government Organization (NGO);
7. Head of the Budget Department;
8. Head of the Accounting Department;
9. Head of the Internal Audit; and
10. Scholarship Coordinator.

SECTION 13. RULES AND REGULATIONS - Within thirty (30) days from approval
of this ordinance, the Office of the Mayor in coordination with the Advisory Committee
shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the
provisions hereof.

SECTION 14. REPEALING CLAUSE - All previous Ordinances, issuances, rules and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.
 SECTION 15. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If any provisions of this Ordinance is
declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain
in full force and effect.

SECTION 16. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE – This ordinance shall take effect on June
2009.

ENACTED.
FEBRUARY 18, 2009.

ORDINANCE NO. 051

Series of 2009

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO SANGGUNIANG

KABATAAN MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF VALENZUELA, ALSO KNOWN AS SK
KAGAWAD SERVICE INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

WHEREAS, the Constitution provides that the state shall protect and promote the
right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make
such education accessible to all;

WHEREAS, the state shall establish and maintain a break of scholarship grants,
student loan programs, subsidies, and other incentives which shall be available to deserving
students in both public and private schools, especially to the underprivileged;

WHEREAS, as provided under the Local Government Code of l991 during their
incumbency, Sangguniang Kabataan Officials shall be exempt from payment of tuition and
matriculation fees while enrolled in public tertiary schools, including state colleges and
universities;

WHEREAS, it is stated in the 2001 Katipunan ng mga Kabataan and Sangguniang

Kabataan Constitution and By-Laws to initiate and support programs that are designed to
enhance the social, political, economic, cultural, intellectual, moral, spiritual and physical
development of the youth;

WIIEREAS, the SK Officials under existing law particularly the members of the SK
council are not entitled to any compensation but they play a vital role in serving their fellow
youth in the community;
 WIIEREAS, considering that the exemption of SK Officials from matriculation and
tuition fee is not being fully implemented in our City there is an urgent need to provide a
scholarship program funded by the City Government to edify and develop the knowledge
and skills of the SK Officials in order for them to be a more productive and efficient leaders
of our community.

SECTION 1. TITLE - This Ordinance shall be known as the "SK KAGAWAD

SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM".

SECTION 2. GRANTEE/S - The grantee/s of the scholarship program are the duly
elected Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) members or kagawad of the 32 comprising the two
legislative districts of the City of Valenzuela.
SECTION 3. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS - Aside from
being a duly elected SK Official, the grantee must possess during their incumbency the
following additional qualifications:

a.) The grantee must be a high school graduate and of good moral character as
certified by the school authority concern;

b.) The grantee during his term of office must be a member of good standing;

c.) The grantee shall enjoy the privileges under the scholarship program only during
their incumbency;

d.) Must maintain a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 3.00. In the event the
grantee fails to meet the grade requirement he will be marked “Probationary".
Obtaining a GWA lower than what is required in succeeding semester will
automatically forfeit the scholarship grant; and

e.) The grantee shall enjoy the scholarship notwithstanding that the latter is enjoying
other scholarship grant.

SECTION 4. PLACE OF STUDY IN THE COUNTRY - The grantee under this

ordinance shall be required to pursue their degree program, technical/vocational or other
courses at any training institutions, universities and state colleges accredited by the
Commission on Higher Education or the Philippine Government.

SECTION 5. DEFINITION OF TERMS - (a) "Sangguniang Kabataan Officials " - refers

to the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairman and seven (7) members.
 (b) Sangguniang Kabataan or Members - refers to the seven (7) members of the
Sangguniang Kabataan.

(c) "A member of good standing" - refers to a SK Official who perform his duty in
accordance with the provision of the l99l Local Government Code, 2001 Katipunan ng mga
Kabataan and SK Constitution and By-Laws and other pertinent existing laws. Provided, he
must secure a certificate of being a member of good standing issued and endorsed by the SK
Federation Committee on Ethics and Religious Affairs approved by the President of the
Sangguniang Kabataan Federation.

SECTION 6. APPROPPRIAIIONS - The amount necessary to carry out the

implementation of this ordinance shall be charged against the Annual Budget of the City
Government of Valenzuela to be allotted to FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PSK (Pederasyon
ng Sangguniang Kabataan).

SECTION 7. BENEFITS - A lump sum amount of Php. 2,500.00 per semester will be
given to cover tuition and matriculation fees, miscellaneous fees, book allowances and other
expenses.

SECTION 8. FINANCING - The grantor shall give the corresponding amount to the
grantee upon submission of the requirements such as but not limited to the Official
Registration Form properly assessed by the University/College indicating the actual amount
of matriculation and tuition fee per semester subject to the usual accounting and auditing
rules and regulation of the City Government.

SECTION 9. RESCISSION/CANCELLATION OF GRANT - (a) When the SK Kagawad

ceases to be a member of good standing as certified by the Committee on Ethics and
Religious Affairs.

(b) SK Kagawad who drops out of the program shall be automatically terminated.

(c) And such other grounds as maybe enacted by the Monitoring and Advisory
Committee.

SECTION 10. MONITORING AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE - The committee shall

be composed of (1) President of the SK Federation (2) Chairman of the Committee on
Education of the SK Federation, (3) Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations of the
City Council, (4) Chairman of the Committee on Education of the City Council, and (5) a
respected member of the Academe who shall be appointed by the President of the SK
Federation with the concurrence of the majority of all the members of the SK Local
Executive Committee.

SECTION 11. POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE - The committee has the power to
monitor and assess the implementation of this ordinance if it is in conformity with the spirit
of the law. To enact necessary rules and regulation if the circumstances so warrants as to
fully implement this ordinance.

SECTION 12. REPEALING CLAUSE - All laws, decrees, orders, regulations or

portions thereof inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 13. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - In the event any of the provisions of this
ordinance is declared unconstitutional, validity of the other provisions shall not be affected
by such declaration

SECTION 14. EFFECTIVITY - This ordinance shall take effect immediately on the
succeeding semester of the Academic Year upon its approval, subject to the availability of
funds.

ENACTED.
JUNE 17, 2009.

ORDINANCE NO. 040

Series of 2009

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING MONTHLY ALLOWANCE TO ALL STUDENTS OF

VALENZUELA SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

WHEREAS, in recognition of said constitutional precepts, the State provided for in

paragraph 11 of Section 458 of Article 5 of the Local Government Code of the Philippines a
duty on the part of Sangguniang Panlungsod to establish a scholarship fund for the poor but
deserving students in schools located within its jurisdiction or for students residing within
the city;

WHEREAS, as early as 1982, the state already recognized the need for the
government to provide financial assistance to students and as such Chapter V (d) of Section
51 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 232, otherwise known as the “Education Act of 1982”, provides
that “The government shall provide financial assistance to financially disadvantaged and
deserving students. Such assistance may be in the form of state scholarship, grants-in-aid,
assistance from the Educational Loan Fund, or subsidized tuition rates in State Colleges and
Universities. All the above and similar assistance shall provide for reserve quotas for
financially needy but academically qualified students from the national cultural
communities”;

WHEREAS, Section II (3) of Article XIV of the l987 Constitution states that "The
state shall establish and maintain a system of scholarship grants, students loan programs,
subsidies and other incentives which shall be available to deserving students in both public
and private schools, especially to the underprivileged”;

WHEREAS, the Constitution also provides in Section X of Article XIV that “Science
and technology are essential for national development and progress. The state give priority to
research and development, invention, innovation and their utilization; and to science and
technology education, training and services. It shall support indigenous, appropriate and self-
reliant scientific and technological capabilities and their application to the country's
productive systems and national life;

WHEREAS, the financial assistance that will be granted can be used by the students
for making investigative projects, purchasing reference materials/books for elective and
additional subjects in Science, Math and English and in determining results or researches
that need certification from testing labs and university laboratories;

WHEREAS, our students also attend annual leadership seminars and trainings outside
the city as well as conferences in Science, Math and English;

WHEREAS, thru the years, the students of Valenzuela Science High School have
brought honor and prestige to the City of Valenzuela by joining and winning various
divisional, regional, national and international competitions;

WHEREAS, considering the foregoing, the grant of a monthly allowance to the

students of Valenzuela Science High School is well deserved as it will address the financial
needs of the students and their families and at the same time encourage students to exert
more effort in their studies.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by Sangguniang

Panlungsod of Valenzuela the following:

SECTION 1. A1l students of Valenzuela Science High School shall be entitled to a

THREE HUNDRED PESOS (P300.00) monthly allowance starting school year 2009-2010.
 SECTION 2. The funds necessary for the proper implementation of this Ordinance
shall be appropriated annually from the General Fund of the City as duly approved by the
Sangguniang Panlungsod.

SECTION 3. The Implementing Rules and Regulations of this Ordinance shall be

promulgated by the Office of the City Mayor;

SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect on school year 2009-2010 and the school
years thereafter subject to the availability of funds.

ENACTED.
MAY 27, 2009.

ORDINANCE NO. 14
Series of 2011

AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS OPERATING

WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF VALENZUELA, TO
SUBMIT TO THE BUSINESS PERMIT AND LICENSING OFFICE AND THE
SANGGUNIAN, A LIST OF THETR COURSES/PROGRAMS APPROVED BY THE
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA), AS
WELL AS OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION, PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A
BUSINESS PERMIT.

WHEREAS, Section 16 of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local

Government Code of 1991, gives every local government unit the right to exercise "the
powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as powers necessary,
appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those which are
essential for the promotion of the general welfare”;

WHEREAS, there has been complaints from students and the general public
regarding technical/vocational schools offering courses which are not approved by the
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA);
 WHEREAS, there is a need for a stricter regulation, at the local level to ensure that
students and the general public will not be duped, and to guarantee the general welfare of
the people;

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED, as it is hereby ORDAINED by the City

Council of Valenzuela, in a session assembled:

SECTION 1. Aside from the usual requirements for the issuance or renewal of a
business permit required by law or city ordinances, all technical/vocational schools shall be
required to submit the following documents to the Business Permit and Licensing
Office(BPLO);

a) List of courses to be offered or currently being offered by the school;

b) A certification, duly signed by the school head certifying that the courses being
offered are approved by TESDA and that the same school has complied with TESDA Circular
No. 45, Series of 2007, or “The Omnibus Guidelines on Program Registration under the
Unified TVET Program Registration and Accreditation System (UTPRAS); and

c) A certified photocopy of TESDA accreditation for each courses offered

SECTION 2. Prior to the approval and release of the business permit, the BPLO shall
provide the Sanggunian a copy of the requirements submitted by the school, as provided for
in Section 1. The Sanggunian, through its Committee on Education, shall be given seven (7)
working days to evaluate the papers submitted and shall write an official recommendation to
the BPLO, and an official report to the Sanggunian on the action taken by the Committee.

SECTION 3. It shall be unlawful to approve or release the business permit of the

school without the submission of the requirements set forth under Section 1 of this
Ordinance. Officials and employees of the BPLO who shall violate the provisions of the
Ordinance shall be meted the corresponding administrative penalties pursuant to Civil
Service rules and regulations.

SECTION 4. Technical/Vocational schools shall be required to post a standard signage

in front of the school premises, posted in a conspicuous place in plain view of the general
public, stating their course or program offering with TESDA approval. Said signage shall
measure seventy-five by thirty six inches (75x36’) per single registered program and forty-
five by seventy-five inches (45x75") for multiple programs. The BPLO shall provide the
standard text of the signage.
 SECTION 5. A periodic inspection shall be conducted by the BPLO, in coordination
with TESDA and the Sanggunian Committee on Education, on all technical/vocational
courses operating within the territorial jurisdiction of the City to ascertain if said schools
comply with their respective business permits and determine if the same are only offering
courses approved by the TESDA. The inspection shall also include the checking of tools and
equipments and interview of the trainer and students.

SECTION 6. Permits issued to technical/vocational schools which shall be found to be

offering courses not approved by the TESDA, in violation of the certification submitted to
the BPLO, shall be immediately cancelled, without prejudice to the filing of separate
criminal case against the school concerned.

SECTION 7. REPEALING CLAUSE - Except as otherwise provided herein, all

Executive Orders, Administrative Regulations, City Ordinances, City Resolutions, Barangay
Ordinances, Barangay Resolutions, which are inconsistent with and contradictory to any of
the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If for any reason or reasons, any part or

provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or
provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 9. EFFECTIVITY - This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its
approval.

ENACTED.
FEBRUARY 21, 2011.
 ORDINANCE NO. 51
Series of 2012

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 37, SERIES OF 2009

OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE DR. PIO VALENZUELA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OF
2009.

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 ORDINANCE NO.220 Series of 2015
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP TO ONE (1) IMMEDIATE
FAMILY MEMBER OF THE KENTEX FIRE TRAGEDY VICTIMS AT PAMANTASAN NG
LUNGSOD NG VALENZUELA OR VALENZUELA CITY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
WHEREAS, it is the State policy to promote (propagandize) the right of every citizens
to a quality education by way of taking appropriate and applicable measures to make such
education accessible and within reach to all;
WHEREAS, the government must determine and provide a system of scholarship
grants to deserving students especially to the underprivileged;
WHEREAS, a scholarship program is not a promise of a better job or a happy life to
the victims of the Kentex tragedy but a way to help its immediate family on the path to a
successful and fulfilling future;
WHEREAS, the Valenzuela City Scholarship Program for the immediate family of the
Kentex Fire victims is established to convey with their love ones a qualified access to quality
high education.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED the following:
SECTION l. This Ordinance shall be known as AN ORDINANCE GRANTING COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIP TO ONE (1) IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF THE KENTEX FIRE
TRAGEDY VICTIM AT PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG VALENZUELA OR
VALENZUELA CITY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
SECTION 2. LIST OF NAMES OF VICTIMS OF THE MAY 2015 KENTEX FIRE TRAGEDY.
1. Apostol, MaryLiza Soriano
2. Aquino, Lahlee Apostol
3. Ardales, MaryAnn Basina
4. Ballesteros, Lea Marie R.
5. Banico, Rodel Balisnomo
6. Banico, Elizabeth Maglalang
7. Bartonico, Vincent Baroro
8. Belando, Sammy Gentile
9. Bentayao, Brenda Avelino
10. Berber, Renato Tangpuz
11. Beringuela, Nora Palaypayon
72. Buenaventura,GaryLazaro
13. Buenaventura, foanh Sapo
74. Calago, ferrylyn Mondido
15. Candido, Rosalie Saniel
76. Centino, Elman Salazar
77. Ching KarenApad
18. Ching, Ella May Apad
1,9. Crenshaw, Ma. Precilla Magracia
20. Daonlay, Lelibeth Cagmat
27. Descallar, fony 22. Dimpas, Renato Bernal
23. Esteves, Marco Gementiza
24. Estorpe, Mari Rose Languian
25. Estrologo, Reny Delos Reyes
26. Falalimpa, fessie Doronio
27. Fernandez, Ruel Tingcang
28. Francisco, Melvibin Siringan
29. Gabato, filyn Jane Gentapa
30. Gokioco, facqueline Co
31. Halasan, Alfreda Ordap
32. Itable, Romel Batalla
33. fagunos, foana Marie Madiclom
34. Llaneta, Irene Abanilla
35. Llaneta ]r., Rodrigo Javier
36. Logrofio, Bernardita Nabor
37. Lubrido, Elsa Lindayao
38. Lugana Jr., Suprimo Opriasa
39. Maambong, Jueniza Candilosa
40. Madiclom, Myrna Siaron
41. Madiclom, Marietta Saluta
42. Marcelino, Marvi Alvarez
43. Melendres, Elvie Silvano
44. Mercene, femson Quirona
45. Nabor, f ennelyn Oblero
46. Ong, Tristan King N.
47. Pagtama, Marvy Pacion
48. Panes, Marvin John Obillios
49. Pang, Heidi So
50. Penaloga, Jordge Mejorad
51. Pontillas, Alfie Otaza
52. Pontillas, Vicky Otaza
53. Rada, Gerly Mangarin
54. Rada, Ericson Mangarin
55. Ramilo, fhomar Escopin
56. Refugia, Beato Calimoso
57. Refugia, Rosalie Romano
58. Requitillo, Juvy Dumagsa
59. Reyes, Eufemia Ocenar
60. Sabit, Michael Gerfiel
61. Salamat, Carlo Co
62. Siringan, Michelle Magora
63. Serrano, Lelith Paramo
64. Servande, Sofia Salcedo
65. Sula, Rebecca Ramos
66. Sula, Mary Joy Ramos
67. Tabano, f oenell Bernabe
68. Tejada, Carla Villorente
69. Vistal, Ruben fose
70. Yamido, Violeta Ynot
71. Yee, Josephine T.
72. Yco, Frederick Galban
73. Zacarias, Len-len Beringuela
74. Zacarias, f ingjing Beringuela
SECTION 3. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS. Only one immediate family of the fire victims is
qualified and eligible to the Valenzuela City Government Scholarship Program.
SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF IMMEDIATE FAMILY. Immediate family of the victims
includes the following according to order of preferences:
1. Children
2. Spouse
3. Brother /sister
4. Parent
SECTION 5. Only one (1) immediate family member may avail and be rewarded by the
Scholarship Program.
SECTION 6. The Scholarship recipient is exempted from the College Admission Test of the
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela or Valenzuela Polytechnic College.
SECTION 7, A SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT.
1. Must take the prescribe full load for a given term as prescribed in the curriculum.
2. Must not have a failing grade
3. Withdrawal/dropping of subjects terminates the Program
4. Must comply with grade requirements at all times.
SECTION 8. A scholar recipient maybe allowed on a Leave of Absence (LOA) if the leave is
highly justified and supported by the following requirements;
1. Letter of request
2. Supporting documents for the cause of leave
3. School approval
4. Maximum duration of the leave is one academic year only.
SECTION 9. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATTONS - The City Government of
Valenzuela, will issue a scholarship certificate in all Kentex fire victim and will coordinate
and submit the list of name to PLV and Valpoly.
The immediate family of the victim shall submit proof of affinity or any of the documents
mentioned below:
1. Birth Certificate
2. DNA Result
3. Marriage Contract
4. SSS/Pagibig policy contract stating the person as beneficiary.
SECTION 10. REPEALING CLAUSE. All ordinances rules or regulations or parts thereof
which are inconsistent with any of the provisions this Ordinance are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.
SECTION 11. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If any part, section, or
provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional, the part, section, or provision not
affected thereby shall continue to be in force and effect.
SECTION 12. EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.
RESOLVE FINALLY, to forward copy of this Ordinance to Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng
Valenzuela, Valenzuela Polytechnic College and other concerned agencies.
ENACTED.
AUGUST 03,2015.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.

ORDINANCE NO. 271

Series of 2016

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT

OF ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (Php 1,500.00) TO EVERY
GRADUATING ELEMENTARY STUDENT IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN
VALENZUELA CITY, AUTHORIZING THE LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE TO
IMPLEMENT THE SAME AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

WHEREAS, the Constitution provide that the State shall establish and maintain a
system of scholarship grants, student loan programs, subsidies and other incentives which
shall be available to deserving students in both public and private schools, especially to the
underprivileged;

WHEREAS, the Section 17 of the Local Government Code of 1991 provides that local
government units shall exercise such other powers and discharge such other functions and
responsibilities as are necessary, appropriate or incidental to efficient and effective provisions
of the basic services and facilities, including support for education;
 WHEREAS, Valenzuela City’s Education 360° Investment Program is a holistic,
systematic, comprehensive, student-centered, program of the City Government of
Valenzuela that revolutionizes its public education system. It does not merely focus on
hardware or infrastructure development, but on all the other aspects that affect access of
children to education and their learning performance. In fact, as recognition of the massive
and positive impact of the said program, the City received its second “Galing Pook award” in
September last year;

WHEREAS, the City Government of Valenzuela apart from ensuring quality and
accessible education in the City has established sufficient programs, projects and activities
under the Education 360° Investment Program, which includes in-school feeding program,
summer reading camp, supply and distribution of backpacks, notebooks, pens and tumblers;
however, not all of these are available to high school students;

WHEREAS, in order to augment the same and as a way of thanking its constituents
for the success of the City’s Education 360° Investment Program, there is a need to grant
financial assistance to graduating elementary students in all public schools in the amount of
One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos 9Php1,500.00) as they cross over to the high school
sector and by way of recognizing this academic achievement and conveying to them life’s
lesson that success, in both tangible and intangible, waits those who diligently exert the
necessary hardwork to the task at hand.

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the Sangguniang

Panlungsod of Valenzuela, in session duly assembled that:
SECTION 1. FINANCIAL GRANT.

A Financial grant in the amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php1,500.00)
is hereby given to every graduating elementary student in all public schools in Valenzuela
City.

SECTION 2. AUTHORIZATION.

The City Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to implement and administer this
Ordinance.

SECTION 3. APPROPRIATION.

The City Government of Valenzuela, through the City Budget Office shall ensure that
appropriate amount for the implementation of this Ordinance shall be charged against City
funds in accordance with the pertinent provisions of R.A. 7160.
 SECTION 4. DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION.

Copy of this Ordinance shall be furnished to the Honorable City Mayor and the
offices of the City Treasurer, the City Budget Officer, the City Accountant, the School
Superintendent of the Department of Education-Valenzuela and the resident COA Auditor-
Valenzuela City, for their information and appropriate actions.

SECTION 5. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE.

If for any reason, a part of this Ordinance is declared illegal or invalid, other parts or
provisions hereof which are not affected shall remain valid and in full force and effect.

SECTION 6. REPEALING CLAUSE.

All previous Ordinances and rules/regulations inconsistent with the provisions hereof
are deemed repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE.

This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.

ENACTED.
MARCH 15, 2016.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.

ORDINANCE NO. 297

Series of 2016

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR FULL TUITION SUBSIDY IN

PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG VALENZUELA AND VALENZUELA
CITY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE OR SUCH OTHER CITY UNIVERSITY OR
COLLEGE THAT MAY BE ESTABLISHED HEREAFTER AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

WHEREAS, The Constitution provides that the State shall establish and maintain a
system of scholarship grants, student loan programs, subsidies, and other incentives which
shall be available to deserving students in both public and private schools, especially to the
underprivileged;

WHEREAS, Section 17 of the Local Government Code of 1991 provides that local
government units shall exercise such other powers and discharge such other functions and
responsibilities as are necessary, appropriate, or incidental to efficient and effective
provisions of the basic services and facilities, including support for education;

WHEREAS, Valenzuela City is committed to promote the right of all citizens to

quality education at all levels and to make such education accessible to all, especially the
poor but talented and gifted students and/or graduates of secondary schools of Valenzuela
City thus giving them the opportunity to develop their potentials by pursuing college
education;

WHEREAS, in 1982, the Valenzuela Manpower Training Center (VMTC) was

established offering short-term technical-vocational programs. The Training Center was
later on absorbed by and its operation transferred to the Valenzuela Polytechnic College by
virtue of Ordinance No. 38, Series of 2000;

WHEREAS, on 15 March 2000, the Valenzuela City Polytechnic College was

established to promote, foster and protect the right of Valenzuelanos to quality polytechnic
and technical education;

WHEREAS, the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela was established on 5 lune

2002 to offer quality higher education at reasonable cost for all who shall qualify for
admission particularly the financially disadvantaged but deserving;

WHEREAS, every year, the number of enrollees decrease due to financial constraints
and extreme poverfy including tertiary education and one of the key findings by the Asian
Development Bank in its report "Poverty in the Philippines, Causes, Constraints and
Opportunities" is that poverty levels are strongly linked to educational attainment and that
access to quality education is identified as key pathway out of poverty;

WHEREAS, Valenzuela City's Education 360° Investment program is a holistic,

systemic, comprehensive, student-centered, program of the City Government of valenzuela
that revolutionizes its public education system. It does not merely focus on hardware or
infrastructure development, but on all the other aspects that affect access of children to
education and their learning performance. It is high time for valenzuela city to give tertiary
education the same level of importance as basic education and secondary education and to
include the same in the Valenzuela City's Education 360° Investment Program

WHEREAS, In order to address this inequity in access to higher education and to

provide deserving but underprivileged students of Valenzuela City their rightful opportunity
to pursue tertiary education, there is a need to grant full tuition subsidy for all current and
future enrollees in the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela and in the Valenzuela City
Polytechnic College.

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it hereby ORDAINED by the Sangguniang

Panlungsod of Valenzuela, in a session duly assembled that:

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Ordinance shall be known as the " Valenzuela City Free Higher Education
Ordinance“

SECTION 2. FULL TUITION SUBSIDY.

It is hereby declared that as a matter of policy and in pursuance of the higher goal of
the state, to foster and promote the right of its constituents to quality education in all levels
and to make education accessible to all particularly to the disadvantaged but deserving
students. To this end, the City Government shall make education its top budgetary priority
by providing tuition-free higher education courses in city universities and colleges.

SECTION 3. FULL TUITION SUBSIDY.

All Filipino citizens and Valenzuela residents who are either currently enrolled or
shall enroll in courses in pursuance of a bachelors degree, associate degrees or non formal
trainings in the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela or Valenzuela City Polytechnic
College or such other city university or college in the future shall be exempt from paying
tuition fees for any units enrolled, unless they are disqualified under the provisions of this
Ordinance.

SECTION 4. SCOPEAND COVERAGE.

For purposes of this Ordinance, full tuition subsidy shall cover tuition fee and
miscellaneous fee only. All other fees not mentioned herein shall no be covered by full
tuition subsidy.

SECTION 5. QUALIFICATIONS.

To avail of the full tuition subsidy, the student must comply with the admission
requirements provided for by Ordinance No. 14, Series of 2002 otherwise known as the
"Charter of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela" and Ordinance No. 38, Series of 2000
as amended by Ordinance No. 77, Series of 2013 otherwise known as the "Valenzuela City
Polytechnic College Charter of 2013" or any other Ordinance in the future governing the
city universities and colleges.

SECTION 6. OBLIGATIONS OF THE STUDENT.

The student beneficiary of the full tuition subsidy should fully satisff the following
obligations, from the time of his or he registration in the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng
Valenzuela or Valenzuela City Polytechnic College or such other city university or college in
the future:

a) Faithfully adhere to the Vision-Mission of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng

Valenzuela or Valenzuela City Polytechnic College or such other city university
or college in the future specifically the ideals and requirements of the Course;

b) Abide by the prescribed course of instruction unless sooner separated or dismissed

by competent authority for failure to cope with the academic and/ or disciplinary
standards, rules and regulations;

c) Finish the full prescribed years of his or her chosen degree or vocation;

d) Participate in the City Government of Valenzuela's Education 360° Program

including but not limited to the Summer Reading Camp;

The above cited obligations shall be included in an agreement to be signed by the

President of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela or Valenzuela City Polytechnic
College or such other city university or college in the future, the student and the parents,
witnessed by the Dean/Director.

SECTION 7. DISQUALTFICATION.

The following are hereby disqualified and deemed ineligible for the full tuition
subsidy:

1) Persons who have already attained a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree from
any higher education institution, whether public or private;

2) Persons who have been dishonorably discharged from any higher education
institution, whether public or private, for any reason other than financial
difficulty in paying tuition and other fees;
 3) Persons who have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude;

4) Students of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (PLV) and the Valenzuela

City Polytechnic College (ValPoly) or any other city university or college
established in the future who are disqualified due to academic deficiencies;

SECTION 8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION.

In case of dispute, the respective Board of Regents of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng

Valenzuela (PLV) and Board of Trustees of the Valenzuela City Polytechnic College
(ValPoly) or any other city university or college established in the future shall resolve and
mediate disputes concerning the ineligibility or disqualification of persons from the full
tuition subsidy.

SECTION 9. SOURCE OF FUNDS..

The subsidy shall be sourced from the General Fund of the City Government of
Valenzuela. To this end, the City Government of Valenzuela, through the City Budget Office
shall ensure that appropriate amount for the implementation of this Ordinance shall be
charged against City funds in accordance with the pertinent provisions of RA No. 7160.

SECTION 10. TUITION REPORT.

The President of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela an Valenzuela City

Polytechnic College or other city university or college established in the future shall submit
to the Office of the City Mayor within ten (10) days after the last day of late registration for
each semester, a report detailing the number of enrollees eligible for the full tuition subsidy,
as well as the tuition fee amount due.

SECTION 11. ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT.

Pursuant to the power to receive and appropriate all the sums as may be provided for
by Ordinance or law for the support of the institution, the Board of Regents of the
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (PLV) and Board of Trustees of the Valenzuela City
Polytechnic College (ValPoly) or other city university or college established in the future
shall submit to the Office of the City Mayor a report reconciling the amount of subsidy
received and the amount of subsidy actually utilized for the said semester. Any unused or
improperly disbursed shall be returned immediately to the General Fund.
 SECTION 12. DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION.

Copy of this Ordinance shall be furnished to the Honorable City Mayor and the
offices of the City Treasurer, the City Budget Officer, the City Accountant, Pamantasan ng
Lungsod ng Valenzuela, Valenzuela City Polytechnic College, the Commission on Higher
Education and the resident COA Auditor-Valenzuela City, for their information and
appropriate actions.

SECTION 13. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS.

While this Ordinance and the provisions hereof are already operative upon the
Ordinance's effectivity, the City Mayor, upon recommendation of the respective Board of
Regents of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela and the Board of Trustees of the
Valenzuela City Polytechnic College or such other city university or college established in
the future, may issue the appropriate and relevant rules and regulation for the proper
implementation of this Ordinance or its provisions.

SECTION 14. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE.

If for any reason, a part of this Ordinance is declared illegal or invalid, other parts or
provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall remai valid and in full force and
effect.

SECTION 15. REPEALING CLAUSE.

All previous Ordinances and rules/regulations inconsistent with the provisions hereof
are deemed repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 16. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE.

This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval.

ENACTED.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.

ORDINANCE NO. 317

Series of 2016
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTEEN
THOUSAND (PHP 15,000.00) TO THE FIRST 100 QUALIFIED UNDERPRIVILEDGED
JUNIIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE VALENZUELA CITY SCHOOL OF
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE (VALMASCI) AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF

WHEREAS, the Constitution provides that the State shall establish and maintain a
system of scholarship grants, student loan programs, subsidies and other incentives which
shall be able to deserving students in both public and private schools, especially to the
underprivileged;

WHEREAS, Section 17 of Local Government Code of 1991 provides that the local
government until shall exercise such other powers and discharge such other functions and
responsibilities as are necessary, appropriate or incidental to efficient and effective provisions
of the basic services enumerated therein, including but not limited to, support for education;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it enacted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela in a

session assembled, the following:

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE

This Ordinance shall be known as "Financial Assistance to the Frist 100 Qualified Students of
VALMASCI"

SECTION 2. OBJECTIVES

This Ordinance aims to provide financial assistance to the poorest students of the
Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science (VALMASCI) who shall qualify for the
program;

SECTION 3. QUALIFICATIONS

To qualifym a student applicant shouls meet the following criteria:

a) Must be currently enrolled at the Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science
(VALMASCI) and whose parents or legal guardian must be a resident of the City of
Valenzuela presenting their voter's ID as competent proof thereof;
 b) Must have an average grade of at least eighty five percent (85%) in each subject;

c) Must have good moral record as certified by the school;

d) Must have a certification from the Punong Barangay that the applicant belongs to a
poor or indigent family; and

e) Must be assessed by the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWD) that
the applicant belongs to a poor or indigent family;

f) The parents or legal guardian of the applicant must be able to present a Certificate of
No Income Tax Return.

SECTION 4. FINANCIAL AID

A financial aid in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Pesos (Php 15,000.00) shall be
given to the First 100 indigent students who shall qualify for the program on a first come,
first served basis and which financial aid shall be released to the qualified student on a
monthly basis.

SECTION 5. APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS

a. A student who meets all the qualifications enumerated in Section 3 hereof shall
secure an application form from the Registrar's Office of the Valenzuela City School
of Mathematics and Science;

b. A student applicant may file his or her accomplished application form with the school
registrar accompanied by a letter stating his or her interest to avail of the financial
grant.

c. The student applicant shall then submit a true copy of his or her grades as certified by
the school principal or registrar.
 d. The VALMASCI Screening Committee composed of the principal, registrar, a member
of the faculty and a registered social worker of the CSWD who shall then determine
the eligibility of the student applicant.

e. The students who shall qualoty for financial grant under this Ordinance will be
notified in writing by theh Screening Committee who shall then endorse the qualified
student to the Office of the Mayor for the release of the financial aid.

f. The financial aid shall be given to the qualified student only once every year. To be
able to avail of the financial aid for the succeeding year, said student shall have to
qualify again.

g. The qualified student who fails to maintain the above requirements shall
automatically be disqualified from applying for the program for the next school year.

SECTION 6. APPROPRIATION

The City Government of Valenzuela, through the City Budget Office, shall ensure
that appropriate amount or the implementation of this Ordinance shall be charged against
City funds in accordance with the pertinent provisions of the Local Government Code.

SECTION 7. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE

If for any reason, a part of this Ordinance is declared illegal or invalid, other parts or
provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall remain valid and in fukk force effect.

SECTION 8. REPEALING CLAUSE

All other previous ordinances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof , inconsistent
with the provisions of this ordinances, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 9. EFFECTIVITY
 This Ordinance shall take effect beginning school year 2017-2018.

ENACTED.
DECEMBER 12, 2016.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA

Protection of Workers

KAUTUSAN BLG. 92-007, TAONG 1992

“ISANG KAUTUSAN NA LUMILIKHA NG “LOCAL GOVERNMENT-LABOR-

MANAGEMENT CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL” UPANG MAPANATILI ANG
KATIWASAYAN SA INDUSTRIYA NG VALENZUELA, KALAKYANG MAYNILA (AS
AMENDED).”

SAPAGKA’T, alinsunod sa itinadhana ng Seksiyon 18, Artikulo II ng Saligang Batas,

binibigyang halaga ng Estado na ang paggawa ay ang pangunahing puwersang
pangkabuhayan ng lipunan at ang pangangalaga ng karapatan ng mga manggagawa at ang
kanilang kagalingan;
 SAPAGKA’T, para sa epektibong pamahalaang lokal, ang Sangguniang Bayan ng
Valenzuela ay kinakailangang magpasa ng isang kautusan na siyang makatutulong sa
katahimikan at kaayusan ng bayan, ayon sa sinasaad ng Seksiyon 447 (ii) ng Local
Governemnt Code of 1991;

SAPAGKA’T, ang katatagan ng industriya sa ating bayan ay mahalagang bahagi ng

lokal na pamahalaan tungo sa pagsusulong ng kapakanan ng mamamayan;

SAPAGKA’T, ang sektor ng industriya ay tunay na mapapatatag kung

masusubaybayan at napapangalagaan ang magandang uganyan ng magkatuwang na bumubuo
nito, ang mga manggagawa at ang namumuhunan;

SAPAGKA’T, kung ang mga namumuong gusot sa pagitan ng mga manggagawa at

namumuhunan, kadalasang napaparalisa ang pagsulong ng kabuhayan sa ating bayan dahil
nawawalan ng kaukulang kita ang manggagawa at namumuhunan at ang daloy ng pananalapi
sa isang bayan ay tunay na naapektuhan sanhi nito;

SAPAGKA’T, sa pangkasalukuyang kalagayan, malimit na ang mga namumuong gusot

sa sektor ng industriya ay natutuloy sa walang pakinabang nap ag-aaklas na kung saan ay
kapwa talunan ang mga maggagawa at ang mga namumuhunan;

SAPAGKA’T, ang mga umiiral na batas sa paggawa ay naaayon lamang sa mga

katanungang legal at malimit na ang kalagayang sosyal at pangkabuhayan ay hindi napag-
ukulan ng pormal at masusing pansin at dito nararapat na akuin ng pamahalaang lokal ang
panal ng tagapamagitan ng mga manggagawa at mga namumuhunan upang matukoy at
mapangalagaan ng ganap ang kani-kaniyang interes ng manggagawa at namumuhunan sa
pamamgitan ng matipid at mapayapang kaparaanan ng hindi nasusuong pa sa maselan at
magastos na pagdulog sa Kagawaran ng Paggawa at Paghahanapbuhay kung ito ay maiiwasan
naman;

KUNG KAYA’T DAHIL DITO, sa mungkahi ni Konsehal BENITO C.

ENCARNACION, na pingalawahan ng mga Kagawad ng Sangguniang Bayan ng Valenzuela,
Kalakhang Maynila, ay IPINAG-UUTOS na lumikha ng isang “Local Governemnt-Labor-
Mangement Consultative Council” upang subaybayan, pangalagaan at itaguyod ang
katiwasayan sa industriya sa Bayan ng Valenzuela, Kalakhang Maynila, alinsunod aa mga
tagubiling ito:

SEKSIYON 1- Pagtatatag ng isang “Local Government-Labor-Management Consultative

Council” (na dito ay tatawaging Lupon) upang mapanatili ang katahimikan
 at kaayusan ng industriya at pangangalakal sa Bayan ng Valenzuela,
Kalakhang Maynila.

SEKSIYON 2 – Mga Tungkulin at Responsibilidad

a) Magsilbing tagapamagitan sa usapin ng mga manggagawa at

kapitalista sa namumuong hidwaan ng magkabilang panig;
b) Mapanatili ang pagkakaisa sa pagitan ng mga manggagawa at may-ari
ng pabrika upang maiwasan ang anumang di-pagkakasundo at
maiayos agad sa pamahalaang bayan bago lumawak ang
nasasakupang hidwaan;
c) Mapanatili ang katiwasayan ng industriya na siyang susi sa isang
maunlad na pamayanan;
d) Maging isang tagapamahala na magbibigay impormasyon sa lahat ng
nagangailangan ng tulong ukol sa paggawa.

SEKSIYON 3 – Ang kasapi ng Lupon ay bubuuin ng mga sumusunod:

a) Kinatawan mula sa Tanggapan ng Punong Bayan ng Valenzuela

– PANGULO
b) Kagawad na kinatawan ng manggagawa sa Sangguniang Bayan
(Sectoral Representative) – KASAPI
c) Kinatawan mula sa Extension Offcie ng Tanggapang ng
Kagawaran ng Paggawa at Empleyo – KASAPI
d) Dalawang (2) kinatawan mula sa NGOs.

SEKSIYON 4 – PAGBABAWAL

Ang sinumang kasapi ng “Local Governemnt-Labor-Management

Consultative Council” na hanggang ika-apat na antas ng pagkakamag-
anak (4th Civil Degree og Consanguinity or Affinity) ay pansamantalang
iwaksi ang sarili bilang kasapi ng nasabing lupon upang hindi
magkaroon ng impluwensya sa anumang usapin na may kinalaman o
suliranin sa paggawa na idinulog sa lupon.

SEKSIYON 5 – Dapat na magpasa ng isang Kapasiyahan ang Sangguniang Bayan na

humuhiling sa karampatang tanggapan o sangay ng Kagawaran ng Paggawa at
Paghahanapbuhay na kung saan ay may bagong dulog sa kaso sa paggawa
alinmang grupong manggagawa o namumuhunan sa Valenzuela, Kalakhang
Maynila, na bago simulan ng nasabing tanggapan ang anumang panig sa
usaping idinulog sa kanila, ay atasan muna nila ang paghihidwaang panig na
dumulog sa “Local Government-Labor-Management Consultative Council”
 ng Valenzuela para sa kaukulang kinsultasyon at pamamagitan nito sa
hidwaan ng magkabilang panig, at matapos lamang ang panahon na hindi
hihigit sa Labing Limang araw (15) mula sa pagdulog ng mga naghihidwaan sa
Lupon at walang nasumpungang pag-aayos dito, ay saka lamang sisimulan ng
Kagawaran ng Paggawa at Paghahanapbuhay ang kaukulang aksyon sa kasong
nakadulog sa kanila ayon sa itinatadhana ng batas sa paggawa dapat din na
hintayin muna ng Kagawaran ng Paggawa at Paghahanapbuhay ang
kaukulang “Katibayan mula sa Local Government-Labor-Management
Consultative Council” na walang nagawang pag-aayos sa naturang Lupon at
saka nito dinggin ang nakabinbing usapin sa kanila upang sa gayon ay
sapilitang dumulog sa Local Government-Labor-Management Consultative
Council an mga naghihidwaang panig sa kagawaran sa malawakang pagdinig
ng kanilang usapin sa Kagawaran ng Paggawa at Paghahanapbuhay kung
sadyang ito ay kinakailangan.

SEKSIYON 6 – Dapat na magsagawa ng buwanang konsultasyon sa sektor ng mga

manggagawa at namumuhunan ang “Local Government-Labor-Management
Consultative Council” ng sa gayon ay mabuo at mapanatili ang magandang
kalagayan at tiwala ng mga nasabing sektor sa matapat na layunin ng lupon at
tuloy ay ganap na masubaybayan ng naturang lupon ang takbo ng kalagayan
ng industriya sa ating bayan sa hangaring makalikha ng mga angkop na lunas
at hakbang upang maiwasana ang mga gusot ng pag-aaklas at para na rin
mapasigla ang mga manggagawa at namumuhunan.

SEKSIYON 7 – Upang hindi na kailanganin pa ang masalimuot na pagsususog dito kung

kinakailangan para sa katuparan ng mga hangarin at layunin ng
pagkakalikha ng “Local Government-Labor-Management Consultative
Council” ang huli ay binibigyan ng karapatan at angkop na kapangyarihan
batay sa tadhana ng batas na bumuo at magpatupad ng mga kaukulang
alituntunin at pamamaraan upang maging mabilis at madali ang
pagsasakatuparan ng mga hangaring nabaggit.

SEKSIYON 8 – Para sa mga tulong teknikal at pangangailan ng mga katuling ng tauhan, ang
Sanggunian ay pipili mula sa mga Kawani nito upang magsilbing katulong
na tauhan at teknikal sa “Local Government-Labor-Managemement
Consultative Council” ng walang karagdaganag sahod.

SEKSIYON 9 – BISA
 Ang Kautusang ito ay kaagad na magkakabisa sa sandaling ito ay
mapagtibay.

PINAGTIBAY.

Oktubre 19,1992, Valenzuela, Kalakhang Maynila

ORDINANCE NO. 96-36, SERIES OF 1996

ORDINANCE CREATING THE WORKER’S AFFAIRS OFFICE AND PROVIDING ITS

POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

WHEREAS, Section 211 of the Labor Code of the Philippines declares it as the policy
of the State:

1. to promote the enlightenment of workers concerning their rights and obligations as

union members and as employees;

2. to provide an adequate administration machinery for the expeditious settlement of

labor or industrial peace;

3. to ensure that participation of workers in decision and policy-making processes

affecting their rights, duties and welfare.
 WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Municipality of Valenzuela to provide a conducive
atmosphere in labor relations and affairs so as to invite further investment that will lead to
more employment and better living standards;

WHEREAS, to further enhance the productivity and creativity of the workers, there
is an urgent need to adopt a comprehensive plan that will upgrade and develop the
knowledge and skills of the workers;

WHEREAS, aside from the necessity described above, labor and management
understanding can be secured and promoted as early as in the preliminary stage through
plant level dialogue;

WHEREAS, the workers are also to promote industrial peace as one of the many ways
to attain national industrialization and social progress;

WHEREAS, the creation of the Worker’s Affairs Office would be to promote the
cause of the workingmen and championing it among the government sector and the business
as well.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Bayan of Valenzuela, in its regular session, that:

SECTION 1. It is hereby just and appropriate that the Worker’s Affairs Office (WAO)
to serve as the labor administration and relations department as facilitating body to settle
labor-management disputes of the Municipal Government of Valenzuela.

SECTION 2. COMPOSITION. The Worker’s Affairs Office shall be composed of six

(6) persons such as the Chairman, who is the Municipal Mayor, Co-Chairman, representative
from the Committee on Labor of the Sangguniang Bayan and two (2) representatives from
the labor sector which shall be designated or nominated from the labor organizations or
federations and two (2) other members which shall come from the management sector.

The member representative shall serve for the period of two (2) years.

SECTION 3. FUNCTION: The WAO shall be under the Office of the Mayor as the
Chairman and assisted by the Labor and Management representatives. For this purpose, it
shall have the following powers and functions:

A. Effectively monitor compliance of all tripartite agreements;

B. To facilitate the implementation of Municipal Ordinance No. 92-007 regarding on

the formation of Local Government, Labor and Management Consultative Council, which is
composed of the representative from the labor sector, business sector and shall primarily
settle labor-management disputes in the Municipality of Valenzuela;

C. To monitor the general labor situation in the Municipality and prepares regular
reports to be submitted to the Municipal Mayor in his capacity as the Chairman, and the
Sangguniang Bayan of Valenzuela for appropriate legislation;

D. To serve as the service arm of the Municipality of Valenzuela to help strengthen

labor unity, upgrade the knowledge and skills of the workers, promote their welfare, raise
their living standards, and render legal services;

E. Reports to the Department of Labor and Employment all workers grievances and
non-compliance of Labor standard laws;

F. To coordinate with the Bureau of Labor Relations and the National Mediation and
Conciliation Board for policy coordination;

G. To facilitate the formation of the broad association or alliance of labor

organizations in the Municipality of Valenzuela.

H. Perform such other powers and functions that maybe provided by law, ordinance,
or executive order.

SECTION 4. The chairman shall undertake the adoption and implementation of all
measures and policies that maybe prescribed by law, ordinance and memorandum of
agreements dealing with labor standards and relations.

