Codified Ammendatory Ordinances

On motion severally made and severally seconded by the members present, it was
RESOLVED, as the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) of the City of Cagayan de

Oro hereby resolves, to adopt, without second reading the following:
ORDINANCE NO. 6747-99
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE PENALTIES IMPOSED FOR VIOLATION OF

THE CITY’S ANTI-VANDALISM ORDINANCE IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR
HEREIN, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 386 OF ORDINANCE NO.
4373-94, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CODIFIED ORDINANCE OF CAGAYAN
DE ORO CITY
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) in session

assembled that:
SECTION 1. The penalties imposed for violation of the city’s Anti-Vandalism

Ordinance provided for under Section 385 of Ordinance No. 4373-94, otherwise known as
the Codified Ordinance of Cagayan de Oro City, shall be increased or amended from “not
less than P1,500.00 nor more than P3,000.00 or imprisonment of not less than four (4) months
and one (1) day nor more than eight (8) months” to “not less than P3,000.00 nor more than
P5,000.00 or imprisonment of not less than eight (8) months and one (1) day nor more than
twelve (12) months, without prejudice to requiring the offender or violator to restore the
vandalized or defaced area to its original condition at his/her own expense”.
SECTION 2. For this purpose, Section 386 of the Codified Ordinance shall be
amended or modified accordingly.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.
In Favor:
- Councilor Michelle J. Tagarda, Author
- Councilor Noel S. Beja
- Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas
- Councilor Alvin R. Calingin
- Councilor President D. Elipe
- Councilor Maryanne C. Enteria
- Councilor Celestino B. Ocio III
- Councilor Juan Y. Sia
Against:
- Councilor Caesar Ian E. Acenas
- Councilor Jose Benjamin A. Benaldo
- Councilor Alfonso C. Goking
- Councilor Roy Hilario P. Raagas
- Councilor Ramon G. Tabor
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DONE in the City of Cagayan de Oro, this 18th day of January, 1999.
JOHN L. ELIZAGA
CITY-VICE MAYOR
PRESIDING OFFICER
ATTESTED:
FOR THE CITY SECRETARY:
TERESITA R. BANCORO
ASSISTANT CITY COUNCIL SECRETARY
APPROVED:
VICENTE Y. EMANO
CITY MAYOR
ATTESTED:
NORBERTO A. COSADIO
SECRETARY TO THE MAYOR
RESOLVED, as the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) of the City of Cagayan de

Oro hereby resolves, to adopt, without second reading the following:
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE PENALTIES IMPOSED FOR VIOLATION OF

THE CITY’S ANTI-VANDALISM ORDINANCE IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR
HEREIN, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 386 OF ORDINANCE NO.
4373-94, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CODIFIED ORDINANCE OF CAGAYAN
DE ORO CITY
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) in session

assembled that:
SECTION 1. The penalties imposed for violation of the city’s Anti-Vandalism

Ordinance provided for under Section 385 of Ordinance No. 4373-94, otherwise known as
the Codified Ordinance of Cagayan de Oro City, shall be increased or amended from “not
less than P1,500.00 nor more than P3,000.00 or imprisonment of not less than four (4) months
and one (1) day nor more than eight (8) months” to “not less than P3,000.00 nor more than
P5,000.00 or imprisonment of not less than eight (8) months and one (1) day nor more than
twelve (12) months, without prejudice to requiring the offender or violator to restore the
vandalized or defaced area to its original condition at his/her own expense”.
SECTION 2. For this purpose, Section 386 of the Codified Ordinance shall be
amended or modified accordingly.
In Favor:
- Councilor Celestino B. Ocio III
Against:
- Councilor Roy Hilario P. Raagas
Page 2 of 2 of Ordinance No. 6747-99,
DONE in the City of Cagayan de Oro, this 18th day of January, 1999.
JOHN L. ELIZAGA
CITY-VICE MAYOR
PRESIDING OFFICER
ATTESTED:
TERESITA R. BANCORO
APPROVED:
VICENTE Y. EMANO
CITY MAYOR
ATTESTED:
NORBERTO A. COSADIO
1 On motion made by Councilor Michelle J. Tagarda, severally seconded by the members present,
2 it was
3
4 RESOLVED, as the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) of the City of Cagayan de Oro
5 hereby resolves to adopt the following:
6
7 ORDINANCE NO. 6870-99

8
9 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 162 (a), 176, 177, 185, 186 AND 188 OF ORDINANCE
10 NO. 4373-94, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CODIFIED ORDINANCE OF CAGAYAN DE
11 ORO CITY, IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR HEREIN
12
13 BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) of the City of Cagayan de

14 Oro in session assembled that:
15
16 SECTION 1. – Paragraph (a), Section 162 of Ordinance No. 4373-94, otherwise known as the
17 Codified Ordinance of Cagayan de Oro City, is hereby amended so as to read as follows:
18
19 “SECTION 162. – Dummies and stall holders sub-leasing their stalls:

