Republic of the Philippines

Province of Cavite
City of Imus

DRAFT ORDINANCE No. 03

Series of 2019

AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL THE NINETY-SEVEN (97) BARANGAYS OF

IMUS CITY TO CONDUCT AN INTENSIFIED MONTHLY CLEAN UP DRIVE IN
THEIR RESPECTIVE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTIONS TO STOP THE RISING
THREAT OF DENGUE AND/OR OTHER POTENTIAL DISEASES IN THE CITY OF
IMUS, PROVIDING APPROPRIATE ACTION AND FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

WHEREAS, the State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a
balanced and healthful ecology in accord with rhythm and harmony of nature;
WHEREAS, the Local Government Unit shall share with the national
government the responsibility in the management and maintenance of ecological
balance within their territorial jurisdiction, subject to the provisions of Republic Act
No. 7160, otherwise known as the “Local Government Code of 1991”,and other
national policies;
WHEREAS, the city shall promote, preserve, protect and revive the ecosystem
through the prevention, control and abatement of air, water and land pollution and
spread of hazardous diseases in the environment hand-in-hand with the sustained
development of the city;
WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Panlungsod is mandated by the Local
Government Code of 1991to enact and approve ordinances, and adopt laws passed
by the national government to protect the environment and impose appropriate
penalties for acts which endanger the environment;

NOW, THEREFORE, Be it Ordained that:

SECTION 1. Title. This ordinance shall be known as the “Intensified Clean Up

Drive Ordinance of Imus City.”

SECTION 2. Mandate. All the ninety-seven (97) barangays of Imus City are hereby
required to conduct an intensified clean up drive in their respective territorial
jurisdictions; The Punong Barangay shall initiate such barangay/community based
clean up drive making it as a regular activity to be done every month or twelve(12)
times a year

SECTION 3. Conduct of Intensified Clean Up Drive. The clean up drive shall be

conducted thoroughly in all communities and neighborhoods comprising every
barangay of the City, thus, the Punong Barangay shall lead, with the active
participation of all Barangay Kagawads, in the implementation of the following:
a. dredging/cleaning of clogged canals, esteros, and other waterways;
b. pruning/cutting of overgrown/thick bushes, plant foliage/vegetation and tree
branches;
c. removal of water-collecting receptacles like old tires, tin cans, plastic
containers, etc., which cause stagnant water;
d. Massive conduct/reiteration of information drive on how to control and
eliminate the breeding sites of mosquitoes;
e. Massive conduct of public information dissemination regarding self-protection
measures against dengue, i.e. use of mosquito nets and repellants, wearing of
long-sleeved shirts and pants, and immediate consultation to doctors in cases
of symptoms of dengue;
f. Submission of monthly compliance report, complete with facts and figures,
and photos; a copy of which shall be furnished to the City Mayor, City Vice
Mayor, the Chairperson of the SP Committee on Health and Sanitation, City
Health Office (CHO), City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
(CDRRMC) and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), in
order to ensure active participation of all concerned, and assess the
effectiveness of the intensified clean up drive strategy against dengue.
g. Constant monitoring and comprehensive updating on the knowledge
regarding dengue and/or other potential diseases, thru educational research,
seminars, or lakbay-aral, particularly on the recent developments, medical
findings and other important methods towards the total eradication of dengue
in every barangay, if not, lessen its prevalence.

SECTION 4. Action for Non-Compliance. Failure of any barangay and/or its

officials to heed this Ordinance shall constitute an administrative offense chargeable
under existing pertinent laws;

SECTION 5. Appropriation. The Barangay Local Government Unit shall

allocate/appropriate funds for the implementation of this Ordinance, subject to
availability of funds, to be incorporated in the General Fund or Supplemental Budget.

SECTION 6. Separability Clause. If any section or part of this ordinance is held

unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions not otherwise affected
shall remain in full force or effect.

SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. All other ordinances, orders, issuances, rules and
regulations, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. Effectivity. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
publication.
Adopted this _________________ during the 3rd Imus City Youth Congress at the
City of Imus, Province of Cavite.

Authored by:

Harry James G. Nuñez

Name of Delegate