SECTION 5. A. The Worker’s Affairs Office under the Office of the mayor shall be
composed of the following personnel:

- One (1) Labor Affairs Asst. with Salary Grade 8

- One (1) Labor Affairs Officer I with Salary Grade 11
- One (1) Labor Affairs Officer II with Salary Grade 15
- Two (2) Clerks with Salary Grade 3

B. The following budgetary requirements for the initial operation for the year 1997.

(1) Labor Affairs Asst. w/ Salary Grade 8

P7,540.00 x 12 = P95, 480.00

(1) Labor Affairs Officer I w/ Salary Grade 11

P9,121.00 x 12 = P109,452.00

(1) Labor Affairs Officer II w/ Salary Grade 15

 P11,515.00 x 12 = P138,170.00

TOTAL P343,102.00

Salaries P 343,102.00

GSIS 32,595.00

State Insurance 3,432.00

Pag-ibig 6,862.00

A.C.A 18,000.00

P.E.R.A. 18,000.00

Clothing 5,400.00

Medicare 1,350.00

Cash Gift 3,000.00

13th Month 28,176.00

P 459,917.00
Lumpsum = 2 clerks (SG3)

= 2 (5,228.00) P10,456.00 x 12 = P125,372.00

Salaries P 125,372.00

State Insurance 1,254.00

Medicare 900.00

A.C.A. 12,000.00

Clothing 3,600.00

13th Month 10,456.00

 Cash Gift 2,000.00

P 155,582.00

Total Personal Services A P459,917.00

B P155,582.00

P615,499.00

C. Maintenance and Other Operating Expenditures (MOOE)

Traveling Expenses P 3,000.00

Supplies 3,000.00

Publication 5,000.00

Capital Outlay 50,000.00

P 61,000.00

Personal Services P 615,499.00

MOOE 61,000.00

Grand Total P 676,499.00

SECTION 6. The amount of six hundred seventy six thousand four hundred ninety
nine pesos (P676,499.00) is hereby appropriated to finance the operation of the Worker’s
Affairs Office and shall be taken from the general fund for the year 1997;

SECTION 7. Copies of the Ordinance shall furnish business establishments and labor
organizations throughout the Municipality of Valenzuela, the Bureau of Labor Relations, The
National Labor Relations Commissions, The National Conciliation Board, Office if the
Mayor, The Municipal Treasurer, Municipal Budget Office and be posted in three (3)
conspicuous places within the territorial jurisdiction of Valenzuela.
 SECTION 8. Any Ordinance or Local Executive Order inconsistent with this
Ordinance are deemed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 9. This Ordinance shall take effect on January, 1997.

APPROVED.

August 21, 1996, Valenzuela, Metro Manila.

ORDINANCE NO. 114

Series of 2014

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 04, SERIES OF 2010, AN ORDINANCE

CREATING THE VALENZUELA CITY TRIPARTITE INDUSTRIAL PEACE COUNCIL AND
PROVIDING ITS POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, Section 16 of the Republic Act 716o also known as the Local
Government of 1991 provides that:

x x x ...”Every local government unit shall exercise the powers expressly

granted those necessarily implied therefrom"...... “Promote full
employment among their residents, maintain Peace and order”…xxx

WHEREAS, the Local Government Code of l99l provides as one of powers of the
Sangguniang Panlungsod is to "approve ordinances and pass resolutions necessary for an
efficient city government;
 WHEREAS, the Valenzuela City Tripartite Industrial Peace Council, in the years of
its existence, has been able to mediate and conciliate cases in deadlock of collective
bargaining negotiation between the management and its counterpart union; enhanced the
knowledge and skills of its members on labor laws and labor relations, organizational
leadership and team building values formation and productivity enhancement, globalization,
conciliation and mediation;

WHEREAS, in furthering the objectives of Valenzuela City Tripartite Industrial Peace

council, there is a need to amend Ordinance No. 04, Series of 2010 to fund the activities,
operations, expenses and programs of VCTIPC in promoting harmony among labor and
management sectors;

WHEREAS, this ordinance amending City Ordinance No. 04, Series of 2010 shall be
treated as an additional provision on the aforesaid ordinance;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela the following:

SECTION 1. All registered business establishments in Valenzuela City having an

employer-employee relationship in their business are required to pay an Annual Fee based
on the Gross Sales Receipt to be collected by the Business Permit and Licensing Office.

SECTION 2. The Annual Fee shall be based on the following:

(IN THOUSAND)
901 and above P 1,000.00
701 to 900 800.00
501 to 700 600.00
301 to 500 400.00
101 to 300 200.00

SECTION 3. The said amount shall be collected and serve as the Trust Fund for the
operational cost of the Valenzuela City Tripartite Industrial Peace Council and shall form
part of the VCTIPC Fund and for other purposes that the VCTIPC may be deemed necessary
upon the approval of the City Mayor;

SECTION 4. The Office of the City Mayor through the Business Permit and Licensing
Office shall issue a certification to all members of the VCTIPC who shall pay the annual fees.
 SECTION 5. The Office of the Mayor through the Workers Affairs Office shall be the
sole authority in disbursing the collected amount and submit the liquidation report of the
VCTIPC affairs subject to existing laws, rules and regulation as may be prescribed by the
Commission on Audit.

SECTION 6. The Office of the City Mayor, Office of the City Vice Mayor, BPLO, the
City Budget Office, the WAO and the DOLE CAMANAVA, shall be furnished with the copy
of this ordinance.

SECTION 7. The Office of the City Mayor shall create the implementing rules and
guidelines of this ordinance.

SECTION 8. Existing ordinances and resolutions that are contrary to the provisions of
this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 9. EFFECTIVITY. –This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.

ENACTED.
JANUARY 13, 2014.

ORDINANCE NO. 296

Series of 2016

AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR A SAFE,

HEALTHY AND HUMANE WORKING ENVIRONMENT IN VALENZUETA
CITY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, Section 16 of the Local Government Code of 1991 provides that:

"Every local government unit shall exercise the powers expressly
granted, Those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as powers necessary,
appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those
which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare x x x."
 WHEREAS, the State recognizes the contribution and vital role of the labor sector in
the economic growth of the country;

WHEREAS, there are several laws existing that aims to safeguard the rights of
workers to safe, healthy and humane working conditions such as, but not limited to, RA
9514 - Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008, PD 1096 National Building Code, BP 344 -
Accessibility Law, PD 856 - Sanitation Code of the Philippines and Occupational Safety and
Health Standards;

WHEREAS, the City Government of Valenzuela deems it necessary to ensure that the
labor sector in Valenzuela City is afforded safe, healthy and humane working environment;
thus, there is a need to set minimum standards for a safe, healthy and humane working
environment in Valenzuela City and to come up with a MANUAL for its successful
implementation;

WHEREAS, the setting of minimum standards for a safe, healthy and humane
working environment in Valenzuela City, will not only ensure the well being ofthe labor
sector but will also guarantee compliance of all relevant an related laws from the employers;

WHEREAS, the aforesaid minimum standard set forth in the MANUAL shall not
precede any national law but only seeks to foster healthy and humane working environment
for workers within Valenzuela City;

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it hereby ORDAINED by the Sangguniang

Panlungsod of Valenzuela that:

RULE I. INTRODUCTION

SECTION 1. TITLE - This Ordinance shall be known as the " Minimum Standards for a
Safe, Healthy and Humane Working Environment in Valenzuela City."

SECTION 2. PURPOSE AND SCOPE. The objective of this Ordinance is to protect

every workingman against the dangers of injury, sickness or death through the creation of a
MANUAL on safe and humane working environment, thus assuring the minimum
compliance of all existing laws in the prevention of loss or damage to lives and properties
and contributory to the total development of every worker as complete human being.

SECTION 3. COVERAGE. Except for business establishments that may be

determined to be exempt, or in case of a waiver in accordance with the provisions of this
ordinance, the standards in this Ordinance shall apply to all business establishments/ places
of employment which intend to operate and are operating within the territorial jurisdiction
of the City.

SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS. For the purpose of this Standards and except
as otherwise indicated, the following shall mean:

(1) Employer - includes any person acting directly or indirectly in the interest of an
employer, in relation to an employee, and shall include government-owned or controlled
corporations and institutions, as well as non-profit private institutions or organizations.

(2) Employee - shall mean any person hired, permitted or suffered to work by an
employer.

(3) Business Establishment/Place of Employment - refers to any single proprietorship,

partnership, corporation or similar entity operating an economic activity and engaging the
services of workers.

(4) Safe and Humane - Treatment of employees which is marked by compassion,

sympathy or consideration and where they are not exposed to danger or risk.

(5) Work Environment - refers to the combination of all physical, biological, chemical,
medical, physiological, psychological, social, technological and technical elements that
directly affect the workplace.

(6) Safe or Safety - refers to the physical or environmental conditions of work or

employment, which substantially comply with the provisions of this Standards

(7) Workplace or workspace - means the office, premises or worksite, where the
workers are habitually employed and shall inciude the office or place, where the workers
who have no fixed or definite worksite regularly report for assignment in the course of their
employment. It shall also include venues used by the employer for company functions.

(8) Hazard - is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on
something or someone under certain conditions at work.

(9) Accident - shall mean an unplanned or unexpected occurrence that may or may
not resuit in personal injury property damage, work stoppage or interference or any
combination thereof of which arises out of and in the course of employment;
 (10) Industrial Hygiene - is the science of protecting and enhancing the health and
safety of people at work and in their communities. Health and safety hazards cover a wide
range of chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic stressors.

(11) Injury - refers to work-related injury suffered by an employee which results in

death, or in permanent total or partial disability, or in temporary total or partial disability as
defined in applicable laws and guidelines.

(12) Illness - A condition that results from exposure in a workplace to a physical,

chemical or biological agent to the extent that the normal physiological mechanisms are
affected and the health of the worker is impaired.Exit or Means of Egress -A continuous and
unobstructed way of egress travel from any accessible point in a building or facility to a
public way

(13) Authorized Representative - shall mean and include chartered cities,

municipalities, employees or officials of other government agencies empowered by the
Secretary of Labor and Employment to enforce provisions of this Standards.

(14) Owner - The person who holds the legal right ofpossession or title to a building or
real property.

(15) Enforcement Officer - shall mean the CBAT, or any duly authorized
representatives by the City Mayor to enforce this Ordinance thru the issued MANUAL.

(16) Safety Inspector - a government agent who inspects organizations, factories,

machines, equipment, work places, working and health conditions and common utilities to
ensure government rules and regulations as well as industry standards regarding
occupational health and safety are being complied with

(17) Standards - shall mean the Occupational Safety and Health Standards; sets of minimum
requirements for compliance.

(18) Imminent danger - shall mean a condition or practice that could reasonably be expected to
cause death or serious physical harm before abatement under normal enforcement procedures can be
accomplished.

(19) Negative List - contains the names of establishments that have outstanding non-
compliances with statutory requirements imposed by government agencies, including government
owned and controlled corporations such as BFP, the SSS and the Philippine Health Insurance
Corporation (PHIC) and other regulatory agencies and local government departments, which will
trigger an action from the LGU to inform the establishment to act on the non-compliance findings
within fifteen (15) working days from receipt of notice.

RULE II - MINIMUM STANDARDS

Ordinance is hereby promulgated for the guidance and compliance of all BUSINESS
ESTABLISHMENTS/PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT within the territorial jurisdiction of
Valenzuela city. This body of standards, rules and regulations shall hereafter be referred to as
"STANDARDS."

SECTION 5. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.

5.1 The Office of the Mayor through the City Business Inspection and Audit Team
(CBAT) shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Standards.

a. Every business owner/employer shall allow the City Business Inspection and
Audit Team ICBAT) or it's duly authorized representative access to its premises
and records for the purpose of determining compliance with the provisions of this
Standard.

b. Every business establishment/ place of employment shall be inspected by the City

Business Inspection and Audit Team (CBAT) at least once a year to determine
compliance with the provision of this Standard.

c. Given the prescribed period for compliance to this Standards through the
MANUAL from the date of issuance of Business permit, the City Business
Inspection and Audit Team (CBAT) shall inspect every business establishment/
place of employment, and upon the determination of non-compliance by the
inspector/s or enforcement officer/s shall be the basis of immediate
revocation/cancellation of issued business permit.

d. Upon complaint or motu propio, the City Business Inspection and Audit Team
(CBATI) shall conduct immediate inspection to the reported business
establishment/ place of employment and validates the compliance or violation of
any provision of this Standard.
e. When the inspector/s or enforcement officer/s finds and/or determines that the
violation of any provision of this Standard threatens physical harm or poses
imminent danger exists in a workplace shall inform directly the business
owner/employer and workers of the danger and shall recommend immediate
STOPPAGE OF OPERATION and other appropriate action for the abatement o
the danger be issued by the concerned coordinating offices.
 5.2 The coordinating compliance offices are, but not limited to, as follows:

a. Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO)

b. Office of the Building Official (OBO) for National Building Code and
Accessibility Law compliance

c. City Health Office (CHO) for Sanitation compliance

d. Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) - Valenzuela for Fire Safety compliance

e. CAMANAVA District and NCR Regional Offices of Department of Labor and

Employment (DOLE)

f. Workers' Affairs Office (WAO)

g. City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO)

5.3 Listed below qualifies as threat causing physical harm or imposes imminent
danger exists in a workplace if at least three (3) of the following violations are committed:

FIRE SAFETY

a. Secondary exit is not present;

b. Exit doors shall swing to the direction of exit travel; Swing of exit door is
against the direction/flow of egress travel;

c. Obstructed/ obstruction found along the exit access leading to the fire exit;

d. Obstructed/ obstruction found in the fire exit leading to safe dispersal area;

e. Locked or padlocked fire exit;

f. Absence/defective automatic battery-operated emergency light illuminated

directional signs and illuminated exit signs;

g. Absence of fire extinguishers;

h. Absence of evacuation plan;
 i. Absence of smoke detector/s in sleeping quarters;

BUILDING SAFETY

j. If the building, structure or place of business operation manifests cracks,

leaning or bucking on structural members and walls to such an extent that
structural strength or stability is compromised;

k. Whenever any building/structure or portion thereof has been damaged by

fire, earthquake, wind, flood or by any other cause to such an extent that
structural strength or stability is compromised

l. Whenever the building/structure or portion thereof, because of:

(1) Dilapidation, deterioration or decay;

(2) Faulty construction;
(3) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground
necessary for the purpose of supporting such building;
(4) the deterioration, decay and inadequacy of its foundation; or
(5) Any other cause is likely to partially or totally collapse;

m. Inadequately maintained or improperly used electrical wirings, outlets,

devices and/or equipment;

n. Insufficient natural/artificial lighting and ventilation due to inadequate

open spaces, such as courts and yards as required;

o. Inadequately maintained or improper used sanitation and plumbing

facilities;

HEALTH AND SANITATION

p. Infestation of insects, vermin or rodents and lack of adequate control for

the same;

q. Lack of adequate garbage and rubbish storage and removal or disposal

facilities;

ACCESSIBILITY (IF APPLICABLE)

 r. Absence of at least one (1) toilet facility for Persons with Disability;
s. Absence of accessibility ramps with handrails on both sides as means of
access to level of change going to entry points or entrances;

t. Absence of parking space/s with sufficient area for the disabled persons to
allow easy transfer from carpark to ingress/egress level.

5.4 Issuances, recommendations and appropriate actions ordered by all concerned

coordinating offices shall provide the city Business Inspection' and Audit Team (GBAT) a
copy for monitoring. All orders shall remain in effect until danger is removed or corrected.
clearances from the concerned coordinating office shall also be required stating that the
identified danger have been removed or corrected.

SECTION 6. DUTIES OF BUSINESS OWNERS, EMPLOYERS, WORKERS AND

OTHERPERSONS.

6.1 Each Business Owner/Employer shall provide his workers a place of employment/
workplace/ working environment free from hazards and hazardous conditions that are
causing or are likely to cause death, illness or physical harm to his workers.

6.2 Each Business Owner/Employer shall, through his delegated SAFETY OFFICE&
provide-complete job safety orientation and instructions to all his workers, especially those
entering the job for the first time. Orientation shall, include but not limited to, those relating
to familiarization with their work environment, hazards to which the workers are exposed
to and steps in case of emergency, and must be documented.

6.3 Each Business Owner/Employer or his authorized representative shall attend and
complete the SAFE and HUMANE WORKING ENVIRONMENT one (1) day orientation
conducted by the City Government of Valenzuela, thru the City Business Inspection and
Audit Team (CBAT) in coordination with the Workers' Affairs Office, as a requisite prior to
issuance of business permit.

6.4 Each Business Owner/Employer shall comply with the requirements of this
Standards, through the issued MANUAL.

6.5 Every worker shall cooperate with its employer in carrying out the provisions of
this Standard through the issued MANUAL. He shall report to his immediate supervisor or to
the safety officer any hazard that may be discovered in his workplace/ workspace.
 6.6 Every worker shall make proper use of all safeguards and safety devices
furnished/issued in accordance with the provisions of this standards for his protection and
that of others, and shall follow all instructions given by the business owner/employer in
compliance with the provisions of this Standard.

6.7 It shall be the duty of any person, including the inspector/s or enforcement
officer/s, who enters, visits, constructs, repairs, installs devices, or conducts business in the
business establishment or workplace, to comply with the provisions of this Standards and all
other internal rules and regulations of the business owner/employer issued thereunder as
well as other subsequent issuances of the City Business Inspection and Audit Team (CBAT).

6.8 In every place of employment of at least ten (100) employees, a HEALTH and
SAFETY COMMITTEE shall be organized within thirry (30) days upon the effectivity of this
standards and for new business establishments within sixty (60) days from the date of the
new business permit was issued. In both cases the Health and Safety Committee shall re-
organize every January of the following year prior to the renewal of business permits.

6.9 The Business Owner may request the Audit Team (CBAT) to conduct inspection
and/or spot checking of their compliance. Any findings shall not be taken against the
company.

SECTION 7. CONFIDENTIALITY OF TRADE SECRET.

All information reported to or obtained by the inspector/s or enforcement officer/s in

connection with any inspection or proceedings under this Ordinance, which contains or
might reveal a TRADE SECRET, shall be considered confidential except that such
information may be revealed in any proceeding where it is required or necessary. The Office
of the Mayor thru the CBAT, shall issue appropriate orders to protect the confidentiality of
trade secrets.

SECTION 8. WORK CONDITIONS OR PRACTICES NOT COVERED BY

STANDARDS.

Any specific rule applicable to a condition, practice, means, methods, operations or

processes shall also apply to other similar work situations for which no specific rule has been
established.

SECTION 9. HAZARDOUS WORKPLACE.

 For the purpose of this Standards, the following are considered “hazardous
workplace.”

(1) Where the nature of work exposes the workers to dangerou environmental
elements, contaminants or work conditions includin ionizing radiation, chemicals,
fire, flammable substances, noxious components and the like;

(2) Where the workers are engaged in construction work, logging, fire fighting,
mining quarrying, blasting, stevedoring, dock works, deep sea fishing and
mechanized farming;

(3) Where the workers are engaged in the manufacture or handling of explosives and
other pyrotechnics products;

(4) Where the workers use or are exposed to power driven or explosive powder
actuated tools;

(5) Where the workers are exposed to biologic agents such as bacteria, fungi, viruses,
protozoas, nematodes, and other parasites.

RULE III. REGISTRATION AND MANUAL ISSUANCE

SECTION 10. REGISTRATION OF BUSINESS.

Every Business owner/emproyer as defined in this ordinance shail register his

business with the Business permit and Licensing office (BPLO) upon securing of new or
renewal of his business permit to operate ind be issued a copy of the MANUAL to form part
and updaie the existing data base of all covered establishments.

SECTION 11. BUSINESS UNIT.

Any establishment/place of emproyrnent/ workplace/s regardless of size of economic

activity, shall be one business unit to be registerJd with the BPLO and must secure a copy
ofthe Manual.

SECTION 12. PERIOD OF REGISTRATION.

12.1 All existing establishment/prace of emproyment shail be registered with the

BPLO and shall be issued a copy of the Manual after the effectivity of this Ordinance.
 12.2 All New establishment/place of employment shall register with the BPLO and
shall be given a copy of the Manual upon issuance of its new Business permit to operate.

SECTION 13. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT.

13.1 An new and existing establishments/places of employment shall be automatically

registered with the Business permit and Licensing office (BPLO) upon securing of its
Business Permit to operate and payment of required fee.

13.2 Registration shall be free of charge and valid for the lifetime of the business
establishment/place of employment.

13.3 Changes in the details, particularly on the change of nature of business, the
business establishment/place of employment shall cause reregistration as if it were a new
establishment is hereby required.

13.4 An requirements for securing business permit to operate required by the

Business Permit and Licensing office (BPLO) shall be consistent with the 3S ordinance and
3S Plus ordinance. Other documents required by other coordinating offices shall be complied
with accordingly and shall be closely monitored by the City Business Inspection and Audit
Team (CBAT).

RULE IV. TRAINING

SECTION 14. TRAINING PROGRAM.

The City Business Inspection and Audit Team (CBAT) in coordination with
workers'Affairs office (WAO) shall develop a training program which shall contain the
provisions and standards of this ordinanie and shall also include latest trends, practices and
technologies in order to achieve a safe and humane working environment.

SECTION 15. TRAINING PROGRAM.

15.1 Each Business Owner/Employer or his authorized representative shall attend and
complete the SAFE and HUMANE WORKING ENVIRONMENT one (1) day orientation
conducted by the City Government of Valenzuela, thru the City Business Inspection and
Audit Team (CBAT) in coordination with the Workers' Affairs Office (WAO).

15.2 Each Business owner/Employer shall delegate a SAFETY OFFICER and shall also
attend and complete the SAFE and HUMANE WORKING ENVIRONMENT Training-
Seminar conducted by the City Government of Valenzuela, thru the City Business Inspection
and Audit Team (CBAT) in coordination with the Workers' Affairs Office (WAO).

15.3 The City Business and Audit Team (CBAT) in coordination with the Worker's
Affairs Office (WAO) shall provide the Office of the City Mayor or its duly authorized
representative with the list of non-complying establishments with the preceding section
(negative list) which shall be the basis for the non-renewal of its Business Permit.

RULE V. PREMISES OF ESTABLISHMENTS/ PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT

SECTION 16. COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS OF

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES AND ACCESSIBILITY LAW.

16.1 All building/structures or portion thereof being used as place of employment

shall comply with the requirements and provisions of PD 1096 or the National Building
Code of the Philippines in securing valid Construction/Building Permits, Certificate of
Occupancy and Permit to Operate.

16.2 For safety purposes, PWDs, employees should be restricted only to designated
workplaces and should be provided with facilities accordingly for their use for convenience
and ease of movement within the place of employment, in accordance with the provisions of
BP344 or Accessibility Law.

SECTION 17. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.

17.1 Good housekeeping shall be maintained at all times through cleanliness of the
place of employment, building/structure, yards, machines, equipment, regular waste disposal,
and orderly arrangement of process, operation, storage and facilities.

17.2 All sanitation and plumbing systems or installations shall conform to the rules
and regulations embodied in the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines and the Revised
National Plumbing Code.

SECTION 18. WORKPLACE AND WORKSPACE.

18.1 Building premises/ place of employment's floor, hallways, walkways, and

stairways shall be free from stumbling and slipping hazards;

18.2 Stairways, ramps, elevated platforms of similar places where slipping may be
especially hazardous shall be provided with non-slip walkway surface.
 SECTION 19. COMPLIANCE WITH CONCERNED COORDINATING OFFICE.

19.1 Every after inspection, all issuances, recommendations and appropriate actions
ordered by all concerned coordinating offices compiles a report and forwarded to the City
Business Inspection and Audit Team (CBAT) for monitoring. All orders shall remain in effect
until danger is removed or corrected. Clearances from the concerned coordinating office/s
and/ national government agencies shall also be required stating that the identifi danger have
been removed or corrected.

RULE VI. SAFEAND HUMANE WORK ENVIRONMENT

SECTION 20. DUTY OF THE BUSINESS OWNER TO PROVIDE SAFE AND

HUMANE WORK ENVIRONMENT.

Each Business Owner/Employer shall provide his workers a place for emplyment/
workplace/ working environment free from hazards and hazardous conditions that are
causing o rare likely to cause death, illnes or physical harm to his workers.

SECTION 21. DUTY OF THE BUSINESS OWNER TO PROVIDE SAFE AND

HUMANE WORK ENVIRONMENT.

21.1 Each Business Owner/Employer shall, through his delegated SAFETY

OFFICER/S, give complete job safety orientation and instructions to all his workers,
especially those entering the job for the first time. Orientation shall include but not limited
to, those relating to familiarization with their work environmen! hazards to which the
workers are exposed to and steps in case of emergency and must be documented.

21.2 Every worker shall make proper use of all safeguards and safety devices
furnished/issued in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance for his protection and
that of others, and shall foliow all instructions given by the business owner/employer in
compliance with the same.

21.3 (Align with OSH) In every place of emplyment, a HEALTH and SAFETY
COMMITTEE shall be organized initiated by the top management/business owner ad
delegated SAFETY OFFICER shall be the officer in-charge. Conduct monthly safety
meetings and must be documented.

SECTION 22. HUMANE WORKING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS.

22.1 Every place of employment, workplaces and workspaces shall be made

comfortable and healthy condition to alr employees by the employers to be able to perform
their assigned task effectively and efficlently and shall be evaluated on physical hazards
present including temperature, humidity, pressure, illumination, ventilation, concentration
of iubstance and noise.

22.2 Employers must see to it that ail emproyees shalr undergo the required annual/
periodic testing for hearing capacity, visual acuity, ani other health examinations;

22.3 The procedure and frequency of pest control program shall be determined and
approved by the City Health Office, if applicable;
22.4 All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, machinery
equipment and supplies shall be kept in a clean/sanitary condition with all the unnecessary
dusts, spillage and debris removed at regular intervals, frequent enough to maintairrgool
housekeeping;

22.5 sweeping and cleaning sha, be strictly done in such a manner so as to avoid
dispersar of air contaminants/dust particles into the work environment.

SECTION 23. LIGHTING AND VENTILATION.

23.1 All workpraces and workspaces shall be provided during time of use with
adequate naturar lighting or artificial lighting or both, suitabie for the operation and the
special type of work performed;

23.2 Any windowless room, workplace or workspace shall be provided with general
Iighting sufficient in the intensity for the most exacting operation or work carried therein;

23.3 Provide automatic battery-operated emergency light or illuminate directional/

exit signs that immediately activates upon failure of the general lighting system or power
supply;

23.4 Suitable atmospheric condition shall be maintained in workrooms by natural or

artificial means to avoid insufficient air supply, stagnant or vitiated air, harmful drafts,
excessive heat or cold, sudden variations in temperature, and while practicable, excessive
humidity or dryness and objectionable odors;

23.5 Where an adequate supply of fresh air cannot be obtained by natural ventilation
or where it is difficult to get the desired amount of air at the center of the workrooms
without creating uncomfortable drafu near the inlets, mechanical ventilation shall be
provided.

SECTION 24. USE OF PERS0NAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE’s).

 24.1 Every employer, shall, at his own expense furnish his workers with personal
protective equipment for the eyes, face, hands and feet, protective shields and barriers
whenever necessary by reason of the hazardous nature of the process or environment,
chemicil, radiological or other mechanical irritants or hazards capable of causing injury, or
impiirment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhaiation or
physical contact.

24.2 All issued PPE‘s to the employees by their emproyers should (be worn when
applicable to the nature of work.). Loss of the PPE‘s issued shall be deducted to the
concerned employee.

24.3 All PPE‘s shall be of approved design and construction appropriate for the
exposure and work to be performed.

24.4 The employer shalr be responsibre for the adequacy of PPEs while employees
shall be responsible for the proper maintenance of PPEs used in the workplace.

SECTION 25. SANITATION AND INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE.

25.1 An adequate potable water supply approved as to source and distribution shall be
provided in all places of employment;

25.2 Standard drinking water facilities readily accessible to all employees and
approved type of drinking facilities shait be provided to all employees in the ratio of one (1)
facility for every 50 employees;

25.3 Adequate and suitable toilet and bath facilities for both male and female workers
shall be provided:

(a) Where the number of female workers exceeds 100, 1 toilet for every 20 females
up to the 1st 100 and 1 for every 30 thereafter;

(b) Where the number of male workers exceeds 100, 1 toilet for every 25 males up to
the 1st 100 and 1 for every forty thereafter;

(c) Where the number of male workers exceeds 500, it is sufficient to provide 1 toilet
for every 60 males;
 (d) In addition, male workers shall be provided with sufficient urinals in the same
ratio with toilet bowl;

25.4 Adequate hand-washing facilities shall be so provided within or adjacent to toilet

facilities:

25.5 Mechanical washing facilities for working clothes shall be provided to prevent
contaminated clothes to be brought home. Working clothes shall be washed and/or dried
between shifts on any job where the process is such that washing or drying is needed or a
change of clothes shall be supplied to ensure that dry clothes are available upon return to
work.

25.6 Where wet process is used, reasonable drainage shall be maintained, dry standing
areas shall be provided

SECTION 26. MATERIATS HANDLING AND STORAGE.

26.1 Use of Mechanical Equipment. Where mechanical handling equipment is used,

sufficient safe clearance shall be allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and
wherever turns or passage must be made. Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear and in
good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard. Permanent
aisles and passageways shall be appropriately marked.

26.2 Secure Storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bag containers,
bundle, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so
that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.

26.3 Housekeeping. Storage areas shall be kept free from accumulations of materials
that constitute hazards from tripping, fire, explosion, or pest harborage.

26.4 Clearance Limits. Clearance signs to warn of clearance limits shall be provided.

26.5 Rolling Railroad Cars. Derail and/or bumper blocks shall be provided on spur
railroad tracks where a rolling car could contact other cars being worked, enter a building,
work or traffic area.

26.6 Guarding. Covers and/or guardrails shall be provided to protect personnel from
the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc.
 SECTION 27. MACHINERIES AND EQUIPMENT.

27.1 All moving parts of prime movers, transmission equipment and all dangerous
parts of driven machinery shall be effectively guarded, unless so constructed or located to
prevent any person or object from coming or brought into contact with them as deemed
necessary.

27.2 When an employer orders machinery, machine parts or other working

equipmen! he shall speciff in his order that such machinery, parts or equipment shall be
provided with all the protective devices required by safety rules for any dangerous part
thereof. In cases where it is impossible to anticipate the type of protective device required
for special operations, such devices may be obtained or provided as soon as possibre as
deemed necessary.

27.3 Manufacturers, vendors and lessors of machinery, machine parts or other

working equipment shall ensure that every article delivered, sold or let by them is provided
with all the required protective devices as deemed necessary.
27.4 Employers installing new machinery machine parts or other working equipment,
and persons or firms in charge of the installation of such machinery or parts of machinery
and other working equipment shall see to it that these are properly guarded in conformity
with existing safety standards.

27.5 No person shall remove or make ineffective any safeguard, safety appliance, or
safety device guarding a dangerous machine or machine part unless such is authorized and
tle machine is stopped for the purpose of immediately repairing and adjusting such
machinery guard, appliance or device.

27.6 Provide Warning signs near the machine being repaired or its guards removed.

27.7 Upon completion of the repairs or adjustment, such guards, appliances or devices
shall immediately be reinstalled before the machine is used.

27.8 Guards, as determined by the nature of work shall be designed, constructed and
used that they will:

a. provide positive protection;

b. prevent all access to the danger zone during operations;
 c. not interfere unnecessarily or inconvenience operation or production;
d. operate automatically or with minimum effort;
e. be suitable for the job and the machine;
f. not obstruct or interfere with machine oiling, inspection, adjustment and
repair;
g. withstand Iong use with minimum maintenance;
h. resist normal wear and stock;
i. be durable, fire and erosion resistant;
j. not constitute a hazard by themselves; and
k. give protection against operational contingencies and not merely against
normally expected hazards.

27.9 Standard guards or enclosures shall be made of materials suitable for the purpose
for which they are designed and constructed.

27.10 All machinery guards, as determined applicable. shall be securely fastened to

the machine or to the floor, wall or ceiling and shall be kept in place whenever the machine
is in operation.

SECTION 28. MACHINERIES AND EQUIPMENT.

28.1 The Standards contained herein shall be considered safety standards to the extent
that they safeguard any person employed in any workplace and control the practice of
electrical engineering in compliance. with the latest Philippine Electrical Code.

28.2 No electrical installation shall be undertaken without the plans having been
approved and issued corresponding permits by the office of the Building Official (OBO) in
accordance with PD 1096.

28.3 No service or power supply shall be connected to any electrical installation by

any utility company supplying electricity or by any person until the necessary final
inspection are made and issued a Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection (CFEI) from the
office of the Building official (OBO).

28.4 All wiring systems and installations shall conform to the rules and regulations
embodied in the latest Philippine Electrical Code.

SECTION 29. MACHINERIES AND EQUIPMENT.

 29.1 Provide automatic battery-operated emergency light or illuminated directional/
exit signs that immediately activates upon failure of the general lighting system or power
supply;

29.2 All fire extinguishers should be properly labeled to be visible and readily
accessible;

29.3 All exits and exit access shall be clear from any obstruction;

29.4 Provide proper labels/signs for warning.

RULE VII. MANUAL, CHECKLIST AND SELF-ASSESSMENT FORMS

SECTION 30. MANUAL.

30.1 There shall be issued a MANUAL to all registered and licensed business
establishments in Valenzuela City which shall serve as guidelines and shall provide for
minimum standards for Safe and Humane Working Environment in Valenzuela City. This
Manual shall also contain all checklists of requirements and self-assessment forms which
must be strictly complied with by the owner of the business establishment.

30.2 The MANUAL must be kept within the premises of the business establishment
and must be made available to all employees alike.

30.3 The MANUAL for SAFE and HUMANE WORKING ENVIRONMENT, which
shall be produced by the Technical Working Group (TWG) of CBAT under Executive Office
Order No. 2015-300, shall form part ofthis Ordinance.

30.4 The Office of the Mayor through CBAT and its TWG shall regularly review the
MANUAL not to exceed three (3) years from the date of effectivity and every three (3) years
thereafter to ensure its up-to-date compliance with the emerging trends in the industry and
make recommendations for reform.

SECTION 31. CHECKLIST AND ASSESSMENT FORMS.

 The Office of City Business Inspection and Audit Team (CBAT) shall create the
necessary Checklists and Assessment Forms which provides for the lists of requirements and
set of standards that every business owner must comply as stated in this Ordinance.

RULE VIII. ENFORCEMENTFRAMEWORK CONDUCT OF INSPECTION AND

MONITORING

SECTION 32. ENFORCEMENT, CONDUCT OF INSPECTION AND MONITORING.

The Enforcement Framework shall ensure the compliance with this Ordinance
through the following:

SELF ASSESSMENT - this voruntary mode shall be encouraged in all business

establishments. Business owners/Employers shall use the attached Checklist of the issued
Manual.

INSPECTION - upon determination of compliance based on the self-assessment

checklist, a team duly authorized by the City Business Inspection oand Audit Team (CBAT)
shall perform and undertake actual workplace inspection for validation of its compliance
stated in the attached checklist.

1. The conduct of inspection in all workplaces shall be undertaken by duly authorized

Inspectors/Enforcement Officers based on the following inspection priorities:

(a) Compliance with all the provisions of th is Ordinance as stated in the checklists
from the issued MANUAL;

(b) Existence of complaints, imminent danger or imminent occurrence of accidents

and illness/injuries;
(c)
(d) Hazardousworkplaces;

MONITORING AND EVALUATION - to ensure full compliance with this Ordinance

as stated in the checklists from the issued MANUAL, regular or periodic review, spot
checking and random inspection shall be carried-out by the City Business and Audit Team
(CBAT) and undertake the following:

(a) Verify and determine the authenticity of the documents submitted;

 (b) Certify compliance with all the provisions and Standards enumerated in this
Ordinance;

(c) Coordinates and follow-ups with other compliance offices for updates and
reports of compliance and non-compliances.

RULE IX. PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES

SECTION 33. FALSE STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATION.

Upon the effectivity of this Ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person to make
any statement, report or representation, as may be required for the effective implementation
of the provisions of this ordinance, knowing such statement, report and representation to be
false in any material aspect.

SECTION 34. PENALTIES.

34.1 Administrative Penalties. - Any natural or judicial person who violates any
provision of this ordinance shall be subject to administrative penalties in the following
manner:

First Offense Php 6,000.00

Second Offense Php 8,000.00
Third Offense Php 10,000.00
Fourth Offense Closure

34.2 The imposition, assessment and collection of administrative fine is without

prejudice to the filing of a criminal action against the offender/s
34.3 In addition to the imposed penalty, the business owner shall correct/remove his
violations of the provisions of this Standards immediately.

34.4 Penalty Clause. Any person, corporation, partnership or entity found violating
the provision of this Ordinance or its implementing rules and regulations shall upon
conviction be penalized as follows:

First Offense A Fine of One Thousand Pesos (Php

1,000.00) or imprisonment of not more
 than one (1) month, or both, at the
discretion of the court;
Second Offense A Fine of Three Thousand Pesos (Php
3,000.00) or imprisonment of not more
than two (2) months but not less than one
(1) month, or both, at the discretion of the
court;
Third Offense A Fine of Five Thousand Pesos (Php
5,000.00) or imprisonment of not more
than three (3) months but not less than
two (2) months, or both, at the discretion
of the court;

RULE X. MISCELTANEOUS PROVISIONS

SECTION 35. IMPTEMENTING AGENCY.

The Office of the City Mayor through City Business Inspection and Audit Task Force
(CBAT) of the City of Valenzuela is hereby charged and directed to carry out the provisions
of this Ordinance efficiently and effectively.

SECTION 36. IMPLEMENTING RULES.

While this Ordinance and the provisions hereof are already operative upon the
Ordinance's effectivity, the City Mayor, through the City Business Inspection and Audit
Team (CBAT), may issue the additional, appropriate and relevant rules and regulation for the
proper implementation of this Ordinance or its provisions.

SECTION 37. APPROPRIATIONS.

To carry out the provisions of this Ordinance, such amount as hereby necessary is
hereby authorized to be appropriated from the General Fund.
SECTION 38. RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS AND OVERLAPPING.

This Standards are not meant to supersede any National Laws, in case any Rule ofthis
Standards conflicts, duplicates or overlaps with regulations or rules prepared and
implemented by other government agencies, such conflict, duplication or overlapping shall
be resolved by coordination or any other means of cooperation among such agencies.
 SECTION 39. REPEALING CLAUSE.

Any City Ordinance contrary to or inconsistent with any of the provisions ofthis
ordinance is hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.

SECTION 40. SEPARABILITY.

If any provision of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or illegal by the

courts, the provisions not affected by such declaration shall remain to be in full force and
effect.

SECTION 41. EFFECTIVITY.

This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from publication, with the exception
of existing business establishments which shall be given grace period of six (6] months from
effectivity within which to comply with the provisions of this ordinance.

ENACTED.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.

Urban Poor/IP

ORDINANCE NO. 03
Series of 2001

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 CORPORATION
(PHILHEALTH) FOR THE QUALIFIED INDIGENT FAMILIES OF VALENZUELA CITY
UNDER THE INDIGENT SECTOR COMPONENT OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH
INSURANCE PROGRAM (NHIP).

WHEREAS, the Philippine Constitution declares as a State policy to provide its

territorial and political subdivisions genuine and meaningful local autonomy to enable them
to attain their fullest development as self-reliant communities and as effective partners in the
attainment of national goals;

WHEREAS, the State likewise declares that vesting of due responsibility and
accountability in local government units (LGUs) shall be accompanied with provision for
reasonably adequate resources to effectively carryout their functions;

WHEREAS, in pursuit of these constitutional mandates, congress has mandated that

implementation of the Indigent Sector Component of the National Health Insurance
Program (NHIP) or “Medicare Para Sa Masa”;

WHEREAS, this priority program is aimed at “setting into motion a meaningful

health care financing and delivery mechanism anchored on local government”;

WHEREAS, the Indigent Program of the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP
provides a mechanism to identify the qualified indigent families and to grant membership
them to membership to NHIP through full and partial government subsidies. It will enable
them access to medical service in all NHIP accredited provider;

WHEREAS, the body considering the beneficent features of RA 7875 as it will vastly
improve the overall health status of the population and ultimately their general quality of life
and rationalize the City Government expenditures for health collectively agreed to adopt the
National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) of the National Government;
WHEREAS, the creation of PhilHealth Capitation Fund (PCF) is necessary to attend
the purpose and objectives of the indigent program.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED AS it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod the following:

SECTION l. Creation of PhilHealth Capitation Fund (PCF) from the proceeds of the
outpatient consultation and diagnostic benefit package the to be provided by Philippine
Health Insurance Corporation (PHILHEALTH) for qualified indigent families of Valenzuela
City under the indigent sector component of the NHIP and to adopt pertinent PhilHealth's
rule and regulations appurtenant thereto.
 SECTION 2. The use, management and disposition of the PhilHealth Capitation Fund
(PCF) shall be governed by the following rules:

4. The disbursement and liquidation of the PCF shall be in accordance with

pertinent government accounting rules and regulations.

5. A separate book of accounts shall be maintained by the local government unit.

6. Only drugs listed in the primary Medical Care Drugs of the PNBF, medical
supplies and equipment necessary to carry out the delivery of the required
services including referral fees and administrative cost not to exceed twenty
percent (20%) of the Capitation Fund maybe charged to the PCF, the twenty
percent (20%) administrative cost shall be divided among health personnel of
the RHU, fifty percent (50%) of which shall accrue to the physician/s while
the remaining fifty percent (50%o) to the other personnel.

SECTION 3. The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela City authorizes the Hon.

Mayor Jose Emmanuel L. Carlos, M.D.., to enter into and sign a Memorandum of Agreement
with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, represented by its President and CEO
Francisco T. Duque III, in accordance with the rules set forth under this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. A copy of this Ordinance shall be furnished to the President of the

Philippines, HER EXCELLENCY GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, the President and
Chief Executive Officer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, FRANCISCO T.
DUQUE III and the Honorable Mayor JOSE EMMANUEL L. CARLOS, M.D., for their
information.

ENACTED.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2001.

ORDINANCE NO. 62
Series of 2004

AN ORDINANCE SETTING GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE GRANT OF

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OCCUPYING GOVERNMENT/PUBLIC
PROPERTIES WHICH WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
CITY'S DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS & PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THOSE FAMILIES
OCCUPYING WATERWAYS OR ESTEROS, CREEKS AND IN DANGER AREAS, AS WELL
AS VICTIMS OF FIRE AND FORTUITOUS EVENTS.

WHEREAS, under Article 67 of Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of

Republic Act 7160 (1991 Local Government Code), it states that an LGU may, through its
chief executive and with the concurrence of the Sanggunian concerned, provide assistance,
financial or otherwise, to people’s organizations, NGOS, or the private sector for economic,
socially-oriented, environmental or cultural projects to be implemented within its territorial
jurisdiction;

WHEREAS, a reliable data or comprehensive report shows how rampant, alarming

and extensive are the incidence of illegal squatting in the Metropolis, specifically in public
lands/government-owned lands, waterways or esteros, creeks and in danger areas:

WHEREAS, in Valenzuela, based on investigation and ocular inspection of the City

Engineering Department, it is noted that some families were still living and occupying
government/public lands, waterways or esteros, creeks and in some danger areas, putting
their lives in danger, as well as, the possibility of losing their habitat thru demolition
order by the government concerned;

WHEREAS, the City Government has previously granted financial assistance to

some families whose houses were ejected thru demolition order and affected by the City's
development program, as well as, families victimized by fire and fortuitous events, but up to
now, many families are still clamoring for such assistance, paving the way to this Sanggunian
to set guidelines and procedures for the grant of financial assistance for that purpose;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela to set guidelines and procedures for the grant of
financial assistance to families occupying government-owned properties which will be
affected by the implementation of the City’s development projects and programs, including
those families occupying waterways or esteros, creeks and in danger areas, as well as those
families victimized by fortuitous events & fire incidents, to wit:

GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES

GRANT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

- FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DEMOLITION ORDER AND/OR

GOVERNMENT'S DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS & PROGRAMS
 - VICTIMS OF FIRE

- FAMILIES AFFECTED BY FORTUITOUS EVENTS

1) The City Engineering Department will conduct an investigation and ocular

inspection as to the condition of occupants of public lands, waterways or esteros,
creeks and those in danger areas, including victims of fire and fortuitous events.
The inspector should coordinate with the Barangay Official concerned.

2) The Investigation Report of the City Engineering Department is to be forwarded to

the Legal Office and Urban Poor Affairs Office (UPAO).

3) UPAO shall make a request to the CSWD to conduct a social case study and
assessment report on the affected families to determine whether the subject families
are entitled to any financial assistance from the City Government. The said social case
study and assessment report shall include, among others, the six (6) months residency
of the affected families.

The said financial assistance shall be given to the affected families only once.

4) If the result of the investigation of CSWD is favorable, the Social Case Study and
Assessment Report shall be forwarded to the Sangguniang Panlungsod for sponsorship
of a resolution granting financial assistance.

5) Said resolution will be subjected for consideration of the City Council. At this point,
as much as possible, during the committee hearing, the beneficiaries or recipients of
the financial assistance must be present or represented.

6) If the City Council acts favorably by passing the resolution, the City Mayor shall
decide how much financial assistance shall be extended to the affected families.

7) The payroll shall be accomplished by the UPAO and to be signed by the following:
a) OIC-UPAO
b) Budget Officer
c) City Treasurer
d) City Accountant
e) City Mayor
 8) The payroll must be submitted to the Internal Audit for auditing. The beneficiaries
are requested at this stage to secure Barangay Clearance and shall be submitted to the
Internal Audit.

9) The structure, subject matter of the Investigation Report of the City Engineering
Department, must be voluntarily removed by the beneficiaries or demolished by the
City Engineering Department by virtue of an Executive Order. During the execution
of the Order from the City Mayor, they must be accompanied by members of the
Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Barangay Officials.

10) The financial assistance shall be released and be given personally by the City Mayor
to the beneficiaries, who shall acknowledge receipt of the same.

11) The Office of the City Mayor, thru the UPAO, within thirty (30) days upon the
approval of the resolution shall implement and make the accomplishment report to
the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

APPROPRIATIONS

The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Ordinance shall be taken
from the budget of the Urban Poor Affairs Office (UPAO).

Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the continued and effective
implementation of this Ordinance shall be included in the Annual Budget of the City
Government of Valenzuela.

All money that will accrue to the Fund shall be subject to government accounting
rules and regulations.