20
21 ‘(a) In cases where the stall holder subleases his/her stall to another person,
22 the lease agreement shall be cancelled; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT
23 FOR PURPOSES OF REGULARIZING EXISTING STALL
24 HOLDERS AND IMPLEMENTING WHATEVER INVENTORY
25 POLICIES, THE ACTUAL OCCUPANT THEREOF MAYBE
26 AWARDED THE STALL THAT HAS BEEN SUB-LEASED TO
27 HIM/HER, PROVIDED THAT HE/SHE SHALL POSSESS ALL
28 THE QUALIFICATIONS TO LEASE MARKET STALL AS
29 PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 155 HEREOF, NOT DELINQUENT
30 IN THE PAYMENT OF STALL RENTALS, AND THAT HE/SHE IS
31 NOT A LESSEE OF ANY STALL IN ANY OF THE CITY’S PUBLIC
32 MARKETS; PROVIDED FINALLY, THAT THIS
33 REGULARIZATION SHALL ONLY BE EFFECTIVE DURING THE
34 1999 INVENTORY OF STALLS. THE STALL HOLDER WHO
35 SUBLEASES THE STALLS shall henceforth be perpetually debarred
36 from occupying or leasing any stall in the public markets of Cagayan de
37 Oro City.”
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38
39 SECTION 2. – Section 176, covering enforcement of Meat and Fish Labeling Regulations, of
40 the same Ordinance, shall also be amended so as to include the “City Health Officer and/or the CEED
41 Manager or their respective authorized representatives” as responsible in the investigation and
42 examination of fish or meat displayed or sold at the markets and elsewhere, to read as follows:
43
44 “SECTION 176. Enforcement. – The City Veterinarian or his Meat

45 Inspector, THE CITY HEALTH OFFICER AND/OR THE CEED MANAGER
46 OR THEIR RESPECTIVE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES shall
47 investigate and examine at least three times (3X) a day the fish or meat displayed
48 or sold at the public markets and elsewhere, and shall make a report of his findings
49 to the City Mayor or to the City Fiscal whenever there has been a violation of this
50 Chapter.”
51
52 SECTION 3. – Section 177 covering penalty on violation of Fish and Meat Labeling
53 Regulations of the same Ordinance, shall likewise be amended to provide therein administrative sanction,
54 to read as follows:
55
56 “SECTION 177. Penalty Clause. – Any person violating any provision of

57 this Chapter shall be penalized with a fine not less than P1,500.00 nor more than
58 P3,000.00 or imprisonment of not less than four (4) months and one (1) day nor
59 more than eight (8) months, or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of
60 the court, WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE IMPOSITION OF
61 ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY OF TEN (10) DAYS SUSPENSION FROM
62 SELLING ON OR CLOSURE OF HER/HIS STALL.”
63
64 SECTION 4. – Sections 185 and 186, Chapter 45 of the Codified Ordinance shall as well be
65 amended so as to change the phrase “clockwise weighing scale or device” provided therein to “spring
66 balance dial type or electronic type weighing scale or device”.
67
68 SECTION 5. – Section 188 thereof, covering penalties for violations in the use of prescribed
69 weighing scales in the market, shall also be amended so as to add administrative sanction therefor, to read
70 as follows:
71
72 “SECTION 188. Penalty clause. – Any person violating the provisions of

73 this chapter shall be punished with a fine of not less than P500.00 nor more than
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74 P1,500.00 or an imprisonment of not less than one (1) month and ten (10) days nor
75 more than four (4) months, or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of
76 the court, WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE IMPOSITION OF
77 ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY OF CLOSURE OF THE STALLS FOR TEN
78 (10) DAYS BY THE CITY MAYOR UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF
79 THE MARKET COMMITTEE.”
80
81 SECTION 6. – This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.

82
83 UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
84
85 DONE this 1st day of June 1999 in the City of Cagayan de Oro.
86
87 Approved on second and final reading on June 7, 1999 under Motion No. 7386-99.
JOHN L. ELIZAGA
CITY VICE MAYOR
Attested: PRESIDING OFFICER
TERESITA R. BANCORO Approved:

VICENTE Y. EMANO
Attested: CITY MAYOR
NORBERTO A. COSADIO
On motion jointly made and seconded by the members present, it was
RESOLVED, as the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) of the City of Cagayan de Oro
hereby resolves to adopt, without second reading, the following:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SELLING AND/OR SUB-LEASING OF SPACE/S INSIDE

AND WITHIN THE VICINITY OF PUBLIC MARKETS AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR
VIOLATION THEREOF
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) of the City of Cagayan de

Oro in session assembled that:
SECTION 1. – It shall be unlawful for any person to sell and/or sub-lease any vacant space
inside the markets and spaces within the vicinity of public markets.
SECTION 2. – Any person found violating the provision of this Ordinance shall be penalized
with a fine of not less than P1,500.00 but not more than P3,000.00 and shall be perpetually debarred
from selling in any public market of the City of Cagayan de Oro.
SECTION 3. – For this purpose, the Market Committee shall conduct the necessary
investigation on cases of violation hereof and shall impose the penalties provided in Section 2 of this
Ordinance to those found guilty or liable thereof.
SECTION 4. – This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in a
local newspaper of general circulation.
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
DONE this 1st day of June 1999 in the City of Cagayan de Oro.
JOHN L. ELIZAGA
CITY VICE MAYOR
PRESIDING OFFICER
Attested:
TERESITA R. BANCORO
ASSISTANT CITY COUNCIL SECRETARY Approved:
VICENTE Y. EMANO
NORBERTO A. COSADIO
RESOLVED, as the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) of the City of Cagayan de Oro hereby
resolves to adopt, without second reading, the following:
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 6877-99
AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES HEREIN PROVIDED FOR VIOLATIONS

OF THE PROVISIONS OF TITLES XVIII AND XIX OF ORDINANCE NO. 4373-94, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE CODIFIED ORDINANCE OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) of the City of Cagayan de Oro in
session assembled that:
SECTION 1. – In addition to the penalties imposed for violation of the provisions of Title XVIII
covering Movie Theaters and Amusement Centers, and Title XIX on Games and Amusement, both of Ordinance
No. 4373-94, otherwise known as the Codified Ordinance of Cagayan de Oro City, administrative sanctions shall
likewise be imposed for violations of the same, to wit:
(a) For the first offense - P1,000.00

(b) For the second offense - P2,000.00
(c) For the third and subsequent
offenses - P3,000.00 & revocation of permit/license
SECTION 2. – This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.
CARRIED BY MAJORITY.
In favor: Councilor Michelle J. Tagarda – Proponent

Councilor Noel S. Beja – Proponent
Councilor Celestino B. Ocio III – Proponent
Councilor Caesar Ian E. Acenas
Councilor Jose Benjamin A. Benaldo
Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas
Councilor Alvin R. Calingin
Councilor President D. Elipe
Councilor Maryanne C. Enteria
Councilor Alfonso C. Goking
Councilor Juan Y. Sia
Against: Councilor Roy Hilario P. Raagas
On official business: Councilor Ramon G. Tabor
DONE this 1st day of June 1999 in the City of Cagayan de Oro.
JOHN L. ELIZAGA
CITY VICE MAYOR
Attested: PRESIDING OFFICER
TERESITA R. BANCORO
ASSISTANT CITY COUNCIL SECRETARY Approved:
VICENTE Y. EMANO
NORBERTO A. COSADIO
On motion jointly made and jointly seconded by the members present, it was
resolves, to adopt, without second reading, the following:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 497, CHAPTER 111 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCE,

SO AS TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE ANTI-
PORNOGRAPHY PROVISIONS OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) of the City of Cagayan de Oro
in session assembled that:
SECTION 1. – Section 497, Chapter 111 of Ordinance No. 4373-94, otherwise known as the
Codified Ordinance of Cagayan de Oro City, is hereby amended by adding therein administrative penalties for
violation of the Anti-Pornography provisions of the Codified Ordinance, to read in full as follows:
“SECTION 497. Penalty clause. – Any violation of the foregoing sections under this
Chapter shall be punishable by a fine of not less than P1,500.00 nor more than P3,000.00 or
imprisonment of not less than four (4) months and one (1) day nor more than eight (8) months,
or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.
‘In addition to the foregoing penalty, the following administrative sanctions shall
likewise be imposed:
‘first offense - P1,000.00 and closure of the establishment for two (2) days
minimum and ten (10) days maximum;
‘second offense - P3,000.00 and closure of the establishment for eleven (11) days
minimum and twenty (20) days maximum;
‘third & subsequent - P5,000.00 and cancellation of business permit/permanent
offenses closure of the establishment”
Authors: - Councilor Michelle J. Tagarda

DONE in the City of Cagayan de Oro, this 8th day of September 1999.
JOHN L. ELIZAGA
CITY VICE MAYOR
PRESIDING OFFICER
Attested: FOR THE CITY SECRETARY:
TERESITA R. BANCORO
Approved: VICENTE Y. EMANO
CITY MAYOR
Attested:
NORBERTO A. COSADIO
resolves to adopt without second reading the following:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4795-95, SO AS TO INCLUDE THEREIN

PRIVATE, GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC UTILITY CAR, PICK-UP, VAN AND ALL OTHER
VEHICLES OPERATING WITHIN OR PASSING CITY LIMITS AS AMONG THOSE
PROHIBITED TO HAVE TINTED GLASS WINDOWS AND WINDSHIELDS, PROVIDE
ADMINISTRATIVE FINE FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
session that:
SECTION 1. - Ordinance No. 4795-95, banning the use of tinted glass windows in all PUs, Taxis,
airconditioned buses and all public utility vehicles and providing penalties for violation thereof, particularly Section 2
thereof is hereby amended so as to include therein private, government and public utility car, pick-up, van
and all other vehicles operating within or passing city limits as among those prohibited to have tinted front
side glass windows and windshields, to read as follows:
“SECTION 2. - Prohibition. – It shall be unlawful for any operator/owner or driver of

taxi, PU and public utility jeepney and bus as well as of private, government and public utility
car, pick-up, van, truck and all other vehicles to operate his vehicle with tinted front side glass
windows and windshield within city limits.
‘This prohibition shall likewise apply to the aforestated vehicles, which are just
passing by the City.”
SECTION 2. - Section 3 of the said Ordinance shall likewise be amended by adding therein an
administrative fine, to read in full as follows:
“SECTION 3. - Penalty. – Any violation of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be

punished by an administrative fine of P1,5000.00. However, if the violator fails to pay such
fine within 72 hours from the time of apprehension, he/she shall be proceeded criminally and
subjected to the penalty of not less than P1,500.00 but not more than P3,000.00 or
imprisonment of not less than four (4) months and one (1) day but not more than eight (8)
months, or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.
SECTION 3. – The City Mayor may grant exemption to the prohibition thereof for security
reasons.
SECTION 4. – Existing operators, owners or drivers of vehicles with tinted glass windows shall be
given one (1) month from effectivity of this Ordinance to remove the tint thereof.
SECTION 5. - This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.
In favor: Against:
PAGE 2 OF 2, ORDINANCE NO. 7287-2000,
- Councilor Noel S. Beja - Councilor Roy Hilario P. Raagas

- Councilor Jose Benjamin A. Benaldo - Councilor Ramon G. Tabor
- Councilor Alvin R. Calingin Out during the voting:
- Councilor Annie Y. Daba - Councilor President D. Elipe
- Councilor Maryanne C. Enteria - Councilor Alfonso C. Goking
- Councilor Michelle J. Tagarda Absent:
- Councilor Caesar Ian E. Acenas - Councilor Celestino B. Ocio III
DONE in the City of Cagayan de Oro this 23RD day of May 2000.
I hereby certify to the correctness of the aforestated Ordinance.
TERESITA R. BANCORO
Attested:
JOHN L. ELIZAGA
CITY VICE MAYOR
PRESIDING OFFICER
Approved:
VICENTE Y. EMANO
CITY MAYOR
Attested:
NORBERTO A. COSADIO
resolves, to adopt the following:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 608, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 609 OF