REPEALING CLAUSE

Any laws, ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations and issuances or parts thereof
which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance shall hereby be repealed or
modified accordingly.

EFFECTIVITY

This City Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.

ENACTED.
FEBRUARY 11, 2004.

Children/Youth
 ORDINANCE NO. 91, SERIES OF 1990

“AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT OF P48,400.00 TO BE TAKEN FROM

THE SURPLUS OF THE 1989 BUDGET TO BE USED FOR THE PRESIDENT’S SUMMER
ANNUAL YOUTH PROGRAM IN RESPONSE FOR HER EXCELLENCY CORAZON G.
AQUINO IN TRAINING, SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP OF THE YOUTH INTO PUBLIC
SERVICE”

Be it ordained by the Municipal Council in session assembled:

SECTION 1 – The amount of P48,400.00 is hereby appropriated to be used for the

President’s summer Annual Youth Program;

SECTION 2 – The amount will be taken from the surplus of the 1989 budget;

SECTION 3- This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.

ENACTED.

May 2, 1990, Valenzuela, Metro Manila.

KAUTUSAN BLG. 130, TAONG 1990

ISANG KAUTUSANG NAGBABAWAL SA PANINIGARILYO SA LOOB NG BAKURAN NG

MGA PAARALAN SA BAYAN NG VALENZUELA AT NAGTATALAGA NG MGA
KAUKULANG MULTA AT PARUSA PARA SA PAGLABAG NITO

SAPAGKAT, ang paninigarilyo ay hindi maipagkailang isang gawaing lubhang

nakakasama sa kalusugan ng tao;

SAPAGKAT ang ating mga kabataan lalo na an gating mga mag-aaral ay madaling
maimpluwensiyahan sa kanilang mga nakikitang Gawain ng mga nakakatanda sa kanilang
kapaligiran;

SAPAGKAT, kung ang paninigarilyo ay babayaan na lang nating gawin sa loob mismo
ng bakuran ng ating mga paaralan, Malaki ang posibilidad na an gating mga mag-aaral ay
magkaroon ng maling pananaw tungkol sa gawaing paninigarilyo;

SAPAGKAT, ang paninigarilyo, bagamat isang bisyong hindi labag sa batas, ay isang
masamang ugali na hindi dapat matutunan ng ating mga kabataan.
 DAHIL DITO, sa mungkahi ng Kgg. na Konsehal Jose Emmanuel L. Carlos na buong
pagkakaisang sinang-ayunan ng mga Kagawad ng Sangguniang Bayan ng Valenzuela ay
IPINAG-UUTOS ang mga sumusunod:

PANGKAT I – Sa unang paglabag, pagmumultahin ang nahuli ng isang daang piso

(P100.00) o ikukulong ng limang araw sa pambayang piitan;

PANGKAT II – Sa pangalawang paglabag, pagmumultahin ang nahuli ng dalawang

daang piso (P200.00) o ikukulong ng sampung araw sa pambayang piitan;

PANGKAT III – Sa pangatlong paglabag, pagmumultahin ang nahuli ng tatlong daang

piso (P300.00) at ikukulong ng 30 araw sa loob ng pambayang piitan;

PANGKAT IV- Ang sinumang mahuling lumabag ng higit pa sa ikatlong ulit ay

papatawan ng parusang kagaya ng sa ikatlong paglabag sa tuwing siya ay mahuhuli;

PANGKAT V- Ang mga punong guro at mga kinatawan ng bawat paaralan sa ating
bayan ay binibigyan ng kapangyarihan upang magbantay, magmasid, manghuli at
magpatupad ng kautusang ito;

PANGKAT VI- Ang kautusang ito ay magkakabisa tatlumpung araw (30) maipaskel sa
mga paaralan at hayag na lugar.

PINAGTIBAY

Nobyembre 14, 1990, Valenzuela, Kalakhang Maynila

KAUTUSAN BLG. 92-011, TAONG 1992

“ISANG KAUTUSANG NA NAGLALAAN NG HALAGANG SAMPUNG LIBPNG PISO

(P10,000.00) NA GUGUGUIN PARA SA ISANG ORYENTASYON/SEMINAR NG LAHAT
NG MGA KABATAANG KANDIDATO SA IKA-28 NG NOBYEMRE 1992 NA
MANGGAGALING SA SAMPUNG BAHAGDAN (10%) NG PONDO NG KABATAANG
BARANGAY NG PAMAHALAANG VALENZUELA.”
 SAPAGKA’T, ang Lupon sa Kabataan at Pagpapaunlad ng Isports, sa
pakikipagtulungan ng Presidential Council for Youth Affairs (PCYA) ay maglulunsad ng
isang oryentasyon sa lahat ng kabataang kandidato para sa darating na halalan sa ika-4 ng
Disyembre 1992;

SAPAGKA’T ang oryentasyon ay magtatalakay ng mahahalagang bagay hinggil sa

Sangguniang Kabataan;

SAPAGKA’T, ang ang oryentasyon ay gaganapin sa ika-28 ng Nobyembre 1992 sa

Valenzuela Sports Complex, Bahayang Pag-asa, Maysan, Valenzuela, Kalakhang Maynila;

SAPAGKA’T ang gawad at pagkakaloob ng bagong ruta sa nasabing samahan ay isang

pagsususog sa Pangkat 3, ukol sa body color code Zone II ng Kautusan Blg. 92-003, Taong
1992 (1992-1995).

KUNG KAYA’T DAHIL DITO, sa mungkahi ng Kgg. na Konsehal EVELYN M.

HERNANDEZ at pinangalawahan ng mga bumubuo ng Sangguniang Bayan, ay IPINAG-
UUTOS ang mga sumusunod:

PANGKAT I – Ang halagang Sampung Libong Piso (P10,000.00) ay inilalaan para sa

isang oryentasyon/seminar ng lahat ng mga kabataang kandidato sa ika-28 ng Nobyembre
1992.

PANGKAT II – Ang halagang P10,000.00 ay manggagaling sa sampung bahagdan

(10%) ng pondo ng Kabataang Barangay ng Pamahalaang Valenzuela.

PANGKAT III – Ang kautusang ito ay magkakabisa sa sandaling mapagtibay

PINAGTIBAY

Nobyembre 23, 1992, Valenzuela, Kalakhang Maynila

KAUTUSAN BLG. 92-212, TAONG 1992

“ISANG KAUTUSANG NGABABAWAL NG PAGLALAGAY NG ANUMANG BILLBOARD

O KARATULA NA NAGLALAMAN NG MAHALAY, MALASWA AT MARAHAS NA
PAGLALARAWAN SA BAYAN NG VALENZUELA, KALAKHANG MAYNILA.”
SAPAGKA’T, ang kautusang nagbabawal ng paglalagay ng naunang billboard o
karatula na naglalaman ng mahalay, malaswa at marahas na paglalarawan saan mang lugar sa
bayan ng Valenzuela ay makalilikha ng hindi magandang anyo ng kapaligiran sa mga
mamamayan na dumaraan dito;
 SAPAGKA’T, ito ay makapagdudulot ng paghimok sa mga kaisipan ng ating mga
mamamayan lalung-lalo na sa ating mga kabataan para sa isang mahalay, malaswa at marahas
na galaw tungo sa kinabukasan sa mga makakakita a makababasa nito;
SAPAGKA’T, ito ay makapagdudulot ng lakas ng loob sa mga makakakita at
makababasa na kanyang gawin ang mga ganitong uri ng pagpapahayag sa pamamgitan ng
hindi tamang paglalarawan ng mga billboards o karatula na naglalaman ng may malaswa,
mahalay at marahas na nilalaman sa bayan ng Valenzuela.
KUNG KAYA’T DAHIL DITO, sa mungkahi ng Kgg. na Konsehal Jose Emmanuel L.
Carlos, na pinangalawahan ng mga Kagawad ng Sangguniang Bayan ng Valenzuela ay
IPINAG-UUTOS ang mga sumusunod:
PANGKAT I – Isang kautusang nagbabawal ng paglalagay ng anumang billboard o
karatula na naglalaman ng mahalay, malaswa at marahas na paglalarawan sa bayan ng
Valenzuela.
PANGKAT II – Ang sinumang lumabag sa kautusang ito ay papatawan ng multang
hindi hihigit sa Dalawang Libong Piso (P 2,000.00) o Tatlumpung (30) araw sa pagkabilanggo
o pareho ayon sa hatol ng hukuman.
PANGKAT III – Ang kautusang ito ay magkakabisa simula sa araw na ito ay
mapagtibay ng Sangguniang Bayan ng Valenzuela, Kalakhang Maynila.

PINAGTIBAY.
Enero 22, 1992, Valenzuela, Kalakhang Maynila

KAUTUSAN BLG. 95-120, TAONG 1995

“KAUTUSANG BAYAN NA NAGLALAYONG IPAGBAWAL ANG MGA VIDEO GAME

HOUSES SA BAYAN NG VALENZUELA AT ANG PAGBIBIGAY NG TAKDANG
PANAHON PARA SA MGA DATIHAN NANG ESTABLISYIMENTO UPANG ALISIN ANG
MGA VIDEO GAME MACHINES AT KAURI PA NITO SA NASASAKUPAN NG
PAMAHALAANG BAYAN”

SAPAGKA’T, itinatadhana ng New Local Government Code na ang Sangguniang

Bayan ay may kapangyarihang limitahan o ipagbawal ang anumang aliwan o kasiyahan sa
loob ng nasasakupan nito na nakasisira sa moral ng sangkatauhan;

SAPAGKA’T, ang naglipanang video games sa bayan ng Valenzuela ay lubhang

nakasisira sap ag-aaral at di nakatutulong sa paghubog ng kabataan;

SAPAGKA’T, ang kagalingang pambayan ay isinasaalang-alang ng kapulungan.

KUNG KAYA’T, DAHIL DITO, sa mungkahi nina Konsehal ANTONIO R. ESPIRITU,

Konsehal ANTONIO M. DALAG, Konsehal BENITO C. ENCARNACION, Konsehal
FERNANDO G. PADRINAO, Konsehal ALBERTO P. DIZOR at Konsehal LORENA C.
NATIVIDAD, na pinangalawahan ng mga Konsehal ng Sangguniang Bayan, ay IPINAG-
UUTOS ang pagsasabatas ng mga sumusunod:

ARTIKULO I

KAHULUGAN NG MGA SALITA O PARIRALA

SEKSYON 1. Ang mga nakasaad na salita o parirala kapag binanggit sa ordinansang ito
ay mangangahulugan ng:

A. Video – tumutukoy sa telebisyon o iba pang aparato na naglalarawan ng larong

pambata;

B. Video House – alinmang bahay-kalakal na nagbibili o nagpapaupa ng paggamit at

panonood ng video games sa pamamagitan ng video machines;

C. Family Computers – isang mekanismong nilalagyan ng iba’t-ibang palaro na

matatagpuan sa isang rektangular na kaheta at madalas na gumagamit ng aparatong de-pindot
o joystick;

D. Brick Game-Game Boy – isang mekanismong kahalintulad ng nasa letra C na

pinaaandar ng baterya at mas kumbinyente dahil sa sukat nitong maaaring ipamulsa;

E. Video Games – mga laro o panooring isinasalarawan o isinasapelikula at

pinagagalaw o binibigyan ng buhay sa pamamagitan ng video machines, kasama sa salitang
ito ang mga binabanggit sa letra C at D;

ARTIKULO II
 SAKLAW NG KAUTUSANG BAYAN NA ITO

SEKSYON 2. Ang kautusang bayan na ito ay sasaklaw sa mga malaki at maliit na video
game houses na matatagpuan sa Bayan ng Valenzuela kasama na rito ang mga matatagpuan sa
mga di-komersyal na lugar tulad ng mga bahay-tirahan na naglalagay ng mga aparatong
binabanggit sa Artikulo I ng ordinansang ito at nagsasagawa ng komersyal na gawain.

ARTIKULO III

PANUNTUNAN NA IPATUTUPAD

SEKSYON 3. PAGBAWAL SA PAGBIBIGAY NG PAHINTULOT UPANG

MAKAPAGPATAYO NG BAGONG MGA VIDEO GAME HOUSES

Ang pagtatayo ng video game houses sa loob ng nasasakupan ng Pamahalaang Bayan

ng Valenzuela ay ipinagbabawal. Ang pagtatayo ng nabanggit na kalakal ay hindi
pahihintulutan ng alinmang sangay o tanggapan ng lokal na pamahalaan.

SEKSYON 4. PARA SA DATIHAN NANG ESTABLISYEMENTO

Ang mga datihan nang establisyementong may ganitong uri o kahalintulad na kalakal
ay bibigyan ng pagkakataong makapagpatuloy sa kanilang negosyo sa loob ng panahong
nakatakda sa kani-kanilang mga pahintulot o lisensya. Matapos nang panahong nakatakda sa
kanilang pahintulot, ang probisyon ng kautusang bayan na ito ay siyang iiral.

ARTIKULO IV

TAGAPANGASIWA NG KAUTUSANG BAYAN

SEKSYON 5. Inaatasan ang Tanggapan ng Pahintulot at Lisensya, Tanggapan ng

Inhinyero, Himpilan ng Pulisya at Tanggapan ng Punong Barangay upang ipatupad ang
ordinansang ito.

SEKSYON 6. Ang mga ahensya ng pamahalaang bayan na binabanggit sa Seksyon 5 ng

artikulong ito ay inaatasang magsumite ng buwanang ulat sa Punong Bayan ukol sa mga
kaganapan na may kinalaman sa ordinansang ito.

ARTIKULO V

PARUSA SA PAGLABAG

SEKSYON 7. Ang alinmang hindi susunod o lalabag sa kautusang ito ay papatawan ng

DALAWANG LIBO AT LIMANDAANG PISONG MULTA (P2,500.00) bukod pa sa
pagkumpisa ng mga video game machines o pagkabilanggo ng di-kukulangin sa anim (6) na
buwan o parehong multa at pagkabilanggo, sa malayang pagpapasiya ng hukuman.

SEKSYON 8. Ang sinumang kawani o pinuno ng tanggapan ng Pamahalaang Bayan na

nagbigay ng tanging pahintulot sa mga magtatayo ng ganitong uri ng kalakal ay papatawan
ng administratibo o kriminal na usapin.

ARTIKULO VI

APLIKASYON AT BISA NG ORDINANSA

SEKSYON 9. Alinmang bagay na hindi tugma sa ordinansang ito ay pinawawalang

bisa. Alinman sa probisyon ng kautusang bayan na ito na maideklarang hindi angkop sa batas
na hindi apektado ay mananatili at magkakaroon ng bisa.

SEKSYON 10. Ang kautusang bayan na ito ay magkakabisa sampung (10) araw
matapos ang paglilimbag nito sa isang pahayagang may malawak na sirkulasyon at sa bulletin
board ng Pamahalaang Bayan o sa alinmang hayag na lugar.

PINAGTIBAY.

Enero 25, 1995

Valenzuela, Kalakhang Maynila

ORDINANCE NO. 96-27, SERIES OF 1996

“AN ORDINANCE CALLING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF YOUTH COUNSELLING

CENTERS IN SELECTED AND STRATEGIC PLACES/AREAS IN VALENZUELA, METRO
MANILA”
 WHEREAS, the 1987 Constitution incorporates certain provisions directly and
expressly promoting the welfare of the youth to wit:

ARTICLE II:

“SECTION 12. The natural primary right and duty of the parents in the rearing
of the youth civic efficiency and the development of moral character shall
receive the support of the government.”

“SECTION 13. The state recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-
building and shall promote their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and
social well-being.”

ARTICLE VX:

“SECTION 3. The state shall defend:

2. The right of children to assistance, including proper care and nutrition and
special protection from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation and
other condition prejudicial to their health.”

WHEREAS, Article 447 (14) of the Republic Act 7160 otherwise known as the Local
Government Code of 1991 warrants the establishment and operations of centers/facilities for
needy and disadvantageous sector of the community specifically for the youth;

WHEREAS, the unabated escalation of youth offenders (juvenile delinquency), the

flourishing felsh trade, abortion brought about by unwanted pregnancy and the ever
constant threat posed by the drug menace can be best neutralized through the establishment
of Youth Counselling Centers/Facilities..

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor ANTONIO M. DALAG, duly seconded

by the members of the Sangguniang Bayan of Valenzuela, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby
ORDAINED the immediate establishment of Youth Counselling Centers/Facilities to be
located in selected strategic areas in the Municipality of Valenzuela, Metro Manila.
ENACTED.
February 14, 1996, Valenzuela, Metro Manila
 ORDINANCE NO. 97-44, SERIES OF 1997

“AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN IN BARS, DISCOS,

BEER HOUSE/JOINTS, ENTERTAINMENT, ENTERPRISES OR ESTABLISHMENTS,
PROVIDING PENALTY THEREFORE FOR VIOLATION THEREOF”
 WHEREAS, children are one of the most valuable groups within our society often
made in the object and the subject of exploitation, cruelty, harassment, abuse and other
conditions prejudicial to their normal development;

WHEREAS, recognizing their vulnerability and their role in the future of our
country, the Philippine Constitution provides that “the State recognizes the vital role of the
youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual and social well-being”;

WHEREAS, bars, discos, beer houses/joints, night clubs, and similar places of
entertainment employ young women as receptionist, guest relations officers (GROs), dancers,
singers, hostesses and other similar jobs which by their very nature expose them to the
danger, hazard and susceptibility of commercial sex exploitation, harassment, cruelty and
abuse.

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor ANTONIO M, DALAG, Councilor

CORAZON A. CORTEZ, Councilor ERLINDA S. DELA CRUZ, Councilor MA. CECILIA V.
MAYO and Councilor FERNANDO G. PADRINAO, duly seconded by the rest of the
members, be it ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Bayan of Valenzuela, in session assembled,
the following:

SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF POLICY – It is hereby declared, in the pursuance of

the national policy, to provide special protection to children, to promote solution to the
multi-faceted problem of commercial sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, prostitution,
and other harsh conditions of children, inimical to their normal growth and development.

SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS –“CHILDREN” – refers to persons below

eighteen (18) years of age or those over but are unable to fully take care of themselves from
abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation or discrimination because of physical or mental disability
or conditions.

SECTION 3. PROHIBITION – Night clubs, bars, discos, beer houses/joints and similar
places of entertainment, enterprises or establishments are prohibited from employing
“children” as hostesses, receptionists, guest relations officers (GROs), dancers, singers and
other similar calling, provided, however, that singer and stage actresses shall be allowed or
permitted to work provided they are accompanied by their parents or legal guardians at all
times inside the establishments and provided further that there is a written contract
approved by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and provided, still further,
that, the parents or legal guardians provide the child with primary and/or secondary
education prescribed by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS).

SECTION 4. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION – The Municipal Social Welfare and

Development Office (MSWDO) shall formulate and adopt a program to insure full
implementation of this Ordinance in coordination with other government agencies and
private sectors concerned.

SECTION 5. REQUIREMENT OT OPERATE – No license or authority to operate

shall be issued/granted to any enterprises or establishments unless their owners, operators or
managers execute an undertaking that children as defined herein shall not be employed,
permitted or suffered to work in their establishments or enterprises and that violations of the
said undertaking shall automatically result to cancellation of the license or authority to
operate and the immediate closure of the enterprises or establishments.

In addition, the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) may
require, from time to time, the owners, managers and operators of the establishments or
enterprises to make available the following documents pertaining to the women actually
employed and working therein:

a. Two (2) pictures, one full body and the other showing the face, both of
which must be recently taken and recognizable;
b. Birth certificate or in its absence, baptismal certificate and a joint
affidavit of her two nearest of kin showing the year she was born;

SECTION 6. PENAL SANCTIONS – All enterprises or establishments found to have violated

this Ordinance shall be immediately closed and their authority or license to operate
cancelled without prejudice to the manager, owner and operator and in case of a juridical
person, the administrator, representative, agent or employee who caused or directed the said
violation, being prosecuted under the Revised Penal Code or special laws.

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE – This Ordinance shall take effect upon approval.

ENACTED

February 26, 1997, Valenzuela , Metro Manila

ORDINANCE NO. 40
Series of 2000
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PLAYING OF VIDEO GAMES, FAMILY
COMPUTERS, PLAY STATIONS, PERSONAL COMPUTERS AND OTHER SIMILAR
MACHINES, EQUIPMENTS IN SHOPPING MALLS AND ARCADES WITHIN THE CITY
OF VALENZUELA THEREBY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 95-120, SERIES OF 1995,
PARTICULARLY ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3 OF THE SAID ORDINANCE.

WHEREAS, there is a need to regulate the playing of this kind of games because of
the serious threat it pose to the school children;

WHEREAS, video game houses of any kind are regulated and allowed in all cities in
the National Capital Region as well as in other key cities and provinces nationwide;

WHEREAS, people flock to shopping malls and arcades in other areas because video
games are commonly found in these establishments as a form of recreation;

WHEREAS, young ones who frequently go to video game houses will no longer travel
to other areas thereby reducing the risk of accidents;

WHEREAS, this is an income-generating business for the City Government of

Valenzuela;

WHEREAS, video games are sources of wholesome entertainment, pleasure and

amusement and considered as highly imaginative test of intelligence and skills;

WHEREAS, studies shows that video games help prepare children for later computer
use and give them an opportunity to learn how to read and carry out decisions quickly.

NOV, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela, the following:

SECTION 1. DEFINITION. The words and/or phrases, when used in this Ordinance shall
mean:

A. SHOPPING MALLS - refers to a big commercial establishment where retail stores,

food chains, movie houses, supermarkets, service areas and other recreational
facilities are found which caters to all the needs of the people.

B. ARCADES - a roof gallery lined with shops, stalls, amusement concessions and
restaurants.
 C. ULTRA-VIOLENT GAMES - those games that reveal in audio or video graphics
profanity, bestiality such as the throwing of invectives, slandering, the breaking of
limbs, mutilation or dismemberment, spewing of blood, blasting of limb or body
with high-powered guns or equipment.

SECTION 2. SCOPE. This Ordinance shall cover video game houses found inside the
shopping malls and arcades in the City Of Valenzuela.

SECTION 3. The establishment and operation of video games, family computers, play
stations, personal computers and other similar equipments shall be allowed only in shopping
malls and arcades whether existing or to be established later within the City of Valenzuela
and shall be regulated as follows:

A) The operation of any kind of video machines, family computers, play stations,
personal computers and other similar machines found in shopping malls and
arcades within the radius of two hundred (200) meters from any religious or
educational institutions is prohibited.

B) All minors, particularly school children are totally restricted to play the above
mentioned devices found in shopping malls and arcades located in the City of
Valenzuela during school hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Mondays to Fridays.
The operators and owners of these machineries are hereby enjoined to strictly
implement this prohibition.

C) Minors are allowed to play video game machines and other similar equipments at
the above-mentioned establishments during weekends (Saturdays and Sundays)
and holidays tom 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM and on weekdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM,
subject to limitations as herein provided.

D) (l) Video games shall be categorized as follows:

a. Puzzle
b. Racing
c. Adventure
d. Sports
e. Fighting/Combat Action
f. Strategy
g. Simulator
h. Space Combat
 (2) Video games shall be rated with:

a. Kid-friendly
b. Violent
c. Ultra-violent

E) In addition to Section 1, letter B, of this Ordinance, ultra-violent video games,

pornographic animation, nudity, aberrant events and characters, video Carreras and other
similar forms which corrupt the child's intellectual, spiritual, social and emotional growth
are prohibited from being operated.

SECTION 4. The Business Permits and Licensing Office, Office of the city
Engineering, office of the Barangay Captain and the Valenzuela Police Station are hereby
tasked to strictly implement this Ordinance.

SECTION 5. PENAL PROVISION. Any person operator and owner of these video
games and machineries found to be violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be
imposed a fine of TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P2,500.00) or an
imprisonment of not more than six (6) months at the discretion of the court, including the
confiscation and destruction of video game machines and other related
paraphernalia/materials and the automatic revocation or cancellation of business permits or
licenses and the closure of the video establishments.

However, in the case of corporation, partnership or association the penalty shall be

imposed upon the officials responsible for such violation.

SECTION 6. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If for any reason any provisions, sections or

part of this Ordinance is declared not valid by a court of competence jurisdiction, such
judgment shall not affect or impair the remaining conditions, sections, or parts thereof which
shall refrain or continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 7. REPEALING CLAUSE. All existing ordinances, resolutions, rules and

regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the foregoing provisions are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. This Ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days after its publication in a
newspaper of general circulation and posting in the bulletin board of the City Hall.

ENACTED.
JULY 12, 2000.
ORDINANCE NO. 51
Series of 2003
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE BEGGING ACTIVITIES OF CHILDREN FROM
PRIVATE AND PUBLIC VEHICLES PASSING ALONG ALL MAJOR AND MINOR
THOROUGHFARES.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 16 of R.A. 7160, the local government unit is

empowered to exercise expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as
powers necessary, appropriate or incidental for its efficient governance, and those which are
essential to the promotion of the general welfare. Within their respective territorial
jurisdictions, local government units shall ensure and support among other things, the
preservation and enrichment of culture, promote health and safety, enhance the right of the
people to balance ecology, encourage and support the development of appropriate and self-
reliant scientific and technological capabilities, improve public morals, enhance economic
prosperity and social justice, promote full employment among their residents, maintain peace
and order and preserve the comfort and convenience of the inhabitants;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Art. 85 of P.D. 603, Child and Youth Welfare Code, the state
is mandated to ensure the full enjoyment of the child to live in a society that offers and
guarantees him safety, health, good moral environment and facilitates his wholesome growth
and development;

WHEREAS, based on cultural practices of Filipino children of all ages are engaged in
begging activities from private/public vehicles by way of cleaning/wiping the mirrors and
exterior body of the vehicles, wiping the shoes of passengers inside the public utility jeeps
and specially during Christmas season by way of caroling and other similar activities;

WHEREAS, it has been noted for the past years, some of these children have gone out
of the streets to ask, plead and solicit for monetary support and in some instances have been
victims of vehicular accidents as a result of this begging activities;

WHEREAS, in fervent effort to protect the children from the dangers that befall on
them, the City Government deems it obligatory to prohibit begging activities of children
from private and public vehicles passing along major and minor thoroughfares, and in any
other public places that the City Government may define.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela, duly assembled, that:

SECTION l. SCOPE - The City Government of Valenzuela hereby implements a

Citywide prohibition of begging activities of children ages seventeen (17) and below from
private and public vehicles passing along all major and minor thoroughfares.
 SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS:

BEGGING ACTIVITIES – To ask, beg, plead, demand and solicit for monetary
remuneration or any material gift.

MAJOR THOROUGHFARES - Pertains to all roads that are considered as national

highways and are passable only by large and fast moving vehicles. These roads are under the
management and supervision of National Government Agencies such as MMDA and DPWH.

MINOR THOROUGHFARES - Refers to all roads that are open for small and slow
moving vehicles. These roads are under the care and management of the local governments.

SECTION 3. SANCTIONS:

(1) First Offense - Parents or minors found in violation of this ordinance shall be
penalized by way of moral counseling for three (3) hours to be administered by the social
workers/pastors or priests/lay ministers (to be strictly supervised by their respective barangay
officials).

(2) Second Offense - Penalized by way of community service for five (5) hours under
the supervision of barangay officials.

(3) Third Offense -Penalized by paying a fine of FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P 500.00).

Moreover, all suspected or found to be under the influence of liquor or drugs shall be
held/detained at the barangay hall until sober so as not to inflict harm to himself/herself and
others.

Further, all minors found to be violating the ordinance while under the influence of
drugs or any other volatile substance shall be turned-over to the custody of the local social
welfare office for appropriate intervention.

SECTION 4. PROCEDURE:

(l) For proper applications of fines and sanctions, all parents shall be informed of the
violation that their children committed at the barangay hall;
(2) Further, all parents of children whose custody shall be turned-over to the custody
of the local social welfare office shall be informed and the actions/social interventions be
explained to them.
 SECTION 5. ACCRUAL OF FINES – Fines collected from such offenses shall accrue to
the barangay funds, provided that said barangay issues a corresponding receipt to the parents
of the violators.

SECTION 6. All City Officials, Barangay Officials, Tanods, Bantay-Bayan, PNP, Park
Wardens, and all respective personnel of the City Government are tasked to strictly enforce
and carry out this Ordinance.

THERETO, the above-mentioned offices are tasked to vigorously disseminate

information on this ordinance, including also the display of billboards/streamers of said
prohibition of all begging activities of children from private and public vehicles passing along
all major and minor thoroughfares within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of
Valenzuela.

SECTION 7. All local ordinances/resolutions, executive orders, administrative orders,

administrative rules and regulations, including but not limited to city ordinances/resolutions
inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication and
posting in conspicuous places within the city.

ENACTED.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2003.

ORDINANCE NO. 06
Series of 2001

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE OF CIGARS, CIGARETTES, TOBACCOS AND

OTHER SIMILAR PRODUCTS TO ALL MINORS BY ALL PERSONS, NATURAL OR
JURIDICAL, AND ALL ESTABLISHMENTS LOCATED IN VALENZUELA CITY.

WHEREAS, under Section 13, Article II of the 1987 Constitution declares that "The
State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect
their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being.”;

WHEREAS, the Constitution provides that “The state shall protect and promote the
right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them.”;

WHEREAS, Section 16 of the Local Government Code of l99l provides that every
local government unit shall exercise the powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied
therefrom, as well as powers necessary, appropriate or incidental for its efficient and
effective governance, and those which are essential to the promotion of general welfare.
Within their respective territorial jurisdictions, local government units shall ensure and
support, among other things, the preservation and enrichment of culture, promote health
and safety, enhance the right of the people to a balanced ecology, encourage and support the
development of appropriate and self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities, improve
public morals, enhance economic prosperity and social justice, promote full employment
among other residents, maintain peace and order and preserve the comfort and convenience
of their inhabitants;

WHEREAS, indisputable scientific findings that the habit of smoking causes grave
health problems such as lung ailments and similar diseases;

WHEREAS, the formation of the smoking habit usually starts at an early age aided by
the easy access to cigarettes, tobacco and similar products;

WHEREAS, efforts to discourage should start at the sources thereof;

WHEREAS, it is the duty of the City Council to follow the mandate of the
Constitution and promote the general welfare of the people.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the City

Council of Valenzuela the following

SECTION l. PURPOSE - The purpose of this Ordinance is to regulate the selling of

cigars, cigarettes, tobaccos and other similar products to minors by all persons and all
establishments located in Valenzuela City to ensure, protect and promote their right to
health and instill health consciousness among our minors.
 SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS - When used in this Ordinance, the following
terms shall, unless the context otherwise indicate, have meaning respectively assigned to
them.

a) CIGARETTES - Small tubes of paper containing tobacco which people smoke.

b) CIGARS - Are rolls of dried tobacco leaves which people smoke.

c) TOBACCO - The leaves of the tobacco plant prepared by drying in various

manufacturing process and used either for smoking or chewing tobacco cigars.

d) ESTABLISHMENT - A place of business (public or private institutions).

e) MINOR - Is a person who is still legally a child and below eighteen years of age.

f) SELLING - Is the act of disposing something in return for money.

g) SMOKING - Is the act or habit of smoking cigarettes or other forms of tobacco.

h) NATURAL PERSON - Human beings created by God through the intervention of

parents.

i) JURIDICAL PERSON - Those created by operation of law.

SECTION 3. REGULATED ACTS - Selling of cigars, cigarettes, tobacco and other

similar products to minors by all persons, natural and juridical, and all establishments located
in Valenzuela City is hereby regulated.

SECTION 4. RULES AND REGULATIONS (FORMULATION AND

IMPLEMENTATION)

a) The Business permits and License Office shall be the lead agency that will fully
implement this Ordinance in coordination with the Valerzuela Philippine
National Police and the barangay officials.

b) The owners of establishments are hereby required to post a sign board within
their premises which states that “WARNING: CIGARETTES ARE NOT FOR
SALE TO MINORS.”
 SECTION 5. PENALTIES - Any violation of this Ordinance shall be penalized as
follows:

FIRST OFFENSE: A fine of TWO HUNDRED PESOS (PhP 200.00) or imprisonment

of one (1) to ten (10) days, or both , at the discretion of the proper court.

SECOND OFFENSE: A fine of FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (PhP 500.00) or

imprisonment of eleven (11) to twenty (20) days, or both at the discretion of the proper court
and suspension of the Business Permit for a period of eleven (1l) to twenty (20) days, and

THIRD OFFENSE: A fine of SEVEN HUNDRED PESOS (PhP 700.00) or

imprisonment of twenty one (21) to thirty (30) days, or both at the discretion of the proper
court and revocation of the Business Permit for the duration of the calendar year.

The penalty herein provided shall be imposed upon the proprietor for single
proprietorship; upon all partners for partnership and the general partners for the limited
partnerships; the general manager of the particular branch or the manager and the chief
operating officers for incorporated business; and all such persons not falling with any of the
descriptions/titles above-mentioned, being in charge of the particular offending business
establishments and failing to follow the prohibitions herein defined.

SECTION 6. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If for any reason or reasons, any part or

provisions of this Ordinance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional, other parts and
provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 7. REPEALING CLAUSES - All ordinances, executive orders and

administrative regulations or part or parts thereof which are inconsistent with any of the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE - This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30)
days after its complete publication in a newspaper of general circulation and be posted in
three (3) conspicuous places within the territorial jurisdiction of Valenzuela.

ENACTED.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2001.
ORDINANCE NO. 057
Series of 2006
AN ORDINANCE SUPPORTING THE SITE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE VALENZUELA TEENS HEADQUARTERS (THQ), A SOCIAL FRANCHISE
MODEL DEVELOPED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT,
INC. (FAD, INC.) WITH FUNDING SUPPORT FROM THE UNITED NATIONS FUND FOR
POPULATION (UNFPA) FOR THE TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY IN VALENZUELA
CITY.

WHEREAS, the Philippines under the 1987 Constitution stresses that one of the
commitments of the State is the strengthening of the family as a basic social institution and
by virtue of this, the Philippines entered into and made commitments under the Declarations
of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the
Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995 where it recognizes the importance of
addressing the sexuality and fertility issues of both men and women of reproductive age and
the need to give emphasis of population welfare;

WHEREAS, the National Government through Executive Order No. 307

acknowledges the need for the "full support and active involvement of the local government
units (LGUS) to implement the Philippine Family Planning Program nationwide" and enjoins
LGU through DILG Memorandum Circular No. 88-47 to “organize/establish functional local
population development committees" and "to mobilize the private sector and other non-
governmental organizations to actively participate in the local population welfare programs"
toward this end;

WHERAS, Her Excellency, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo made a public

announcement that her administration's population and family planning policy would be
consistent with the four (4) basic principles, namely: (i) responsible parenthood, (ii) respect
for life, (iii) birth spacing and (iv) informed choice;

WHEREAS, the UN Millennium Development Goals includes: Goal No. 3 - Promote

Gender Equality and Empower Women: Goal No. 6 - Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other
diseases;

WHEREAS, in the recently held International Conference on Reproductive Health

Management (CRHM), emphasis was given on the importance of Adolescent Sexuality and
Reproductive Health;

WHEREAS, a declaration crafted by the youth delegates during the ICRHM was
presented to Senator Rodolfo Biazon as Co-Chairperson of the Philippine Legislative
Committee on Population Development (PLCPD) in the Senate;
WHEREAS, in the ICRHM youth declaration, the youth delegates are demanding that
the National Government, Legislators, Local Government Units respect their right to access
information about their reproductive health rights; facilities and service dedicated to young
adolescents be made available and accessible;

WHEREAS, according to the Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study (YAFS), 1/5
or 16.5 million Filipinos belong to 15-24 years old age group or adolescents; 30% of all births
belong to age 15-24, 25% are already mothers at age 20; 16% of 400,000 induced abortion per
year are by teeners; 62% of reported STIs belong to ages 15-24; 62% of newly reported HIV-
AIDS infections belongs to 15-24 years old;

WHEREAS, according to the National Youth Commission, ten million Filipinos

(10,000,000) are engaged in drugs and seventy percent (70%) are within the age group of 15-
24;

WHEREAS, the Foundation for Adolescent Development, Inc. (FAD, Inc.), a private,
non-profit, non-governmental organization, duly organized and existing under the virtue of
the laws of the Philippines, with principal office address at 1037 Ramon Hidalgo St., Quiapo,
Manila, has embarked on a project dubbed as “Teens Healthquarters (THQ) Social Franchise
Model Project”;

WHEREAS, FAD, Inc. developed the THQ Social Franchise Model in the last five (5 )
years with franchisees located in Baguio city (Baguio Center for Young Adults), Dasmarinas,
Cavite (De la Salle), Marikina City (LGU), Pasig City (Pasig City Council for Population
Development), Sta. Rosa, Laguna (Responsible Parenthood & Maternal Child Health
Association of the Philippines), Tarlac City (Luisita Realty);

WHEREAS, Teens HealthQuarters (THQ) aims to provide “ a center that makes

accessible to young people (13-24) information-education, values clarification and behavior
modeling as well as select medical services relevant to sexuality, reproductive health and
development needs, managed by youth friendly, competent professionals and volunteers”;

WHEREAS, THQ will also provide counseling and referral network;

WHEREAS, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) through a project grant to
FAD, Inc. will provide the financial requirements for the THQ Transfer of Technology of
Valenzuela City;

WHEREAS, the THQ Transfer of Technology will include the materials on

Franchisee Operation and Training, Educational and Promotional Materials, Transfer of
Technology Training, Initial Marketing and Branding Assistance, Monitoring the
Maintenance of Standard Operations and Access to Future Materials that will be developed
by the foundation;
 WHEREAS, the City Government shall provide the site and its improvement,
equipment for medical, dental and educational service, personnel and the monthly operating
expenses;

WHEREAS, the THQ License Agreement between the City Government and FAD,
Inc. will be enforced for three and a half years, during which FAD, Inc. will continuously
provide technical assistance;

WHEREAS, the City Government and FAD, Inc. will have to agree after the initial
three and a half years if they are to continue with the relationship;

WHEREAS, City is one of the most populated cities in Metro Manila. Its total
population of 533,482 (2000) is fast increasing at the rate of 3.6% which is higher than the
national population growth rate (PGR) of 2.3% considered one of the highest in Asia. Thus,
the exigency for a project that will address the Adolescent Sexuality and Reproductive
Health needs of the youth of Valenzuela will focus on education through values formation.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED by the City Council of Valenzuela City, in

session duly assembled, the following:

SECTION 1. STAKEHOLDERS -

l. The Office of the Mayor

2. Sangguniang Kabataan
3. Population Project Management Office
4. Department of Education
5. Department of Social Welfare and Development
6. Department of the Interior and Local Government
7. Gender and Development Council
8. Association of Barangay Captains
9. Youth Organizations in Valenzuela

SECTION 2. OPERATION - The project will be under the supervision of the City
Health Office through the Population Project Management Officer. Personnel will be
provided by the City Health Office and the Sangguniang Kabataan.

SECTION 3. EQUIPMENTS - The needed equipments will be sourced from the GAD,
SK and PPMO Budget.
 SECTION 4. PERSONNEL - Personnel will be assigned from the City Health Office
and SK.

SECTION 5. OPERATIONAL BUDGET - The amount of FIVE HUNDRED

THOUSAND PESOS (Php 500,000.00) for the year 2006 and every year thereafter is hereby
appropriated for the implementation of Valenzuela Teens HealthQuarters.

SECTION 6. EFFECTIVITY - This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its
approval.

ENACTED.
OCTOBER 18, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 013

 Series of 2008

AN ORDINANCE ENACTING THE CITY-WIDE AND STANDARDIZED NIGHT-TIME

BAN POLICY FOR MINORS AGED SEVENTEEN (17) YEARS OLD AND BELOW FROM
THE STREETS AND PROVIDING THE CORRESPONDING PENALTIES FOR OFFENDERS
AND/OR VIOLATORS THEREOF.

TITLE I
TITLE, COVERAGE & AUTHORITY

Section 1. Title - This ordinance shall be known as CITY WIDE AND

STANDARDIZED NIGHT-TIME BAN POLICY FOR MINORS AGED SEVENTEEN (17)
YEARS OLD AND BELOW FROM THE STREETS AND PROVIDING THE
CORRESPONDING PENALTIES FOR OFFENDERS AND/OR VIOLATORS THEREOF.

Section 2. Coverage. - The City-Wide and Standardized Time-Ban policy shall be

imposed within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Valenzuela upon all minors and/or
children aged seventeen (17) years of age and below from eleven o'clock in the evening
(11:00 pm) until four o'clock in the following morning (4:00 am).

Section 3. Authority.

(a) Article 139 of Presidential Decree 603 provides that the City or municipal councils
may prescribe such curfew hours for children as may be warranted by local conditions. The
duty to enforce curfew ordinances shall devolve upon the parents or guardians and the local
authorities. Any parent or guardian found grossly negligent in the performance of the duty
imposed by this article shall be admonished by the Department of Social Welfare or the
Council for the Protection of Children.

(b) Section 458 (a) of the Local Government Code of l99l provides that the
Sangguniang Panlungsod, as legislative body of the city, shall enact ordinances and
resolutions necessary for an efficient and effective city government, maintain peace and
order by enacting measures to prevent lawlessness, disorders, riot, violence and imposed
penalties for the violation of a city ordinance.

TITLE II
DECLARATION OF POLICY AND PURPOSE

Section 4. Declaration of Policy.

 (a) The City of Valenzuela in the exercise of its power as guardian of its inhabitants
and/or constituents under the recognized principle of parens patriae is empowered to enact
laws and ordinances to promote general welfare and to protect the safety of its people,
particularly the minors. Toward this end, the City of Valenzuela shall provide necessary
measures for the protection of minors and prevention for the commission of any illegal act.

(b) It is also the policy of the City of Valenzuela, within its territorial jurisdiction, to
ensure, among other things, the preservation and safety of its people; maintain peace and
order and preserve the comfort and convenience of its inhabitants.

Section 5. Purpose. - The ordinance seeks (a) to promote and ensure the safety of the
minors from lawlessness, violence, disorders, riot and illegal act and to prevent them from
committing the same during night time;. (b) to have a standardized law on ordinance
throughout the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Valenzuela for easy and uniform
implementation; and (c) to provide corresponding penalties for any violation hereof and
prescribe procedures and guidelines for the implementation of the same.

TITLE III
DEFINITION OF TERMS

Section 6. Definition of Terms.

(a) “Minors” - refers to the children who are seventeen (17) years of age and below
who are under the custody of their parents or guardians.

(b) “Parents/Guardians” - refers to those who are obliged by the ordinance to give
instructions to the minors for the observance or the time-ban, which includes
nearest relatives having custody of the minor child.

(c) "Policy Implementers/Enforcers" - refer to those persons who have the primary
duty to implement the ordinance.

(d) "Time Ban" - refers to the time covered by the ordinance imposing the curfew
hours (11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.) which must be observed by the minors within the
territorial jurisdiction of the City of Valenzuela.

(e) "Penalty" – refers to the imposable punishment in the form of fine and/or socio-
cultural services in the community to be imposed upon the offender and/or
violator.
 TITLE IV
POLICY/APPLICATION OF STANDARDIZED NIGHT-TIME BAN, PENALTIES,
IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES & PUBLIC INFORMATION.

Section 7. Policy/Application. - All minors and/or children aged seventeen (17) years
old and below are required to strictly observe the City-Wide and Standardized Time-Ban
during the respective time and period mentioned in Section 2 of this Ordinance.

Section 8. Duty of the Parent/Guardian. - The duty in requiring the minor subject of
this ordinance, to strictly observe the time-ban mentioned in Section 2 hereof shall be
devolved upon the parent/guardian of the said minor. Any parent/guardian found grossly
negligent in the performance of the duty imposed by this Section shall undergo counseling
and/or socio-cultural service in the community where the offense is committed.

Section 9. Penalties.

(a) Offender/violator shall suffer the following penalties, to wit:

First Offense - Counseling

Second Offense - Counseling and Fine amounting to Two

Hundred Pesos (P 200.00) to be paid by
the parent/guardian or in their absence,
nearest relative having custody of the
child or minor.

Third Offense - Counseling and Fine amounting to Three

Hundred Pesos (P 300.00) to be paid by
the guardian/parent or in their absence,
nearest relative having custody of the
child and community or socio-cultural
services in the barangav for the period of
five (5) days.

Fourth Offense Onward - Counseling and Fine amounting to Five

Hundred Pesos (P 500.00) to be paid by
the guardian/parent or in their absence,
nearest relative having custody of the
child and community or socio-cultural
 services in the barangay for the period of
five (5) days.

(b) The offender/violator apprehended for violation of this ordinance shall be held in
holding area open to public. Provided, that in no way shall the offender/violator be
incarcerated and/or locked in a detention cell/jail and be handcuffed for violation of this
ordinance.

(c) The offender/violator shall be immediately released within eight (8) hours to the
custody of his/her parents or guardian, or in the absence thereof, the offender/violator’s
nearest relative having custody of the child or minor after (i) undergoing counseling to be
conducted by the Punong Barangay or his/her representative with the assistance of the local
social welfare and development officer and (ii) undertaking to undergo community or socio-
cultural services in the barangay where the violation is committed in cases where the
offender/violator committed the offense for the third time onward. Both the
offender/violator, and his/her parent/guardian or nearest relatives having custody of the
child or minor shall undergo the said counseling. The community or socio-cultural service
shall be scheduled by the Punong Barangay concerned pursuant to paragraph (e) hereof.

(d) Fine imposed under this Section shall be paid by the parent/guardian of the off to
the Barangay Treasurer of the Barangay where the offense is committed. In cases of refusal to
pay the fine, the parent/guardian shall perform socio-cultural services in the community
together with the offender/violator for five (5) days.

(e) The five (5) days community or socio-cultural services provided under this section
shall be served for only two (2) hours a day or ten (10) hours for the whole period of five (5)
days. Provided, that the offender or violator, at his/her option, may choose to render/serve
the whole ten (10) hours successively or continuously for two (2) days at five (5) hours per
day. Provided, further, that the above-mentioned community or socio-cultural service shall
only be served during Saturday or Sunday, in no case shall it be served during school days.