CHAPTER 140 AND SECTION 610, AS AMENDED, OF CHAPTER 141, ALL OF ORDINANCE
NO. 4373-94, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CITY CODIFIED ORDINANCE, IN THE
MANNER PROVIDED FOR HEREIN
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) in session that:
SECTION 1. - Section 608, as amended, of Chapter 140 of Ordinance No. 4373-94, otherwise
known as the Codified Ordinance, is hereby amended by increasing the age of minors prohibited to enter
cockpits and movie theaters showing MTRCB-classified For Adults Only or Rated 18 films, from below 15 to
below 18 years old, and deleting the words “billiard hall, billiard pool hall and pool room” in the second paragraph
thereof, to read in full as follows:
“x-x-x
‘CHAPTER 140: PROHIBITING MINORS
‘SECTION 608. Prohibition.- No owner or person in charge of any movie house,

theater, stadium and other places of amusement shall allow children below five (5) years old
to enter the same except when the show, film or presentation is specifically for children or for
educational purposes. Likewise, person below eighteen (18) years old shall not be allowed to
enter movie theater showing films classified by the Movies and Television Regulatory and
Classification Board (MTRCB) as for adults only.
‘Furthermore, no person operating a cockpit shall allow persons below eighteen (18)
years old to enter into the said establishment.”
SECTION 2. - Section 609 thereof is likewise amended so as to provide administrative penalties to

minors found violating the provisions of Section 608, as amended, of Chapter 140 of same Ordinance, to read
as follows:
“X-X-X
‘SECTION 609. Penalty clause.- (a) Any manager, owner, operator or person in charge
of the aforementioned establishments who shall violate the provisions of the preceding
section shall upon conviction suffer the penalty of imprisonment of not less than one (1)
month and ten (10) days nor more than two (2) months or a fine of not less than Five Hundred
(P500.00) Pesos nor more than One Thousand Five Hundred (P1,500.00) Pesos, or both such
imprisonment and fine at the discretion of the court.
‘(b) Any minor found violating the provisions of the preceding Section shall be
punished with the following administrative penalties:
‘1st Offense - fine of P100.00;

‘2nd Offense - fine of P200.00;
‘3rd & subsequent offenses - fine of P300.00 and community work of 16 hours in
the Barangay where the violator resides, or in any
other places as may be identified by the City Mayor in
case the violator is not a resident of the City.
‘The City Mayor or Barangay Chairman, as the case maybe, shall prescribe the type or
nature of community work to be imposed on the violator.”
SECTION 3. - Section 610, as amended, Chapter 141 of the same Ordinance is also hereby
amended by adding therein paragraphs (m) and (n), to read in full as follows:
“x-x-x
‘CHAPTER 141: MOVING PICTURES FIT FOR ADULTS ONLY
‘SECTION 610. Duties of operators.- All operators of moviehouses, theaters and

other similar establishments are required:
‘(a) To furnish the Regulatory and Complaint Board (RCB) for Moviehouses and
Amusement Places with the name of any picture or film classified by the Movies and
Television Regulatory and Classification Board (MTRCB) as for adults only at least one
(1) week before the actual showing, and on the day of the actual showing of the
above-mentioned film, to display or place in a conspicuous place near the ticket
booth a signboard marked “FOR ADULTS ONLY” in letters at least four (4) inches in
height and two and a half (2 1/2) inches in width.
‘(b) To play the Cagayan de Oro March and the Philippine National Anthem before the
start of the first show and the last full show.
‘(c) To install a telephone in a convenient place for the use of moviegoers free of charge.
‘(d) To employ ushers or usherettes to guide moviegoers to any vacant seats.
‘(e) To install appropriate lighting facilities including emergency dry cell-powered lighting
system with automatic switch in case of power failure, inside the theater for the
convenience of the moviegoers.
‘(f) To admit as many movie-goers corresponding to the number of seats only of the
particular section, Provided, persons maybe allowed to stand along the side and/or
back of the orchestra only but not to exceed a total of fifty (50) at any one time. For
this purpose, each application of any movie owner, or operator for renewal of his
business license shall contain statement of the number of seats in each section of
the theater;
‘(g) To allow the showing of movie slides or films including commercials or other
advertisements to its next two (2) showings but in no case to exceed five minutes
each.
‘(h) To allow upon request all government announcements, advertisements and other
notices.
‘(i) To fumigate and/or spray the moviehouse with insecticides and other chemicals
at least once a month under the supervision and control of the City Health Officer
who is required to a issue a certificate of compliance thereof.
‘(j) To post at the ticket counter and in full view of the public a sign “ALL SEATS TAKEN”
when such is the fact, and the ticket seller (Takilyera) shall cease to further sell
tickets over and beyond the seating capacity plus the fifty (50) moviegoers allowable
by paragraph “f”, this section.
‘(k) To provide male and female security guards during showing hours to detect arms,
deadly weapons, and other explosives that may be brought inside by moviegoers.
‘(l) To turn on all airconditioning units thirty (30) minutes before the start of the first
show and to continue until the last full show.
‘(m) To post in a conspicuous place of the movie theater and to show during commercial
breaks emergency police and fire station numbers and other emergency numbers as
maybe determined by authorities concerned.
‘(n) To refrain, prevent and prohibit the showing of the thrillers of films classified as For
Adults, Rated R or R-18 by the MTRCB during the showing of films classified as for
General Patronage and/or Parental Guidance.”
SECTION 4. Any provision of existing Ordinances inconsistent hereof is hereby deemed amended,
modified or repealed accordingly.
In favor: Against:
- Councilor Noel S. Beja, Author - Councilor Roy Hilario P. Raagas
- Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas Abstained:
- Councilor Alvin R. Calingin - Councilor Celestino B. Ocio III
- Councilor Annie Y. Daba
Approved on first on first reading on June 6, 2000 under Motion No. 7638-2000.
DONE this 13th day of June 2000 in the City of Cagayan de Oro City.
I hereby certify to the correctness of the foregoing Ordinance.

TERESITA R. BANCORO
Attested:
JOHN L. ELIZAGA
CITY VICE MAYOR
PRESIDING OFFICER
Approved:
VICENTE Y. EMANO
CITY MAYOR
Attested:
NORBERTO A. COSADIO
RESOLVED, as the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) of the City of Cagayan de Oro hereby resolves,
to adopt, without second reading the following:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 42(D)(1)(C) OF ORDINANCE NO. 5239-96, SO AS

TO REDUCE THE SURETY BOND REQUIRED THEREIN FOR ALL TRAVEL AGENCIES
FROM P500,000.00 TO P200,000.00
SECTION 1. – Section 42(D)(1)(c) of Ordinance No. 5239-96, providing for the rules and
regulations governing the establishment, operation and maintenance of hotels, motels and all tourism-oriented and tourism-
related business in Cagayan de Oro City, prescribing penalties for violations thereof and for other purposes, is hereby
amended so as to reduce the Surety Bond required therein for all Travel Agencies from P500,000.00 to
P200,000.00, to read as follows:
“x-x-x
‘SECTION 42. – DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT APPLICATION FOR

REGISTRATION LICENSE – ……..
‘D. TRAVEL AGENCY
‘1. Documents required:
‘c. Surety Bond in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Pesos

(P200,000.00) issued by a duly accredited bonding company of
good standing in favor of the City Government of Cagayan de Oro
and conditioned to answer for any and all liabilities resulting from
or incurred in the course of travel and tour operation, which shall
be valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of issuance of
the license.
x-x-x”
In favor: - Councilor Noel S. Beja - Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas

- Councilor Alvin R. Calingin - Councilor Annie Y. Daba
- Councilor President D. Elipe - Councilor Maryanne C. Enteria
- Councilor Celestino B. Ocio III - Councilor Juan Y. Sia
- Councilor Michelle J. Tagarda - Councilor Ramon G. Tabor
- Councilor Alfonso C. Goking - Councilor Caesar Ian E. Acenas
Abstained: - Councilor Roy Hilario P. Raagas
Absent: - Councilor Jose Benjamin A. Benaldo

DONE in the City of Cagayan de Oro this 19TH day of June 2000.
TERESITA R. BANCORO
Attested:
JOHN L. ELIZAGA
CITY VICE MAYOR
PRESIDING OFFICER
Approved:
VICENTE Y. EMANO
CITY MAYOR
Attested:
NORBERTO A. COSADIO
resolves, to adopt the following:
AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES TO ANY PERSON

VIOLATING CHAPTER 84, COVERING ANTI-VANDALISM, OF ORDINANCE NO. 4373-94,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CODIFIED ORDINANCE OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY,
AND TO ANY MINOR VIOLATING ORDINANCE NO. 5074-95, COVERING REGULATION
ON THE SALE AND USE OF AEROSOL PAINTS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE THE
RESPECTIVE PENALTY CLAUSES OF SAID CHAPTER AND ORDINANCE, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 1. - There shall be imposed an administrative fine of P5,000.00 to any person or minor,
as the case maybe, found violating the provisions of Chapter 84, covering Anti-Vandalism, of Ordinance No.
4373-94, otherwise known as the Codified Ordinance of Cagayan de Oro City, and Ordinance No. 5074-95,
covering regulation on the sale and use of aerosol paints.
In addition to the said administrative penalty, the offender thereof shall be required to restore to its
original condition at his own expense the area he/she has vandalized or defaced including all graffiti or
vandalism in other areas of the Barangay where the offense was committed.
The concerned barangay chairperson or his/her authorized representative shall supervise the said
restoration work.
Failure of the offender to settle the administrative fine and to start the restoration work on
vandalized areas imposed hereof within 72 hours from the time of apprehension, he/she shall be proceeded
criminally and subjected to the penalties imposed under the respective penalty clauses of Chapter 84 of the
Codified Ordinance and Ordinance No. 5074-95.
SECTION 2. - The pertinent provisions of Section 386, as amended, of Chapter 84 of the Codified
Ordinance and Section 4(b) of Ordinance No. 5074-95, which are inconsistent hereof, are hereby deemed
amended or repealed accordingly.
In favor: - Councilor Caesar Ian E. Acenas, Author

- Councilor Juan Y. Sia, Author
Against: - Councilor Roy Hilario P. Raagas

Abstained: - Councilor Celestino B. Ocio III
On Official Business: - Councilor Maryanne C. Enteria, Author
DONE in the City of Cagayan de Oro this 11TH day of July 2000.
TERESITA R. BANCORO
Attested:
PRESIDENT D. ELIPE, CPA

CITY COUNCILOR
PRESIDING OFFICER PROTEMPORE
Approved:
VICENTE Y. EMANO
CITY MAYOR
Attested:
NORBERTO A. COSADIO
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING OWNERS OR PERSONS IN CHARGE OF INTERNET