(f) For purposes of this Ordinance, a local social welfare and development officer
shall be designated at every barangay for the conduct of counseling. In the absence of
designated local social welfare and development officer in the barangay, the counseling of
the offender/violator and his/her parent/guardian or nearest relatives having custody of the
child or minor provided under Section 9 hereof shall be scheduled in the following day or as
scheduled by the Punong Barangay to be conducted at the DSWD City Office.
Parent/Guardian or nearest relatives having custody of the offender/violator concerned at the
designated place and scheduled date of counseling shall be fined Five Hundred pesos (P
500.00) in addition to the scheduled fine provided under this Section and/or he/she shall be
required to perform socio-cultural services in the community together with the
offender/violator for five (5) days.

(g) In cases where the offender/violator being apprehended commits other offense
punishable under the Revised Penal Code, Special Laws and the likes, the violation under
this ordinance shall be absorbed by the aforesaid offense and he/she shall be treated in
accordance with law.

(h) For purposes of fine imposed under Section 9 (d), the same shall be divided into
sixty (60%) percent and forty (40%) basis between the Barangay where the payment is made
and the City of Valenzuela.

Section 10. Enforcers/Implementers.

(a) The duty to enforce and to implement this ordinance shall be primarily made by
the following:

(1) The Valenzuela City Police Force;

(2) The Valenzuela City Barangay Officials and/or Tanods;
(3) The City Mayor;
(4) The Mayor's Action Force; and
(5) The Office of the Liga ng mga Barangay.

(b) The above-mentioned implementers/enforcers may enforce and implement this

Ordinance throughout the City of Valenzuela, except the Barangay Officials whose authority
to implement or enforce this Ordinance shall only be confined to their respective jurisdiction
or Barangays.

(c) Where the apprehension is being undertaken by implementers/enforcers, other

than the Barangay Officials, the offender/violator may be brought to the Police Station
having jurisdiction of the place where the violation is committed or to the Punong Barangay
or his/her representative having jurisdiction where the offense is committed for the
imposition of the penalty mentioned in Section 9 of this Ordinance. Where the apprehension
is undertaken by the Barangay Officials concerned, the offender/violator shall be brought to
the Barangay Hall for the proper disposition by the Punong Barangay or his/her
representative with the assistance of the local social welfare and development officer, upon
the presence of the parents, guardian concerned. Further, where the offender/violator is a
non-resident of the City he/she shall be turned over to the concerned Punong Barangay or
his/her representative where the violation is committed.
 Section 11. Implementing Procedures in the Apprehension of the Minor. – From the
moment a minor is apprehended and taken into custody, the implementers/enforcers shall:

(a) Explain/Inform the minor in simple language and in a dialect that he/she can
understand, the reason why he/she is being apprehended and placed under
custody;

(b) Advise the child of his/her constitutional rights in a language or dialect

understood by him/her;

(c) Before or during the apprehension, implementers/enforcers shall properly identify

himself/herself and present proper identification to the child;

(d) Avoid using vulgar or profane language before, during and after the course of the
apprehension of the minor;

(e) Avoid displaying or using any firearms, weapon, handcuffs or other instruments of
force or restraint, unless absolutely necessary and only after all other methods and
of control have been exhausted and have failed;

(f) Avoid violence or unnecessary force;

(g) Minor shall be held in holding area open to public and in no case shall arbitrary
detention or solitary confinement in a cell or jail shall be imposed or practiced;

(h) Determine the age of the offender/violator through his/her birth certificate,
baptismal certificate or any other pertinent documents. In the absence of these
documents, age may be based on information from the child himself/herself,
testimonies of other persons, the physical appearance of the offender/violator and
other relevant evidence;

(i) Immediately but not later than eight (8) hours after apprehension, turn over
custody of the offender/violator in accordance with Section 10 (c) of this
Ordinance.

Section 12. Policy Exemptions. - Minors shall be exempted from this Ordinance under
the following conditions, to wit:

(a) Occupational Exemptions:

 a.1 Students enrolled in night classes - For purposes of exemption, the
concerned minor student should present proper school identification or
appropriate documents necessary to establish his/her status as night class
student, such as but not limited to certification from the concerned school
that the minor is enrolled or an enrollee in the night classes.
a.2. Night-shift young workers - For purposes of this exemption, the young
worker shall refer to those working under the direct supervision of their
parents, guardians, or in the absence thereof, his/her nearest relative having
custody of the minor.

(b) Incidental Exemptions:

b.1. Minors accompanied by their elders, brothers/sisters of legal age,

parents/guardians - For purposes of this paragraph, elders, brothers/sisters
shall refer to those who have direct custody of the minor.

b.2. Minors procuring medicine.

b.3. Minors performing tasks under the direct supervision of their elders,
brothers/sisters of legal age, parents/guardians and other persons who have
parental authority over the said minor.

b.4. Minor involved directly or indirectly in accidents, disasters and the likes.

(c) Occasional Exemptions:

c.l. Christmas Eve

c.2. Christmas Day
c.3. Dawn Masses held before Christmas
c.4. New Year's Eve
c.5. New Year's Day
c.6. Town/City or Barangay Fiesta - The exemption shall be for the whole period
of the celebration.
c.7. All Saints Day
c.8. Holy Thursday
c.9. Good Friday
c.10. Black Saturday
c.11. Easter Sunday
c.12. School Related Activities
c.13. SK Organized and/or Related Activities
 Section 13. Public Information.

(a) Upon the enactment of this drive/campaign ordinance, an extensive public

information drive/campaign shall be conducted by all the implementing agencies under this
Ordinance for its observance and proper implementation. For purposes of information, the
school principal/teachers of the public or private schools within the territorial jurisdiction of
the City may be utilized for the information campaign of this ordinance.

(b) The full text of this ordinance shall be translated into Filipino for clarity and easy
comprehension.

(c) This ordinance shall be posted in three (3) conspicuous places in every Barangay
and in all public places, churches, schools and police headquarters.

(d) Policy implementers/enforcers shall undergo an intensive and rigid policy

familiarization and human rights education to safeguard the rights of the minor.

Section 14. Repealing Clause. - Except as otherwise provided herein, all executive
orders, administrative regulations, city ordinances, city resolutions, barangay ordinances,
barangay resolutions, which are inconsistent with and contradictory to any of the provisions
of this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 15. Separability Clause. – If, for any reason or reasons, any provision, section
or part of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid by the court of competent
jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect or impart the remaining provisions, sections or
parts and shall be in full force or effect.

Section 16. Effectivity Clause. - This Ordinance shall take effect within (15) days after
its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

ENACTED.
JUNE 18, 2008.

ORDINANCE NO. 21
Series of 2008

ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE CHILD SUPPORT SYSTEM AND

FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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ORDINANCE NO. 021

Series of 2011

ORDINANCE CREATING THE VALENZUELA CITY GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP

PROGRAM (VCGIP) FOR THE OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH (OSY) OF VALENZUELA CITY
AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF ONE MILLION PESOS (P1,000,000.00) AS FUND
THEREOF AND FOR THE YEARS THEREAFTER.

WHEREAS, the 1987 Philippine Constitution clearly emphasizes that the state
recognizes the vital role of youth in nation-building and thus, it shall promote and protect
their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being;

WHEREAS, Republic Act 7160, also known as the Local Government Code of the
Philippines states that the Sangguniang Panlungsod, being the legislative body of the City,
shall enact ordinances, approve resolutions and appropriate funds for the general welfare of
the City and its inhabitants;

WHEREAS, in compliance to its mandate of providing the best services to the youth,
the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) implements developmental
programs and initiative that mobilize and utilize the family and community to respond to the
needs, issues and concerns of the youth;

WHEREAS, in adherence to its vision of a dynamic and progressive city, the City
Government of Valenzuela launches various priority programs intended for the social
alleviation of the city's out-of-school youth;

WHEREAS, through this legislation, the City Government thru its City Council, is
providing the out-of-school youth (OSY) the chance to earn themselves a better living
through rendering their services to the program partners and receive a corresponding
remuneration after their terms of services.

WHEREAS, the Valenzuela City Government Internship Program (VCGIP), as it is

being described in this ordinance, provides deserving individuals with the necessary skills
related to youth development;
 WHEREAS, the Valenzuela City Government Internship Program (VCGLP) will
involve all department and agencies comprising the Valenzuela City Local Government Unit;

WHEREAS, the Valenzuela City Government Internship Program (VCGIP) is aimed

at initiating the youth to public service by involving them on the new programs and projects
of the local government;

WHEREAS, it will serve the Out-of-School youths as a recruitment mechanism for

potential public employees;

WHEREAS, it may also extend them financial assistance for possible school
enrollment.

A. Definition of Terms:

1. CSWDO - means City Social Welfare and Development Office; the local
government agency that is responsible for implementing programs and projects
pertaining to the improvement and social development of the children (and
youth, as it is being used in this ordinance).

2. OSY - means Out-of-School Youth; any person ages 15 - 24 who are currently
unenrolled in any level of education at any private or public academic institution.

3. PESO - means Public Employment Services Office; provide employment

information and assistance to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
client and constituents of Local Government Units (LGU). It makes available in
one of the various employment programs and services of DOLE to enable all types
of clientele to know more about them and seek, specific assistance they require.

4. INTERNSHIP - An internship maybe either paid, unpaid, or partially paid (in the
form of a stipend). Internships may be part-time or full-time; typically, they are
part-time during the university year and full-time in summer. They usually last 6
- 12 weeks, but can be shorter or longer based on the company for which they
intern.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela, in a session duly assembled that:
 SECTION 1. Title. This ordinance shall be known as the "VALENZUELA CITY
GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH (OSY)”.

SECTION 2. Lead Agency. The Department Head of the Valenzuela City Social
Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) shall be responsible for the implementation of
the program, in coordination with the Task Force on Out-of-School Youth Intervention,
Reduction and Prevention and the Public Employment Services Office (PESO).

SECTION 3. Announcement of Available Jobs. The CSWDO shall coordinate with the
Public Employment Services Office (PESO) to utilize all mechanisms to disseminate
information on the available jobs. The PESO shall also be responsible on the participants’
work assignment in different Local Government Agencies in the City of Valenzuela.

SECTION 4. Qualifications of Applicant. The applicant must be a registered Out-of-

School Youth of the City, preferably the less fortunate but deserving ones. He/she must be 15
- 24 years of age at the time of such application.

SECTION 5. Application Requirements. The requirements intended for the

application to any of the positions open shall be set and standardized by the City
Government's Public Employment and Services Office (PESO) in accordance with the
guidelines to be set by the CSWDO.

SECTION 6. Internship. Valenzuela City Government Internship Program (VCGIP)

participants are accommodated only ONCE in a year round implementation of the program
for a maximum period of two (2) months.

SECTION 7. Proper Identification and Uniform. All Valenzuela City Government

Internship Program (VCGlP) participants shall be provided with an identification card and
must wear the office attire prescribed by the department to which the participant has been
deployed.

SECTION 8. Allocation of Funds. A sum of ONE MILLION PESOS (P 1,000,000.00)

has already been allocated for this program from the Office of the City Social Welfare and
Development of the City Government of Valenzuela for the year 2011. The City Government
shall allocate fund for the Valenzuela City Government Internship Program (VCGIP) which
shall be included under the Annual Budget for the years thereafter.

SECTION 9. The Punong Barangays and the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairman of
each barangays are authorized to allot a certain amount annually as Fund for the
Government Internship Program in their respective Barangays.
 SECTION 10. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any section or provision of this
Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof not
affected by such declaration shall remain in force and effect.

SECTION 11. Effectivity Clause. This Ordinance shall take effect upon approval.

ENACTED.
MAY 09, 2011.

*This Ordinance has lapsed into law pursuant to Section 54 of R.A.7160.

ORDINANCE NO. 025

Series of 2011

AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY REGISTRATION OF ALL THE OUT-OF-SCHOOL

YOUTH RESIDING WITHIN THE VALENZUELA CITY.

WHEREAS, the state recognizes the vital role of children and youth in nation
building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral spiritual, intellectual and social
well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their
involvement in public and civic affairs;

WHEREAS, Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution states that the State shall
protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all;

WHEREAS, the RA 9314 known as the “Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006”
Section 4, Paragraph (d), subparagraph (5) considers a Youth to be vulnerable to and at the
risk of committing criminal offenses if he/she is Out-of-School;

WHEREAS, the City Government of Valenzuela desires to open opportunities for the
Out-of-School Youth that will provide them their share on quality education, alleviate them
from their current status, and help them realize their aspirations;

WHEREAS, the population of the Out-of-School Youth at Valenzuela City is

unknown to the Local Government, thus, hindering the City Government from reaching
them and creating programs for their welfare;
 WHEREAS, concrete information are vital in the creation of a program that will serve
the Out-of-School Youth Sector in the City of Valenzuela.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the City

Council of Valenzuela, in a session duly assembled that:

SECTION 1. TITLE. The Ordinance shall be called “OPLAN BATANG SANTINO”, a

Local Government Program of Valenzuela City in coordination with other local government
agencies for the city registration of out-of-school youth within the city.

SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS:

1. Youth - any person whose age ranges from 14 - 24 years old

2. Out-of-school - not enrolled in any elementary, high school, college or any post
secondary studies due to financial incapacity, work, abandonment and other
reasons.

3. TAFFGIP (Task Force on Fraternities and Gangs Intervention and Prevention) - a

Task Force created through Executive Order No. 2010-244, Series of 2010,
assigned for development, implementation and audit of policies, rules, programs
and projects for Fraternities and Gangs in the city of Valenzuela.

4. LCPC (Local Council for the Protection of Children) - a council established

through R.A. 9344, otherwise known as the “Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of
2006”, which serves as the primary agency to coordinate with and assist the LGU
concerned for the adoption of a comprehensive plan on delinquency prevention,
and to oversee its proper implementation.

5. BCPC (Barangay Council for the Protection of Children) - established for the
purpose of promoting the best interest of the children.

6. Population Managers - persons whose function is solely for purposes of advocacy

and service delivery of population and family planning programs in their
respective health facility and areas of responsibility.

7. Registration - the act/process of acquiring, filing and recording the information

with the use of a form for the purpose of evaluating them.
 8. GAD (Gender and Development) is an analytical approach which considers both
women's and men's roles and responsibilities within community and their
relationship to each other in order to ensure that women’s concens and needs are
addressed in design and implementation of activities.

SECTION 3. Sangguniang Kabataan Council. The Sangguniang Kabataan Council is

hereby designated to spearhead the project.

SECTION 4. The City Population Managers and members of Gender Action Desk are
hereby designated as the OPLAN Batang Santino coordinators for the respective barangays.
The number of Santino coordinators varies in each barangay depending on the land area and
population.

SECTION 5. Registration.

a. A city registration of Out-of-School Youth shall be held at each barangay to be

administered by the barangay coordinator.

b. A registration/application form shall be filled-out by the applicant who shall be

assisted by the Barangay Coordinator.

c. The Barangay Coordinator shall then make a statistical report of the result of the
registration on their barangay.

d. The Barangay coordinator shall give a copy of the statistical report to the Barangay
Captain and another copy to the City Coordinator.

e. After its evaluation, screening and counseling, the applicant out-of-school youth
shall be referred/recommended to the City Social Welfare and Development
Office, Department of Education, Public Employment Services Office and other
agencies concerned for the availment of appropriate program/project.

f. The Out-of-School Youth Registration shall be done annually, specifically on the

whole month of April.

SECTION 6. Evaluation The registration result on each barangay shall be brought to

the Task Force on Out-of-School Youth Prevention, Reduction and Intervention and to the
City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) for evaluation, assessment and
counseling.
 SECTION 7. City Coordinator. The Task Force on Out-of-School Youth Prevention,
Reduction and Intervention or authorized personnel shall be the City Coordinator and shall
serve as the prime coordinator and assist the City Mayor for the adoption of a comprehensive
plan for the Out-of-School Youth and to oversee its proper implementation. The City
Coordinator also has the following roles and responsibilities:

1. Local government agencies serves as a focal point through which inter-agencies,

various organizations and individuals work together cooperatively in the
planning, implementation and evaluation of programs for the out-of-school
youth.

2. Provide for an effective mechanism for the coordination of existing services and
programs and those which might be developed in the immediate future.

3. Provide for a method to obtain funds, volunteers, facilities and technical expertise.

4. Perform other related responsibilities as may be affirmed by the Chief Executive

and other approved ordinances.

SECTION 8. FUNDS.

a. The Honorable City Mayor as the Chief Executive, is hereby authorized to

determine the source of funds against which the activities, projects and programs
shall be charged.

b. The Honorable City Mayor, as the Chairman of the Task Force on Out-of-School
Youth Prevention, Reduction and Intervention, is hereby granted the authority to
manage and control the funds so appropriated, and disbursement and charges
therefore shall be subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules and
procedures.

c. This ordinance hereby authorizes the Barangay Council and Sangguniang

Kabataan of their respective barangays to appropriate certain amount of funds to
be used for the registration of the Out-of-School Youth on their
barangay/community.

SECTION 9. Copies of this ordinance shall be furnished to all Barangay Captains in

the City, the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairmen, the City Budget Office, the City Planning and
Development Office, the City Social Welfare and Development Office and the Department of
Interior and Local Government.

SECTION 10. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any section or provision of this
Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof not
affected by such declaration shall remain in force and effect.

SECTION 11. Effectivity. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.

ENACTED.
June 06, 2011.

ORDINANCE NO. 132

Series of 2014

AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE VALENZUELA CITY COUNCIL FOR YOUTH

DEVELOPMENT, ESTABLISHING THE YOUTH WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
AGENDA OF THE CITY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, it is a worldwide accepted fact that youth is that phase of life wherein
the environment and experiences of a person serves as the foundation for his future sense of
responsibility, social awareness, moral convictions and general character;

WHEREAS, the State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and
shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being,
it shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement
in public and civic affairs;

WHEREAS, in true recognition of the vital role of the youth in nation building, all
local governments should establish their own permanent policies and programs on youth
welfare development as envisioned in the provisions of Republic Act No. 8044, better known
as the “Youth in National Building Act”;

WHEREAS, the recent postponement of the Sangguniang Kabataan elections, which

was provided for by the Local Government Code and other pertinent laws has created a
functional void in every local government unit, wherein every Sanggunian in the country
are left to their own devices to fulfill, until such time as Congress mandates the appropriate
solution;

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the City

Council of Valenzuela in session duly assembled, that:

ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. - For purposes of brevity, this ordinance shall be known
as the “YOUTH WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF VALENZUELA”.

SECTION 2. SCOPE. - Jurisdiction and specific sector concerned.

a) This ordinance will be effective within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of
Valenzuela.

b) This ordinance shall apply to the youth age bracket as defined in Republic Act No.
8004 which means all citizens actually residing within the city of Valenzuela who
are fifteen (15) to thirty (10) years of age.

SECTION 3. OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES. - As a general rule, all articles and

sections of this ordinance shall be guided by and interpreted in accordance with the
following:

a) The City recognizes the youth sector as an integral part of its local society and
thus will strictly implement permanent policies that will:

a. Protect them from harm, abuse and exploitation;

b. Provide mechanisms for accessible and affordable formal and informal
education;
c. Implement programs that will provide adequate knowledge of their rights,
privileges and alternative choices with regard to government policies and
programs;
d. Provide accessible programs and facilities for their health, physical
improvement and sports development.

b) The city recognizes the youth sector as the leaders of tomorrow and thus shall
always seek to develop their leadership potential through the implementation of
programs and projects, as well as involving them in specific policy formulations;
 c) Establish the Valenzuela Youth Development Council;

d) Formulate the Youth Welfare and Development Agenda of the City;

e) Formulate and implement such other programs of action as envisioned by the

United Nations Declaration of Intent on Youth Problems and Potentials and the
Medium Term Youth Development Plan (MTYDP 2005-2010) of the National
Youth Commission.

f) Work closely with the City Youth Development Office in the implementation and
achievement of its goals.

ARTICLE II
INSTITUTIONATIONAL MECHANISM

SECTION 4. THE VALENZUELA CITY COUNCIL FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.

In accordance with the goal set forth by MTYDP 2005-2010 seeking to establish local youth
development councils in every province, city, municipality and barangay, there will be local
counterpart in the city called the Valenzuela City Council for Youth Development (VCCYD)
which shall be composed of and function according to the following provisions:

a) COMPOSITION. The Valenzuela City Council for Youth Development shall be

headed bv the City Mayor as the Chairman, the incumbent Sangguniang
Kabataan President or in the absence of a Sangguniang Kabataan President, the
Cahirman of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee for Youth and Sports
Development, as the Vice-Chairman with the following members:

a. The respective Sangguniang Kabataan Chairmen of each barangay or in the

absence of such, the Chairmen of the Sangguniang Barangay Committee
for Youth and Sports Development;
b. Representative from the City Youth Development Office;
c. The City Schools Division Superintendent;
d. The City Planning Officer;
e. Representatives of accredited vouth organizations that the council may
resolve to draft as members during their meetings;
f. Advisory members, Heads of the city government department or other
agencies who the council may call upon from time to time in an advisory
capacity.
 b) FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Without prejudice to any other functions
and responsibilities that its members may deem fit to undertake, the VCCYD shall fulfill the
following:

a. Convene at least quarterly or as often as it deems necessary;

b. Compel the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman or the acting Chairman of
the Committee on Youth and Sports Development of each barangay to
issue formal status reports regarding the situation of the youth constituents
within their respective jurisdictions, including the projects and programs
they have implemented and those they plan to implement;
c. Publish the City Youth Situational Report;
d. Formulate the Youth Welfare and Development Agenda of the city and
coordinate with all necessary government agencies and NGOs regarding its
implementation;
e. Establish the City Youth Registry Database;
f. Conceptualize the official "Buwan ng Kabataan" celebration for the city
and formulate appropriate activities;
g. Submit reports of its accomplishments to the city government, the
Sangguniang Panlungsod and the National Youth Commission;
h. Perform such other functions to further the cause of youth welfare and
development;
i. Keep in constant consultation with the National Youth Commission with
regard to the consistency of its policies and activities with the national
agenda; and
j. Serve as support arm for the implementation of the Out-of-School Youth
Programs.

SECTION 5. THEYOUTH WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENDA. - The

VCCYD shall formulate and publish the Youth Welfare and Development Agenda of the city
which will be adopted by the city government as its primary framework for its policies,
programs and projects regarding the youth sector of Valenzuela. It shall contain the
following primary components:

a) THE CITY YOUTH SITUATIONAL REPORT (CYSR). Based upon the

annual youth status reports to be submitted by the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairmen of each
barangay, the CYSR shall contain the following:

a. Statistical data on the population and demographic situation of the youth

in every barangay and the city in general;
 b. The predicaments facing the youth sector in each barangay and the city in
general, especially the problems involving education, livelihood, health,
abuse and exploitation;
c. The recommended solutions for the problems facing the youth sector in
each barangay and the city in general.

b) PRESENT DAY REAL LIFE PROBLEMS OF THE YOUTH. A realistic and

relevant listing of the problems and dilemmas facing the youth sector in the city
according to their prevalence, for example:

a. Health concerns such as malnutrition and sickness;

b. Security concerns such as violence, persecution and bullying;
c. Educational concerns such as under education and incapability of
education;
d. Livelihood concerns such as poverty and labor exploitation;
e. Moral concerns such as hopelessness and misdirection;
f. Lack of opportunities or ignorance of existing opportunities.

c) PRESENTATION OF VIABLE SOLUTIONS. The solutions to the identified

problems conceptualized by the council members and advisers shall form an
integral part of the Youth Welfare and Development Agenda, the primary
components of which are:

a. Access to free or affordable health services;

b. The establishment of a youth affairs desk by the local PNP, specifically
dealing with violence, persecution, abuse and bullying of the youth;
c. Continuing scholarship programs and other affordable means for the youth
to avail of formal and informal education;
d. Livelihood training programs which include opportunities for technical
support and capital assistance for youth organizations;
e. Permanent counseling services accessible to all youth in the city, using all
the modern methods of communication available;
f. A permanent information center wherein the youth can learn of the
opportunities, programs, projects and services available to them;
g. All other programs, projects and undertakings that the council deems
necessary for the betterment of youth welfare and development.

d) CHRONOLOGY. The specific time frame by which all goals of the Youth Welfare
and Development Agenda can be realistically achieved, broken down into what is
achievable into short term, medium term and long term periods.
 e) FUNDING. A detailed report of how the Youth Welfare and Development
Agenda will be funded and monitored by the Chief Executive in his discretion.

SECTION 6. THE VALENZUELA CITY YOUTH CENTER. To serve as the central

headquarters of all youth activities, the Valenzuela City Youth Center (VYC) will be
established to fulfill the following roles:

a) Serve as the meeting place for the Valenzuela City Council for Youth
Development (VCCYD);
b) Serve as the information center wherein the youth can learn of all programs,
projects, services and opportunities available to them;
c) Provide guidance and counseling services for the youth in need of advise;
d) Serve as the central registration center for the City Youth Registry Database;
e) All other functions that the council deems necessary to undertake.

SECTION 7. THE CITY YOUTH REGISTRY DATABASE. In order to better ascertain

and monitor the true situation of the youth in the city, the VCCYD will be tasked to
establish and maintain the City Youth Registry Database (CYRD) which shall be a database
record of all youth within the city as defined in Article I, Section 2 (b) of this ordinance. It
shall be governed by the following rules:

a) Registration with the CYRD shall be continuous, all those qualified and wishing
to be registered will be accepted regardless if they a registered with the local office
of the Commission on Elections or not;

b) The CYRD shall contain a complete detailed background of each registrant

including family, education, contact information and livelihood aspirations;

c) During the instances of registration for the Sangguniang Kabataan elections, the
CYRD can serve as a support database the Commission on Elections by which the
qualification of those who want to be registered with them can be more easily
verified;

d) The CYRD shall serve as an effective tool to gauge the sociological situation of the
city's youth;

e) For purposes of legitimacy and recognition by the city government, all organized
groups wishing to consider themselves as youth organizations and at least 70% of
its membership consist of those falling into the age bracket as defined in Article II,
Section 2 b) of this ordinance are required to register themselves with the CYRD.
 SECTION 8. THE YOUTH WELFARE PROTECTION UNIT. Much like the
"Women's Desk" currently being implemented by the PNP, the local PNP of Valenzuela is
hereby enjoined to establish a special team of police officers to be called the Youth Welfare
Protection Unit tasked to fulfill the following duties:

a. Serve as the primary arm of the local PNP dealing with crimes and misdemeanors
committed against the youth including all forms of abuse, violence and bullying;
b. Investigate reports of possible exploitation;
c. Work hand in hand with the VCCYD in furtherance of youth welfare protection;
d. Keep a continuing record of all crimes and misdemeanors committed against the
youth to provide valuable information on statistical studies and policy
formulation.

ARTICLE III
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN FEDERATION

SECTION 9. DEFINITION. For the purpose of implementing this ordinance with due
recognition of all existing laws regarding the Sangguniang Kabataan, all elected members of
the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation will be deemed as the representatives of the youth
sector in the city and the primary movers for the implementation of the provisions of this
ordinance.

SECTION 10. ROLE. For the purpose of implementing the provisions of this
ordinance, the members of the local chapter of the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation shall
fulfill the following duties:

a) The incumbent, duly elected president of the local chapter of the Sangguniang
Kabataan Federation shall serve as the Executive Director of the Valenzuela City
Youth Center and tasked to oversee the implementation of the provisions of this
ordinance under the supervision of the City Mayor;

b) The incumbent chairmen of the Sangguniang Kabataan in each of the thirty-three

barangays will be tasked to assist the federation president in the implementation
of the provisions of this ordinance within their respective jurisdictions;

c) All other duly elected officers of the Sangguniang Kabataan are hereby tasked to
assist in the implementation of the provisions of this ordinance.
 SECTION 11. TRANSITORY PROVISION. In case of political restructuring through
national legislation, the role of Executive Director will be fulfilled by the elected official who
will be deemed as the official representative of the youth in the city. In case of the abolition
of any pertinent political structure or elected office, the Executive Director of the Valenzuela
City Youth Center shall be appointed by the City Mayor, unless otherwise provided for by
law.
In case of vacancies for the position of a duly elected Sangguniang Kabataan
Chairman in any barangay, the duly elected Kagawad who serves as the Chairman of the
Committee for Youth and Sports Development will represent the barangay.

ARTICLE IV
FINAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 12. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If any provisions or provisions of this

ordinance or the implementation of such provisions shall be deemed unconstitutional, illegal
or "ultra-vires", the remaining provisions or their implementation shall not be affected by
such declarations.

SECTION 13. EFFECTIVITY. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its
publication once in a newspaper of general circulation and the official delivery of its copies
by the Sangguniang Panlungsod Secretary to the thirty three (33) barangays and the National
youth Commission.

ENACTED.
MAY 26, 2014.
 ORDINANCE NO. 318
Series of 2016

AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING BANTAY ESTUDYANTE IN THE

CITY OF VALENZUELA OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "BANTAY
ESTUDYANTE ORDINANCE OF 2016"

WHEREAS, Aricle XIII, Section 3 of the Constitution provides that the State shall
afford full protection to labor, local and overseas, organized and unorganized, and promote
full employment and equality of amployment opportunities for all. Article XV, Section 4 of
Constitution further declares that it is duty of the Family to take care of its elderly members
while the State may design programs of social security for them;

WHEREAS, the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 recognizes the right of the
senior citizen to take their proper place in society and make it a concern of the family,
community and government; to give full support to the improvement of the total well-being
of the elderly and their full participation in society considering that senior citizens are
integral part of the Philippine society and to motivate and encourage the senior citizens to
contribute nation building;

WHEREAS, the general welfare clause states that every local government unit shall
within their respective territorial jurisdiction, ensure and support, among other things, the
preservation and enrichment of culture, promote health and safety, enhance the right of
people to ba balances ecology, encourage and support the development of appropriate and
self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities, improve public morals, enhance fulll
employment among residents, maintain peace and order and preserve the comfort and
convenience of their inhabitants;

WHEREAS, the safety of its residents especially the studemts is one of the City
Government's concern. It is worthy to note that students crossing the streets and pedestrian
lanes may be put in danger if unaccompanied by their respective parents or guardians.
Furthermore, criminal elements and unscrupulous individuals may take advantage, commit
illegal acts and prey upon innocent and defenseless students in the streets, For these reasons,
there is a need to designate individuals who shall assist, guide and protect the students from
crossing the streets. Hence, dedicated senior citizens who are physically fit to serve their
community are encouraged to play an important role in dealing with the aforementioned
concerns.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled that:

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE

This Ordinance shall be known as the "BANTAY ESTUDYANTE ORDINANCE OF 2016"

SECTION 2. OFFICE

Bantay Estudyante shall be a unit of the Traffic Management Office (TMO) under Public
Safety and Order Division of the City External Services Office (CESO).
 SECTION 3. POWER AND DUTIES

a) Shall act as traffice enforcers in ensuring smooth and orderly flow of traffic
along crossings outside public schools.

b) Shall assist, guide and protect students crossing the streets.

c) Shall immediately report to the concerned offices any matters pertaining ro

safety, peace and order in the area of jurisdiction.

d) Shall perrform other duties assigned by the Local Chief Executive.

SECTION 4. QUALIFICATIONS

a) At least 55 years of age and older.

b) Resident of the City of Valenzuela.
c) Registered voter of the Barangay.
d) Must pass the medical and physical examinations or health screening process.
e) Must undergo and attend traffic management and first aid rescue procedure
seminars.
SECTION 5. SHIFTING SCHEDULES

Bantay Estudyante Enforcers/Aides are only required to work during the opening and
closing of classes as determined by the Traffic Management Office.

SECTION 6. ALLOWANCE

Each Bantay Estudyante Enforcer shall be entitled to Four Thousand Pesos (Php
4,000.00) monthly allowance.

SECTION 7. BUDGET

The budgetray requirement of this Ordinance shall be through the City Budget Office
which shall ensure the appropriate amount for the implementation of this Ordinance and
shall be charged against the City Funds in accordance with pertinent provisions of R.A. No.
7160.

SECTION 8. REPEALING CLAUSE

All ordinances, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with any provisions
of this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 9. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE

If for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this Ordinance shall be held to
be reasons, any part or provision of this Ordinance shall bee held to be unconstitutional or
invalid, other parts of provisions thereof which are not affected thereby shall constitute to be
in full force and effect.

SECTION 10. EFFECTIVITY

This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after complying with the posting
requirements as provided for under the 1991 Local Government Code.

ENACTED.
DECEMBER 12, 2016.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA
 ORDINANCE NO. 341
Series of 2017

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF

ORDINANCE NO. 13, SERIES OF 2008, ENTITLED "CITY - WIDE AND
STANDARDIZED NIGHT-TIME BAN POLICY FOR MINORS AGED
SEVENTEEN (17) YEARS OLD AND BELOW FROM THE STREETS
AND PROVIDING THE CORRESPONDING PENALTIES FOR
OFFENDERS AND/OR VIOLATORS THEREOF”

WHEREAS, to remain in consonance with the national policy of our newly elected
President in enforcing curfew hours for minors within all urban centers of the country,
adjustments have to be made on certain provisions of this city's existing ordinance;
 WHEREAS, amendments are necessary to clearly emphasize the compliance of the
ordinance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 9344 otherwise known as the “Juvenile
Justice and Welfare Act of 2006”;

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguninang Panlungsod in formal session assembled the following amendments to Ordinance
No. 13, Series of 2008 as follows:

AMENDMENT # 1. The start of the curfew which is stated in Section 2 of the

aforementioned ordinance shall be moved one (1) hour earlier and shall now be amended to read
as,

“Section 2. Coverage. - The City-Wide and Standardized Time-Ban

Policy shall be imposed within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of
Valenzuela upon all minors and/or children aged seventeen (17) years of age and
below from ten (10:00 PM) o'clock in the evening until four (4:00 AM) o'clock the
following morning.”

AMENDMENT #2. In consonance with the previous amendent Section 6 (d) which
defines the term “Time Ban” shall now be amended to;

“Section 6. Definition of Terms.

(d) "Time Ban" - refers to the time covered by the Ordinance imposing the
curfew hours (10:00 PM to 4:00 AM) which must be observed by minors within
the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Valenzuela."

AMENDMENT #3. In addition to the six (6) items listed in the definition of terms, the
following two items will be added as amendments,

Section 6. Definition of Terms.

(f) "Child Offender" - will refer to the minor or minors caught in violation
of the appropriate provisions of this ordinance.

(g)"Negligent Parents" - will refer to the parents or guardians of the child

offender caught in violation of this ordinance."

AMENDMENT #4. In consistence with the previous amendment of Section 6 (e),

which defines the term “Penalties” shall be amended to;

Section 6. Definition of Terms.

 (d) "Penalties" - refers to the imposable punishments in the form of
mandatory counseling intervention programs, fines and community services that
can be penalized to the child offender, the negligent parents or both."

AMENDMENT #5. Section 7 of the ordinance which deals with the declaration of
City's policy and how it will be applied shall likewise be amended to,

“Section 7. Policies/Application. - All minors and/or children aged seventeen

(17) years old and below are required to strictly observe the City-Wide and
Standardized Time-Ban during the respective time and period mentioned in
Section 2 of this Ordinance.

Likewise the City recognizes as a matter of policy that the safety and welfare of
minors is the primary reason for the implementation of this ordianance and will
be guided by the provisions of Republic Act No. 9344 as amended by Republic Act
No. 10360 which states to wit:

"(f) The state shall apply the principles of restorative justice in all its
laws, policies and programs applicable to children in conflict with the law."

"Sec. 57-A. Violations oflocal Ordinances.

Ordinances enacted by local governments concerning juvenile status

offenses such at but not limited to, curfew violations, truancy, parental
disobedience, anti-smoking and anti-drinking laws, as well as light misdemeanors
against public or safety such as, but not limited to, disorderly conduct, public
scandal, harassmenL drunkenness, public intoxication, criminal nuisances,
vandalism, gambling, mendicancy, littering, public urination, and trespassing,
shall be for the protection of the children. No penalty shall be imposed on
children for said violations, and they shall instead be brought to their residence
or to any barangay official at the barangay hall to be released to the custody of
their parents.

Appropriate intervention programs shall be provided for in such

ordinances. The child shall also be recorded as a "child at risk" and not as a
"child in conflict with the law." This Ordinance shall also provide for
intervention programs, such as counseling attendance in group activities for
children, and for the parents, attendance in parenting education seminars."

AMENDMENT #6. Section 8 of the Ordinance which deals with the duties of parents
or guardians in its implementation will be amended to,
 "Section 8. Responsibility of Parents/Guardians. - The duty in requiring
the minor subject of this Ordinance, to strictly observe the time-ban mentioned in
Section 2 hereof shall be devolved upon the parent/guardian of the said minor.
Any parent/guardian found grossly negligent in the performance of the
responsibilities imposed by this Section shall undergo counseling and/or
mandatory community service.

AMENDMENT #7. Section 9 of the Ordinance that provides for the penal sanctions to
be meted out in violation of this ord I be amended to;

“Section 9. Penal Sanctions.

(a.) If the child offender/s will be caught from 10:00 PM to 10:30 PM, the
implementing authority will order the child offender/s to immediately
proceed to their respective residences, refusal to do so will warrant their
detention within the headquarters of the implementing authority provided
that they will not be detained in any incarceration facility of that
headquarters.

a.The implementing authority taking custody to the child offender

will seek out the negligent parents of the child offender/s and
counsel them as to the provisions of this Ordinance.

b.In case the negligent parents connot be located by the

implementing authority due to whatever cause, the child offender/s
will take custody for no longer than eight (8) hours afier which the
child offender/s will be turned over to the custody of the CSWDO.

c. The CSWDO will be guided by the provisions Republic Act No.

9344 otherwise known as “Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of
2006" in handling the child offender/s.

(b.) If the child offender will be caught in violation of this Ordinance after
10:30 PM but before 12:30 AM, they will be immediately detained in the
same manner as described previously in the provisions of Section 8, (a) of
this ordinance.

(c.) If the child offender will be caught after 12:30 AM, the child offender will
immediately be detained within the headquarters of the implementing
authority provided that they will not be detained in any incarceration
facility of that headquarters.

Other sanctions would be as follows:

a. First Offense. Formal Counseling for both child offender and the
negligent parent to be conducted by a CSWDO officer. Refusal to attend
 counseling would warrant the detention of the negligent parent in an
incarceration facility until they are all willing to aftend formal counseling.

b. Second Offense. Formal Re-Counseling for both child offender and the
negligent parent to be conducted by a CSWDO officer and Fine
amounting to Two Hundred Pesos (P200.00), all fines and like sanctions
will be the responsibility of the negligent parents.

c. Third Offense. Formal Re-Counseling for both child offender and the
negligent parent to be conducted by a CSWDO officer and a Fine
amounting to Three Hundred Pesos (P300.00) and community or
sociocultural seryices in the barongay for the period of Five (5) days.

d. Fourth Offense and Onward. Formal Re-Counseling for both child

offender and the negligent parent to be conducted by a CSWDO officer
and a Fine amounting to Five Hundred pesos (P500.00) and community
or socio-cultural services in the barangay for the period offive (5) days.

(d.) The child offender apprehended for violation of this Ordinance shall be
held in holding area open to public. Provided, that in no way shall the
child offender be incarcerated and/or locked in a detention cell/jail and
be handcuffed for violation of this Ordinance.

(e.) The child offender shall be immediately released within eight (8) hours to
the custody of his/her parents or guardian, or in the absence thereof, the
child offender’s nearest relative having custody of the child or minor after
undergoing counseling to be conducted by the Punong Barangay or
his/her representative with the assistance of the local social welfare and
development officer and undertaking to undergo community or socio-
cultural services in the barangay where the violation is committed in
cases where the offender/violator committed the offense for the third time
onward. Both the child offender and the negligent parents shall undertake
the community or socio- cultural service shall be scheduled by the Punong
Barangay concerned.

(f.) Fines imposed under this Section shall be paid by the parent/guardian of
the offender/violator, or in the absence thereof, the offender/violator's
nearest relative having custody of the child or minor, which payment shall
be paid directly to the Barangay Treasurer of the Barangay where the
offense is committed. In cases of refusal to pay the fine, the
parent/guardian shall perform socio-cultural services in the community
together with the offender/violator for five (5) days.

(g.) The five (5) days communiqr or socio-cultural services provided under
this section shall be served for only two (2) hours a day or ten (10) hours
for the whole period of five (5) days. Provided, that the offender or
 violator, at his/her option, may choose to render/serve the whole ten (10)
hours successively or continuously for two (2) days at five (5) hours per
day. Provided further, that the abovementioned community or socio-
cultural services shall only be served during Saturday or Sunday, in no
case shall it be served during school days.

(h.) For purposes of this Ordinance, a local social welfare and development
ofiicer shall be designated at every barangay for the conduct of
counseling. ln the absence of designated local social welfare and
development officer in the barangay, the counseling of the
offender/violator and his/her parent/guardian or nearest relatives having
custody of the child or minor provided under Section 9 hereof shall be
scheduled in the following day or as scheiluled by the Punong Barangay
to be conducted at the City Social Welfare and Development Ofice
(CSWDO). Negligent Parents who refuse or failed to bring the child
offender concerned at the designated place and scheduled date of
counseling shall be fined Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) in addition to the
scheduled fine provided under ihis Section and/or he/she shall be required
to perform socio-cultural services in the community together with the
offender/violator for five (5) days.

(i.) In cases where the child offender being apprehended commits other
offense punishable under the revised Penal Code, Special Laws and the
like, the CSWDO would petition the proper court, to have the child
offender urdergo a formal intervention and rehabilitation program. If the
child offender referred to herein has been found by the CSWDO to be
abandoned, neglected or abused by his parents, or in the event that the
parents will not comply with the prevention program, the proper petition
for involuntary commitment shall be filed by CSWDO pursuant to
Presidential Decree No. 603, otherwise known as “The Child and Youth
Welfare Code”

(j.) For the purpose of all fines imposed under Section 9 the same shall be
divided into sixty (60%) percent and forty (40%) basis between the
Barangay where the payment is made and City of Valenzuela.

AMENDMENT #8. Section 10.

(6) Task Force Disiplina

AMENDMENT #9. In Section 12 of the Ordinance which defines the policy on

exemptions in the implementation of the Ordinance, an amendment by way of addition shall be
made as the last provision of the Section which will read as;

(d) Special Exemptions. The City Mayor, if he deems it necessary, will have
the authority to temporarily suspend the implementation of this
 Ordianance by Executive Order for no longer than three (3) days, the
extension of which may be made through aother Executive Order in
accordance to his discretion. The Executive Order however will be
limited to the same three (3) day limitation every time.

AMENDMENT #10. In Section 14, the Repealing Clause of the Ordinance which
mandates the repeal of previous orders and ordinances not in consonance with the provisions of
this Ordinance will be changed to,

Section 14. Repelaing Clause. Except as otherwise provided herein all

executive orders, administrative regulations, city ordinances, city resolutions and
barangay ordinances, especially those that specifically allow those below 17
years of age to remain in public places beyond 10:00 PM are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

AMENDMENT #11. Section 16. Effectivity Clause. This Ordinance shall take effect
fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

ENACTED.
JANUARY 16, 2017.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.

ORDINANCE NO. 382

Series of 2017

AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 21, SERIES OF 2008 ENTITI.ED, "AN ORDINANCE

PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE CHILD SUPPORT SYSTEM AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES."

WHEREAS, the State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall
promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being;

WHEREAS, the Valenzuela City Government envisions to be a Child-Friendly City with

God fearing, healthy, well-educated, protected children free from all forms of violence and
exploitation, and participative members of the society;

WHEREAS, in pursuit of its mandate and vision, the City enacted Ordinance No. 21, series of
2008, otherwise known as “The Child and Welfare Code of the City of Valenzuela”;

WHEREAS, to further strengthen the protection of the rights and interests of the chirdren in
the City, there is a need to amend Valenzuela City Ordinance No. 21, Series of 2008.
 NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it hereby ORDAINED by the Sangguniang
Panlungsod of Valenzuela City in session duly assembled:

SECTION 1. Article II and Sections 4 (d), (j), (k), (l), (o), and (p) of „The Child and Welfare
Code oft he City of Valenzuela“ are hereby amended to read as follows:

d) Adolescent Health Program. The City Health Office of Valenzuela shall integrate
Adolescent Health Program and provide support assistance to adolescent's health activities.

j) Growth monitoring of pre-school children. The City Health Office of Valenzuela

through the barangay nutrition workers, shall continue to conduct regular weighing of 0-71
months pre-school children, and monitor their nutritional status.

k) Operation Timbang Plus (OPT+). The City Health Office shall supervise the
barangay nutrition workers in the implementation of OPT Plus and the provision of standard
weighing scales and height boards for growth monitoring activity.

l) Supplementary Feeding Program in Schools. The Department of Education and the

City Social welfare ond Development Office of Valenzuela shall continue the
implementation of the provision of additional nutrient dense hot meals to identified
underweigt students in public elementary schools and in all day care centers; and monitor
the children's progress.

o) Birth Registration. The Valenzuela City Local Civil Registrar shall establish o
system to ensure the birth registration of newborn children in the City to safeguard the right
of the child to have an identity.

p) lntegrated Management of Childhood lllnesses. The City Health Officer of

Valenzuela shall ensure that adequae funding shall be incorporated in the city budget to be
used to augment the supplies of medicines for the children especially indigent children
confined in our local hospital due to pneumonia, diarrhea and respiratory tract infection.

SECTION 2. Article 111 of “The Child and Welfare Code of the City of Valenzuela” is
hereby amended to read as follows:

ARTICLE III
DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS OF CHILDREN

SECTION 5. EDUCATION AND INFORMATION PROGRAM. The City Social Welfare and
Development Office (CSWDO) with other related offices shall endeavor to develop,
implement, maintain and sustain a continuing education and information program, which
shall include, but not limited to:

a. Early Childhood Care Development. The City Social Welfare and Development Office
(CSWDO) thru its Early Childhood Care and Development Unit shall be responsible for the
implementation of the Day Care Worker and Day Care Service Manual and shall form part of
the rules and regulations and implementing guidelines which shall be applicable to both
public ond privately owned centers.

b. Special Education. The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) with the
collaboration of the Schools Division Office of Valenzuela City (SDO-Valenzuela) shall
continuously develop, sustain and support Special Education with the assistance of other
related government agencies, NGOs and private sector.

Manual of Special Education and other related services of CSWDO and SDO-Valenzuela
shall be adopted and shall form part of the rules and regulations and implementing
guidelines of the City Government of Valenzuela, which shall be applicable to both public
ond privately owned schools.

c. Establishment of Day Care Centers. The City Government of Valenzuela shall be

mandated to establish day care centers in every barangay. The number of day care centers
shall depend on the population level of children in the barangay.
d. "Libro Para sa Batang Valenzualano" Program. The City Social Welfare and Development
Office (CSWDO) shall institutionalize a program which provides free workbook materials
for every day care child.

e. Responsible Parenthood Orientation Course. lt shall be required for would-be couples to

undergo a Responsible Parenthood Orientation Course in addition to the Family Planning
and Pre-Marriage Counseling Seminars being undertaken by the City Government of
Valenzuela thru the CSWDO. The Responsible Parenthood Orientation Course shall become
an integral part of existing related programs and shall include a talk about the Convention of
Rights of Children and shall be a prerequisite in teh issuance of a Marriage License by the
Local Civil Registrar.

f. Training Seminars on the Rights of Children. The Local Council for the Protection of
Children (LCPC) , in cooperation with other related agencies, NGOs and Private Sectors
shall periodically conduct seminars and trainings on the Rights of Children with due
consideration and understanding of the child who are in need of special attention.
g. Seminars for Educators and Health Professionals Handling Differently-Abled children.
The Locol Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) in cooperotion with the City
Health Office (CHO), other related agencies, NGOs and private sectors shall conduct
seminars for educators and health professionals handling differently-abled children. Support
and care for differently-abled children shall be considered as one of the priority programs of
the City.

h. Information Dissemination on the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and other Forms of
Child Abuse. The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), the Valenzuela
Peace and Order Council (VPOC). The City Prosecutor's Office and the City Public
lnformotion Office shall institutionalize a comprehensive and effective information
dissemination compaign to inform the Valenzuelanos on the prevention of child sexual abuse
and other forms of abuse using different innovative tools thru various platforms.

i. Personal Safety Lesson. The School Division Office of Valenzuela City (SDO-Valenzuela)
shall include the Personal Saftey Lesson Module in the curriculum of elementary and high
school based on the Department of Education Order No. 40, series of 2012.

j. Education 360 lnvestment Program. The City Government of Valenzuela thru the City
Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) and other related agencies shall
implement the Educolion 360 lnvestment Progrom and its components- Curriculum Build-
up, Parenting Camp, Teaching Camp, Educational Supplies, all Day Care and registered
malnourished K to 6 Students ln-School feeding Program and lnfrastructure Program,
throughout the City.
1.Curriculum Build-up. The continuous development of the City's own work-texts in
Mathematics and English for all elementary students and the Summer Reading
Camp shall be ensured.

2.Parenting Camp. Locally known as the Nanay-Teacher Program, this aims to bring
back the nurturing guidance of parents in the educational progress of their children.
The parents shall be continually reoriented in the importonce of being engaged in
the learning life of the children. The Schools Division Office of Valenzuela City
shall govern this program.
a.
3.Teaching camp. The Schools Division Office of Valenzuela City shall continuously
enhance and further develop the teaching skills and competency of teachers
through the Teaching Comp. This will sharpen the teacher's teaching strategy skills
and mastery of content.
b.
 4.Educational supplies. The City Government of Valenzuela shall provide every
public elementary school students of educational supplies which shall include, but
not limited to the following: backpack with complementary work-texts, notebools,
pens, pencil, and a tumbler.
c.
5.Day Care and K to 6 Feeding Program. The City Social Welfare and Development
Office, Schools Division Office of Valenzuela, with the participation of the
volunteer parents shall ensure the implementation of the feeding program for all
day care students and registered malnourished K to 6 students.
d.
6.Infrastructure Program. The City Government of Valenzuela thru the City
Engineering Office shall continuously construct education facilities and renovate
outdated and dilapidated facilities to ensure that the students will have a safe,
comfortable and child-friendly learning environment.

SECTION 6. CHILD FRIENDLY BUILDINGS AND ESTABLISHMENTS. The inclusion of

Child-friendly Facilities shall be required and monitored by the Office of the City Building
Official, City Engineer's Office and the City Planning and Development Office based on the
provisions of the National Building Code before the approval of plans and permits pertinent
to the construction of any commercial buildings, hotels, recreational centers, cinemas and
theaters, supermarkets, department stores, commercial complex, parks and malls.

The LCPC may recommend child-friendly facilities, other than those listed hereunder, for
the implementation of the City Engineers Office and City Planning and Development Office:

1. Mini playground covering an area not less than nine (9) square meters.

2. Lavatories and urinals in toilets and comfort rooms exclusively for children's use.

3. Diaper-changing area.

4. All balusters, railing and similar structures shall be constructed in a manner so as to

prevent children from accidentally falling through. The height should be such that
children will be prevented from climbing and accidentally falling.

5. Evacuation Centers.

For exisling establishments, structures and buildings enumerated in the preceding paragraph,
child-friendly facilities shall be required to be installed within l2 months after the approval
of this ordinance.
SECTION 8. TALENTS AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. The City Government of
Volenzuelo thru Schools Division Office of Valenzuela City (SDO-Valenzuela) and other
related offices, agencies, NGOs and private sectors shall ensure the implementation oft he
Talents and Skills Development Program which shall include, but not limited tot he
following:

1. Sports camp which includes, but will not be limited to basketball, volleyball,
badminton, chess, sepak takraw and athlelics.

2. Arts camp which includes but will not be limited to sing and dance workshop,
drawing and painting workshop, writing workshops handy-craft making and theater
workshop.

The City Government of Valenzuela shall identify facilities which shall be used for the above
mentioned program.

SECTION 3. Article IV of "The Child and Welfare Code of the City of Valenzuela" is hereby
amended to read as follows:

ARTICLE IV
PROTECTION RIGHTS OF CHILDREN

SECTION 9. PROGRAM AGAINST EXPLOITATION CHILD ABUSE AND

DISCRIMINATION- The City Government of Valenzuela shall adopt a comprehensive
program developed by the LCPC in cooperation with the different related government
agencies, NGOs and the private sector, which shall also cover the strict implementation of
the provisions of R.A. 7610 (AN ACT PROVIDING FOR STRONGER DETERENCE AND
SPECIAL PROTECTION AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND
DISCRIMINATION, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR ITS VIOLATION AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSE), P.D. 603 (CHILD AND YOUTH WELFARE CODE) and other related laws and
local ordinances. The LCPC may also formulate plans and or recommend the passage of a
related ordinance to the Sangguniang Panlungsod to further reinforce the effective
implementation of said program.

The local government shall also adopt a coordinated program of services and facilities to
protect children against:

1. Child prostitution and other sexual abuse;

 2. Child Trafficking;
3. Obscene publication and indecent shows;
4. Hazardous work and activities;
5. Circumstances which threaten or endanger the survival and development of children;
6. Other acts of abuse.

SECTION 10. ANTI-DRUG ADDICTION PROGRAM. - The Valenzuela City Anti-Drug

Abuse Council, PNP, CSWDO and Dep-Ed shall provide information campaign on drug
prevention with the end view of educating Out of School Youth (OSY) and street children
regarding negative effects of drug abuse.

SECTION 11. ADOPTION OF THE BARANGAY PROTOCOL IN MANAGING CASES OF

CHILDREN AT RISK AND CHILDREN IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW. - The City
Government, through the City Mayor and in coordination with the City Social Welfare and
Development Office (CSWDO), Women and Children's Protection Desk (WCPD), and Liga
ng mga Barangay President shall adopt the Barangay Protocol in Managing Cases of Children
at Risk and Children in Conflict with the Law.

SECTION 11-1. ADOPTION OF THE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION

NETWORK (CAPIN) PROGRAM IN MANAGING CASES OF CHILD ABUSE. - The City
Government, through the City Mayor and in coordination with the City Social Welfare and
Development Office (CSWDO), Women and Children's Protection Desk (WCPD), and Liga
ng mga Barangay President shall adopt the CAPIN Program in managing cases of child abuse.

SECTION 12. - The City shall fund the operation of its Child Protection Unit from the l% of
the internal revenue allotment (IRA) as required by R.A. 9344, otherwise known as the
Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2005.

SECTION 13. - The City shall provide information dissemination or attendance to trainings
of personnel handling cases of abuse, CICL and CAR (social worker, lawyer, police, BCPC
worker).

SECTION 14. - REFERRAL OF CASES - To promote eorly intervention in cases of sexual and
physical abuse of children, including but not limited to child trafficking, the WCPD and
CSWDO shall coordinate with each other once they receive information about child abuse.
Any public officer or employee, including but not limited to police officers, public school
teachers, barangay officials, who first encounters a child victim must immediately refer and
accompany the victim to the CSWDO. Afterwards, the CSWD shall immediately assess if the
victim should be placed in protective custody to ensure his safety and to effectively build a
case.

SECTION 14.1 - MANDATORY REPORTING. - The head or any public or private hospital,
medical clinic and similar institution, as well as the attending physician and nurse, shall
report, either orally or in writing, to the CSWDO the examination or treatment of a child
who oppears to have suffered abuse within forty-eight hours from knowledge of the same.

SECTION 14.2 - DUTY OF GOVERNMENT WORKERS TO REPORT. - It shall be the duty

of all teachers and adminislrators in public schools, probation officers, government lawyers,
law enforcement officers, barangay officials, corrections officers, and other government
officials and employee whose work involves dealing with children to report all incidents of
poght hours from knowledge of the same.

SECTION 14.3 - FAILURE TO REPORT. - Failure of the individuals mentioned in Sections

13.1 and 13.2 and the administrotor or head of the hospital, clinic, or similar institution
concerned to report a possible case of child abuse shall be punishable with a fine of not more
than , two thousand pesos.

SECTION 14.4 - IMMUNITY FOR REPORTING. - A person who witnessed a crime involving
child abuse, and who shall report the same to the appropriate authorities shall be free from
any civil or administrative liability arising therefrom. There shall be a presumption that any
such person acted in good faith.

SECTION 15. SPECIAL ANTI-DRUG ADDICTION PROGRAM- The Valenzuela Anti Drug
Abuse Council, PNP, CSWDO and DepEd shall provide information campaign on drug
prevention with the end view of educating Out of School Youth (OSY) and street children
regarding negative effect of drug abuse.

SECTION 16. POSTING OF NOTICES AND INFORMATION REGARDING CHILD

PROTECTION AT ENTRY OR FRONT DESKS, AND/OR OTHER STRATEGIC PLACES - It
shall be required for all night clubs, beer houses, taverns, disco houses, sauna baths, hotels,
motels, inns, and other establishment, rendering similar services to post notices and
information regarding child protection to serve as deterrent to committing child trafficking,
prostitution and other sexual abuse.

Hereunder is the minimum required dimension for the notice and the suggested message:
(Name of Establishment) and its (Pangalan ng Establisamento) at ang
Management Fully Support the City Pangasiwaan nito at sumusuporta sa
Campaign on Child Protection Under City Kampanyo ng Lungsod para sa Proteksyon
Ordinance No._____ Series of _____, Also sa Karapatan ng mga Bata ayon sa City
Known as "The Child Welfare Code of the Ordinance No._____, Series of _____, na
City of Valenzuela." higit na kilalal bilang “The Child Welfare
Code of the City of Valenzuela.”
(----------------18 inches---------------------) (----------------18 inches---------------------)

The LCPC may recommend additional messages for said Notices other than that
posted by the establishments.

Existing establishments and business enumerated in the preceding paragraph shall be

required to post notices and informotion regarding child rights within three (3) months after
the approvol of this ordinance.

SECTION 16.1 REGULATING AMBULANT VENDORS IN SCHOOL VICINITIES AND

ESTABLISHING MONITORING SYSTEM THEREOF. - The City Government of Valenzuela
through the City Health Office shall endeavor to protect school children from unsanitary
food and drinks. All ambulant vendors within the vicinity of all school campuses within the
city shall be subjected to regular safety and sanitation inspections.

No vendor shall be allowed to sell or ply their trade withou undergoing training on safety
and food handling and securing health certificate.

SECTION 17. SPECIAL SERVICES, PROTECTION AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. -

The City Government of Valenzuela shall create special programs through the LCPC, in
coordination with other concerned local government agencies, NGOs, private sector and the
lntegrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Valenzuela Chapter, for children who are victims of
incest, rape and other related child abuse cases needing special protection and legal
assistance. The monitoring of criminal charges filed against children and other appropriate
assistance shall be accorded by the City thru the CSWDO, PNP, DOJ, CHO, City
Prosecutor's Office and the Community.

The City thru the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) should assist
qualified children to apply for claims for compensation under R.A. 7309, otherwise known as
AN ACT CREATING A BOARD OF CLAIMS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FOR VICTIMS OF UNJUST IMPRISONMENT OR DETENTION AND VICTIMS OF
VIOLENT CRIMES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

SECTION I8. SPECIAL HANDLING COURSE FOR PNP MEMBERS. Valenzuela City Police
shall formulate continuing Special Handling Courses and conduct regular seminars and
training for PNP members. Failure to attend is a ground for investigation for possible
administrative sanction.

SECTION 19. SEPARATION OF DETENTION CELL FOR WOMEN, MlNORS AND

YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS. - The City Government of Valenzuela sholl, continue to support
the establishment of a seporate holding area for women, minors and youthful offenders in
Valenzuela City to safeguard the physical, mental ond psycho-social conditions of detained
and convicted children.

SECTION 20. SUPPORT FOR FAMILY COURT. The City Government of Valenzuela shall
extend full support to the Family Court, as designated by the Supreme Court, which
exclusively attends to child and family cases. Likewise, the city government, in its desire to
protect the rights of the children who may either be the victims or the accused in any crime,
shall give moral and other necessary support to the prosecutors or counsels handling their
cases to ensure the speedy disposition of the case.

SECTION 21. EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN. Children as defined under the law shall not
be employed except:

a. When the minimum requirements stated in Sec. 12, Art VIII of R.A. 7610 as amended
are present; and

b. When the employer registers the child with the LCPC, to enjoy benefits and
protection as may be provided by the said council.

c. When allowed under R.A. 10917.

SECTION 21.1. All companies hiring minors shall inform the Department of Labor and
Employment (DOLE), Workers Affairs Office (WAO) or the City Social Welfare and
Development Office (CSWDO) of the details of employment, i.e., job description,
compensation, and number of hours of work per day.

SECTION 21.2. The hiring of children as provided for under this ordinance shall be with the
express written consent of their parents, or legal guardians.

SECTION 4. Article V of "The Child oand Welfare Code of the City of Valenzuela" is hereby
amended to read as follows:

ARTICLE V
PARTICIPATORY RIGHTS OF CHILDREN
 SECTION 22. PARTICIPATION OF CHILDREN IN DECISION MAKING PROCESS -
The interest and welfare of children in the family, community or other
orgonization/institution shall be heard. Every child has the right to express his/her opinion
freely and to have that opinion taken into account in all matters and procedures affecting the
child. It shall be the responsibility of the adults to provide opportunity for children to
express their views, organize themselves, obtain information, express ideas or information
regardless of age, sex, religious belief and tribe. To protect the participation rights of
children, the City Government shall implement the following:

e. Orgonization Program - the LCPC in coordination with the CSWDO shall identify
and organize children to participate in recreational and sports development.

f. Children Leadership and volunteerism Training- the LCPC in coordination with

DepEd and CSWDO shall facilitate training to develop children in terms of
leadership and information dissemination regarding child welfare.

g. Child protectopn policy – the LCPC, CSWDO, and DepEd shall be responsible in
facilitating orientation and trainings for Elementary and High School students and
involve them in crafting child protection policy.

h. Drug Abuse Prevention Campaign - the DepEd, CSWDO, VADAC, and PNP shall
facilitate orientation for children and parents in Drug abuse prevention.

i. Recreational and Sports Development - the Barangays, in coordination with NGO's

and PO's shall organize an annual sports fest and cultural activities for children.
These activities will help children to develop their skills and talents.
j.
k. Children Congress - the CSWDO and LCPC, in coordination with DepEd and the
Barangays shall facilitate an annual summit on current issues relative to child rights
and protection.
l.
m. “SALOOBIN MO, SULAT MO DROP BOX” – the DepEd ans the LCPC shall
spearhead the installation of a drp box near the Guidance Counselor’s Office and
encourage school children to put in writing their concerns relative to their family,
friends, classmates, teachers, and the like.
n.
o. Children’s Month Celebration – The Private and Public Schools, CHO and CSWDO
are enjoined to observe Children’s Month Celebration and are encouraged to conduct
related activities.
p.
SECTION 23. MANDATORY ACTIVITIES – In line with the objectives of the Parents
Teachers Association (PTA), it is mandatory for parent/guardians to attend meetings and
activities called for/organized by school and or the City Government of Valenzuela.

SECTION 5. Article VI of “The Child and Welfare Code of the City of Valenzuela” is hereby
amended to read as follows:

q. ARTICLE VI
r. IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING
s.
t. SECTION 24. ROLE OF LOCAL COUNCIL FOR THE PROTECTION OF
CHILDREN – The Local Council for Protection of Children (LCPC) and other related
agencies shall be tasked to monitor the implementation of this Ordinance. The LCPC shall be
tasked further to study the effects of this ordinance during implementation in order to make
a comprehensive analysis that would substantiate the need for an amendment.
u.
v. SECTION 25. RELATED LAWS. The LCPC shal coordinate with the concerned
agencies in the implementation of the following related laws for the protection of the rights
of children.
w.
1. Executive Order # 51 – National Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes,
Breast Milk Supplementation and other related prodcuts;
x.
2. Republic Act # 7600 – Rooming-in and Breastfeedings Act of 1992- An Act
Providing Incentives to all Government and Private Health Institutions with
Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Practices and other practices;
y.
z.
3. Republic Act # 8172 and Presidential Decree No. 46 – An Act Declaring Salt
Iodization Nationwide;

4. Presidential Decree # 996 – Decree Providing for Compulsory Basic Immunization

Against Six Child Immunizable Diseases for Infants and Children Below 8 years
old;
aa.
5. Presidential Decree # 6 – Decree Declaring the Implementation of the Universal
Goal for Universal Immunization of 1990;
bb.
6. Presidential Proclamation # 147 – Proclamation Declaring April 21 and May 1993
and every 3rd Wednesday of January and February thereafter for 2 years as
National Immunization Day;
 cc.
7. Presidential Proclamation # 773 – Proclamation Declaring April 17 and March 15
from 1996 to 2000 as Knock Out Polio Day;
dd.
8. Presidential Proclamation # 46 – Reaffirming the Commiment to the Universal
Child and Mother Immunization Goal by launching Polio Eradication Project;
ee.
9. Presidential Proclamation # 1066 – Proclamation Declaring a National Neonatal
Tetanus Elimination starting 1997;
ff.
10. Presidential Proclamation # 1064 – Proclamation Enjoining All Sectors of Society
to Participate in the Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) Surverillance Component of
Polio Eradication Campaign of the Philippines;
gg.
11. Presidential Proclamation # 4 – Proclamation Declaring the period from Sept. 16 –
Oct. 14, 1998 as Ligtas Tigdas Month and Launching of the Philippines Measles
Elimination Campaign;
hh.
12. Proclamation Act #8976 – Food Fortification Law of 2000 declaring the
Fortification of Food Micronutrients to Control Micronutrient Defeciencies;
ii.
13. Presidential Decree # 856 – Sanitation Code of the Philippines; “An Act
Prohibiting Minors and Persons of Legal Age to sniff or consume glue “rugby”,
Paint Thinner, Gasoline and other Volatile Substance producing hallucinations,
sedateness, stimulations and the like for other purposes.
jj.
SECTION 6. Article VII of “The Child and Welfare Code of the City of Valenzuela” is hereby
amended to read as follows:
kk.
ll. ARTICLE VII
mm. FINAL PROVISIONS
nn.
oo. SECTION 26. APPROPRIATIONS. It shall be the responsibility of the City
Government to provide the necessary funds for the effective implementation of the
provisions of this Code in accordance with the approved Local Development Plan for
Children.
pp.
qq. SECTION 27. SOURCE FUNDS. The source of funds shall be in accordance
with the provisions of Section 15 of RA 9344, that one percent (1%) of IRA of barangays,
municipalities and cities shall be allocated for strengthening and implementation of the
programs of LCPC.
 rr.
ss. SECTION 28. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. The Local
Council for the Protection of Children shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary for
an efficient and effective implementation of the programs of LCPC.
tt.
uu. SECTION 29. PENALTIES. Any person who violates any provision of this
Ordinance shall suffer the penalty of not more than one (1) year of imprisonment or a fine of
not more than FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (Php 5,000.00) or both at the discretion of the
court. When the offender is a foreigner the penalty provided herein shall be imposed in its
maximum period if the offender has been previously convicted under RA 7610, PD 603 and
its code.
vv.
ww. The fine to be determined by the court as penalty shall be imposed and
administered by the City Treasurer as Trust Fund and to be disbursed for the rehabilitation of
each child victim.
xx.
yy. SECTION 30. REPEALING CLAUSE. All provisions of city ordinances,
executive orders, or resolutions inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and/or modified
accordingly.
zz.
aaa. SECTION 31. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If for any reason or reasons any part
of this ordinance shall be held uconstitutional or invalid, other parts hereof which are not
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.
bbb.
ccc. SECTION 32. EFFECTIVITY. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after approval by the City Mayor and its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
ddd.

ENACTED.
JULY 31, 2017.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA

ORDINANCE NO. 396

Series of 2017

AN ORDINANCE ENACTING THE CODE OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY AND

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN’S RIGHT IN THE
CITY OF VALENZUELA METROPOLITAN MANILA.
 WHEREAS, pursuant to the UN Declaration of the Right of the Child, the best
interest of the child shall be the paramount consideration in the enactment of laws that
would enable the child to enjoy special protection, including protection from all forms of
neglect, cruelty, and exploitation;

WHEREAS, the state recognizes the vital role of children and youth in nation
building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social
well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their
involvement in public and civic affairs.

WHEREAS, the State shall defend the right of children to assistance, including proper
care and nutrition, and special protection from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty,
exploitation and other conditions prejudicial to their development;

WHEREAS, the natural and primary right and duty of parents in the rearing of the
youth for civic efficiency and the development of moral character shall receive the support
of the Government;

WHEREAS, the City Government of Valenzuela has on-going efforts to ensure the
safety and well- being of its children;

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City Government of Valenzuela to protect the

interest of child from reckless, careless and negligent parents and to shield them from danger
of predatory situations arising from such irresponsibility;

WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Valenzuela has the power to enact laws
for the welfare of its children;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Valenzuela, in

session duty assembled that;

ARTICLE I

TITLE, POLICY, COVERAGE AND DEFINITION OF TERMS

 SECTION 1. TITLE

This Ordinance shall be known as Valenzuela City’s “Code of Parental Responsibility

(CPR)”

SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY

The grant of the rights and privileges for parents and their children shall be guided
by the following principles:

1. The parents shall have primary right and obligation to provide for their children’s
upbringing.

2. The parents have the right to discipline the child may be necessary for the
formation of his good character and may require from him obedience to just and
reasonable rules, suggestions and admonitions.

3. The child is an important asset of our nation. Every effort should be exerted to
promote his welfare and enhance his opportunities for a useful and happy life.

4. The child shall enjoy special protection and shall be given opportunities and
facilities, by law and by other means, to ensure and enable his fullest development
physically, mentally, emotionally, morally, spiritually and socially in a healthy
and normal manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity appropriate to the
corresponding development stage.

5. The child shall be brought up in an atmosphere of universal understanding,

tolerance friendship and helpfulness and in full consciousness of his
responsibilities as a member of society.

6. In all questions regarding the care, custody, education and property of the child,
his welfare shall be the paramount consideration.
 7. The child’s individual traits and aptitudes should be cultivated to the utmost.

8. The formation of the child’s character begins at home. Consequently, every

member of the family must make the home a place that will positively influence
the child’s development.

9. Other institutions, like the school, the Church, the guild and the community in
general, should assist the home and the State in preparing the child for the
responsibilities of adulthood.

SECTION 3. COVERAGE

This Ordinance shall cover all persons exercising parental authority and
responsibility over their minor children in Valenzuela City, the barangays and to the extent
herein provided communities, institutions, departments, offices and agencies under the
supervision and jurisdiction of the City Government of Valenzuela.

SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS

For purposes of this Ordinance, these terms are defined as follows:

(a)"Children" refer to those below the age of eighteen (18) years at the time of any
relevant proceeding or those over but are unable to fully take care of themselves or
protect themselves from abuse, neglect cruelty, exploitation or discrimination because
of a physical or mental disability or condition.

(b) "Parents" shall include the mother, father, guardian and those exercising substitute
parental authority over the child, as defined under Article 216 and Article 217 of the
Family Code.

(c)"Parental Authority and Responsibility" shall include the caring for and rearing
them from civic consciousness and efficiency and the development of their moral,
mental and physical character and well-being.

(d) "Special parental authority and responsibility" shall be exercise by the school, its
administrators and teachers, or the individual, entity or institution engage in child
care while the child is under their supervision, instruction or custody. Authority and
responsibility shall apply to all authorized activities whether inside or outside the
premises of the school, entity or institution.

(e) "Neglect" is a failure of the parent to adequately perform parental duties.

(f) "Best interest of the child" means the primary consideration in all actions, either by
public or private bodies, of the welfare, protection, survival and normal development
of the child.

(g)"Motorcycle" shall mean private motorcycles and scooters of two or three wheels
and bicycles with motor attachments.

(h) "Hazing" is an initiation rite or practice as a prerequisite for admission into

membership in a fraternity, sorority or organization by placing the recruit, neophyte
or applicant in some embarrassing or humiliating situations such as forcing him to do
menial, silly, foolish and other similar tasks or activities or otherwise subjecting him
to physical or psychological suffering or injury.

(i) "Truancy" means absence without cause for more than twenty (20) school days, not
necessarily consecutive, it shall be the duty of the teacher in charge to report to the
parents the absences of the child the moment these exceed five (5) school days.

(j) "Newborn Screening" means the processing of collecting a few drops of blood from
the newborn onto an appropriate collection card and performing biochemical testing
for determining if the newborn has a heritable condition.

(k) "Bahay Pag-asa" refers to a 24-hour child caring institution established, funded
and managed by local government unit and licensed an or accredited non-
government organizations providing short term residential care for children in
conflict with law who are above fifteen (15) years but below eighteen (18) years of
age who are awaiting court disposition of their cases or transfer to other agencies or
jurisdiction.

Part of the features of a "Bahay Pag- asa" is an intensive juvenile

intervention and support center. This will cater to children in conflict with
the law in accordance with Sections 20, 20-A and 20-B of R.A. No. 9344 as
amended by R.A. No. 10630 (An act strengthening the juvenile justice System
in the Phils.)
 A multi-disciplinary team composed of a social worker, a
psychologist/mental health professional, a medical doctor, an
educational/guidance counselor and a Barangay Council for the Protection of
Children (BCPC) member shall operate the "Bahay Pag-asa". The team will
work on the individualized intervention plan with the child and the child's
family.

(l) Bahay kalinga a 24 hours child caring facility managed by the City Government of
Valenzuela thru its City Social Welfare and Development Office. It serves as
temporary shelter for children at risk, victims of neglect, cruelty, abuse, exploitation
and discrimination.

ARTICLE II

PARENTAL AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

SECTION 5. EXERCISE OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILTY

The father and the mother shall jointly exercise parental authority and
responsibility over the persons of their common children. (Article 211, Family Code).

In case of absence or death of either parent, the parent present shall continue
exercising parental authority and responsibility. The remarriage of the surviving parent shall
not affect the parental authority and responsibility over the children unless the court
appoints another person to be the guardian of the person or property of the children. (Art.
212, Family Code).

In case of separation of the parents, parental authority and responsibility shall be

exercised by the parent designated by the Court.

In default of parents or a judicially appointed guardian, the following person shall

exercise substitute parental authority over the child in the order indicated:

1. The surviving grandparent;

2. The oldest brother or sister, over twenty-one years of age, unless unfit or
disqualified; and
3. The child’s actual custodian, over twenty-one years of age, unless unfit or
disqualified (Art. 217, Family Code)
4. In case of foundlings, abandoned, neglected or abused children and other children
similarly situated, parental authority shall be entrusted in summary judicial
 proceedings to heads of children’s homes, orphanages and similar institutions duly
accredited by the proper government agency (Art. 217, Family Code).

SECTION 6. SPECIAL PARENTAL AUTHORITY

The school, its administrators and teachers, or the individual, entity or institution
engaged in child shall have special parental authority and responsibility over the minor child
while under their supervision, instruction or custody. Authority and responsibility shall
apply to all authorized activities whether inside or outside the premises of the school, entity
or institution.

SECTION 7. NON-RENUNCIATION / TRANSFER OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY

AND RESPONSIBILITY

Parental authority and responsibility may not be renounced or transferred except in

the cases authorized by law. (Art. 210, Family Code)

SECTION 8. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY

1. Upon the death of the parents;

2. Upon appointment of a general guardian;
3. Upon judicial declaration of abandonment of the child in a case filed for the
purpose;
4. Upon final judgment of a competent court divesting the party concerned of
parental authority; or
5. Upon judicial declaration of absence or incapacity of the person exercising
parental authority (Art. 229, Family Code).

ARTICLE III

THE DUTIES OF PARENTS AND THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD

SECTION 9. DUTIES OF PARENTS

The following responsibilities that parents have toward the child:

1. To give him love, affection, guidance, companionship and understanding;

2. To extend to him the benefits of moral guidance, self-discipline and religious

instruction;
 3. To provide him with proper education in accordance with the means of the
family, including monitoring his attendance and performance in school and
attending parent-teacher conferences when required;

4. To supervise his activities, in and outside of the home, including his recreational
activities;

5. To prevent him from becoming addicted to intoxicating drinks, narcotic drugs,

smoking, gambling and other vices or harmful practices;

6. To avoid situations which endanger his physical safety, expose him to harm and
threaten his normal development;

7. To stimulate his interest in civic affairs, teach him the duties of citizenship and
develop his commitment to his community, which shall include giving him every
opportunity to form or join social, cultural, educational, recreational, civic or
religious organizations or movements and other useful community activities;

8. To provide him with basic needs for survival, such as food, shelter and clothing
including adequate support, as defined under the Family Code; and

9. To exercise breastfeeding for newborn until two years of age.

SECTION 10. RIGHTS OF THE CHILD

All children shall be entitled to the rights herein set forth without distinction as to
legitimacy or illegitimacy, sex, social status, religion, political antecedents and other factors:

1. Every child is endowed with dignity and worth of a human being from the
moment of his conception and therefore has the right to be protected from this
time.

2. Every child has the right to a family that will provide him with love, care and
understanding, guidance and material security.

3. Every child has the right to a well-rounded development of his personality to the
end that he may become a happy, useful and active member of society. The gifted
child shall be given opportunity and encouragement to develop his special talents.
 The emotionally disturbed or socially maladjusted child shall be treated with
sympathy and understanding and shall be entitled to treatment and competent
care.

The physically or mentally handicapped child shall be given the treatment,

education and care required by his particular condition.

4. Every child has the right to a balanced diet, adequate clothing, sufficient shelter,
proper medical attention and all the basic physical requirements of a healthy and
vigorous life.

5. Every child has the right to brought up in an atmosphere of morality and rectitude
for the enrichment and the strengthening of his character.

6. Every child has the right to an education commensurate with his abilities and to
the development of his skills for the improvement of his capacity for service to
himself and this fellowmen.

7. Every child has the right to full opportunities for safe and wholesome recreation
and activities, individual as well social, for the wholesome use of his leisure hours.

8. Every child has the right to protection against exploitation, improper influences,
hazard and other conditions or circumstances prejudicial to his physical, mental
emotional, social and moral development.

9. Every child has the right to live in a community and society that can offer him an
environment pernicious influences and conducive to the promotion of his health
and the cultivation of his desirable traits and attributes.

10. Every child has the right to the care, assistance and protection of the State,
particularly when parents or guardians fail or are unable to provide him with his
fundamental needs for growth, development and improvement.

11. Every child has the right to an efficient and honest government that will deepen
his faith in democracy and inspire him with the morality of the constituted
authorities both in their public and private lives.
 12. Every child has the right to grow up as a free individual, in an atmosphere of
peace, understanding, tolerance and universal brotherhood and with the
determination to contribute his share in the building of a better world.

13. In no case, shall those exercising parental authority, inflict corporal punishment
over the child (Art. 233, Family Code)

SECTION 11. EXEMPT FROM CRIMINAL LIABILITY

At fifteen (15) years of age or under at the time of commission of the offense shall be
exempt from criminal liability. However, the child shall be subjected to an intervention
program pursuant to Section 20 of RA 9344.

A child has deemed to be fifteen (15) years of age on the day of the fifteenth
anniversary of his/her birth date.

A child above fifteen (15) years but below eighteen (18) years of age shall likewise be
exempt from criminal liability and be subjected to an intervention program, unless he/she
has acted with discernment, in which case, such child shall be subjected to the appropriate
proceedings in accordance with this Act. The exemption from criminal liability herein
established does not include exemption from civil liability, which shall be enforced in
accordance with existing laws (RA 9344 as amended by Section 6 of RA 10630).

A child who is above twelve (12) years of age up to fifteen (15) years of age and who
commits parricide, murder, infanticide, kidnapping and serious illegal detention where the
victim is killed or raped, robbery with homicide or rape, destructive arson, rape, or car
napping where the driver or occupant is killed or raped or offenses under Republic Act. No.
9165 punishable by more than twelve (12) years of imprisonment shall be deemed a
neglected child under Presidential Decree No. 603, as amended, and shall be mandatorily
placed in a special facility within the youth care faculty or “Bahay Pag-asa” called the
Intensive Juvenile Intervention and Support center (IJISC) pursuant to Section 20-A of RA
10630.

A child who is above twelve (12) years of age up to fifteen (15) years of age who
commits an offense for the second time or oftener. provided, that the child was previously
subjected to a community-based intervention program, shall be deemed a neglected child
under presidential Decree No.603, as amended, and shall undergo an intensive intervention
program supervised by the local social welfare and development officer pursuant to Section
20-B of RA 10630.

ARTICLE IV

CHILD RIGHTS VIOLATION, CHILD LABOR, AND OTHER ACT AND/OR

CONDITION PREJUDICIAL TO THE CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT

SECTION 12. (A) NEGLECT OF THE CHILD. Criminal liability shall attach to any
person having authority, custody or responsibility who:

1. Abandons the child under such circumstances as to deprive him of the love, care
and protection he needs.

2. Neglects the child by not giving him the education which the family’s station in
life and financial conditions permit.

3. Fails or refuses, without justifiable grounds, to enroll the child.

4. Causes, abates or permits the truancy of the child from the school where is
enrolled.

5. Fails to monitor the child’s attendance and performance in school, and to attend,
without justifiable grounds parent-teacher conferences when required by the
school.

6. Improperly exploits the child by using him, directly or indirectly, such as for
begging and other acts which are inimical to his interest.

7. Inflicts cruel and unusual punishment upon the child or deliberately subjects him
to indignation and other excessive chastisements that embarrass or humiliate him.
8. Causes or encourages the child to lead an immoral or dissolute life.

9. Allows or requires the child to drive without a license or with a license which the
parent knows have been illegally procured. If the motor vehicle driven by the
 child belongs to the parent, it shall be presumed that he permitted or ordered the
child to drive. (P.D. 603)

10. Allows the child to ride on a motorcycle (a) without the standard protective
motorcycle helmet or (b) even if the child is wearing the standard protective
motorcycle helmet, allows the child to ride on an overloaded motorcycle.

11. Allows child to ride in an overloaded tricycle, whether for hire or otherwise.
These is overloading when tricycle exceed four (4) passengers.

12. Fails to present the child at health centers for free pre-natal and post natal care
and Basic Immunization Services which includes (A) BCG Vaccination against
tuberculosis; (b) inoculation against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (c) Oral
poliomyelitis immunization; (d) Protection against measles; (e) Immunization
against rubella; and (f) such other Presidential Decree No. 996; (g) Proper
newborn screening as provided by Ordinance No. 94. Series of 2013.

13. Allows a child to loiter in public places or outside their residence between curfew
hours of 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM as prohibited under Valenzuela City Ordinance.

14. Allows his or her child join gangs, fraternities, or sororities inside or outside
school and who allows to head, join or in any manner participate in hazing and
other forms of initiation rites under Republic Act No. 8049;

(B) ABUSE OF THE CHILD. Criminal liability shall attach to any person having
authority, custody or responsibility over the child or anyone who:

1. Permits or encourages the child to possess or use intoxicating drinks, narcotic,

illegal drugs, cigarettes and to engage in gambling and other vices or harmful
practices.

2. Allows the child to sell, but or smoke cigarettes or other tobacco product under
Republic Act. 92111.
 3. Allows or permits the child to participate in any gambling activity or illegal
numbers game as defined under Presidential Decree No. 1602 as amended by
Republic Act No. 9287

4. Permits the child to possess, handle or carry a deadly weapon, regardless of its
ownership.

ARTICLE V

SECTION 13. TORTS

Parents shall be civilly liable for the injuries and damages caused by the acts or
omissions of their unemancipated children living in their company and under their parental
authority subject to the appropriate defenses provided by law.

SECTION 14. PENALTIES

The acts mentioned in paragraphs 1 to 18 of Section 12 hereof shall be punishable as

follows:

a) FIRST OFFENSE – a fine of Php 1,000.00 or three (3) months

imprisonment or both at the discretion of the court;
b) SECOND OFFENSE – a fine of Php 3,000.00 of six (6) months
imprisonment or both at the discretion of the court;
c) THIRD OFFENSE – maximum penalty of a fine of Php 5,000.00 or one (1)
year imprisonment or both at the discretion of the court;

SECTION 15. NO CONTEST PROVISION

The parents concerned who wish not to contest their liability may pay the fine for the
offense with the City Treasurer before the institution of formal charges. In case of inability
to pay the fine, the parents concerned shall render community service as follows:
a) For penalty of a fine of Php 1,000.00 = eight (8) hours
b) For a penalty of a fine of Php 3,000.00 = sixteen (16) hours; and
c) For a penalty of a fine of Php 5,000.00 = twenty-four (24) hours;
 Provided that, should the parent concerned already avail of the benefits of this
Section three times, he can no longer avail of the same and the corresponding complaint for
violation of the Ordinance with the maximum penalty imposed shall be filed against him;

SECTION 16. ATTENDANCE IN PARENT EFFECTIVENESS SERVICE SESSIONS

MANDATORY

In all cases of violations under this Ordinance, the parents concerned shall always
undergo Parent Effectiveness Services Sessions to be conducted in their respective barangays
to the penalty imposed.

SECTION 17. IMPLEMENTING OFFICE

The Philippine National Police, City Health Office, City Mayor thru Task Force
Disiplina created under Ordinance No. 9 or CSWDO or his/her authorized representative
shall be the authority to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 18. ROLE OF THE BARANGAY

In case of violations of this Ordinance, the Barangay Council for the protection of
Children (BCPC) shall also exercise jurisdiction and may immediately summon the parents
concerned of the child.

SECTION 19. ROLE OF THE CITY SOCIAL WELFARE DEVELOPMENT

The well trained social workers of Valenzuela City Social Welfare Development shall
conduct the Parent Effectiveness Service Sessions in the barangays and shall teach, train and
develop proper barangay personnel in the conduct of such activities.

ARTICLE VI

FINAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 20. RULES AND REGULATIONS

 Unless otherwise provided in this ordinance, the City Legal Office in coordination
with the Valenzuela City Council for the Welfare of Children and family concerns shall
promulgate rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this ordinance.

SECTION 21. REPEALING CLAUSE

All pertinent provisions of similar ordinance/s are hereby incorporated and adopted
alI other ordinances, administrative circular and executive order or part thereof, which are
inconsistent of contrary to the provisions of this ordinance shall be considered repealed or
duly amended.

SECTION 22. SEPERABILITY CLAUSE

If for any reason, provision any part or of this ordinance shall be held to be
unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby
shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 23. DISSEMINATION OF THIS ORDINANCE

After its approval, official copies of this ordinance will be disseminated by the
Sanggunian Secretary to all Punong Barangays for their information. The Head of CSWDO
shall make sure that all CSWDO personnel will be aware of its provisions.

SECTION 24. EFFECTIVITY

This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its approval and publication at
least once in a newspaper of general circulation in Metro Manila.

ENACTED.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.
 Senior Citizens and Persons with Special Needs

ORDINANCE NO. 93-56

Series of 1993

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE FOR SENIOR

CITIZENS AFFAIRS (OSCA) IN VALENZUELA AS
EMBODIED IN REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7342, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE “ACT TO MAXIMIZE THE
CONTRIBUTION OF SENIOR CITIZENS TO NATION
BUILDING, GRANT BENEFITS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGE
AND FO OTHER PURPOSES”

WHEREAS, Article XV, Section 4 of the Constitution has mandated that “it is the
duty of the family to take care of its elderly members while the state may design programs of
social security for them”;

WHEREAS, further, Section 10, the Constitution in the Declaration of Principles and
State Policies provides “The State shall provide social justice in all phases of national
development”;

WHEREAS, still further, Article XIII, Section 11 of the Constitution “The State shall
adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall
endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all the people
at affordable cost. There shall be priority for the needs of the underprivileged, sick, elderly,
disabled, women and children x x x”;

WHEREAS, the Congress of the Philippines in consonance with these constitutional

principes has enacted Republic Act No. 7432, otherwise known as “The Act to Maximize the
Contribution of Senior Citizens to Nation Building, Grant Benefits and Special Privilege and
for other purposes”;
 WHEREAS, based on the 1990 Census of Population and Housing in the National
Capital Region conducted by the National Statistics Office, more or less 10,926 citizens of
Valenzuela, Metro Manila belong to the sixty (60) year old and above age bracket;

WHEREAS, the early and full implementation of the said Senior Citizens Law will
redound to the benefits of the affected citizens of Valenzuela, Metro Manila.

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Hon. Councilor ANTONIO M. DALAG and Hon.

Councilor PIO N. CARREON, duly seconded by the members of the Sangguniang Bayan, BE
IT ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Bayan of Valenzuela, Metro Manila in session assembled:

SECTION 1. Creation – There is hereby established the Office for Senior Citizens
Affairs (OSCA) as embodied in Section 7 of Republic Act No. 7432.

SECTION 2. Composition – The OSCA shall be headed by the Chairman of the

Committee on Public Works with the Social Welfare and Development Officer and a
representative from the Municipal Federation of Senior Citizens or any organization of
Senior Citizens in Valenzuela duly acredited by the Sangguniang Pambayan as members, all
of whose terms shall be co-terminous to their positions. Additional Staff for the office shall
be provided for and in accordance with a staffing pattern to be determined by the Municipal
Mayor.

SECTION 3. Functions – The OSCA shall be under the Administrative jurisdiction of

the Office of the Municipal Mayor and shall functions in accordance with the pertinent
provisions of Republic Act No. 7432 and the implementing rules and guidelines as may be
promulgated jointly or severally by the Department of Transportation and Communications,
Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Education, Culture and
Sports, Department of Labor and Employment and Department of Social Welfare and
Development more particularly as follows:

a) To plan, implement and monitor yearly work programs in pursuance of the

objectives of this Act;
b) To mobilize the different local agencies to identify activities within their
programs which can be undertaken by the senior citizens;
c) To draw up a list of available and required services which can be provided by
the senior citizens;
d) To maintain a regular update on a quarterly basis a list of senior citizens;
The regular quarterly update of the list of senior citizend shall be made on the
first week of the first month of every quarter;
e) To issue nationally uniform individual identification cards which shall be va;id
anywhere in the country.
 SECTION 4. The implementing Rules and Regulations necessary in the
implementation of Republic Act No. 7432 shall be promulgated by the Office for Senior
Citizens Affairs (OSCA) for proper guidance of all concerned.

SECTION 5. Effectivity – This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.

APPROVED.
AUGUST 25, 1993
VALENZUELA, METRO MANILA
 ORDINANCE NO. 96-29, SERIES OF 1996

“AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE DISABLED AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (DPAC)

PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT 7277, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT PROVIDING
FOR THE REHABILITATION, SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND SELF-RELIANCE OF
DISABLED PERSONS AND THEIR INTEGRATION INTO THE MAINSTREAM OF
SOCIETY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES PROVIDING FUNDS FOR ITS OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

WHEREAS, Article XIII, Section 11, of the Constitution mandates that the state shall
adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall
endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all the people
at affordable cost. There shall be priority for the needs of the under-privileged, sick, elderly,
disabled, women and children;

WHEREAS, further, Section 10, the Constitution in the Declaration of Principles and
State Policies provides “the State shall provide social justice in all phases of national
development”;

WHEREAS, in pursuance of this noble intention, the Philippine Congress has enacted
Republic Act 7277, otherwise known as the “Magna Carta for the Disabled Persons”;

WHEREAS, the immediate implementation of the said Magna Carta for the Disabled
will ultimately redound to the benefit of the affected citizens of Valenzuela, Metro Manila.

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor ANTONIO M. DALAG, duly seconded

by the members of the Sangguniang Bayan of Valenzuela, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby
ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Bayan of Valenzuela in sessions assembled:

1. CREATION – The Disabled Persons Affairs Committee (DPAC) is hereby

established in accordance with R.A. 7277.