CAFES AND SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS FROM ALLOWING MINORS TO PLAY
COMPUTER OR VIDEO GAMES INSIDE THEIR ESTABLISHMENTS FROM 7:00 AM TO 7:00
PM DURING SCHOOL DAYS AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF
SECTION 1. - Definition of terms. - As used in this Ordinance, the term:
(a) Minor shall refer to persons 16 years old and below; and
(b) School days include Mondays to Fridays, excluding legal holidays.
SECTION 2. - Prohibition. - It shall be unlawful for owners or persons in charge of Internet Cafes,
Video Games Centers and similar establishments to allow minors to play computer or video games inside
their establishments from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM during school days.
SECTION 3. - Administrative penalties. - The owner or person in charge of the aforementioned

establishments found violating the provision of this Ordinance shall be subjected to the following
administrative penalties:
 First offense - P1,000.00 fine and closure of establishment for three (30 days;
 Second offense - P3,000.00 fine and closure of establishment for seven (7) days;
 Third & subsequent offenses – P5,000.00 fine and closure of establishment for 10 days.
SECTION 4. - Effectivity. - This Ordinance shall take effect after 15 days following its publication in
a local newspaper of general circulation.
Moved by Councilor Noel S. Beja, duly seconded by Councilor Michelle J. Tagarda, CARRIED BY
MAJORITY.
In favor:
- Councilor Noel S. Beja, Co-Author
- Councilor Maryanne C. Enteria, Co-Author
- Councilor Ian Mark Q. Nacaya, Co-Author
- Councilor Reynaldo N. Advincula
- Councilor Marvin P. Pacheco
Abstained:
DONE in the City of Cagayan de Oro this 23RD day of July 2001.
TERESITA R. BANCORO
Attested:
JOHN L. ELIZAGA
CITY VICE-MAYOR
PRESIDING OFFICER
Approved:
VICENTE Y. EMANO
CITY MAYOR
Attested:
NORBERTO A. COSADIO
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 153 UNDER CHAPTER 40, TITLE XI OF

ORDINANCE NO. 4373-94, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CODIFIED ORDINANCE, SO AS
TO CHANGE PARAGRAPH (4) OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PRO-FORMA
APPLICATION FOR LEASE OF MARKET STALL EMBODIED THEREIN IN THE MANNER
PROVIDED FOR HEREIN
SECTION 1. – Paragraph (4) of the terms and conditions of the pro-forma Application for Lease of
Market Stall embodied in Section 153 under Chapter 40, Title XI of Ordinance No. 4373-94, otherwise
known as the Codified Ordinance, is hereby amended to read as follows:
“x-x-x
‘(4) I will faithfully pay all rentals and fees not later that the 20TH of every month,
and the licenses and taxes which will be due me by reason of the lease of
the space or of the business that I will conduct therein, and in case I fail to
pay the same on time, I will immediately settle my arrears including
penalties thereof within thirty (30) days from the due date.
x-x-x”
Proponent: Councilor Maryanne C. Enteria
DONE in the City of Cagayan de Oro this 14TH day of January 2002.
TERESITA R. BANCORO
Attested:
JOHN L. ELIZAGA
CITY VICE-MAYOR
PRESIDING OFFICER
Approved:
VICENTE Y. EMANO
CITY MAYOR
Attested:
NORBERTO A. COSADIO
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7820-2001, PROHIBITING OWNERS OR

PERSONS IN CHARGE OF INTERNET CAFES AND SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS FROM
ALLOWING MINORS TO PLAY COMPUTER OR VIDEO GAMES INSIDE THEIR
ESTABLISHMENTS FROM 7:00 AM TO 7:00 PM DURING SCHOOL DAYS AND PROVIDING
PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, BY ADDING THEREIN AN EXEMPTION CLAUSE
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 1. - Ordinance No. 7820-2001, “prohibiting owners or persons in charge of internet cafes and
similar establishments from allowing minors to play computer or video games inside their establishments from 7:00 AM to
7:00 PM during school days and providing penalty for violation thereof”, is hereby amended by adding therein an
exemption clause, the duties of internet café and video game operators/owners and subsequently adjust the
Section numbering thereof, to read as follows:
“ORDINANCE NO. 7820-2001
‘AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING OWNERS OR PERSONS IN CHARGE OF INTERNET CAFES AND

SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS FROM ALLOWING MINORS TO PLAY COMPUTER OR VIDEO GAMES
INSIDE THEIR ESTABLISHMENTS FROM 7:00 AM TO 7:00 PM DURING SCHOOL DAYS, PROVIDING
PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
`BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council in session that:
`SECTION 1. Definition of terms. - As used in this Ordinance, the term:
`(a) Minor shall refer to a person below 18 years old; and

`(b) School days include Mondays to Fridays, except legal or special holidays.
`SECTION 2. Prohibition. - It shall be unlawful for owners, operators or persons in charge

of Internet Cafes, Video Games Centers and similar establishments to allow minors to play
computer or video games inside their establishments from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM during school
days.
‘SECTION 3. Exemption. – Notwithstanding the provision of Section 2 hereof to the

contrary, minors may be allowed to play computer video games inside Internet Cafes, Video Games
Centers and similar establishments during the aforestated reglementary period; Provided, That
they can present a Consent Card duly signed by both their parent/s and school principal.
‘SECTION 4. Duties of owners, operators or persons-in-charge. – It shall be the duty of the

owners, operators or persons-in-charge of Internet Cafes, Video Games Centers and similar
establishments to design and provide for free the Consent Card, which shall contain at least the
following information, among others:
'a) Name of the minor