2. COMPOSITION – The DPAC shall be headed by the Mayor as the CHAIRMAN,

the Social Welfare and Development Officer, the Committee on Health and Social Services of
the Sangguniang Bayan and a representative from any organization of Disabled Persons in
Valenzuela duly accredited by the Sangguniang Bayan, as MEMBERS, all of whose terms
shall be co-terminous to their positions. Additional staff shall be provided for and in
accordance with a staffing pattern to be determined by the local Chief Executive.
 3. FUNCTIONS – The DPAC shall be under the administrative jurisdiction of the
Office of the Mayor and shall function in accordance with the pertinent provisions or R.A.
7277 and B.P. 344 (or AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE MOBILITY OF DISABLED PERSONS
BY REQUIRING CERTAIN BUILDINGS, INSTITUTIONS, ESTABLISHMENTS AND
PUBLIC UTILITIES TO INSTALL FACILITIES AND OTHER DEVICES) and the
implementing rules and guidelines as may be promulgated jointly or severally by the
Department of Finance, DILG, DPWH, DECS, DOLE and DSWD and more particularly as
follows:

3.A – To draft, implement and monitor yearly work programs in pursuance to the
objectives of this Act.

3.B – With the assistance of the local agencies, identify activities within their
programs which can be undertaken by the disabled persons.

3.C – Outline every available and required services which can be provided by the
disabled.

3.D – Launch information campaign to prevent. abate disabilities.

3.E – Monitor and maintain a regular update on a quarterly basis a list of Disabled
Persons.

Such regular quarterly updated list of disabled persons shall be made on the last week
of the first month of every quarter.

3.F – Perform such other functions as may be provided by law and as may be assigned
by the Mayor.

4. The implementing rules and regulations necessary in the effective implementation

of this Ordinance shall be promulgated by the DPAC for proper guidelines of all concerned.

5. APPROPRIATIONS – The amount needed for this Ordinance shall be appropriated

in due time.

6. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.

ENACTED.

March 20, 1996, Valenzuela, Metro Manila

 ORDINANCE NO. 98-01, SERIES OF 1998

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 93-56, SERIES OF 1993.

WHEREAS, Republic Act 7432, otherwise known as “An Act to Maximize the
Contribution of Senior Citizens to Nation Building, Grant, Benefits and Special Privileges
and for Other Purposes”, motivates and encourages the senior citizens to contribute to nation
building and further reaffirmed the valued Filipino tradition of caring for the elderly;

WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Bayan of Valenzuela had enacted Ordinance No. 93-56,
Series of 1993, providing for the establishment/creation and composition of the Office of the
Senior Citizen Affairs (OSCA) in Valenzuela;

WHEREAS, the composition of Office of Senior Citizens Affairs, as stated under

Section 2 of the above-mentioned Ordinance curtailed the liberty and the sound discretion
of the Sangguniang Bayan in designating and/or choosing the Chairman of the said Office;

WHEREAS, there is a need to rectify the inadvertence in order to give more meaning
and essence to the thrust of the Office of the Senior Citizen.

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor FERNANDO G. PADRINAO, duly

seconded by the Members of the Sangguniang Bayan of Valenzuela, be it ORDAINED as it is
hereby ORDAINED the following:

SECTION 1. That Section 2 of Ordinance No. 93-56, Series of 1993, shall be read as
follows:

SECTION 2. The OSCA shall be headed by a Municipal Councilor as Chairman,

who shall be designated by the Sangguniang Bayan, with the Social Welfare and
the Development Officer and a representative from the Municipal Federation of
Senior Citizens or any organization of senior citizens in Valenzuela duly
accredited by the Sangguniang Bayan as Members, all of whose terms shall be co-
terminus to their positions. Additional staff for the Office shall be provided for
and in accordance with a staffing pattern to be determined by the Municipal
Mayor.

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon approval.

ENACTED

August 05, 1998, Valenzuela , Metro Manila

ORDINANCE NO. 98-73, SERIES OF 1998

“AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE
NO. 97-52, SERIES OF 1997 AND MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 97-53, SERIES OF 1997
SO AS TO EXEMPT SENIOR CITIZENS FROM PAYMENT OF FEES FOR MEDICAL,
DENTAL AND OTHER HEALTH SEVICES.”
WHEREAS, Article XV, Section 4 of the Constitution has mandated that “it is the
duty of the family to take care of its elderly members while the state may design program of
social security for them”;
WHEREAS, in the addition to this, Section 10 in the Declaration of Principle and
State Policies provides that “the State shall provide Social Justice in all phases of national
development”;
WHEREAS, Article XIII, Section 11 of the Constitution, further provides that “the
State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which
shall endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all the
people at affordable cost. There shall be priority for needs of the underprivileged, sick,
elderly, disabled, women and children XXX”;
WHEREAS, the Congress of the Philippines in consonance with the constitutional
principles declared policies and objectives has enacted Republic Act No. 7432 otherwise
known as the Senior Citizen’s Law;
WHEREAS, Section 4-C of RA No. 7432 which deals on the Privileges of Senior
Citizens provide that “the Senior Citizens shall be entitled to free medical and dental services
in government establishments anywhere in the country, subject to the guidelines to be issued
by the Department of Health, the Government Service and Insurance System and the Social
Security System”;
WHEREAS, Rule V of the Rules and Regulations implementing RA No. 7432 provides
that:
RULE V
PRIVILEGES AND BENEFITS OF SENIOR CITIZENS
G. MEDICAL/DENTAL BENEFITS – A senior citizen is entitled to free and dental services in
government establishments anywhere in the country subject to guidelines to be issued by the
Department of Health (DOH), the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the
Social Security System (SSS)
G.1 the DOH shall direct the government establishment in the entire country to provide free
medical and dental services to senior citizens.
a. The term “free” shall mean free of charge on medical/dental services where
capability and facility for such service are available.
b. The term “medical services” shall refer to services pertaining to the medical
care/attendance and treatment given to senior citizens. It shall include health
examinations, medical/surgical procedures within the competence and capability of
DOH establishments /hospitals/units and routines/special laboratory examinations
and ancillary procedures as required.
c. The term “dental services” shall refer to services pertaining to dental
care/attendance and remedy given to senior citizens. It shall include oral
examination, curative services like permanent and temporary fillings, extractions
and gum treatment.
d. Professional services – shall refer to services rendered to extend by medical,
dental and nursing professionals, which shall also include services rendered by
surgeons, EENT practitioners, gynecologists, urologists, psychiatrists, psychologists
and other allied specialists.
e. Counselling services – shall refer to advices given by health professionals, e.g.
psychologists, nutritionists, nurses and other allied health professionals in support
to specific treatment of illnesses.
Provisions of all above-mentioned services shall be subject to availability of
appropriate facilities and trained manpower expertise of the receiving establishment.
a. Government establishments shall refer to and limited to DOH hospitals which
shall include general hospitals, medical centers and regional hospitals directly
under the full control and supervision of the DOH.
b. The term “anywhere in the country” shall be construed to mean health
privileges senior citizens may avail of from any hospitals in the Philippines as
defined in these guidelines, irrespective of their place of residence/locality,
subject to availability of facilities and manpower/technical expertise of the
receiving establishment.
The following health services that may be availed of for free in any government
establishments, subject to availability of facilities and manpower/technical expertise of the
receiving government establishment:
a) Medical and dental services
b) Out-patient consultations
c) Available diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
d) Use of operating rooms, special units and central supply items
e) Accommodations in the charity ward
f) Professional and counselling services
 To be able to avail of the aforementioned services, the following mechanics are
stipulated:
a) A senior citizen may obtain the benefits from any government establishment.
b) He/She shall present his/her national ID card issued by the OSCA to the
medical and social services or Medical Social Worker designated who
shall determine the validity of his/her ID Card.
c) Non-presentation of national ID card shall be sufficient reason for denial
of free hospital benefits.
d) In case of emergency, the medical benefits shall be accordingly provided
by the receiving hospital even if the ID is not available. However, the
national ID card should be presented within a reasonable time. Non-
presentation of the national ID card shall be sufficient ground for
charging the services already given and denial of further availment of the
benefits.
e) Should the senior citizen choose to be admitted to a private room/pay
ward or to be transferred from a free room to a pay room, the amount
equivalent to the rate of a free room should be discounted from that of
the pay room/ward.
f) As regards referral or transfer of senior citizen-patient to another
government establishment, the receiving hospital shall provide the full
benefits under this rule. In case of transfer/referral between the DOH
hospitals, procedures shall be based in the DOH Network Guidelines.
The responsibilities of the government establishment are follows:
a) Provide all available medical and dental services, as defined in these
guidelines that may be deemed necessary in the promotion of the health
of senior citizens;
b) Establish a system by which all senior citizens are in dire need of health
services shall be given priority and utmost consideration;
c) Establish and maintain a recording/reporting system which data may be
used as inputs for program/project planning and evaluation; and
d) Strengthen their competence and capability to evaluate and manage
geriatric cases through continuing education.
WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Bayan of Valenzuela has enacted the following
Municipal ordinances, to wit:
1. Municipal Ordinance No. 97-52, Series of 1997 – “AN ORDINANCE
SETTING UP THE GUIDELINES FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPY
SERVICES AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED RATE
FOR THE MUNICIPAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES.”
2. Municipal Ordinance No. 97-53, Series of 1997 -
“AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE GUIDELINES AND FEES TO
 BE COLLECTED FOR THE USE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF THE
VALENZUELA MOBILE X-RAY.”
WHEREAS, the said Ordinance, specifically as regards payment of fees for
physical therapy services, health laboratory services, mobile x-ray services,
electrocardiogram (ECG) and other form of health services include in their overage
and application Senior Citizen who under the law are entitled for a free medical
and dental services in all government establishments anywhere in the country;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the above-cited declared principles, policy objectives
Senior Citizens should be granted exemption from the coverage of the said
ordinances regarding payment of prescribed fees for other medical and dental
services;
WHEREAS, the grant of exemption to the Senior citizens will redound to
benefits and welfare of the affected elderlies of this Municipality.
NOW, THEREFOR, on motion of Councilor ANTONIO M. DALAG, duly
seconded by Councilor PABLO D. MARCELO, be it ORDAINED by the
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF VALENZUELA as it is hereby ORDAINED the
following:
SECTION 1 – EXEMPTION FROM COVERAGE – It is hereby declared to
exempt the Senior Citizens from the coverage of Ordinance No. 97-52 Series of
1997 and Ordinance No. 97-53 Series of 1997 as regards the payment of fees for
medical services prescribed in the said ordinances.
SECTION 2 – The implementing Rules and Regulations necessary for the
implementation of this Ordinance shall be promulgated by the local office of the
Senior Citizens Affairs Office for proper guidance of all concerned.
SECTION 3 – EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect upon its
approval.

APPROVED.
March 04, 1998, Valenzuela, Metro Manila
 KAUTUSAN BLG.43
Taong 2000

ISANG KAUTUSAN NA NAGBIBIGAY NG HALAGANG SAMPUNG LIBONG PISO (P

10,000.00) NA BURIAL ASSISTANCE SA. MGA OSCA COORDINATORS NA
MAMAMAYAPA SA PANAHON NG PANUNUNGKULAN.

SAPAGKA'T, ang mga OSCA Coordinators ay tumatanggap lamang ng honorarium;

SAPAGKA'T, ang tanggapan ay binubuo lamang ng mga kawani/kasapi sa senior

citizen;

SAPAGKA'T, ang mga OSCA Coordinators ang nagpapalaganap ng kahalagahan ng

RA 7432 (Senior Citizens Act);

SAPAGKA'T, sila ang nakikipag-ugnayan sa mga pangunahing tagapagsalita tungkol

sa paksang nagpapalawak ng kaalaman para sa ikauunlad ng pamayanan;

KUNG KAYA'T, DAHIL DITO, ay IPINAG-UUTOS ng Sangguniang Panlungsod ang

mga sumusunod:

SEKSYON 1. Ang pagkakaloob ng halagang SAMPUNG LIBONG PISO

(P10,000.00) na “burial assistance" sa lahat ng OSCA Coordinators na
mamamayapa sa panahon ng panunungkulan.

SEKSYON 2. Ang pondong ilalaan bilang burial assistance sa lalat ng OSCA

Coordinators na mamamayapa sa panahon n panunungkulan ay
kukuhanin o manggagaling sa pondo ng Office of the Senior Citizens
(Burial Assistance).

SEKSYON 3. Hindi saklaw ng Kautusang ito ang mga sumusunod:

 a) Kung ang coordinator ay hindi pa kasapi sa Senior Citizen o wala
pang animnapung (60) taong gulang;

b) Kung ang coordinator ay nasa ilalim ng tanggapan ng Office of the

Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) nguni't sa ibang tanggapan
nakatalaga/naglilingkod.

SEKSYON 4. Ang Kautusang ito ay magkakabisa sa sandaling mapagtibay.

PINAGTIBAY.
AGOSTO 16, 2000.
 ORDINANCE NO. 34
Series of 2003

AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL PUNONG BARANGAY IN THE CITY OF

VALENZUELA TO DESIGNATE AN OFFICER. IN-CHARGE TO ACT AS FACILITATOR
OF THE BARANGAY SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIRS WHICH WILL SERVE THE NEEDS OF
THE SENIOR CITIZENS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY.

WHEREAS, Section 2 of R.A. 7876, known as the "Senior Citizens Center Act of
the Philippines", states that it is the declared policy of the State to provide adequate social
services and an improved quality of life for all. For this purpose, the State shall adopt an
integrated and comprehensive approach toward health development giving priority to
elderly among others;

WHEREAS, Section 384 of R.A. 7160 - Role of Barangay as Basic Political Unit -
The Barangay serves as the primary planning and implementing unit of government
policies, plans, programs, projects and activities in the community, and as a forum
wherein the collective views of the people may be expressed crystallized and considered
and where disputes maybe amicably settled;

WHEREAS, Section 391 of R.A. 7160 - Powers, Duties and Functions - a) The
Sangguniang Barangay, as the legislative body of the Barangay shall: 1) Enact ordinances
as may be necessary to discharge the responsibilities conferred upon it by law or ordinance
and to promote the general welfare of the inhabitants therein;

WHEREAS, Section 392 of R.A. 7160 - Other Duties of Sangguniang Barangay

Members - In addition to their duties as members of the Sangguniang Barangay, they may
(c) perform such other duties and functions as the Punong Barangay may delegate;
 NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the
Sangguniang Panlungsod to require all Punong Barangay in the City of Valenzuela to
designate an Officer-in-Charge to act as FACILITATOR of the Barangay Senior Citizens
Affairs which will serve the needs of the senior citizens in their respective community.

Be it ORDAINED further, that non-compliance of the Barangay Chairman to the said

Ordinance will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

ENACTED.
MARCH 19, 2003.

ORDINANCE NO. 54
Series of 2003

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN ADDITIONAL FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P 500.00)

HONORARIUM TO THE VICE-CHAIRMAN AND TEN (10) COORDINATORS
DESIGNATED AT THE OFFICE FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS AFFAIRS (OSCA) OF
VALENZUELA CITY.

WHEREAS, R.A. 7432, Sec 3, paragraph 2, states that ... in coordination of the
services rendered by the qualified elderly, the Office for the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA)
may award or grant benefits or privileges provided for under Section 4 of the act;

WHEREAS, for the past several years, the Vice-Chairman and the ten (10)
Coordinators of the Office for the Senior Citizens (OSCA) Valenzuela have been rendering
services where they share their time, talents, resources and willingness to be involved in the
community development, specially that of the elderly;

WHEREAS, by their social interaction with peers, thru active participation in

sports, recreational and social-cultural activities and holding of special celebration
recognizing the contributions of senior citizens in the community, they become models to
motivate and encourage other senior citizens to contribute in nation building;

WHEREAS, by giving honorarium to these elderly leaders is a way of showing

appreciation to their invaluable contribution to our society.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of

Valenzuela, the following:

SECTION I. DEFINITION OF TERM:

HONORARIUM - A payment for a service (as making a speech…) on which
customs or propriety forbids a price to be set.

SECTION II.

a) That this ordinance grant an additional FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P 500.00) to the
FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P 4,500.00) monthly honorarium
allocated in the Annual Budget for the VICE CHAIRMAN of the Office for the
Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) Valenzuela.

b) That this ordinance will also grant an additional FIVE HUNDRED PESOS
(P 500.00) to the FOUR THOUSAND PESOS (P 4.000.00) monthly honorarium
allocated in the Annual Budget for each of the TEN (10) appointed
COORDINATORS of the Office for the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA)
Valenzuela.

SECTION III. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE:

This Ordinance shall take effect upon approval.

ENACTED.
NOVEMBER 19, 2003.
 ORDINANCE NO. 61
Series of 2004

AN ORDINANCE GIVING BURIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE

THOUSAND PESOS (P 5,000.00) TO ALL REGISTERED MEMBERS OF OSCA (OFFICE
FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS) VALENZUELA CITY.

WHEREAS, the Philippine Constitution recognizes and values the dignity of all
individuals and in turn promote a just and dynamic social order that provides adequate
social services, a rising standard of living and an improved quality of life for all with priority
given to the sick, elderly, persons with disabilities, women and children;

WHEREAS, Republic Act 7876 (AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS

CENTER IN ALL THE CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE PHIL. AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF), in line with the policy of the state, has been
enacted to give priority in the provision of adequate social services and improved quality of
life through health development;

WHEREAS, Republic Act 7432, Rule II (AN ACT TO MAXIMIZE THE

CONSTITUTION OF SENIOR CITIZENS TO NATION BUILDING, GRANT BENEFITS
AND SPECAL PRIVILEGES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES) aims to: (c) Establish a program
beneficial to the senior citizens, their families and the rest of the community they serve;

WHEREAS, death is inevitable and a fact of life and as part of the Social Services that
can be given to the departed elderly is a small token that will ensure a dignified burial.
Hence, this financial assistance;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela, the following:
 SECTION 1. QUALIFICATION FOR BURIAL ASSISTANCE:

a) The senior citizen must be duly registered with the Office for the Senior Citizens
Affairs (OSCA) Valenzuela City.

b) The senior citizen must be actual resident of Valenzuela City as reflected in the
Death Certificate.

c) Duly registered members of OSCA Valenzuela who are:

1. Buried outside Valenzuela City;

2. Cremated and buried in/outside Valenzuela City; or
3. Cremated only.

d) Must surrender the OSCA I.D, not later than three (3) months from date of death
of the deceased member.

SECTION II. FUNDING REQUIREMENT - Necessary funds shall be appropriated

annually from the City's General fund and approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

SECTION III. REPEALING CLAUSE - All ordinances or any part thereof, rule and
regulations and executive orders which are in conflict with or is inconsistent with any of the
provisions of the ordinances are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION IV. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – If any of part or provision of this

ordinance shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions thereof which are
not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION V. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE - This ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after its publication on a newspaper of general circulation.

ENACTED.
FEBRUARY 11, 2004.
 ORDINANCE NO. 38
Series of 2009

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 34, SERIES OF 2003 - AN ORDINANCE

REQUIRING ALL PUNONG BARANGAYS IN THE CITY OF VALENZUELA TO
DESIGNATE AN OFFICER-IN-CHARGE TO ACT AS FACILITATOR OF THE BARANGAY
SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIRS WHICH WILL SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE SENIOR
CITIZENS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY.

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ORDINANCE NO. 48
Series of 2009

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING OCTOBER OF EVERY YEAR AS THE "ELDERLY

MONTH" IN THE CITY OF VALENZUELA.

WHEREAS, the event aims to promote the right and welfare of the elderly as well as
the importance of elder person in nation building.

WHEREAS, the celebration aims to institutionalize the recognition of the capabilities

and promote the welfare of the elderly;

WHEREAS, it is the right of every elderly to develop his personality that he may
become happy, useful and active members of the society;

WHEREAS, the events recognized the rights of elderly and provide full support to
their well being and prop up their active participation in the social and civic activities.
 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the
Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela to declare that October of every year as the
“ELDERLY MONTH” in the City of Valenzuela.

ORDAINED FURTHER, that the Office of the Senior Citizen would be lead agency in
implementing the month long activities.

ENACTED.
JUNE 17, 2009.
ORDINANCE NO. 56
Series of 2009

AN ORDINANCE CREATING VALENZUELA CITY SENIOR CITIZENS HEARING

BOARD/COUNCIL AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF FROM VALENZUELA CITY
GENERAL ANNUAL BUDGET.

WHEREAS, Section 458 Paragraph 5 (xvii) of the Local Government Code, states that
the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall approve ordinance which shall ensure the efficient and
effective delivery of the basic services and facilities and in addition shall, FORMULATE
POLICIES AND ADOPT MEASURE MUTUALLY BENEFICIAI TO THE ELDERLY and to
the community; PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR NON-GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES and
ENTITIES and, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS
AND PROJECT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELDERLY;

WHEREAS, Section 1l, Article II of the Constitution provides that the state values the
dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights;

WHEREAS, Section 1, Article XVIII of the Constitution provides that the Congress
shall give highest priority to the enactment of measures that protect and enhance the right of
all people to human dignity, reduce social, economic and political inequalities;

WHEREAS, Article XV, Section 4 of the Constitution, provides that it is the duty of
the family to take care of its ELDERLY MEMBER while the state may design programs of
social security for them;

WHEREAS, the Constitution provides that the State shall endeavor to make social
services available to all the people at affordable cost and Section l0 in the Declaration of
Principles and Stare policies provides:

"The State shall provide social justice in all phases of national

development”;
 WHEREAS, public and professional awareness and IDENTIFICATION OF ELDERLY
ABUSE IS DIFFICULT BECAUSE OLDER PERSONS ARE NOT LINKED INTO MANY
SOCIAL NETWORKS such as schools, jobs, government and may become isolated in their
homes, which can increase the risk of abuse;

WHEREAS, elderly abuse is severely underreported because some older persons,

particularly women, fail to report abuse because of shame, privacy concerns, or as a result of
prior unsatisfactory experiences with individuals, agencies or others who lacked sensitivity
to the concerns or need of elder or disabled people;

WHEREAS, dependence of the elderly on their abusers and fear of being abandoned
and institutionalized are some obvious reasons why elderly or disabled persons abuse
scarcely reported;

WHEREAS, there is a need to ensure that the elderly are protected from abuse,
neglect, abandonment, sexual assault, institutional, community and domestic violence;

WHEREAS, there is a need to improve outreach efforts and other services available to
the elderly residents of Valenzuela City;

WHEREAS, there are numerous reports with the concerned agencies of Valenzuela
City, particularly the OSCA and CSWDO regarding complaints occasioned by such abuses to
the elderly residents of Valenzuela City;

WHEREAS, elder members of the society belongs to a special sector that needs special
attention to allow them to air their concerns and other vital issues confronting them;

WHEREAS, it is essential that the seniors have available means to enforce their rights
under the law;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela City the following:

SECTION 1. TITLE - This Ordinance shall be known as “CREATION OF

VALENZUELA CITY ELDERLY COUNCIL”.

SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICIES AND OBJECTIVE – It is hereby declared

the policy of the Local Government of Valenzuela City to adopt integrated and
comprehensive olicy that will extend protection to the elderly residents of Valenzuela City.
It is likewise the objective of this Ordinance to create a mechanism that will redefine and
reinforce the rights and obligation of the elderly and/or the Senior Citizens of Valenzuela
City under the Constitution and other applicable laws.

The City Government reinforces the right of all it constituents, particularly the
elderly or the Senior Citizens, to affective and reasonable participation in the formulation
and implementation of the declared policy as its ultimate beneficiaries.

SECTION 3. GUIDING PRINCIPLES - In accordance with these policies, this

Ordinance seeks to:

1. To create Valenzuela City Local Senior Citizens Hearing Board/Council Working

Forces that will serve as investigative and/or administrative body in facilitating
complaints or any other kind of disputes whatsoever, relative to the
implementation of this ordinance;

2. Adopt measures whereby our SENIOR CITIZENS are assisted and appreciated by
the community as a whole;

3. Establish a program beneficial to the SENIOR CITIZENS, their families and the
rest of the community;

4. To give full support to the improvement of the total well-being of the elderly and
their full participation in society considering that SENIOR CITIZENS are integral
part of the Philippine Society;

5. To recognize the rights of SENIOR CITIZENS to take their proper place in society;

6. To recognize the important role of the private sector in the improvement of the
welfare of SENIOR CITIZENS and to actively seek their partnership; and

7. To acknowledge and consider other significant issues addressed by some private

sectors affecting the elderly persons.

SECTION 4. FUNCTION OF VALENZUELA LOCAL ELDERLY HEARING

BOARD/COUNCIL - Meeting once a month on updating Office of the Senior Citizens Affair
ID holder, prepares budget for the council, keep record files.

Function of Local Government - Provide office funds for the Operation of the
Valenzuela City Senior Citizens Board Hearing/Council.
 SECTION 5. DEFINITION OF TERMS - As used in this Ordinance, the following
terms, words and phrases shall be considered to mean as follows:

a. Elderly or Elderly Member - means an individual who is more than sixty (60) old
and who is a resident of Valenzuela City.

b. Elderly Abuse - is an umbrella term referring to any knowing intentional, or

negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk
of harm to a vulnerable adult. It may also refer to an intentional negligent act by a
caregiver that causes to a vulnerable adult.

c. Physical Abuse - is inflicting or threatening to inflict, physical pain or injury on a

vulnerable elder, or depriving the older person of a basic need.

d. Mental Abuse - is the infliction of mental or emotional anguish or distress on an

elder person through verbal or nonverbal acts.

e. Financial or material exploitation - is the illegal taking, misuse, or concealment of

funds, property or assets of a vulnerable elder. It may also refer to improper
manner of delivery and/or granting of the privileges granted by laws, rules and
regulations.

f. Neglect - is the refusal or failure by those responsible to provide food, shelter,

health care or protection for a vulnerable elder.

g. Self-Neglect - is characterized as the behavior of an elderly person that threatens

his/her own health and safety.

h. Abandonment - the desertion of a vulnerable elder by anyone who has assumed

the responsibility for care or custody of that person.

i. Domestic violence - means an act of threat of violence, not including an act of

self-defense committed -

a. By current or former spouse of the victim;

b. By person related by blood or marriage to the victim;
c. By person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim;
d. By a person who is or has been in social relationship of a romantic or
intimate nature with the victim;
e. By a person with whom the victim shares a child in common; or
 f. By a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim, or by any other
person, if the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction of the
victim provide for legal protection of the victim from the person.

j. CSWDO - City Social Welfare and Development Office.

k. OSCA - Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs.

SECTION 6. COVERAGE - This Ordinance shall be applicable to all the elderly

members of Valenzuela City, concerned Executive Department of the City Government and
to all public and private juridical persons in the City.

SECTION 7. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART -

CITY MAYOR
Chairman

ACTION OFFICER

Members

2 SP Health CSWDO Religious Barangay DILG PN PAO

MEMBERS Office Secretariat Sector Chapter P MEMBER
Dist. I & Dist. 2 Pres.

OSCA

SECTION 8. IMPLEMENTATION - The City Government through the concerned

agencies shall establish a VALENZUELA CITY SENIOR CITIZENS HEARING
BOARD/COUNCIL composed of Chief Executive as the Chairman, representative from
CSWDO, Senior Citizens Barangay Chapter Presidents, Public Attorney's Office (PAO), 2
from the Committee member - 1 from District I and 1 from District II on Social Services of
the City Council, Member of Philippine National Police (PNP), from Health Office, Religious
Sector, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Budget Office, Senior
Citizens Organization, and other department concerned, which are indispensable to make
this Ordinance operational and effective. Said Senior Citizens Hearing Board/Council will
serve as legal aid to receive complaint/s, make investigation, mediation and resolution of
dispute extra-judicially or judicially, through the proper courts. The filing of complaints and
other necessary papers shall be free of charge.

This ordinance shall provide means of determining the most common issues that the
senior and elderly sectors of Valenzuela City are facing nowadays, to the end such issues are
resolved as speedy as possible.

SECTION 9. THE BOARD/COUNCIL - This Ordinance mandates that, within the

period of ninety (90) days upon their selection and assumption of office, the members of the
Board shall formulate the Implementing Rules and Regulations to carry out the objectives of
this measures.

SECTION 10. SUPPORT SERVICES - The City Social Welfare and Development
Office in cooperation and coordination with the Barangay Senior Citizens Organizations, the
Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs shall establish programs to encourage the development
of mechanism, including outreach support groups, and counseling to aid victims of elderly
abuse and established centers, which shall include the use of nursing homes, or other suitable
facilities or services for the victims of elderly abuses, including domestic violence and sexual
assault against older of disabled elders.

These concerned agencies shall coordinate activities concerning intervention in and

prevention of elderly, disabled elders abuse.

SECTION 11. FUNDING - The City Government through the concerned offices shall
allocate an amount necessary from its annual budget and from Gender and Development
Funds for the implementation of this Ordinance.

SECTION 12. INFORMATION CAMPAIGN - The City Government through the

concerned agencies shall undertake a comprehensive city-wide media campaign to raise
public awareness as to the purposes and objective of this ordinance. It shall conduct
necessary information campaign through broadcast announcements, advertisements,
internet, posters, brochures and other materials.

SECTION 13. FINES AND SANCTIONS - Any person natural or juridical found
violating and/or abetting or aiding in the violation or any mandatory provision of this
Ordinance, shall after due notice and hearing be penalized as follows:
 FIRST OFFENSE: A fine equivalent to ONE THOUSAND PESOS (P 1,000.00) and/or
imprisonment for a period of not exceeding one (1) month at the discretion of the Court.

SECOND OFFENSE: A fine equivalent to THREE THOUSAND PESOS (P 3,000.00)

and/or imprisonment not exceeding three (3) months at the discretion of the Court.

THIRD AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE: A fine equivalent to FIVE THOUSAND

PESOS (P 5,000.00) and/or imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months at the discretion of
the Court.

Any person who abuse the privileges granted herein shall be punished with a fine of
not less than ONE THOUSAND PESOS (P 1,000.00) but not more than FIVE THOUSAND
PESOS (P 5,000.00) and imprisonment for a period not exceeding six (6) months at the
discretion of the court.

If the offender is a corporation, organization and any similar entity, the official
thereof directly involved shall be liable therefore.

If the offender is an alien or a foreigner, he shall be deported immediately after

service of sentence without further deportation proceedings.

Upon filing of an appropriate complaint, and after due notice and hearing the proper
authorities may also cause the cancellation or revocation of the business permit, permit to
operate, franchise, and other similar privileges granted to any business entity that fails to
abide the provision of this Ordinance.

SECTION 14. REPEALING CLAUSE - All existing ordinances and resolutions, local
executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and
superseded or modified accordingly.

SECTION 15. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - Should any provision of this Ordinance be

declared unconstitutional or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the provisions
that are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 16. EFFECTIWTY. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication once (l) in a newspaper of general circulation.

ENACTED.
JULY 22, 2009.
 VETO MESSAGE

(On Ordinance No. 56, Series of 2009 entitled “An Ordinance Creating Valenzuela City
Senior Citizens Hearing Board/Council and Providing Funds Thereof from Valenzuela City
General Annual Budget.”)

On 24 August 2009, Ordinance No. 56, Series of 2009, entitled, “AN ORDINANCE
CREATING VALENZUELA CITY SENIOR CITIZENS HEARING BOARD/COUNCIL AND
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF FROM VALENZUELA CITY GENERAL ANNUAL
BUDGET” was forwarded to my office for my signature. According to Section 55 of the Local
Government Code, I have until 03 September 2009, or 10 days from 24 August 2009, within
which to sign the same, otherwise, after lapse of said period, said Ordinance is deemed signed
or approved by the City Mayor.

After a careful consideration of the proposed Ordinance, I, in my capacity as City

Mayor of the City of Valenzuela, hereby exercise my Veto Power over said Ordinance on the
following grounds:

1. While it may be true that the Philippine Constitution mandated the care for the
elderly, prior legislation has been made in accordance thereto. It is within the same rationale
that Republic Act No. 7432 (otherwise known as '”An Act to Maximize the Contribution of
Senior Citizens to Nation Building, Grant Benefits and Special Privileges”) was enacted.
Section 1 thereof reads:

"SECTION 1. Declaration of Policies and Objectives - Pursuant to

Article XV, Section 4 the Constitution, it is the duty of the family to take care
of its elderly members while the State may design programs of social security
for them. In addition to this, Section 10 in the Declaration of Principles and
State Policies provides: "The State shall provide social justice in all phases of
national development". Further, Article XIII, Section II provides: “The State
shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development
which shall endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services
available to all the people at affordable cost. There shall be priority for the
needs of the underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women and children. xxx
xxx xxx.”

R.A. 7432 was later on amended by Republic Act No. 9257 or the "Expanded Senior
Citizens Act of 2003”. It is within these set of laws where the Office of the Senior Citizens
Affairs (OSCA) drew its breath from.
 2. The Sanggunian must be lauded for its concern towards our elderly through the
Ordinance's enactment. No questions about that. Be that as it may, Ordinance No. 56 offers
no novel set of remedies to aid our elderly. Everything has been laid down before by other
laws in support of the constitutional provisions for the rights and protection of the elderly.
Aside from the above-mentioned set of laws, there are other laws which are practically
found on every codified law our country has which pertains to the rights and protection of
the elderly. In fine, considering that our laws are replete with the numerous provisions for
our elderly, there would be no practical reason in creating another body, which has,
practically, the same functions as that mandated by law to OSCA;

3. The Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs’ functions, to my mind, are broad enough
to perform the would-be functions of the Valenzuela City Senior Citizens Hearing
Board/Council to be created under Ordinance No. 56. The law (R.A. Nos. 7432 and 9257)
does not prohibit OSCA from investigating or acting as an administrative body, thereby
facilitating complaints filed by senior citizens. By the law’s wordings, it can be inferred that
OSCA may do the necessary pursuant to the constitutional provisions for the care and
protection of the elderly.

4. Ordinance No. 56, if passed into law, would be an extra burden on the City
Government’s fund which are already stretched, an expense which the City cannot afford at
this time.

To conclude, Ordinance No. 56 must fail as it will necessarily duplicate the legal
mandate of OSCA and will, as a consequence, prejudice the funds of the City Government of
Valenzuela.

I HEREBY OPINE that based on the foregoing premises, the enactment of Ordinance
No. 56 is prejudicial to the public interest.

City of Valenzuela, 02September 2009.

(ORIGINAL SIGNED)
HON. SHERWIN T. GATCHALIAN
City Mayor
 ORDINANCE NO. 79
Series of 2013

AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF PERSON WITH DISABILITY AFFAIRS

(OPDA) AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF.

WHEREAS, Section 16 of general welfare clause of RA 7160 provides in part that

every local government unit shall exercise powers necessary for its efficient and effective
governance and those which are essential to the promotion of general welfare;

WHEREAS, the world program action concerning disabled persons was adopted by
the United Nations in 1982 through resolution 317/52;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the said resolution it calls for local authorities and other
bodies within the public and private sectors to implement national measures contained in the
world program action;

WHEREAS, Batas Pambansa Blg. 344, otherwise known as the accessibility law,
mandate all local government to promote a barrier free physical environment for the
disabled person;

WHEREAS, Section 2 of the Republic Act 7277, also known as the Magna
Carta for the disabled persons states the rehabilitation of the disabled person shall be the
concern of the government in order to foster their capacity to attain a more meaningful,
productive and satisfying life;

WHEREAS, Proclamation 240, or the proclamation of the year 2003-2013 as the

Philippine decade of disabled persons, direct all local government units at the national and
local levels to develop and implement programs and activities that will encourage active
participation of persons with disability in social and economic activities in their
communities;

WHEREAS, the Local Government Code of 1991 states that local government units
shall endeavor to be self-reliant and shall discharge the functions and responsibilities of
national agencies and offices devolved to them;
 WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela City recognizes the need to
institutionalize the City's different programs and projects for Person with
Disability (PWD), in order to effectively address their concerns;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela in session assembled, that:
SECTION 1. TITLE. This proposed ordinance shall be "AN ORDINANCE
CREATING THE OFFICE OF PERSON WITH DISABILITY AFFAIRS AND PROVIDING
FUNDS THEREOF".

SECTION 2. FUNCIIONS. There shall be created an office of persons with disability

affairs that will coordinate all activities and implement plans, programs, including but not
limited to providing assistance to the problems, concerns and issues of Person with
Disabilities, gathering of data of PWD, including the directory of Non-Governmental
Organization (NGOs), Peoples Organization (Pos) and the likes and projects formulated and
approved by the City Council for the welfare of Disabled Persons.

It shall also take charge of all administrative concerns and requirements of the Office
and the City Council for the welfare of disabled persons.

SECTION 3. ORGANIZATIONAL STUCTURE. - The Office of Persons with

Disability shall be composed of the following:

1. PWD Affairs Officer

2. PERSONNEL

SECTION 4. PWD AFFAIRS OFFICERS - The Officer of Persons with

Disability shall be headed by a PWD Affairs Officer or Focal Persons designated by the Local
Chief Executive with the following qualifications:

1. A Filipino Citizen;
2. A registered voter of Valenzuela City;
3. Able to read and write; and
4. Must be bonafide member of a duly accredited PWD organization with a track
record of at least three (3) years;

The nominees for PWD Affairs Officers shall be chosen or as recommended In a

General assembly by and among the organizations of PWDS in the city. The list of nominees
shall be submitted to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, which shall choose the three (3)
nominees to be forwarded to the Office of the City Mayor, who in turn shall appoint the
PWD Affairs Officer.
 The term of the PWD Affairs officer shall be three (3) years and shall be reappointed
for another term based on Sanggunian Selection process. In case of death, the remaining term
shall be served by the new appointee who has undergone the selection Process.

SECTION 5. PERSONNEL-The Office of the City Mayor, through the Human

Resource and Management office, is hereby authorized to transfer and/or detailed existing
city government employees with relevant work experience to serve as OPWD Personnel.

SECTION 6. APPROPRIATIONS - Subject to the availability of funds, the OPWD

shall be annually appropriated an amount to be determined by the office of the city Mayor
which shall be sufficient to finance its administrative and operational requirements,
determined on the basis of approved work and financial plans of the Department of Social
Welfare and Development.

SECTION 7. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. - If for reasons, any part or provisions of this

code shall be held unconstitutional or invalid other parts or provisions hereof which are not
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 8. REPEALING CLAUSE. – This ordinance amends, modifies and/or

supplements other relevant and existing city ordinance(s).

SECTION 9. EFFECTIVITY - This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon

approval thereof in accordance with law'

ENACTED.
MARCH 11, 2013.
CITY OF VALENZUELA, METROPOLITAN MANILA
 ORDINANCE NO. l92 Series of 2015
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 AND 6 OF ORDINANCE NO. 159, SERIES
AF 2014, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING CINEMA
OWNERS/OPERATORS IN THE CITY OF VALENZUELA TO GRANT FREE
ADMISSION TO ALL SENIOR CITIZENS OF VALENZUELA CITY, METRO MANILA

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 159, Series of 2014 was enacted by the Sangguniang
Panlungsod ng Valenzuela directing cinema operators/owners in the City of Valenzuela
to grant free admission to senior citizens duly registered in the City;
WHEREAS, said Ordinance provides for Administrative Penalties/Fines and Penalty
Clause in case of violation thereof under Sections 5 and 6, respectively;
WHEREAS, there is a need to revisit the above-mentioned provisions to ensure that
the spirit and intent of the Ordinance be met;
NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the Sangguniang
Panlungsod ng Valenzuela, in session duly assembled, hereby ordained the following:
SECTION 1. Section 5 of Ordinance No. 159, Series of 2014 is hereby
modified and amended to read as follows:
"Section 5. Administrative Penalties/Fine - Owners, operators or persons
charged with the operation of movie houses, theaters and cinemas that
refuse admission to qualifted senior citizens for free shall by virtue of a
complaint filed by an affected senior citizen at the Ofice of the Senior
Citizen's Affairc (OSCA) in coordination with the Business Permits and
Licensing Office (BPLO) and Task Force Disiplina be subject to
administrative penalties as follows:
FIRST VIOLATION FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (Php5,000.00)
SECOND VIOLATION TEN THOUSAND PESOS (Php10,000.00)
THIRD VIOLATION FIFTEEN THOUSAND PESOS
(Php15,000.00)
The above-mentioned Administrative Penalties shall be assessed by BPLO and be
included in the fees or charges during the renewal of business license of the concerned movie
houses, theaters and cinemas"
SECTION 2. Section 6 of Ordinance No. 159, Series of 2014 is hereby modified and
amended to read as follows:
 “Section 6. Judicial Penalty/Fine Clause-Owners, operators or persons
charged with the operation of movie houses, theaters and cinemas that
refuse admission to qualified senior citizens for free shall, upon
conviction, be penalized as follows:
1st Offense A fine of THREE THOUSAND PESOS
(Php3,000.00) or imprisonment of
not more than one (1) month or
both at the discretion of the court;
2 Offense
nd
A fine of FOUR THOUSAND PESOS
Php4,000.00) or imprisonment of
not more than two (2) months but
not less than one (1) month or both
at the discretion of the court;
3rd Offense A fine of FIVE THOUSAND PESOS
(Php5,000.00) or imprisonment of
not more than three (3) months but
not less than two (2) months or both
at the discretion of the court
If the violation is committed by firm, company, association, corporation or
partnership, the penalty shall be imposed upon the president, director or directors, managers,
managing partner or other official thereof responsible for such violation.”
SECTION 3. Separability Clause. If for any reason, any section or provision of this
Ordinance or any part thereof, or the application of such section, provision or portion is
declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder thereof shall not be affected by such
declaration.
SECTION 4.RepealingClause.All ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof
inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly'
SECTION 5. Effectivity. This ordinance shall take effect Fifteen (15) days after its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
ENACTED.
FEBRUARY 09, 2015.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.

ORDINANCE NO. 194 Series of 2015

AN ORDINANCE INCREASING BURIAL ASSISTANCE FROM FIVE THOUSAND
PESOS (P5,000.00) TO SEVEN THOUSAND PESOS (P7,000.00) TO ALL REGISTERED
MEMBERS OF OSCA (OFFICE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS) VALENZUELA CITY AND
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.61, SERIES OF 2004
 WHEREAS, Article XV, Section 4 of the constitution declares that it is the duty of the
family to take care of is elderly members while the State may design programs of social
security for them
WHEREAS, Article XIII, Section 11 of the 1987 constitution provides that the State
shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which
shall endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all
people at affordable cost. There shall be programs concerning the priority for the needs
of the underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women, children;
WHEREAS, death is inevitable and a fact of life and as part of the social services that
can be given to the elderly is a small token that will ensure a dignified burial, hence, the
increase in burial assistance from P5,000.00 pursuant to Ordinance No. 61, to P7,000.00
being sought by this Ordinance, is necessary, taking into consideration the high cost of
living today.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the
Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela, the following:
SECTION 1. QUALIFICATION. To qualify for the assistance herein granted the
following must be complied with:
i.The elderly must be a bonafide member of OSCA-Valenzuela City (Office of Senior
Citizens Affairs);
ii.The Senior Citizen must be an actual resident of Valenzuela City as reflected in the
death certificate;
iii. Claimant must surrender tJle OSCA-Valenzuela City ID not later three (3) months
from date of death of deceased member;
A duly registered member of OSCA-Valenzuela City may also be given burial
assistance, regardless of the following;
a. Cremated in/outside Valenzuela City
b. Buried outside Valenzuela City
c. Cremated and buried outside Valenzuela City
SECTION 2. The funds necessary for the proper implementation of this ordinance
shall be appropriated annually from the General Fund of the city as duly approved by
the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
SECTION 3. The Implementing Rules and Regulations of this Ordinance shall be
promulgated by the Office of the City Mayor.
SECTION 4. If for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this Ordinance shall
be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions thereof which are not
affected shall continue to be in full force and effect.
 SECTION 5. All previous city or barangay ordinances to or with provisions not in
consonance with the provisions of the Ordinance, entirely or partially shall be deemed
repealed or duly amended.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval.
ENACTED.
MARCH 02,2015.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA

ORDINANCE NO. 197 Series of 2015

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING BURIAL ASSISTANCE OF FIVE THOUSAND PESOS
(P5,000.00) TO NON-SENIOR RESIDENT OF VALENZUELA CITY

WHEREAS, Article 3 [d) of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local
Government code of 1991 specifically laid down that "Every LGU's shall , exercise the
powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as powers
necessary, appropriate or incidental for its efficient and effective governance and those
which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare";
WHEREAS, the Philippine constitution recognizes and value the dignity of
individuals and in turn promote a just and dynamic social order that provides adequate
social services, a rising standard of living and an improve quality of life for all with
priority given to the sick elderly person with disabilities, women and children;
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City Government of Valenzuela to ensure that the
Valenzuelano's welfare and benefits are always uphold and safeguarded; hence the City
Government of Valenzuela is extending not only moral but also financial burial
assistance
NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the City Council
of
Valenzuela in a session duly assembled the following:
SECTION 1. Qualification for Burial Assistance:
A.) The claimant must be a duly registered voter of Valenzuela with voter's I.D. or
voter's certificate.
B.) Claimant below 18 years old must be accompanied by a guardian with the same
surname and/or middle name.
C.) The deceased must be an actual resident of Valenzuela City as stated in the death
certificate.
D.) The deceased Non Senior Citizen Resident who is;
D.1.Buried outside Valenzuela
D.2.Cremated and buried in/outside Valenzuela
 D.3 Cremated only.
SECTION 2. Funding Requirement Necessary funds shall be appropriated annually
from the City's General Fund and approved by the Sangguniang Panglungsod.
SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. All ordinances or any part thereof, rules and
regulations and executive orders which are in conflict with or inconsistent with any of the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 4.Separability Clause. If any part or provision of this ordinance shall be
held to be unconstitutional invalid, other provisions thereof which are not affected thereby
shall continue to be in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. Effectivity clause. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
approval.
ENACTED.
MARCH O9,2015.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.

ORDINANCE NO. 241 Series of 2015

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A "SENIOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
(PWDs) DESK IN EVERY BARANGAY IN VALENZUELA CITY

WHEREAS, it is a state policy that the state shall give full support to the improvement of
the total well-being of disabled person, and their integration in the mainstream of society
and toward this end, the state shall adopt policies ensuring the rehabilitation, self-
development and self-reliance of disabled persons;
WHEREAS, the Magna Carta for Disabled persons provides government that Local units
shall promote the establishment of organizations of disabled persons in their respective
territorial jurisdiction and shall undertake the enhancement of hearth, physical fitness and
the economic and social well-being of disabled persons
WHEREAS, the Constitution declares that it is the duty of the family t take care of its
elderly members while the State may design programs of social security for them and shall
give full support to the improvement of the total well-being of the elderly and their full
participation in society, considering that senior citizens are integral part of Philippine
Society;
WHEREAS, in response to the need to promote an efficient, accessible and responsive
provision of city government services for the convenience and benefit of Senior citizens or
Elderly as well as persons with Disabilities (PWDs), there is a need to establish a senior
citizens and person with Disabilities (PWDs) Desk in every Barangay in Valenzuela City.
 Now, THEREFORE, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela City hereby ordains and
decrees:
SECTION 1. TITLE - This ordinance shall be known and cited as An Ordinance
Establishing a Senior citizens and person with Disabilities (PWDs) Desk in every
barangay in Valenzuela City
SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS. - For the purpose of this ordinance, the
following shall apply:
2.1. Senior Citizen or elderly- refers to any resident citizen of the Valenzuela City,
Philippines at least sixty (60) years old;
2.2. Disabled Person (PWDs) - are those suffering from restriction or different
disabilities as a result of a mental, physical or sensory impairment, to perform an activity
in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being;
2.3. Senior citizens and PWDs Desk - a facility that would address any issue
concerning the Senior Citizens or Elderly and PWDs managed by a person designated by
the Punong Barangay. It is situated within the premises of the barangay hall or 3s
Centers
The definition of terms provided in Republic Act No. 7277, Republic Act No. 7432
and Republic Act No. 9257 as amended by Republic Act No. 9994, as far as applicable are
hereby made part of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. SCOPE AND COVERAGE. This ordinance shall be enforced in all
Barangays of Valenzuela City.
SECTION 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF SENIOR CITTZENS AND PWDs DESK IN EVERY
BARANGAY.
4.1. Creation of the Senior Citizens and PWDs Desk -A Senior Citizens and Person with
Disabilities (PWD) Desk is hereby established in every Barangay to assist the City
Government of Valenzuela, through the City Social Welfare and Development Office and
the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs, in the effective and efficient delivery and
implementation of services and programs for the upliftment of the well-being of disabled
persons and the elderly.
The Punong Barangay shall designate an area within the barangay hall for the senior Citizens
and PWD desk. S/he shall provide for the necessary furniture and fixtures such as, but not
limited to, table, chairs, separate filing cabinet and log book for record-keeping of cases.
Likewise, the Punong Barangay shall ensure that proper coordination with the city
Government of Valenzuela in relation to matters concerning Senior Citizens or Elderly and
Persons with Disabilities.
4.2. Designation of Senior citizens and PWD Desk Officer-in-Charge - the Punong Barangay
shall designate a Senior Citizens and PWD Desk officer in-charge who has training or is
knowledgeable in handling senior citizens and PWD concerns preferably should neither be a
Barangay official nor a Politician, a Senior citizens Facilitator or president of the organization
in every barangay and PW D president should be assigned. The officer-in-charge should
receive monthly honoraria. In cases where there are no trained personnel, the Punong
Barangay shall ensure that the officer-in-charge assigned shall undergo Senior Citizens and
PWD basic training and orientation on all PWD and Senior Citizen laws.
Furthermore, all designated senior citizens and PWD Desk officer-in-charge shall record and
file all senior citizens and PWDs related concern, including but not limited to, requests for
assistance, claims, applications for complaints or employment or availment of benefits under
Republic Act No. 7277, Republic Act No. 7432 and Republic Act No. 9257 as amended by
Repuutic Act No' 9994. in their respective Barangay and a Quarterly Report be likewise
submitted to the City Government oi Valenzuela, thru the City Social Welfare and
Development Office and office of Senior Citizens Affairs, including the Action Taken and
Status for each cases.
SECTION 5. FUNCTIONS OF THE BARANGAY SENIOR CITIZENS AND PWDs
DESK - The Senior Citizens/PWDs Desk shall perform the following tasks:
5.1 To accept complaints and issued of walk-in disabled persons and the elderly;
5.2. To record and document the complaints and issued of disabled persons and the elderly;
5.3. To assist and/or refer th e disabled persons and the elderly issues to the
appropriate/concerned agencies as well as to file and take appropriate action to the complaint
issues
5.4. To follow-up and monitor the development/resolution of the filed complaint or issues to
the concerned agency;
5.5. To give feedback to the concerned disabled persons and the elderly on the status of the
filed complaints/issues;
5.6. To assist disabled persons and the erderly in accessing necessary services within the
barangay and/or City;
5.7. To coordinate with the city Government of Valenzuela as far as implementation of
programs and policies are concerned;
5.8. To assist, free of charge, disabled persons and the elderly in coordination with the
Valenzuela City police Station or the City Prosecutor's Office and/or the Public Attorneys
Office of the Department of Justice, as the case or situation may warrant, in the protection
and promotion of the right and privileges of PWDs under RA. 7277 and, Senior Citizens
under Republic Act No. 7432, as amended by Republic Act No. 9257 and its implementing
Rules and Regulations and such other pertinent laws, as well as prosecution for violation or
non-compliance of said rights and privileges;
5.9. To assist, free of charge, disabled persons and the elderly, who may have meritorious
and/or valid requests for assistance claims, complaints or applications for employment or
availment of benefits under RA.7277 and Senior Citizens under Republic ActNo.7432, as
amended by Republic Act No. 9257,with local and national agencies, non-government
organizations (NGOs) and other private or business entities thru proper referrals follow-ups
queries to or be made by the CSWDO/OSCA head, to the local or national agencies, NGOs
and private or business entities concerned;
5.10. To submit quarterly performance reports to the City Mayor and the Sangguniang
Panlungsod fbi their information and guidance, status or action taken to the
complaints/issues concerning disable persons and elderly as duly recorded;
5.11. To do such other functions as the need may arise and as authorized by the City Mayor
and the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
SECTION 6. MONITORING AND REPORTING - The City Government of
Valenzuela, thru the City Social Welfare and Development office and office of Senior
citizens office and office of the Persons with Disabillity Affairs shall monitor and submit a
report to the City Mayor and to the Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Valenzuela on the
establishment of the Barangay Senior
Citizens and PWDs Desk.
SECTION 7. IMPLEMENTING RULES. - While this Ordinance and the provisions
hereof are already operative upon the ordinance's effectivity, the Mayor, through the City
Social Welfare and Development Office and Office of Senior Citizens Affairs, may issue the
appropriate and relevant rules and regulation for the proper implementation of this
ordinance or its provisions
including the qualifications of the Senior citizens and pPWD Desk's officer-in-Charge.
SECTION 8. REPEALING CLAUSE - Any Ordinance or part or provision thereof
which are inconsistent with any of the provision of this ordinance herewith are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly
SECTION 9. SEPARABILITY CUIUSE - If any part, section or provision of this
ordinance is declared invalid or contrary to existing civil service rules and pertinent laws, the
part, section or provision not affected thereby shall continue to be in force and effect.
SECTION 10. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE - This Ordinance shall take effect upon its
approval
ENACTED.
OCTOBER 13,2OI5,
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.
 ORDINANCE NO. 261
Series of 2016

AN ORDINANCE INCREASING BURIAL ASSISTANCE FROM SEVEN

THOUSAND PESOS (P7,000.00) TO NINE THOUSAND PESOS (P9,000.00) TO
ALL MEMBERS OF OSCA (OOFICE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS) VALENZUELA
CITY AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 194 SERIES OF 2015.

WHEREAS, Article XV, Section 4 of the Constitution declares that it is the duty of
the family to take care of its elderly members while the State may design programs of social
security for them;

WHEREAS, Article XIII, Section 11 of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State
shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall
endeavor to make essential goods, health and others social services available to all people at
affordable cost. There shall be programs concerning the priority for the needs of the
underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women, children;

WHEREAS, death is inevitable and a fact of life and as part of the social services that
can be given to the elderly is a small token that will ensure a dignified burial, hence, the
increase in burial assistance from P7,000.00 pursuant to ordinance No. 194, to P9,000.00
being sought by this Ordinance, is necessary, taking into consideration the high cost of living
today;

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the Sangguniang

Panlungsod of Valenzuela the following:

SECTION 1. QUALIFICATION. To qualify for the assistance herein granted, the

following must complied with:
 1. The elderly must be a bonafide member of OSCA-Valenzuela City (Office of
Senior Citizens Affairs)
2. The Senior must be an actual resident of Valenzuela City as reflected in the
death certificate;
3. Claimant must surrender the OSCA-Valenzuela City ID not later than three
(3) months from date of deceased member;

A duly registered member of OSCA-Valenzuela City may also be given burial

assistance, regardless of the following;

a. Cremated in/outside Valenzuela City

b. Buried outside Valenzuela City
c. Cremated and buried outside Valenzuela City

SECTION 2. The funds necessary for the proper implementation of this Ordinance
shall be appropriated annually from the general Fund of the City as duly approved by the
Sangguniang Panlungsod.

SECTION 3. The Implementing Rules and Regulations of this Ordinance shall be

promulgated by the Office of the City Mayor.

SECTION 4. If for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this Ordinance shall
be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions thereof which are not
affected shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 5. All previous city or barangay ordinances to or with provisions not in

consonance with the provisions of the ordinance, entirely or partially shall be deemed
repealed or duly amended.

SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval.

ENACTED.
JANUARY 05, 2016.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.

ORDINANCE NO. 262

Series of 2016

AN ORDINANCE INCREASING BURIAL ASSISTANCE FROM FIVE

THOUSAND PESOS (P5,000.00) TO SEVEN THOUSAND PESOS (P7,000.00)
 TO NON-SENIOR RESIDENT OF VALENZUELA CITY AND AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 197 SERIES OF 2015.

WHEREAS, Article 3 (d) of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local
Government Code of 1991 specifically laid down that “Every LGU’s shall exercise the powers
expressly granted, those necessarily implied there from, as well as powers necessary,
appropriate or incidental for its efficient and effective governance and those which are
essential to the promotion of the general welfare”;

WHEREAS, the Philippine Constitution recognizes and value the dignity of

individuals and in turn promote a just and dynamic social order that provides adequate social
services, a rising standard of living and an improve quality of life for all with priority given
to the sick, elderly person with disabilities, women and children;

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City Government of Valenzuela to ensure that the
Valenzuelano’s welfare and benefits are always uphold and safeguarded; hence the City
Government of Valenzuela is extending not only moral but also financial burial assistance;

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the City Council

of Valenzuela in a session duly assembled the following:

SECTION 1. Qualification of Burial Assistance:

1. The claimant must be duly registered voter of Valenzuela with voter’s ID or

voter’s certificate.
2. Claimant below 18 years old must be accompanied by a guardian with the
same surname and/or middle name.
3. The deceased must be an actual resident of Valenzuela City as stated in the
death certificate.
4. The deceased Non Senior Resident who is;
4.1. Buried outside Valenzuela
4.2. Created and buried in/outside Valenzuela
4.3. Cremated only

SECTION 2. Funding Requirement. Necessary funds shall be appropriated annually

from the City’s General Fund and approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. All ordinances or any part thereof, rules and
regulations and executive orders which are in conflict with or inconsistent with any of the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
 SECTION 4. Separability Clause. If any part or provision of this ordinance shall be
held to be unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions thereof which are not affected
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
approval.

ENACTED.
JANUARY 05, 2016.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.

ORDINANCE NO. 273

Series of 2016

AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING THE SENIOR CITIZEN

AND PERSON WITH DISABILITY TRUST FUND TO BE SOURCED FROM
THE SHARE OF THE INCOME OF THE CITY FROM THE VALENZUELA
TOWN CENTER AND PEOPLES’ PARK AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, the Philippine Constitution provides that the state shall adopt an
integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall endeavor to
make essential goods, health and other social services available to all the people at affordable
cost. There shall be priority for the needs of the underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled,
women and children;

WHEREAS, pursuant thereto, Congress enacted various legislations, particularly

Republic Act No. 7432, “An act to Maximize the Contribution of Senior Citizens to Nation
Building, Grant Benefits and Special Privileges and for other Purposes”, Republic Act No.
9257, “An Act Granting Additional Benefits and Privileges to Senior Citizens, Amending for
the Purpose Republic Act 7432 or the so-called Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003” and
recently, Republic Act No. 9994, “An Act granting additional Benefits and Privileges to
Senior Citizens, further amending Republic Act No. 7432, as amended” specifically for senior
citizens and Republic Act No. 7277, “An Act providing for the rehabilitation, self
development and self reliance of disabled persons and their integration” and Republic Act
No. 9442, “An Act amending Republic Act No. 7277, otherwise known as the “Magna Carta
for disabled persons, and for other purposes”, for person with disability;

WHEREAS, under Section 458, (5), (xiv), of the Local Government Code, the
Sangguniang Panlungsod is mandated to provide for the care of disabled persons, paupers,
the aged, the sick, persons of unsound mind, abandoned minors, juvenile delinquents, drug
dependents, abused children and other needy and disadvantage persons, particularly children
and youth below eighteen (18) years of age; and subject to availability of funds, establish and
provide for the operation of centers and facilities for said needy and disadvantage persons;

WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Panlungsod has deem it essential and necessary to

provide the sources of funding for the appropriate support programs and projects for the
benefit of the elderly, the disabled and underprivileged;

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the Sangguniang

Panlungsod of Valenzuela in a session duly assembled that:

SECTION 1. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as “Senior Citizens and Persons
with Disability Trust Fund Ordinance”.
SECTION 2. INCORPORATION CLAUSE. By this Ordinance, the City of Valenzuela
formally imposes upon itself the obligation to augment the support and assistance provided
to the elderly and disabled as provided in various laws and Ordinances such as but not
limited to Republic Act No. 7432, 9257, 9994, 7277 and 9442.

SECTION 3. CREATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITY

TRUST FUND. By the virtue of this Ordinance, the Senior Citizens and Persons with
Disability Trust Fund is hereby created and established to be administered by the Office of
the City Mayor.

SECTION 4. COVERAGE. The trust fund shall be utilized for the following programs
and projects of the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disability:

a. Awards and recognition to Centenarian constituents;

b. Grant of financial and/or material assistance;
c. Establishment and creation of home care support; and
d. To support, establish, create such other programs and projects which would
promote, advance, improve and alleviate the well being and welfare of the
elderly and the disabled.

SECTION 5. APPROPRIATION. After the passage of this Ordinance, the share of

profit pertaining to the City, based on the Joint Venture Project executed by and between
the City Government of Valenzuela and Megabuild JPG Development Inc., dated October 31,
2014 and ratified by the Sangguniang Panlungsod on November 17, 2014, as remitted and/or
collected by the City Treasurer shall be automatically held in trust and appropriated as
Senior Citizens and Persons with Disability Trust Fund.

SECTION 6. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If any section or provision of this Ordinance

is, for whatever reason, declared unconstitutional or invalid by a Court or competent
jurisdiction, the invalidity thereof shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this Ordinance.

SECTION 7. REPEALING CLAUSE. All ordinances, rules/regulations, or part thereof

in conflict with or inconsistent with any provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance shall take effect upon approval and
publication in local newspaper of general circulation.

ENACTED.
MARCH 21, 2016.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.

ORDINANCE NO. 300

Series of 2016

AN ORDINANCE AWARDING DUE RECOGNITION AND BENEFITS TO

THE CITY'S LIVING RESIDENTS AGED ONE HUNDRED (100) YEARS OR
MORE AS PART OF THE CITY'S CONTINUED EFFORT IN PROMOTING
THE WELFARE OF SENIOR CITIZENS.

WHEREAS, Arricle XV, Section 4 of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines

mandates that it is the duty of the family to take care of its elderly members;

WHEREAS, under the same constitutional provision, the State may also design
programs of social security for them;

WHEREAS, in addition to the abovementioned provision, Article XIII, Section 2 of

the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that "the State shall adopt an integral and
comprehensive approach to health development which shall endeavour to make essential
goods, health and other social service available to all people at affordable cost. There shall be
priority for the needs of the underprivileged, the sick, the disabled and women and
children;"

WHEREAS, in consonance with the said constitutional provisions, the Congress of the
Philippines enacted Republic Act No. 7432 otherwise known as the Senior Citizen Act to
primarily protect the erderly members of the society;

WHEREAS, Article III, Section 458 paragraph (5) (XVII) of the 1991 Local
Government Code states that the Sanggunlang Panlungsod shall approve ordinances which
shall ensure the efficient and effective delivery of basic services and facilities and in addition
shall formulate policies and adopt
measures mutually beneficial to the elderly and the community, provi de incentives
for non- government agencies and entities and subject to the availability of funds to support
programs and projects for the benefit of Senior Citizens;

WHEREAS, Senior Citizens belong to a special sector of our society that needs
singular attention to promote the social, economic and spiritual aspect of their lives as well as
be allowed to convey their much needed concern;

WHEREAS, a centenarian is a person who has reached the age of one hundred (100)
years or more;

WHEREAS, there are many centenarians in the City of Valenzuela but this fact is not
formally recorded nor recognized properly considering the fact that they are the living link
of our history bridging the gap between the past and the present;

WHEREAS, based on the preceding paragraph, it is only fitting that appropriate

recognition and benefits be accorded to them;

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED the following.

SECTION 1. TITLE. - This ordinance shall be known as "Centenarian Ordinance of

Valenzuela City."

SECTION 2. GRANT OF CASH INCENTIVE. - A centenarian who is qualified under

the succeeding section shall be given a yearly grant of twenty thousand pesos (PHP
20,000.00) as long as he or she continues to exist.

SECTION 3. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AVAITMENT OF THE CASH INCENTIVE. -

Before the centenarian can be recognized and be given the appurtenant benefits, the
following requirements shall be complied with:

3.1. That he or she is one hundred (100) years of age or older and duly registered at
the Office of the Senior Citizens Affair (OSCAJ of the City Government of Valenzuela;

3.2. That he or she is a bonafide resident of Valenzuela City as certified by the

Barangay Captain where the prospective centenarian applicant is situated;

3.3. In relation to the preceding number, that he or she has been living in Valenzuela
City for not less than two (2) years; and
 3.4. At the time he or she has reached the age of 100, he or she must be alive and the
fact of his or her existence must be duly registered with OSCA.

SECTION 4. AVAILMENT OF CASH INCENTIVE. - After proper identification,

documentation and submission of proper authentic documents [i.e. authenticated Nationa]
Statistics Office (NSOJ copy of Certificate of Live Birth or from the Local Civil Registrar,
OSCA ldentification Card (lD) or any valid government issued ID showing his or her age and
residence the qualified centenarian shall be given a yearly grant of twenty thousand pesos
(PHP 20,000.00J.

SECTION 5. TIME OF AVAILMENT. - The grant of this cash incentive to the

qualified centenarian shall be given during the celebration of the Senior Citizen's month
every October of each year.

SECTION 6. EFTECT OF DEATH PRIOR TO THE TIME OF AVAILMENT. - In case a

centenarian has complied with all the requirements for the availment of the cash incentive
but has passed away prior to the time of availmeng the qualified centenarian would be
awarded and recognized, posthumously and would be given a one time cash incentive of
PHP 20,000.00.

SECTION 7. AWARDING AND RECOGNITION. - The deserving centenarian shall be

formally recognized by the City Government of Valenzuela through a plaque of recognition
during the flag ceremony or in any historical program of the City which includes the
publication of their remarkable stories in any local newspaper of general circulation.

SECTION 8. APPROPRIATION. - The cash incentives and benefits for the qualified
centenarian shall be taken from the budget allocated for the Senior Citizens under the Office
of the Senior Citizens Affair as embodied in the City Annual Budget for fiscal year 2016 and
every year thereafter.

SECTION 9. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. - lf, for any reason, any provision, section or
any part ofthis Ordinance is declared invalid by a Court or suspended thereby, such
judgement shall not affect or impair the remaining provision of this Ordinance and shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 10. REPEALIING CLAUSE. - All ordinance, rules and regulation as well as
orders inconsistent with or contrary to the provision of this ordinance shall be deemed
invalid and if modified or amended, shall be repealed accordingly.
 SECTION 11. EFFECTIVITY - This ordinance shall take effect upon approval and in
compliance with existing rules and regulations regarding posting and publication.

ENACTED.
NOVEMBER 07, 2016.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.

GAD/ Solo Parents

ORDINANCE NO. 98-12, SERIES OF 1998

“AN ORDINANCE CREATING A SPECIAL BODY ON GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT TO

BE UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR OF VALENZUELA AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS ON GENERAL BUDGET OF 1999.”

WHEREAS, under Section 17 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the
Local Government Code of 1991, provision and function for the delivery of basic services to
the people have been transferred to the local government units;

WHEREAS, significant policy development for the advancement of gender and

development have taken place to better respond to opportunities that would lead to
innovative initiatives benefitting both men and women;

WHEREAS, it is imperative to operationalize the provision of the plan frameworks of

the Philippine plan for gender-responsive development in the development plans, programs
and activities of the local government units anchored on the foal to remove gender biases in
people and in development of inter-relationship between men and women;
 WHEREAS, it was recognized that strategies for development adopted by the national
government agencies as well as local government units, if not integrated and relevant to
gender issues, may lead to continue dehumanization and social inequality.

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor FERNANDO G. PADRINAO,

Councilor ANTONIO R. ESPIRITU and Councilor ISIDRO S. VALENZUELA, duly seconded
by the Members of the Sangguniang Bayan of Valenzuela, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby
ORDAINED the following:

Section 1.1 To authorize the Municipal Mayor to constitute a special body on gender
and development in the promotion and advocacy programs of the Municipality, in
coordination with DILG-Municipal Field Office.

Section 1.2 The composition of the special body are as follows:

Chairman - The Municipal Mayor

Chairperson on Committee
Co-Chairman - on Women and Family

Members - MSWDO Representative

- Municipal Health Office

- SK Federation President

- DILG Representative

- ABC President

- Planning Department

- NGO's PO's Representative

- SABAK Representative

One (1) from Educational

Sectoral Representative - Sector (public and private)
 One (1) representative
from Valenzuela Barangay
- Lady Legislators League

Section 1.3 The special body shall have the following functions:

a. To promote organized and advocate the gender and development programs,

projects and activities;
b. Conduct seminar and workshop for the training of local and barangay
officials on gender awareness, sensitivity, project management and integrity
gender concern in planning;
c. Assist the barangay officials in establishing a local pool of gender and
development trainers and advocates in their locality;
d. Assist in establishing of socio-economic and livelihood projects in pilot
communities that would improve the condition of both men and women;
e. Provide assistance to victims of gender cases; and
f. Coordinate the initiatives of the different sectors and the local government
unit of Valenzuela for more effective system of cooperation and
collaboration effort.

Section 2. The MSWDO shall act as Secretariat which shall be

responsible for providing technical support, for the implementation of
proceedings, preparation of reports and such other assistance which maybe
required in the discharge of its function.

Section 3. For this purpose, an initial fund of One Million Pesos (P

1,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated for the realization and implementation of
its programs and activities, including allowances and honoraria for the staff and
volunteers;

Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect upon approval.

 ENACTED.

December 23, 1998, Valenzuela, Metro Manila

ORDINANCE NO. 55
Series of 2009

AN ORDINANCE ENACTING THE VALENZUELA CITY GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT

CODE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

KAUTUSAN BLG. 135

Taong 2014

ISANG KAUTUSAN NA LUMILIKHA NG PARANGAL NA TATAWAGING GAWAD

MARCIANA DE CASTRO-VALENZUELA, PARA SA MGA NATATANGING
KABABAIHAN NG LUNGSOD NG VALENZUELA AT NAGLALAAN NG PONDO PARA
DITO.

SAPAGKAT, alinsunod sa Seksiyon 16 ng Batas Republika 7160, o ang Kodigo ng

Pamahalaang Lokal ng 1991, ang mga pamahalaang lokal ay may kapangyarihang magsagawa
ng mga programa at magtakda ng mga tuntunin para sa pangkalahatang kagalingan ng mga
mamamayan nIto, kasama ang mga programa para sa preserbasyon at pagpapayabong ng
kultura;
 SAPAGKAT, ang Gender and Development Council ng Lungsod ay nagpasimula ng
“Gawad Marciana de Castro- Valenzuela”, bilang parangal sa maybahay ni Dr. Pio
Valenzuela;

SAPAGKAT, layon ng Gawad na kilalanin ang mahalagang ambag ng mga kababaihan

sa iba't-ibang larangan at sa patuloy na pag-unlad ng Lungsod;

SAPAGKAT, may pangangailangan na ituloy ang Gawad upang matiyak ang

institusyonalismo nito, at masiguro na magpapatuloy ito taun-taon, upang magsilbing
inspirasyon sa mga kababaihan ng Lunsod ng Valenzuela;

KUNG KAYA'T DAHILDITO, sa panukala ni Kgg. lennifer Pingree-Esplana,

PINAGTITIBAY ng Sangguniang Panlungsod ang Kautusang ito:

SEKSIYON 1. Nililikha ng kautusang ito ang isang parangaI na tatawaging GAWAD

MARCIANA DE CASTRO-VALENZUELA, bilang parangal sa maybahay ng bayaning si Dr.
Pio Valenzuela at naglalayong kilalanin ang ambag ng kababaihan sa iba't-ibang larangan at
sa patuloy na pag-unlad ng Lungsod;

SEKSIYON 2. Ang Gawad, na may kalakip na tropeo o katibayan at gantimpalang

salapi, ay ibibigay sa mga kababaihang naninirahan o nanirahan sa Lungsod ng Valenzuela
na may katangi-tanging ambag sa Iarangan ng kultura, serbisyo publiko, pagpapaunlad ng
pamayanan, at iba pang larangan at igagawad taun-taon sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng
Kababaihan;

SEKSIYON 3.

(a) Ang mga mabibigyan ng parangal ay hihirangin mula sa isang listahan na bubuuin
ng isang Lupon para sa Gawad, bilang search committee, na pangungunahan ng
Tagapangulo ng Komite sa Kababaihan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod bilang
Tagapangulo at ng mga sumusunod bilang mga kasapi: Ang Tagapangulo ng GAD
Council; ang Tagapangulo ng Lupon sa Sining at Kultura ng Sanggunian; ang
Tagapangulo ng Lupon sa Parangal at Pagkilala ng Sanggunian; ang Tagapangulo
ng Lupon sa Kababaihan ng Sanggunian; ang Pinuno ng Cultural Affairs and
Tourism Development Office; ang Curator ng Museo Valenzuela; ang Pangulo ng
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (PLV); ang Tagapamahala ng Paaralang
Lungsod ng DepEd o ang kanyang kinatawan; at dalawang (2) kinatawan mula sa
pribadong sektor na hihirangin ng Punong Lungsod, na hangga't maaari ay dapat
mula sa organisasyon ng mga kababaihan;
 (b) Ang listahan ay maaaring magmula sa mga nominasyon na maaaring ihain ng
mga indibidwal o organisasyon o sa rekomendasyon ng mga kasapi ng Lupon sa
Gawad;

(c) Hindi maaaring bigyan ng Gawad ang mga kasapi ng Lupon sa Gawad, o ang
kanilang mga kaanak (hanggang sa second degree of consanguinity);

(d) Ang pinal na listahan ng mga nominado ay isusumite sa Punong Lungsod para sa
pagpapatibay.

SEKSIYON 4. Itatakda ng Lupon sa Gawad ang iba pang alituntunin para sa parangal
na ito. Ang gantimpalang salapi na nagkakahalaga ng hindi bababa sa Sampung Liobng Piso
(PHP10,000.00) ay ibibigay sa mga tatanggap ng parangal. Ang mga posthumous awardee ay
hindi na makatatanggap ng gantimpalang salapi;

SEKSIYON 5. Ang laang gugulin para sa pagpapatupad ng Kautusang ito ay ihahanda

ng Culture and Tourism Development Ofice taun-taon at isasama sa taunang badyet ng
Lungsod.

SEKSIYON 6. Magkakabisa ang Kautusang ito matapos mapagtibay ng Sangguniang

Panlungsod.

PINAGTIBAY.
HUNYO 09, 2014.

ORDINANCE NO. 365

Series of 2017

AN ORDINANCE MANDATING EVERY BARANGAY TO ESTABLISH A

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN’S DESK OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “VAWC DESK”
 WHEREAS, Republic Act9770, otherwise known as the Magna Carta ofWomen is a
comprehensive women's human rights law that seeks to eliminate discrimination against
women by recognizing, protecting fulfilling and promoting the rights of Filipino women,
especially those in the marginalized sectors;

WHEREAS, Section 12 D, Rule IV of the Rules and Regulations Implementing the

Magna Carta of Women provides for the establishment of a VAW Desk in every barangay to
ensure that violence against women cases are fully addressed in a gender-responsive manner;

WHEREAS, Republic Act 9262 otherwise known as An Act Defining Violence

Against Women and Their Children, Providing for Protective Measures for Victims,
Prescribe Penalties Therefor, and for Other Purposes was promulgated in order to ensure
that women and children who are victims of violence shall have effective access to legal
assistance and protection without delay and discrimination;

WHEREAS, a joint Memorandum Circular No. 2010-2, issued by the Department of

Interior and Local Governmen! Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department
of Education, Department of Health and
Philippine Commission on Women, dated December 9, 2010, mandates all City Mayors and
Punong Barangays for the establishment of violence against women (VAW) Desk in every
barangay;

WHEREAS, to properly apply the spirit and intent of the abovementioned laws, there
is a need and urgency to mandate the establishment of Violence Against Women and
Children’s Desk (VAWC DESK) in every Barangay Hall or 3s Centers in the City of
Valenzuela.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela the following:

SECTION 1. TITLE

This Ordinance shall be called “Violence Against Women and their Children Desk
(VAWC Desk) Ordinance”.

SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS

2.1 Violence Against Women (VAW) - refers to any act of gender_ based violence
that results in, or is likely to result in physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to
women, including threats of such acts, coercion, or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether
occurring in public or private life. It shall be understood to encompass, but not limited to,
the following: (1) Physical, sexual, psychological and economic violence occurring in the
family, including battering, sexual abuse of female children in the household, dowry-related
violence, marital rape, and other traditional practices harmful to women, non-spousal
violence and violence related to exploitation; (2) Physical, sexual and psychological violence
occurring within the general community, including rape, sexual-abuse, sexual harassment
and intimidation at work, in educational institutions and elsewhere, trafficking in women
and prostitution; and (3) physical, sexual and psychological violence perpetrated or condoned
by the state, wherever it occurs. It also includes acts of violence against women as defined in
Republic Act No. 9208 and 9262. Under the Magna Carta of Women, this term is used
interchangeable with gender-based violence.

2.2 VAWC DESK - a facility that would address VAWC cases in gender- responsive manner,
managed by a person designated by the Punong Barangay. It is situated within the premises
of the Barangay Hall and 3s centers. In the absence of a Barangay Hall, the VAWC Desk shall
be established within the premises where the Punong Barangay holds office.

SECTION 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR

CHILDREN DESK (VAWC DESK) IN EVERY BARANGAY

All barangays under the jurisdiction of the City Government of Valenzuela shall
establish a separate desk to exclusively address issues and concerns related to abuses and
violence against women and children.

SECTION 4. DESIGNATION OF VAWC DESK PERSONNEL

All personnel assigned in the VAWC desk must have the proper education and
training relative to protection of women’s rights and prevention of abuses against women
and/or their children to properly implement this Ordinance.

SECTION 5. FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND

THEIR CHILDREN DESK (VAWC DESK)

The Violence Against Women and Children Desk (VAWC Desk) shall have the
following functions and duties:
i. Receive complaint and/or report of any abuses against women and/or children;

ii. Assist any complainant or person reporting any possible abuses against women
and/or their children;

iii. Receive any facts and/or proof of abuses against women and/or their children;
 iv. Make assessment and recommendation based from the facts and/or proof
submitted for possible issuance of Barangay Protection Order and referral to
other government agencies;

v. Serves as focal person of the barangay, exclusively concerning abuses against

women and/or their children and local, national agencies and private
organizations and groups advocating protection of women;

vi. Shall keep all records, documents and proof submitted and/or obtained
pertaining to abuses against women and/or their children in strict
confidentiality;

vii. Shall assist the Punong Barangay and/ or his/her absence, any kagawad, on all
matters concerning abuses against women and/or their children as provided
under Republic Act No. 9262 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations; and

viii. To perform , execute and carry out all actions necessary and carry out all
actions necessary and incidental to perform and implement the objective of
the barangay in preventing any abuses against women and/or their children.

SECTION 6. RECORD KEEPING AND CONFIDENTIALITY

The Punong Barangay shall provide for the necessary furniture and fixtures such as,
but not limited to, tables, chairs, separate filing cabinet and log book for record-keeping of
cases. Likewise, the Punong Barangay shall ensure the confidentiality of the case and privacy
and safety of all victim-survivors and women and children involved.

SECTION 7. FUNDING

The expenses for the implementation of this Ordinance and the honorarium of the
assigned personnel shall be taken from the Barangay GAD Budget.

SECTION 8. REPEALING CLAUSE

All Ordinances, Administrative Circulars and Executive Orders or part hereof, which
are inconsistent or contrary to the provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed or
amended accordingly.

SECTION 9. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE

 If any part or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared null and void by any court
of competent jurisdiction, the other portions, thereof shall remain valid and in full force and
effect.

SECTION 10. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Office of the City Mayor shall formulate the necessary implementing rules and
regulations for the effective and efficient implementation of this Ordinance. The Office of
the City Mayor is hereby given the authority to promulgate the implementing rules and
regulations for the effective and efficient implementation of this Ordinance.

SECTION 11. EFFECTIVITY

This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper
of general circulation.

ENACTED.
MAY 08, 2017.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA

ORDINANCE NO. 383

Series of 2017

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 55, SERIES OF 2009, ENTITLED

"AN ORDINANCE ENACTING THE VALENZUELA CITY GENDER AND
DEVELOPMENT CODE AND F'OR OTHER PURPOSES".

WHEREAS, it is the vision of City Government of Valenzuela as a community of God-loving,

health, peaceful' prosperous, selfreliant and disaster resilient contingency with diversified
economy, a balanced ecolory and a local leadership that is committed to social justice and
equality;

WHEREAS, the City Government of Valenzuela subscribes to a tenet that development is a

common responsibility of both sexes or genders and that the highest degree of development
and social progress is attained through their collaborate efforts based on mutual respect and
admiration
WHEREAS, the City Government of Valenzuela values the rights of its constituents
regardless of their age, social or civil st-atus and upholds to respect, protect and gUarantee
the human rights of all pirsons regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity;

WHEREAS, the City Government of Valenzuela also upholds the rights of women and the
belief in their worth and dignity as numai beings. Women shall be recognized as full and
equal partners of mlen in development and nation building and men shall share equally with
them all forms of productive and reproductive activities;

WHEREAS, the empowerment and advancement of women, including the right to freedom
of thought, conscience, religion and belief, contributes to the moral, ethical, spiritual and
iniellectual needs of women and men alike, individually or in community with others and
thereby guaranteeing to all the possibility of realizing their full potential in society and
shaping their lives in accordance with their own aspirations;

WHEREAS, women’s empowerment and their full participation on the basis of equality in all
spheres of society, inciuding participation in the decision-making process and access to
power, are fundamental factors for the achievement of equality, development and peace;

WHEREAS, in line with its creed, the City Government enacts this Code with the end in
view of promoting gender and development as its program's platform towards the 21st
Century focusing on issues at home and school workplace community and mass media;

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it hereby ORDAINED by the City Council

of Valenzuela City by virtue of the power vested in it by law, in session assembled, that:

ARTICLE I

TITLE

SECTION 1. This ordinance shall be known as the "VALENZUELA CITY GENDER AND
DEVELOPMENT CODE“.

SECTION 2. The strict implementation of this ordinance within the territorial jurisdiction
of Valenzuela City is both encouraged and enjoined.

ARTICLE II

LEGAL MANDATES
 NATIONAL AND LOCAL LAWS AND POLICIES

SECTION 3. Mandates and Legal Basis. -The adoption of this 2017 Gender and Development
(GAD) code is in line with the Valenzuela city's promotion of women's economic
empowerment, gender equality, gender-responsive development and governance and
fulfillment of women‘s human rights, as embod.ied in the following local, national, and
international laws, policies, executive orders, mandates, and commitments:

1. Ordinance No. 55, Series of 2009, "An Ordinance Enacting the Valenzuela city
Gender and Development and for other Purposes";

2. Ordinance No. 12, Series of 1998, "An Ordinance Creating a Special Body on
Gender and Development to be under th Office of the Mayor of Valenzuela and
Appropriating Funds of General Budget of 1999“,

3. Executive Order No. 2015-023, " Reorganizing the Gender and Development
Focal point System (GFPS), Exelutive Committee (EXECOM) Secretariat,
Technical Working Group (TWG), and the Gender Responsive Monitoring and
Evaluation (M&E) Team“;

4. Executive Order No. 2016-150, “Reorganizing the Gender an Development Focal

point System (GFPS) Executive Committee EXECOM) Secretariat, Technical
Working Group (TWG), and the Gender Responsive Monitoring and Evaluation
(M&E) Team";
5. Article II, Section l4 of the 1987 Constitution which states that the "State
recognizes the role of women in nationbuilding and shall ensure the fundamental
equality before the law or women and men;"

6. RA 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991 which mandates LGUs to

promote the general welfare and provide basic services and facilities to
constituents;

7. RA 7192 or the Women in Development and Nation-Building Act which

promotes the integration of women as full and equal partners of men in
development and nation-building;

8. RA 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women, the comprehensive women's human

rights law;
9. Section 28 of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) from 1995 to 2000 directing
government entities to formulate a GAD plan, the cost of which shall not be less
than five (5) percent of their yearly budget, otherwise known as the CAO budget;

10. Executive Order (EO) 223 which directs all government agencies to
institutionalize GAD efforts in government by incorporating GAD concerns in
their planning, programming and budgeting processes. It also mandates agencies
to incorporate and reflect GAD concerns in their agency performance
commitment contracts annual budget proposals and work and financial plans;

11. Local Budget Memorandum No. 28 which directs local government units to
mobilize resources to mainstream and implement gender and development
programs using the five (5) percent of development fund;

12. Joint Circular 20l2-0l of the PCW-NEDA-DBM or the Guidelines for the
preparation of Annual Gender an Development (GAD) plans and Budgets and
Accomplishmen Report to Implement the Magna Carta of Women;

13. PCW-DILG-DBM-NEDA Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2016-01, Amendments

to PCW-DILG-DBM-NEDA JMC No. 2013-01: Guidelines on the localization on
the Magna Carta" of Women;

14. Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 12, s. 2005 which
encourages all heads of constitutional bodies, departments, bureaus, offices and
agencies of the national government, local government units, state universities
and colleges, government-owned and/ or -controlled corporations the use of
nonsexist language in a1l its [sic] official documents,, communications and
issuances;
15. Philippine Plan for Gender-responsive Development (PPGD), 1995-2025 which
envisions a society that promotes gender equality and women's empowerment,
and uphold" human rights, among other development goals;

16. Framework Plan for Women (FPW) which encourages agencies to promote
gender responsive governance, protect and fulfill ELEMENTS OF A GAD CODE
SAMPLE FORMULATION women‘s human rights, and promote women‘s
economlc empowerment;

17. RA 6725 or "Act Strengthening the Prohibition on Discrimination Against women

with Respect to Terms and Conditions of Employment;"
18. RA 6955 or "An Act to Declare Unlawful the Practice of Matching Filipino
Women for Marriage to Foreign Nationals on a Mail Order Basis and other Similar
Practices Including Advertisement, Publication, Printing or Distribution
Brochures, Fliers and Other Propaganda Materials;"
19. RA 7322 or "Act Increasing Maternity Benefits in Favor of Women Workers in
the Private Sector;"

20. RA 7438 otherwise known as the "Act Defining Certain Rights of Person
Arrested, Detained or Under Custodial Investigaiion as Well as the Duties of the
Arresting, Detaining and Investigating Officers, and Providing Penalties for
Vioiations Thereof;"

21. RA 7877 or the "Act Declaring Sexual Harassment Unlawful in the Employment,
Education, or Training Environment;"

22. RA7882 or the "Act Providing Assistance to Women Engaging in Micro and
Cottage Business Enterprises;"

23. RA 8289 or the "Magna Carta for Small Enterprises;"

24. RA 8042 or the "Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995;"

25. RA 8343 or the "Act Expanding the Definition of the Crime of Rape, Reclassifying
the Same as a Crime Against Persons, Amending for the Purpose Act No. 3815, as
Amended Otherwise Known as the Revised Penal Code and for Other Purposes;"

26. RA 8353 or the "Anti-Rape Law of l997;"

27. RA 8425 or the "Social Reform and Poverty Alleviation Act;"

28. RA 8505 or the "Rape victim Assistance and Protection Act'"

29. RA 8533 or the "Family Code of the Philippines;"

30. RA 8972 or the "Solo Parent Welfare Act;"

a.
31. RA 9208 or 'The Act in which Institutionalize Policies to Eliminate Trafficking in
Persons Especially Women and Children, Establishing the Necessary Institutional
Mechanisms for the Protection and Support of Trafficked Persons, Providing
Penalties for its Violations and for Other Purposes;"

32. RA 9178 or 'The Barangay Micro Business Enterprises, Act of 2002;"

33. RA 9262 or "The Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act;"

34. Reproductive Health Care Act of 2002;

35. RA 8551 or "The New Police Act of 1998;"

36. RA 6972 or "The Act Establishing a Day Care Center in Every Barangay;"

37. RA 9501 or 'The Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Entrepreneurs;"

38. RA 7600 which provides incentives to all government and private health
institutions with rooming-in and breastfeeding practices 20. RA 6949 which
declares March 8 of every as a working holiday;
b.
39. R.A. 9003 or "The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (2000)-The law aims
to protect the health of both men and women from harmful effects of pollution
due to solid wastes dumped either in water bodies or in other public places such
as roads parks and sidewalks. Women however are more exposed to harmful
environment due to their daily household tasks and gathering of materials for
their small businesses;"
c.
40. R.A. 9275 or The Philippine Clean Water Act (2004)-Most studies point to the
fact that domesttc wastewater is the principal cause of organic pollution (at 48%)
of our water bodies. Thirty-one percent (31%) of all ilinesses, in the country are
attibuted to polluted waters. Clearly, to ensure access to clean water for all
Filipinos, especially women in microenterprises who are more exposed to unsafe
water, this law was enacted to ensure a comprehensive strategy to protect water
quality and the health and safety especially of women who are more exposed to
unsafe water.
d.
41. RA 9775 or "The Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009;“
e.
42. RA 9995 or "The Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009;"

43. Ordinance No. 100, series of 2013, an Ordinance creating the Valenzuela City
Anti-human Trafficking Council and Establishing the Anti-human Trafficking
Desk and providing funds therefore;
 44. Memorandum Circular No. 06, series of 2015, Guidelines in the
Institutionalization of Women Friendly Space (WFS) in Camp Coordination and
Camp Management;

45. Republic Act No. 10911, "The Anti-age discrimination in Employment Act;"

46. Ordinance No. 21, series of 20I1, "An Ordinance Creating the Valenzuela City
Government Internship Program (VCGIP) for Out of School Youth (OSY) of
Valenzuela City and Appropriating the Sum of One Millon Pesos (l,000,000.00) as
Fund thereof and for the years thereafter;"

47. Ordinance No. 296 series of 2016 An Ordinance Prescribing the Minimum
Standards for a Safe, Healthy and Humane Working Environment in Valenzuela
City, Appropriating Funds therefore, Providing Penalties for Violations thereof
and other purposes;“

48. Ordinance 297, series of 2016, "An ordinance Providing for Full Tuition Subsidy
in Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela and Valenzuela Polytechnic College or
such other City University or college that may be established hereafterand
appropriating fund therefore;"

49. Ordinance No. 334 series of 2016, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 260
series of 2015 otherwise known as "An Ordinance Granting Social Welfare
Assistance in the Amount of Three Thousand Pesos (Php 3,000.00) to DepEd
Valenzuela City, Bantay Bayan, Bantay Estudyante, Barangay Population
Managers and Barangay Health Workers providing funds therefore and for other
related purposes;"

SECTION 4. Declaration of Policies and Principles. -It is a declared policy of the City
Government of Valenzuela to:

1. Ensure both gender/sexes benefit equally and participate directly in the

development programs and projects of each various departments to ensure
their full participation and involvement in the development process pursuant
to Philippine 1987 Constitution, Magna Carta of Women (Republic Act 9710);

2. Make gender equality the centerpiece and/or showcase of all collaborate

community efforts and/or participative undertakings in all cases of
development cycle and nation building; and
 3. Actively pursue and vigorously implement gender responsive development
policy, design and integrate in the plans specific gender support system, taking
into consideration the universal rights to economic survival, political,
participation, self-determination and personal empowerment.

SECTION 5. Consistent with all the foregoing policy statements, it is hereby mandated that:

7. All city government departments, offices and instrumentalities shall ensure

that all sexes benefit equally and participate directly in the development
programs and projects of said departments and agencies, specifically those
funded under oflicial foreign development assistance, to ensure the full
participation and involvement of women in the development process,
pursuant to RA 7192 of the Women in Development and Nation Building Act,
Magna Carta of Women (RA 97l0) and Philippine 1987 Constitution;

8. All city government project proposals shall ascertain the inclusion of gender
responsive indicators and guidelines while equally zealously pursuing and
locating the root of gender inequality, pursuant to the United Nation
Declarations and Conventions to which the Philippine Government is a
signatory; and
f.
9. All city government departments, offices and instrumentalities, upon
allectivity of this Code, shall review and revise all their regulations, circulars,
issuances and procedures to remove gender bias therein, and shall complete
within two years.

ARTICLE III

Definition of Terms

a. Community - refers to grouping of persons bound by common interests, ethnicity

and/ or geographlcal proximity.

b. Gender - refers to a socially constructed difference between men and women, for all
sexual orientation and gender identities, created artificially, partly through
socialization and partly through positive and negative discrimination the various
institutions and structures of society.
g.
c. Gender Bias/Discrimination - refers to any act or omission undermining or tending to
degrade or impose superiority over a sex or gender.
h.
 d. LGBTQ - refers to a diverse and complex range of identities based on sexual
orientation gender identity and expression (SOGIE). The term LGBTQ refers to
gender and sexuality non conforming persons, including, but not limited to lesbian
gay, bisexual, transgender persons and queer.

d.1. Lesbian (L) - a woman whose emotional, romantic, and sexual energies are
geared towards other women;

d.2. Gay (G) - a person who is emotionally and/or physically attracted to member
of the same sex.

Although all-encompassing, this term refers mainly to men;

d.3. Bisexual (B) - a person who is emotionally and/or physically attracted to

members of both the same and opposite sex;

d.4. Transgender (T) - is the state of one's gender identity (self-identification as

women, man or neither) not matching one's "assigned sex" (identification by
others as male or female based on physical/genetic sex). Transgender does not
imply any specific form of sexual orientation; transgender people may identify
as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, pansexual, poly sexual or asexual. The
precise definition for gender remains in flux, but includes:

- of relating to, or designating a person whose identity does not conform unambiguously or
conventional notions of male or female gender roles, but combines or moves between these,

- people who were assigned a sex, usually at birth and based on their genitals, but who feels
that this is false or incomplete description of themselves.

-non-identification with, or non-presentation as the sex (and assumed gender) one was
assigned at birth.

d.5. Queer (Q) - People who rejects traditional gender identities or those who
belong to sexual and gender minorities who are not heterosexual or
individuals who are uncertain of his or her orientation."

e. Gender and Development - refers to conscious efforts or improving the quality of lives
of women and men of all sexual orientations and identities based on sustained,
equitable growth and balanced ecology. It sees society as a gender system in all its
aspect- economic, political and social. It views oppression on both private - and
 public spheres recognizing women as agents of change through the reorientation of
the male-centered culture.

f. Gender Related Violence - refers to any act of gender-based violence that results in, or
rs likely to result in physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to opposite
sex/gender including threats or such act, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty,
whether occurring in public or private life as define in the UN Declaration on the
Elimination of Violence Against Women.

g. Gender Responsive Denelopment - refers to the improvement of quality of life of all

regardless of age, sex, gender, tribe, creed, and religion which is characterized by an
enrichment of Filipino indigenous resources, sustainable utilization of the natural
resources of the country and freedom from dependency.

h. Sexual Orientation - refers to each person’s capacity for profound emotional,

affectional and sexual attraction to, and intimate and sexual relation with, individuals
of different gender or the same gender or more than one gender.

i. Home - refers to family abode where a person and/or his family seek refuge in
abstract and/or real sense of word.

j. Mass Media - refers to the industry engaged in knowledge or information

dissemination.

k. Men - refers to natural persons of masculine gender regardless of age, color or creed.

l. Sex - refers to reproductive physiological make up of a person.

m. Women - refers to natural person of feminine gender regardless of age, color or creed.

n. Workplace - refers to natural place or environment where a person engages in

economic or gainful activities.

o. Persons with Disabiltty (PWD). Are those suffering from restriction or different
abilities, as a result of a mental, physical or sensory impairment, to perform an
activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being.

p. Domestic Violence - Violence against women shall include but not limited to
physical, sexual and psychological violence occurring in the family and other
relationships, including battering, sexual abuse of wife and female children in the
 household, dowry-related violence, marital rape, female genital mutilation and other
traditional practices harmful to women, non-spousal violence and violence related to
exploitation.

q. Battering - a series of physical, emotional and psychological abuse. It is a repeated and

habitual cyclic pattern as means of intimidation and imposition of the batterer's will
and control over the survivor's life.

r. Trafficking in Women - is a covert or overt recruitment of women into the sex trade
industry. It includes new forms of sexual exploitation such as sex tourism, the
recruitment of domestic labor to work in developed countries, and organized
marriages between women from third world countries and foreign nationals;
promoting or initiating a system in which women become movable properties and
objects of exchange.

s. Mail Order Bride - It is a practice where women establish personal relations with
male-foreign nationals via mail or similar means upon recruitment by an individual
or agency for the purpose of exploiting women in guise of marriage.

t. Sexual Harassment - It is a form of misconduct involving an act or a series of

unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical
behavior of a sexual nature, made directly, indirectly or impliedly. Sexual harassment
shall be unlawful in the employment, education or training environment as
prescribed in RA 7877.
i.
ARTICLE IV

HOME AND SCHOOL

SECTION 6. Gender Preferences. -All persons shall have the right to choose their gender
role or preferences at home and/or at school. Any act of discrimination against any person,
on account of his/her sex and/or gender preferences, at home and/or at school is hereby
prohibited. Stereotyping of gender roles at home and/or at school; whereby tasks are
determined by sexuality and sexual preferences, is likewise prohibited. For this purpose,
domestic/kasambahays are classified as household members.

Any act of gender discrimination or violence at home shall be classified as an act of domestic
violence that may be enjoined, restrained and/or covered by a Barangay Protection Order.
Parents and teachers who encourage or tolerate gender bias or discriminations at home or
school, respectively, committed by their child or student shall be jointly penalized and held
liable with the perpetrator. If the child or student is a minor, parents or teacher shall be
subsidiary penalized and held liable.

SECTION 7. Promotion of gender sensitivity at home. Every barangay in Valenzuela City,

through the Barangay GAD Focal Point, shall develop and/or implement prograrns on the
promotion of gender equality and/or sensitivity at home.

Each barangay in Valenzuela City shall allocate, in their yearly budget, funds for programs
and projects on the promotion of gender equality and/or sensitivity at home.

SECTION 8. Shared advocacy on gender and development - The City Government imposes
upon parents the shared responsibility of advocating and inculcating in their children the
value ofrespect towards opposite sex and/or gender.

SECTION 9. Gender and sensitivity training for all teachers at all school - The Division of
City Schools, in accordance with Valenzuela City GAD Focal Point system, shall conduct
and incorporate gender-sensitivity orientation in teachers' orientation seminars and Parents-
Teachers Association (PlA) meetings before classes start in the beginning of each school year.

SECTION 10. Assessment tools. – All schools, colleges and universities, and other
educational institutions in Valenzuela City shall develop assessment tools/techniques to
measure and prevent gender biases.

SECTION 11. Education on Laws and Policies Addressing Gender-based violence. - The City
Government of Valenzuela shall provide educational laws and policies addressing gender-
based violence which consist, but not limited to, the following:

a. Conduct of public information on Gender-based violence to strengthen awareness

of men and w en, boys and girls on gender-based violence through comprehensive
and multi-level information and education campaigns in close coordination and
partnership with the civil society organizations.

b. Expand programs to educate and involve men on gender based violence;

c. Continuously develop capacity of service providers and front, liners in handling

cases of violence against women through their attendance in trainings and other
capability development activities; and
 d. Conduct of capability development activities for barangay officials and workers on
gender-based violence especially in handling VAWC cases on an annual basis.
e. Conduct GAD capacity development program that supports continuing gender
education, updating and enhancing skills customized according to the functions of
the GFPS. These capacity development programs may include gender sensitivity,
gender analysis, gender-responsive planning and budgeting and gender audit,
among others.

SECTION 12. Developing gender-fair educational materlals. - The Division of City Schools
shall ensure that educational materials developed by the city schools and the private sector
are gender-fair and do not portray stereotyping of roles for men and women and/or boys and
girls. It shall conduct a regular monitoring and review of existing educational materials to
ensure that these are gender sensitive and gender-fair.

Elective or practical arts subjects in all schools in Valenzuela City shall not discriminate
against any gender or sex.

SECTION 13. Promoting of gender-sensitive education program and services. - A1l schools,
offices, establishments or companies, departments and agencies, including barangay officials,
of the local government shall initiate gender sensitivity orientation and training which shall
equip them with theoretical and practical knowledge on gender justice.

SECTION 14. Gender-responsive non-formal education for youth and adults. - The Division of
City Schools in coordination with Valenzuela City Technical Education services
Development Authority (TESDA), shall conduct non-formal classes for women and men
desiring to engage themselves in functional and practical education, to be held in barangay
high schools or barangay multi-purpose centers.

SECTION 15. Gender-responsive and child friendly pre-schools. - The City Government shall
ensure that child-friendly and gender responsive child day care/minding centers are set up in
every barangay to provide parents support facilities for the care of their children when they
go to work or school. The centers shall ensure that basic early child education curriculum in
the centers promote gender fair socialization; encourage guardian and parents to participate
in the development, care and nurturing of their children; and boys and girls in the center are
able to learn to respect the rights of all children to full enjoyment of their childhood and
their rights.

SECTION 16. Gender Grievance Committee. There shall be established in every

barangay and schools in Valenzuela City a Gender Grievance Committee that shall hear and
mediate for settlement any gender related issues or conflict between and among residents of
a barangay, students or personnel/teachers of the same school.

The Barangay Gender Grievance Committee shall be composed of the following:

1. The Barangay Kagawad who chairs the Women and/or Social Welfare Committee;

2. A representative of an NGO advocating gender equality or related advocacies; and

3. A respected member of the community.

The School Gender Grievance Committee shall be composed of the following:

1. The Guidance Counselor or its counterpart;

2. Representative of the Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) or its counterpart;

and

3. The School Faculty and School Administration Office members.

SECTION 17. Active support to research/studies on gender and development. - A suflicient

amount of funds shall be allotted to gender related study and researches which shall form
part of Valenzuela City's data-based program development.

SECTION 18. Gender Sensitive Counseling and Career Programs. - The City Government of
Valenzuela, in coordination with CSWD, City Legal OfIice and other offices or
organizations, may render regular/routinary counseling or physical and/or psychological
assistance to offended persons to help them recover their normal physical and psychological
well-being.

SECTION 19. Support for Victims of Violence. - The City Government of Valenzuela shall
provide comprehensive support to women survivors of violence which consists of but not
limited to the following:

a. Immediately conduct of investigations within 24 hours;

b. Provision of counseling, legal, and medical services for th offended party;

c. Gatherings of evidence for the arrest and prosecution of the offenders;

 d. Preparation of reports investigations and on the basis of the offended party's
testimony and additional evidence, if any, the endorsement of the same to the
proper prosecution office within 36 hours from the time of filing, regardless of the
evaluation of the case;

e. Provision of investigation offrcer or the examining physician, if possible of the

same sex as the offended party, to ensure that only persons expressly authorized
by the latter are allowed inside the room where the investigation or med.ical or
physical is being conducted;

f. Establishment of the system where women victims survivors of all forms of

violence shall be registered in a community-based psychological program that
shall assist the women in historically in rebuilding and empowering themselves;

g. Assurance that all investigations/court trial involving rape cases and other forms
of violence against women conducted in the PNP Station, Prosecutor’s Office and
the Trial Court shall recognize the survivor,s social support groups as expressly
allowed or requested by the offended party;

h. Provision of temporary shelters with appropriate support services for women in

crises appropriately established under the management and supervision of the
City Social Welfare and Development Office;

i. Establishment of separate counseling rooms for women and female children;

j. Establishment of ,echanisms to expedite medical examination procedure for rape

victims by establishing partnership with the local hospital for its medico-legal
accreditation;

k. Establishment of a private rooms equipped with needed facilities for medical

examination purposes; and

l. Assurance that cases of VAWC are handled and attended to by women police
officers through tlle establishment and maintenance of Women and Children
Protection Desk (WCPD) at the Valenzuela Police Station which shall have a
female police officer as in-charge.

SECTION 20. Violence in Communities and Institutrons are:

a. Physical, sexual and psychological violence including rape, sexual abuse, sexual
harassment and intimidation at woik in educational institutions and elsewhere,
 trafficking in women and forced prostitution occurring within the general
community.

b. Physical, sexual and psychological violence perpetrated against women and

condoned by the State, wherever it occurs.
j.
SECTION 21. Violence in Armed Conflict. - Murder, physical and psychological torture,
systematic rape, sexual slavery and forced pregnancy shall be violations of the human rights
of women in situations of armed conflict.

SECTION 22. Violence of Reproductive Right. – Forced sterilization and forced abortin,
coercive/forced use of contraceptives, prenatal sex selection and female infanticide shall be
treated as violence of Reproductive Rights.

SECTION 23. Women in Trafficking. – is a covert or overt recruitment of women into the
sex trade industry. It includes new forms of sexual exploitation such as sex tourism, the
recruitment in the guise of domestic labor to work in developed countries, and organized
marriages between women from third world countries and foreign nationals; promoting or
initiating a system in which women become movable properties and objects of exchange.

Women Trafficking shall include but not limited to:

Acts of any person, association, cult, religion or organization or similar entities to

commit the following:

a. To establish or carry on a business for the purpose of matching women for

marriage to foreigner either on a mail order basis or through personal introduclion
or cyberspace;

b. To advertise, publish, print or distribute, or cause the advertisement; publication,

printing or distribution of any brochure, flyer or propaganda material calculated
to promote the above-mentioned prohibited acts for profit or advantage;

c. To solicit enlist, or attract/induce any woman to join any club association or

organization whose objective is to match women for marriage to foreigners either
on mail-order basis or through personal introduction or cyberspace or any othe
forms which facilitate the act of solicitation;

d. To use the postal services, cyberspace or satellite TV to promote the above-

mentioned prohibited acts;
 e. To buy or sell a woman, or any of her body parts for profit; or to use her body by
any pretext; to be used for experiments, research or the like without her consent;

f. To act as a procurer of a sex worker;

g. To threaten or use violence and force a woman to become a mail-order bride.

SECTION 24. Feminization of poverty. It is a condition where the gap between the rich and
the poor widens and grassroots women bear the brunt of the resulting economic instability
and unequal distribution of wealth. Such gap reinforces non-response to both practical and
strategic interests of women (e.g. when women are forced to incur financial obligation to
augment the meagre and insufficient income of the family).

SECTION 25. Mail Order Bride. It is a practice where a woman establishes personal relations
with a male-foreign national via mail or similar means upon recruitment by an individual or
agency for the purposes of exploiting women in the guise of marriage.

SECTION 26. Other Forms of Sexual Harassment. Other than the definition provided by RA
7877 ttle following constitute sexual harassment, some of which are covered by the Revised
Penal Code under Acts of Lasciviousness:

a) persistent telling of offensive jokes such as green jokes or other analogous

statements to someone who finds them offensive or humiliating;

b) taunting a person with constant talk about sex and sexual intercourse;

c) displaying offensive or lewd pictures and publications in the workplace;

k.
d) interrogating someone about sexual activities or private life; during interviews for
employrment, scholarship grant or any lawful activity applied for;

e) making offensive hand or body gestures at someone;

f) repeatedly asking for dates despite verbal rejection;

g) staring or leering maliciously;

h) touching, pinching or brushing up against someone's body unnecessarily or

deliberately;
 i) kissing or embracing someone against her will;

j) requesting sexual favors in exchange for a good grade, obtaining a good job or
promotion, etc.;

k) cursing, whistling or calling a woman in public with words having dirty

connotations or implications which tend to ridicule, humiliate or embarrass the
woman such as “puta”, "boring”, "peste", etc.

l) any other unnecessary acts during physical examinations;

m) requiring women to wear suggestive or provocative attire during interviews such

as job hiring, promotion, admission.

SECTION 27. Sexual Abuse. Sexual abuse shall include but is not limited to the following:

1) When a man inserts or attempts to insert his penis or any object into the mouth or
anus of a woman under any of the following situations:

a) through force, threat or intimidation;

b) by means of abuse of authority or relationships;

c) when the offended party is deprived of reason or is otherwise unconscious;

d) when the offended party is below seventeen years old, even though none of
the above circumstances is present.
l.
2) When a person inserts part of his or her body other than the sexual organ, or
introduces any object or instrument into the genital or anus of a woman under
any of the situations stated in paragraph 1.

3) When a person subjects another to have sexual intercourse with an animal under
any of the circumstances stated in paragraph 1 or through any abnormal, unusual
or ignominious sexual act.

4) Any intentional contact however slight of one's penis to the genital, mouth, breast
or anus of a woman or intentional contact thereof, however slight, to any part of
her body other than her sexual organ; or the use of any instrument or object
which intentionally touches the genital, breast or anus of a woman.
 5) Sexual abuse in intimate marital relations. Forced sexual act committed under
intimate or marital relations shall form part of sexual abuse such as those between
man and woman, woman and woman, man and man relations, married or
unmarried, legally separated or separated in fact.

SECTION 28. Battering. It is a series of physical, emotional and psychological abuse. It is a

repeated and habitual cyclic pattern as means of intimidation and imposition of the barterer’s
will and control over the survivor's life. Battering constitutes the following kinds of
behaviour but not limited to:

a) Phystcal Battering - repeated inflection of brute force causing injuries to the

victim;
b) Sexual battertng - this includes physical attacks on the women's breasts/genitals or
forced sexual activity, accompanied by either physical violence or the threat of
physical violence;

c) Psychological Battering - this includes threats of suicide, violence against the

woman or her family, punching, breaking or defacing or otherwise destroying the
house or any part threreof, or of the personal belongings of a woman, threatening
to take the children away, threatening deportation of wives with foreign
citizenship, threatening to kidnap children or take them to a foreign country and
forcing the victim to do degrading things, controlling the victim‘s lawful or usual
activities, the use of foul and insulting words or statements and threats of
abandonment and expulsion such as forcing the wives to leave the conjugal
dwelling. This provision likewise applies to common-raw relations but does not
include adulterous ones as contemplated in the Revised Penal Code;
m.
d) Economic Battering - this includes deprivation of women of economic resources,
their generation and mobilization so as to create dependency and submissiveness
to men and to any established structures of domination.
n.
SECTION 29. Pedophilia. - It is a form of sexual perversion where children are the preferred
victims and is committed under the following circumstances:

a) When the offender shal have sexuar intercourse with a girl;

b) When the offender shall have anal intercourse with a boy or girl.
c) Other pedophilic acts other than sexual or anal intercourse which will include
custodial abuse.
SECTION 30. Printing, Publication, Display and Distribution of Pornographic Scenes and
Similar Literature. - It shall be unlawful for any person to print, publish, display or distribute
scenes on movie/TV trailers/shows, posters, billboards, literature and other visual materials
which treat women as sex objects and commodities.

SECTION 31. Pornographic and Indecent Shows - Indecent shows as used in this Code
include nudity or other provocative gestures which further project and exhibit women as sex
objects. It shall be a violation of women's rights for any person or agency to engage in shows
depicting women as sex objects in private or in public places or under scandalous
circumstances.

SECTION 32. Liveshows - It shall be a violation of women's rights to influence or force a

woman or female-child to dance or do naked shows in public or private places for
commercial or entertainment purposes.
SECTION 33. Beauty Contest - One which would indecently expose a woman's body that is
offensive to morals and good taste is viewed as violence against women. Thus, holding of
beauty contests must be strictly regulated.

SECTION 34. Other Forms of Violence Against Women.

a) Sex Trade. Any agency or person who shall engage in keeping women for sex for a
fee.
b) Sex Tours. Hotels, beach resorts, sauna baths and related establishment which
operate as conduit for sex tours.

ARTICLE V

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

SECTION 35. Women Empowerment. - Mechanisms to support women's capability

development shall be adopted by the City of Valenzuela, which consist of, but are not limited
to, the following:

1) Encouragement of women to run for public oflice at all levels;

2) Provision of opportunities for women’s, participation in governance;

 3) Conduct of trainings especially leadership trainings for women to be initiated and
funded by the city government in coordination with NGOs and other
stakeholders.

SECTION 36. Representation of Women in Local Special Bodies. - The city and barangay
government units shall ensure the participation of women in all mandatory and special
bodies, committees and councils. Likewise it must ensure that women sector representative/s
is/are appointed to the City and Barangay Development Council provided that the women's
organizations shall submit for accreditation with the Sangguniang Panglungsod or recognized
by the Barangay Council, which is a requisite for an organization's membership in mand.ated
local special bodies.

SECTION 37. Role of Women in Environmental Impact Assessment of Projects. The City
Government of Valenzuela shall promote the active role of women in environmental impact
assessment of projects. Instruments for environmental impact assessment shall consciously
determine sex disaggregated data.

SECTION 38. Promotion of Appropriate Technology. - The City Government of Valenzuela

shall actively promote an arternative technology that is appropriate and safe for women.

SECTION 39. Creation of Resource Management Council. Each barangay shall create resource
management council which shall ensure promotion and protection of ecological balance and
full participation of women.

SECTION 40. Overseas Contract Worker's (OCW) Wives and Children Support. - The City
Government of Valenzuela shall conduct at the barangay level a survey of overseas contract
workers, results of which shall serve as basis for special support to women and children.

ARTICLE VI

WORKPLACE

SECTION 41. Gender sensitlve workplace. - The City Government of Valenzuela shall
promote a gender sensitive working environment in all government and private offices,
industries and establishments, including households employing domestics/kasambahay in the
City.
Any act of gender discrimination or stereotyping in workplaces is hereby prohibited. The
designation, selection or determination of job assignments in workplaces in Valenzuela City
shall not be equated with sex but rather on qualitative criteria e.g. efficiency, capability, etc.

Promotions or merit/award system in workplaces in Valenzuela City shall be free from

gender preferences/biases. As such, no worker or employee shall be deprived of training and
promotion opportunities on account of their gender, sex age, ethnicity, creed, religion or
civil status.

SECTION 42. Gender orientation and practical knowledge on gender issues. - Workers of
offices, establishments or companies, departments and agencies of the City Government shall
be provided with gender sensitivity orientation and training which shall equip them with
theoretical and practical knowledge on gender issues and concerns.

SECTION 43. Grievance machinery. - A Grievance Committee shall be set up in all

government and private offices, commercial/industrial establishments located in the city, to
act on complaints/cases related to various forms of discrimination against gender or sex in the
workplace such ast hiring, job training promotion, and the likes.
SECTION 44. Orientation on gender sensitivity. - All government agencies and private offices
and commercial/industrial establishments located in the city shall conduct orientations on
gender sensitivity for their employees. Certificate of compliance shall be submitted to the
city Gender and Development Resource and Coordinating Desk.

SECTION 45. Incentives for gender friendly workplaces/establishments. - The city

Government shall provide tax incentives to gender sensitive/friendly
workplaces/establishments as may be later on determined and recommended by the City
GAD Council.

SECTION 46. Monitoring mechanism. - A mechanism shall be installed by the City GAD
Council to monitor all offices, agencies and establishments or companies violating Labor
Code provisions and provisions of this Ordinance, prepare regular reports to concerned
departments and recommend appropriate action.

SECTION 47. Equal Access to Job Training and Promotion. – No woman shall be deprived of
his or her job training and promotion on account of his or her gender, age, ethnicity, creed,
religion and social, civil status.

ARTICLE VII
 COMMUNITY

SECTION 48. Gender sensitive community. - Valenzuela City and its communities and
residents shall be gender sensitive and staunch advocates of gender equality as a way of life.

All community development projects and programs Valenzuela City and its barangay shall be
gender sensitive.

SECTION 49. Gender and Development Committee in the Sangguniang Panlungsod and
Sangguniang Barangay. - There shall be created a regular committee on Gender and
Development in the Sangguniang panlungsod and Sangguniang Barangay in Valenzuela City.

The Gender Development Committee in the City and Barangay council shatl deal with all
local legislative matters/issues relating to gender and development.

SECTION 50. Community-Based Gender and Denelopment Plans and Programs. - City and
Barangay Gender and Development plans, policies and programs relating to health,
environmental protection among other concerns, shall be crafted and implemented in
consurtation with the rocar communier or stake holders.

SECTION 51. City/Barangay Gender and Development council - There shall be created a
City/Barangay Gender and Development Council that shall be composed of members of the
Gender and Development (GAD) Focal point created under Executive Order No. 2004-003-
A. It shall be designated as the body that will initiate GAD programs, projects and activities
through the various City departments and instrumentalities. It shall work in close
coordination with the Gender and Development Resource and Coordinating Desk and the
GAD Council created in each barangay.

SECTION 52. Powers and functions of the City Gender and Development (GAD) Council. -
The City GAD Council shall ensure the promotion of gender equality in all facets of
community activities and local governance and is primarily responsible for ensuring the
sustained implementation of this city GAD code. To achieve this, it shall perform the
following powers and duties:

a) Formulate and submit comprehensive medium term (three years) and annual
integrated GAD plans responsive to the needs and situation or women
 constituents to be incorporatedl in Policies Programs and Activities (PPAs) that
will uplfit their conditions;

b) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of local gender and development

policies, programs and activities through the conduct of regular review and
evaluation of existing legislation, policies and programs measuring the extent to
which women concern are integrated in all aspects of life or the basis of equal
opportunities with men;

c) Recommend the adoption of appropriate policies, enactment of ordinances or

passage of resolutions that enhance the potentials and capabilities of women and
men to implement GAD mainstreaming;

d) Promote and support the establishment of a consultative mechanism to provide

continuing dialogue between the City Government and the women sector;

e) Maintain and update sex-disaggregated data bank through the conduct of the
primary and secondary data gathering activities;

f) Work in collaboration with national and regional government agencies, NGOs,

POs, the private sector and institutions to ensure that women’s concerns are
brought into the mainstream of all development efforts;
g) Ensure that all City development program planning and implementation are
gender sensitive/responsive;

h) Review and approve all GAD PPAs from barangay to City level prior to
implementation to monitor if activities to be undertaken are in accordance with
guidelines set forth;

i) Represent the City in local and international women’s conferences and meeting
pertinent to its other duties and functions;

j) Assist Finance Committee, Committee on Appropriations in the allocation of the

GAD Budget;

k) Avail of educational and training seminars offered by NGOs/POs educational and

research institutions and other private sector initiatives that may be helpful in the
achievement of its goals;
 l) Gather and disseminate information on current developments and studies on GAD
and related issues (e.g. gender and governance); and

m) To perform all other duties and functions that maybe mandated by its council
members deemed necessary to achieve its goals.

The City/Barangay Gender and Development Council shall ensure that gender issues and
concerns raised from the lowest level are considered, filtered and addressed in the
City/Barangay GAD plan.

SECTION 53. Gender aad development resource and coordinating desk. - There shall
be established a Gender and Development Resource and Coordinating Desk (GAD-RCD)
under the Valenzuela Social Welfare and Development Department that shall be responsible
of providing technical and administrative support to the GAD Council in implementing this
Ordinance. The GAD-RCD shall have the following functions to ensure effective and
consistent implementation of the provisions of this Ordinance:

a) Act as secretariat for the City GAD Council and will provide administrative
operational and cooperative support to the body, including document GAD
Council meeting proceedings;
b) Assist the Council and the Executive in the monitoring of GAD Plans and PPAs
from the barangay to the City department/office level;
c) Assist the council in capacity building activities for GAD , mainstreaming such as
GAD/Gender sensitivity orientation, gender responsive planning and budgeting,
gender diagnosis of programs/projects, and gender based information system;
d) Assist the Council in information dissemination and awareness building and in the
production of information-education-communication tools such as regular
publication, research and monitoring reports, city gender-profiling, advocacy
materials, audio visuals, as well as in th accreditation of trainers for GAD trainings
in the city;
e) Assist the GAD Council in establishing and maintaining a gender-responsive
knowledge center/databank;
f) Assist in establishing GAD Focal Point mechanism in each department within the
City government and in barangay for better coordination and monitoring;
g) Facilitate the holding of women’s assemblies for consultation of issues, and for the
registration and election of womens NGO/PO representatives to the GAD
Council;
h) Undertake all other work required for the effective and efficient discharge of the
Council functions; and
 i) To detail the council operations in the Implementing Rules and Regulations of
this Code.

SECTION 54. Valenzuela City gender and development summit. - The City/Barangay shall
hold a Gender and Development Summit as part of the City/Barangay Foundation Day
Celebration.

The Valenzuela Gender and Development Summit shall be a public forum of discussion on:
(a) current situation of women in Valenzuela City; and (b) women's issues and concerns and
how these can be addressed. The summit shall come up with priority issues with their
specific action points to be disseminated and proposed for adoption by the city and barangay
councils.

SECTION 55. Gender Responsive Risk Reduction and Management In Times of Disaster.

(a) The City Government of Valenzuela shall ensure that gender responsive activities
and programs are incorporated in the implementation of disaster risk reduction
and management plans.
(b) The City Government of Valenzuela shall also provide for immediate
humanitarian assistance, allocation of resources and early resettlements. If
necessary, the City Government may provide for women-friendly space to ensure
the protection of women, especially the pregnant and nursing mothers, from
exploitation and other gender-based violence.

ARTICLE VIII

MASS MEDIA

SECTION 56. GENDER SENSITIVE MASS MEDIA. - All media institutions and practitioners
in Valenzuela City are mandated to be gender sensitive and are prohibited for airing,
broadcasting and/or printing programs and materials which discriminate against sex or
gender.

Advertisement materials which discriminate against sex or gender are also prohibited to be
shown or displayed in Valenzuela City, including those which promote person of any sex or
gender as a commodity or article of trade.
SECTION 57. GENDER-SENSITIVITY TRAINING FOR LOCAL MEDIA PRACTITIONERS. -
The City Government shall encourage and support the conduct of gender-sensitivity
workshop training for local media practitioners at the community level and tertiary schools
located in the City. It shall likewise provide full support to media practitioners and
freelance/independent media productions that advocate gender-sensitive issues through
various forms of incentives and recognitions.

SECTION 58. REGULATION OF MEDIA COVERAGE DURING POLICE RAIDs ON

ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS. - The City Government shall regulate the media
coverage of entertainment establishment raid operations for the prevention of exploitation of
women and men entertainers and their unnecessary tody public exposure and humiliation.

SECTION 59. ANNUAL CITY AWARD FOR MASS MEDIA. - The City Government shall
establish and confer awards and prizes for the different types/categories of mass media.

SECTION 60. MEDIA CAMPAIGN FOR GENDER-FAIR MATERIALS. - The City

Government shall actively promote, publish popular forms of gender-fair materials through
all concerned departments and local agencies and media networks.

ARTICLE IX

SPECIAL SECTORAL CONCERNS

SECTION 61. Advocacy on PWD’s Rights. – Active advocacy on the rights of PWDs
shall be conducted by the PDAO.
SECTION 62. Creative Employment Opportunities for PWDs. - The City Government of
Valenzuela shall develop creative employment opportunities for PWDs without
discriminating sexes/genders recognizing their differentiated conditions and full potentials as
human persons.

SECTION 63. Reporting of Cases of Harassment Committed Against PWDs. - The City
Government of Valenzuela through its PDAO shall require all barangays to monitor and
report cases of harassment committed against PWDs.

SECTION 64. Organtzation of PWDs. - Each barangay shall create a committee of PWDs
within the Barangay Gender and Development Council in order to advance the inierests of
this special group of PWD.
SECTION 65. Organizatlon of the Elderly women. - Each barangay shall create a committee
of the elderly women within the Barangay Gender and Development Council in order to
advance the interests of this special groupof women.

SECTION 66. Support for Solo parents. – The City Government of Valenzuela shall protect
solo parents from all forms of discrimination at work, school/universities and other public
and private places.

Solo parents may also enjoy different livelihood skills and trainings. They may also be
provided capital through a microedit program, and may be included in the job placement
priority of the local Public Employment and Service Office.

SECTION 67. Anti-discrimination Against Members of Lesbian Gay, Bisexual Transgender

and Queer (LGBTQ) Community. The City Government of Valenzuela shall protect members
of LGBT community from all forms of discrimination on the basis of their actual or perceived
sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, in public or private employment.

ARTICLE X

GENDER-RESPONSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

SECTION 68. Creation of GAD Office. – There shall be a room designated as GAD Office
shall respond quickly to public concerns and complaints concerning gender related issues.
The GAD Focal Person shall designate a GAD member who shall man the GAD Office.

SECTION 69. Establishment of Lactation Stations. – The Local Government of Valenzuela

shall create an environment where basic physical, emotional and psychological needs of
mothers and infants are fulfilled through the practice of breast feeding. The creation of
Lactation Stations shall promote and encourage breastfeeding and provide the specific
measures that would present opportunities for mothers to continue expressing their milk
and/or breastfeeding their infant or young child.

SECTION 70. Other gender-responsive facilities, structures and amenities. To better meet the
needs of the community and provide support to all genders, the City Government shall
provide or improve gender and age-sensitive services, facilities, amenities and other
structures which will promote health, safety, accessibility mobility, productivity and
affordability.
 ARTICLE XI

PENAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 71. VIOLATION OF THE MANDATORY AND PROHIBITORY PROVISIONS. -

Any act of omission violating the mandatory or prohibitory provisions of this Code shall be
penalized with a fine of FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (P5, 000.00) and/or imprisonment not
exceeding one (1) year, at the discretion of the court.

In cases where the violator is a corporation, institution or establishment, the responsible

officers, administrator or manager, as the case maybe, shall serve the term of imprisonment.
This is without prejudice to the imposition of administrative sanction of cancellation of
business license or permit of the erring entity.

Finally, in cases where violator is a government employee or official, prosecution herein

shall be without prejudice to appropriate administrative sanctions that be imposed upon
him/her in, accordance with the Civil Service Law or other laws.

SECTION 72.VIOLATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. Any act or omission

in violation of the administrative provisions of this Code shall be dealt with accordingly and
penalized with appiopriate administrative/reguratory sanctions in accordance with existing
laws or ordinances.

ARTICLE XII

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS, COMPLIANCE REPORT AND

APPROPRIATION

SECTION 73. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. Upon effectivity of this

Ordinance, a Drafting Committee to formulate the implementing Rules and Regulations
(IRR) necessary to carry out the provisions of this Ordinance shall be convened the City
GAD Council.

A consultative body shall be convened after initial formulation of the Code's

Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) to validate the draft document. It shall be
composed of representatives of the Focal Points of City Departments and offices, NGOs/POs,
and Barangay officials involved in the process of drafting of this Code.
 The IRR shall take effect after its ratification by the GAD Council and approved by
the City Mayor and upon publication in a local newspaper of general circulation.

SECTION 74. COMPLIANCE REPORT. - Within six (6) months from the effectivity
of this Code and every six (6) months thereafter, all City Government and instrumentalities,
shall submit a report to the City Council on their compliance of this Code.

SECTION 75. APPROPRIATION. - For the effective implementation of this

Ordinance, the City Government shall appropriate five percent (5%) of the City's Annual
Development, Fund in pursuant to RA 7192 and DILG-DBM-NCRFW Circular of 2001.

FINAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 76. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. - If, for any reason, any section or provisions of this
Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof
which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. Likewise,
provisions that may be fully implemented without the aid of an Implementing Rules are
immediately executed after approval and publication of this Code.

SECTION 77. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. – This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication once (1) in a newspaper of general circulation.

ENACTED.
JULY 31, 2017.
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA

ORDINANCE NO. 397

Series of 2017

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO.

147, SERIES OF 2014, ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND/OR
LOCALIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT OF 2000,
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE PROGRAMS, SERVICES, PRIVELEGES AND
BENEFITS FOR SOLO PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
 WHEREAS, solo parents are individuals who due unfavorable circumstance are left
alone to rear, provide and support the needs of their children which, among others, include
provision for food, education clothing, shelter and other basic necessities for their survival;

WHEREAS, the city Government of Valenzuela provides assistance and support to

solo parents pursuant to ordinance No. 147 , Series of 2014;

WHEREAS, the adverse effects of the economic crises continued to burden the
people, especially the unemployed and under-employed poor people in the City of
Valenzuela but those who suffered most are the solo parents and their children;

WHEREAS, premises considered, there is a need for the City of Valenzuela to amend
ordinance No. 147, series of 2014 which institutionalized. appropriate programs and services
for solo parents & their children in the City of Valenzuela;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the

Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela the following:

SECTION 1. This Ordinance shall be known as “An Ordinance Amending Ordinance

No. 147, Series of 2014 entitled Solo Parent Welfare Ordinance of Valenzuela.” Its short title
shall be known as the “Amended Solo Parents Programs Ordinance”.

SECTION 2. Article 4, Section 2 of Ordinance No. 147, Series of 2014 is hereby

modified and amended to read as follows:

“Section 2. ISSUANCE OF ID – CSWD shall cause the issuance of Solo Parent

Identification Card which shall be considered as competent evidence of identity and
membership in sector as well as on the entitlement to the benefits under this
ordinance and of R.A. No. 8972

Requirements for the issuance of Solo Parent’s ID and availment of programs

and services intended for solo parents:

a. Certificate of Residency from the barangay concerned that

applicant is a barangay resident of such barangay in the City of
Valenzuela for at least six (6) months;

b. Proof of Identity or other government issued IDs;

 c. Proof and/or Documents of being Solo Parent;

d. Barangay Certification or Affidavit as to income of the applicant,

showing that his/her income falls equal or below the poverty
threshold as set by National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB),
per Section 7 of RA 8972.”

SECTION 3. Article 5 of Ordinance No. 147, Series of 2014 is hereby modified

and amended to read as follows:

“ARTICLE 5 – ADDITIONAL WELFARE SERVICES, PRIVILEGES,

AND BENEFITS. In addition to the welfare services, privileges and benefits
provided by law, solo parents and/or their children shall be entitled to the
following privileges and benefits, to wit:

(a) Tertiary Scholarship Assistance – Subject to compliance with the

requirements set under Ordinance No. 95-012, Series of 1992 (Pio
Valenzuela Scholarship), at least ten percent (10%) of incoming scholars
shall come from ranks of the children of indigent solo parents;

(b) Basic Education Services – Children of indigent solo parents are priority for
inclusion in the city’s basic educational programs in the pre-school,
elementary and secondary level, including SPED (Special Education)
Program;

Basic Education services thru the following agencies (RA-8972):

a. DEP ED – Non formal appropriate education program, e.g.

Alternative Learning System or ALS.

b. TESDA
i. Technical and/or vocational education
ii. Private Education Student Finance Assistance (PESFA)
 c. CHED – Scholarship Program for qualified solo parent and their
children in basic tertiary and technical education

Application Procedure:

1. Application must secure application form from either DepEd, CHED

and TESDA depending on their need.
2. Submit duly accomplished application form, together with the
required documents to the appropriate agency.
3. The following are the required documents to be attached with the
application to either DepEd, CHED and TESDA;

1. Solo Parent ID
2. Barangay Clearance
3. Birth Certificate
4. Notice of Admission from the school
5. Report Card of last year the applicant attended school
or Original or certified true copy of transcript of
record.

(c) Housing Services – No less than five percent (5%) of the beneficiaries in any
new housing site under the city’s Socialized Housing Program should come
from the ranks of the solo parents subject to the program’s requisites.
Provided, that the beneficiaries equity requirement shall be reduced to fifty
percent (50%) of the prescribed amount but the remaining shall nonetheless
be paid in the manner set by applicable city ordinance, regulation or policy
c.1 Housing Benefits – Solo parents who meet the qualification under
Republic Act 7279 shall be given housing assistance by the Housing
Resettlement Office (HRO). Furthermore, indigent poor and homeless
solo parent must be given priority in the City relocation site.

(d) Death or Burial Assistance – An indigent solo parent or his/her child shall be
prioritized in all the death/burial assistance programs of the City Government.

(e) Medical Assistance – An indigent solo parent or his/her child shall be

prioritized in all medical assistance programs of the City Government.
 e.i Health Services – in addition to the health benefits under RA 8972,
indigent solo parents shall enjoy free laboratory fees, free X-Ray and free tooth
extraction, upon presentation requirements under existing ordinance, rule and
regulations:

(f) Livelihood Assistance – Solo parents shall have priority in the grant of
livelihood assistance under existing ordinance, rule and regulations:

a. Livelihood assistance and skills training or capacity building from the

City thru the City Cooperative & Development Office (CCDO) and CSW).

b. TESDA Livelihood and Skills Development Programs

c. DOLE Program on Self Employment and Entrepreneurship

Development

(g) Employment Assistance – Solo Parents shall have priority in the

employment programs of the City Government Subject to job matching based
on qualifications and experience.

g.1 Employment Related Benefits to the Solo Parents:

a. Seven (7) days Parental Leave Benefit: Aside from the benefits he/she
enjoys as Solo Parent employee/worker who has rendered at least
one (1) year of service to the city government or private
company/entity (whether continuous or broken) shall be granted
seven (7) days parental leave every year. To facilitate the hereto
benefit granted, with the presentation of Solo Parent’s ID issued by
the DSWD, solo parent shall notify the employer to such availment.

b. Flexible work schedule shall also be given to the solo parents by the
City in the case of public employees and by the management in the
case of private entity / business as the case may be. However, in the
case of the City Government, such flexible work schedule shall be
subject to the discretion of the department head.
 An in case of private business, the work schedule shall not affect
company’s productivity. Any employer may request an exemption of
such requirements from the DOLE on meritorious ground.

c. Protection against discrimination. Solo parents shall be protected

against work discrimination in their work station.
(h) Other services, privileges and benefits that the city is currently giving or
may subsequently offer.

h.1. Psycho-Social Services for all solo parents as Intervention, under

Republic Act No. 8972, and hereof adopted under this Ordinance,
including the following:

a. Individual counseling from appropriate government agency

b. Peer group counseling

c. Family counseling

d. Organization of Solo Parents Club or Association

e. Accessing referrals from support services: like education, health,

medical, burial etc.

SECTION 4. Section 7 of Ordinance No. 147, Series of 2014 is hereby modified and
amended to read as follows:

“SECTION 7. BARANGAY SOLO PARENT PROGRAM – All thirty

three (33) barangays of this City shall establish their respective Solo Parent
Program and to provide necessary funds thereto by including it in their
respective barangay annual budgets.

For a more effective implementation of this Ordinance, a certain portion

from GAD budget shall also be yearly allocated.”

SECTION 5. REPEALING CLAUSE

All Ordinances, Administrative Circulars and Executive Orders or part hereof, which
are inconsistent or contrary to the provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed or
amended accordingly.
 SECTION 6. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE

If any part or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared null and void by any court
of competent jurisdiction, the other portion thereof shall remain valid and in full force and
effect.

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVITY

This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper
of general circulation.

ENACTED.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA

Human Rights

ORDINANCE NO. 96-39, SERIES OF 1996

“ESTABLISHING THE VALENZUELA HUMAN RIGHTS ACTION CENTER (VHRAC)
DEFINING ITS DUTIES FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROVIDING FOR
THE COMPOSITION THEREOF”

WHEREAS, Article II, Section 11 of the Philippine Constitution on Declaration of

State Principles and Policies provide that “The state values the dignity of every human
person and guarantees full respect for human rights”;

WHEREAS, the Commission of Human Rights, through its Public Information and
Education Office (PIEO), undertakes its constitutional mandate of “establishing a continuing
program of research, information and education to enhance respect for the primacy of
Human rights” and in pursuant of this thrust, coordinates and taps the services and assistance
of any department, bureau, office or agency;

WHEREAS, the Department of Interior and Local Government-Local Government

Academy (LGA) and the Commission of Human Rights-Public Information and Education
Office (PIEO) has been engaged in cooperative effort since 1992 in the organization on
human rights education and training projects for DILG Officials, personnel and persons
under its administrative jurisdiction;

WHEREAS, the Commission on Human Rights and the Department of the Interior
and Local Government, in their commitment of promoting and protecting the human rights
are implementing the Barangay Human Rights Action Center (BHRAC) Program as a joint
collaborative effort by both the aforecited agencies which is designed for the local
government units (LGUs);

WHEREAS, for the effective execution and implementation of this program there is a
need to establish an office at the Municipal level to be known as the Valenzuela Human
Rights Action Center (VHRAC).

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Bayan of Valenzuela in

session assembled:

SECTION 1. Creation – there is hereby established the Valenzuela Human Rights

Action Center (VHRAC) in accordance with the existing memoranda, regulations and
circulars of the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

SECTION 2. Composition – The VHRAC shall be headed by the Chairperson of the

Committee on Justice and Human Rights of the Sangguniang Bayan as Chairperson with the
Municipal Legal Officer, Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President, Chairperson of the
Committee on Women and Family and the Municipal Local Government Operations
Officers, as members. The Municipal Planning Officer shall serve as the center’s coordinator.
Their terms of office shall be provided and in accordance with the staffing pattern to be
determined by the Municipal Mayor.

SECTION 3. Functions – The VHRAC shall be under the administrative jurisdiction

of the Municipal Mayor and shall have the following duties, functions and responsibilities.

A. As training and Information Officer

1. Installing and maintaining Municipal Bulletins

2. Distribution of Information releases

3. Reproduction of training and information materials

4. Provision of resource persons by sectoral concern for community/barangay

assemblies

5. Coordination of venues and resources for seminars

6. Sponsoring of education shows on human rights

B. As coordination and referral officer

1. Maintaining Municipal Directory Services/Programs

2. Setting up of an information center

3. Issuing of referral action slips

4. Sectoral mobilization on human rights issues

C. As Human Rights Complaint Officer

1. Documentation of human rights situations/conditions obtaining in the

municipality

2. Consolidation of documented human rights and complaints from the

Barangay Human Rights Action Center (BHRAC) and transmittal to CHR Regional
Field Offices or sub-offices

D. Others, in accordance with such other circulars, memoranda and regulations

which may be issued or promulgated by other competent authorities

SECTION 4. Effectivity – This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.
APPROVED.

November 27, 1996, Valenzuela, Metro Manila