'b) Address
'c) Name of school
'd) Purpose of entering the Internet Cafes or Video Games Centers
'e) Date, time or period sanctioned by both the parent/s and school principal for the
use of computer
'f) Written name and signatures of both parent/s and school principal
‘It shall further be the duty of the owners, operators or persons-in-charge thereof to
validate the information, and authenticate the signatures of both the parent/s and principal, in the
Consent Card.
`SECTION 5. Administrative penalties. - The owner or person in charge of the

aforementioned establishments found violating the provision of this Ordinance shall be subjected
to the following administrative penalties:
`First offense - P1,000.00 fine and closure of establishment for

three (30 days;
`Second offense- - P3,000.00 fine and closure of establishment for
seven (7) days;
`Third & subsequent offenses – P5,000.00 fine & closure of establishment for 10
days.
‘SECTION 6. Effectivity. - This Ordinance shall take effect after 15 days following its
publication in a local newspaper of general circulation.”
DONE in the City of Cagayan de Oro this 11TH day of March 2002.
TERESITA R. BANCORO
Attested:
JOHN L. ELIZAGA
CITY VICE-MAYOR
PRESIDING OFFICER
Approved:
VICENTE Y. EMANO
CITY MAYOR
Attested:
NORBERTO A. COSADIO
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF CAR STEREOS AND

SIMILAR DEVICES INSIDE PUBLIC UTILITY BUSES AND JEEPNEYS, MOTORELAS AND
TRISIKADS PLYING WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, there is a persistent complaint mostly from the riding public and from some public
utility vehicle operators and drivers against the excessive volume of sounds from car stereos installed in public
utility buses, jeepneys, motorelas and trisikads plying city routes;
WHEREAS, some drivers of public utility buses, jeepneys, motorelas and even trisikads would
adjust the volume of their car stereos to the highest level and honk the horns or signaling device excessively
loud causing disturbance and nuisance to commuters, riding public, students in schools and churchgoers
inside places of worship;
WHEREAS, it is an established fact that due to the loud noise of car stereos, drivers tend to loose
focus and concentrations while driving, fail to hear the horns of other vehicles, which make them vulnerable
to accidents;
WHEREAS, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) under its
Memorandum Circular No. 86-022, lifted the ban on the installation of stereos and regulates the installation
of the same under certain conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) in session assembled that:
SECTION 1. REGULATION – The installation and use of car stereos or similar devices inside public
utility buses and jeepneys, motorelas and trisikads shall only be allowed under the following conditions:
a) That only two (2) speakers with the maximum wattage of 20 watts for each speaker shall be used;
b) That there shall be no tweeter, booster or amplifier accessories installed;
c) That the volume control thereof shall be placed near the passengers, preferably near the dome light,
in order that the volume control can be easily accessible to them;
d) That no cassette tapes or compact discs shall be stockpiled on the dashboard as to distract the driver
and the view of passengers;
e) That the installation of the stereo and speakers shall be under the supervision of the Roads and
Traffic Administration;
f) That a Certificate shall be issued by the RTA that said installation of the stereo and speakers have
passed inspection and conditions set by this Ordinance. The said certificate shall be carried at all
times in the motor vehicle, Motorela or trisikad where the stereo is installed and shall be presented to
RTA enforcers upon request for verification purposes.
SECTION 2. PROHIBITION – It shall be unlawful for drivers of public utility bus, jeepney, motorela
or trisikad to play their car stereos loudly or beyond tolerable level as to be noisy, earsplitting, deafening or
cause disturbance and nuisance.
SECTION 3. HORN REGULATION – Every motor vehicle especially public utility buses and
jeepneys, Motorelas and Trisikads plying within the City of Cagayan de Oro shall be provided with an
appropriate horn or signaling device in good working order; Provided, That no horn or signaling device
emitting an undesirable sounds shall be installed or used such as:
a) Exceptionally loud sound

b) Startling sound (shocking and upsetting)
c) Disagreeable sound (laughing voice, animal voice and trumpet horn)
SECTION 4. PENALTY – (a) Any driver of public utility bus or jeepney found violating the
provisions of this Ordinance shall be shall be proceeded criminally, and if found guilty, shall be penalized by a
fine of not less than P1,000.00 but not more than P3,000.00 or imprisonment of not less than ten (10) days
but not more than thirty (30) days, or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the Court.
(b) If the violator is a driver of motorela or trisikad, the penalty shall be P500.00 or
imprisonment of not less than seven (7) days but not more than fifteen (15) days, or both such fine and
imprisonment at the discretion of the Court.
SECTION 5. ADMINISTRATIVE FINE - The offender may, however, opt to settle his liability
administratively by paying the following administrative fines within 72 hours from apprehension, to wit:
Bus/Jeepney Motorela/Trisikad
1ST offense - P 500.00 P 150.00
2ND & subsequent offenses - 1,000.00 plus confiscation 300.00 plus confiscation of
of the stereo and its the stereo and its
accessories or horn accessories or horn
All confiscated items shall be deposited with the City General Services Office and auctioned in
public pursuant to existing guidelines for the purpose.
SECTION 4. SEPARABILITY – If any provision or provisions of this Ordinance is declared invalid,

the other parts hereof not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect after 15 days following its publication
in a local newspaper of general circulation.
Author: Councilor Noel S. Beja
DONE in the City of Cagayan de Oro this 6TH day of May 2002.
TERESITA R. BANCORO
Attested:
JOHN L. ELIZAGA
CITY VICE-MAYOR
PRESIDING OFFICER
Approved:
VICENTE Y. EMANO
CITY MAYOR
Attested:
NORBERTO A. COSADIO
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6626-98, SO AS TO REQUIRE MEMBERS

OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES, THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE,
OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, OR PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES WITH
LONG FIREARMS OR ASSAULT WEAPONS TO DEPOSIT THE SAME WITH THE
NEAREST POLICE PRECINCT UPON ENTERING THE CITY, AND TO EMPOWER THE
MILITARY TO ASSIST THE CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY POLICE IN CARRYING OUT MORE
EFFECTIVELY THE ENFORCEMENT OF SAID ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. - Ordinance No. 6626-98, requiring any person or individual, whether a member of any
government law enforcement or private security agency, entering the city and carrying licensed firearms, whether on mission or
for personal security reason, to register the said firearms with the nearest police precinct of the Cagayan de Oro City police
office and providing penalties for violation thereof and for other purposes, is hereby amended so as to provide that long
firearms or assault weapons/rifles carried by persons covered by said Ordinance shall be deposited with the
nearest police precinct, particularly in Barangays Bulua, Puerto and Lumbia, as the case maybe, and to
empower the military to assist the Cagayan de Oro City police in carrying out more effectively the
enforcement thereof, to read in full as follows:
“ORDINANCE NO. 6626-98
‘AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ANY PERSON OR INDIVIDUAL, WHETHER

A MEMBER OF ANY GOVERNMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PRIVATE
SECURITY AGENCY, ENTERING THE CITY AND CARRYING LICENSED
FIREARMS, WHETHER ON MISSION OR FOR PERSONAL SECURITY
REASON, TO REGISTER THE SAID FIREARMS, AND IN CASE OF LONG
FIREARMS OR ASSAULT WEAPONS/RIFLES, TO DEPOSIT THE SAME
WITH THE NEAREST POLICE PRECINCT OF THE CAGAYAN DE ORO
CITY POLICE OFFICE; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
‘WHEREAS, it is a known fact that loose firearms carried by members of law

enforcement agencies and civilians sometime cause serious problem to the peace and order
of a city like Cagayan de Oro;
‘WHEREAS, it is the desire of the city administration to preserve the reputation of

Cagayan de Oro as a peaceful and orderly city;
‘WHEREAS, there is a need to have a system of keeping track of firearms brought

into the city, whether licensed and authorized, or not;
‘NOW THEREFORE:
‘BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) in session

assembled that:
‘SECTION 1. REGISTRATION and deposit OF FIREARMS – It shall be the duty of

any person or individual, whether a member of any government law enforcement or private
security agency who enters the territorial jurisdiction of Cagayan de Oro City and who
carries with him/her any firearm in connection with an official mission or for personal
security reason, to register the said firearm, and in case of long firearms or assault
weapons/rifles to deposit the same, with the nearest police precinct of the Cagayan de Oro
PAGE 2 OF 3, ORDINANCE 8205-2002,
City Police Office (COCPO), particularly in Barangays Bulua, Puerto and Lumbia, as the
case maybe, within twenty-four (24) hours from arrival in the City.
‘SECTION 2. LOGBOOK – For this purpose, the COCPO shall prepare a logbook
where the type of firearm, serial numbers, license/permit number thereof, name and office
address of permitee, date and time of registration, and other necessary information will be
recorded. The information derived therein shall be held confidential and shall only be
divulged to the public by authority of the City Police Director, or by the City Mayor.
‘The Police Precinct shall then issue a slip or card to the registrant as proof of
registration and deposit of his/her firearm. Said slip or card shall be carried by the registrant
at all times while in the City.
‘SECTION 3. FAILURE TO REGISTER & DEPOSIT AS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE –

Failure of the person concerned to register his/her firearm or deposit in case of long
firearms shall be considered as a prima facie evidence that said firearm has no license or the
person concerned has no permit to carry the same.
‘SECTION 4. REGISTRATION BY OFFICIALS OF THE GOVERNMENT – Registration

by the security officer, escort of senior officers of law enforcement agencies, the chief
executive or other officials of local government units and national government agencies
shall be deemed compliance of the above provisions.
‘SECTION 5. REGISTRATION AT REGIONAL OFFICES – Members of law

enforcement agencies who by the nature of their mission of utmost confidentiality or by
any enabling law allowing them to carry their issued firearms anywhere in the Philippines,
like members of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Economic Intelligence
and Investigation Bureau (EIIB), may be allowed to register their presence and firearms at
their respective Regional Offices in Cagayan de Oro City, or at any of the COCPO police
precincts within reasonable hours after the conduct of their operation or mission.
‘SECTION 6. EXEMPTION. – The requirement of registration of firearms or

deposit of long firearms provided for in Section 1 hereof shall not apply to law enforcers,
civilian licensed firearm-holders with permit to carry and military service men who are just
passing by the City on their way to other destinations outside Cagayan de Oro.
‘SECTION 7. PENALTY. – Violation of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be

penalized by a fine of not less than P1,500.00 but not more than P3,000.00 or imprisonment
of not less than four (4) months and one (1) day but not more than eight (8) months, or
both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the Court.
‘SECTION 8. PENALTY FOR MEMBERS OF CITY POLICE. – Members of the

Cagayan de Oro City Police Office who failed to report or perform his duty of requiring
either law enforcement or private security agents to register their firearms shall be penalized
by a fine of not less than P1,500.00 nor more than P3,000.00 or imprisonment of not less
than two (2) months nor more than six (6) months, or both such fine and imprisonment at
the discretion of the court, without prejudice to the imposition of administrative sanctions
under Civil Service Laws, Rules and Regulations applicable thereto.
‘SECTION 9. MILITARY ASSISTANCE.- In order to effectively implement this

Ordinance, military personnel under the command of the 4th Infantry Division of the
Philippine Army in Camp Evangelista, Patag, this city, are hereby empowered and
authorized to assist the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office in implementing the provisions
hereof; Provided, That they shall be issued mission orders for the purpose by the 4th ID
Commanding General or his authorized representative.
PAGE 3 OF 3, ORDINANCE 8205-2002,
‘SECTION 10. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. – If, for any reason, any part or provision
of this Ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other parts or provisions not
affected thereby shall remain in force and effect.
‘SECTION 11. EFFECTIVITY. – This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days
following its publication in a local newspaper of general circulation.”
AUTHOR: COUNCILOR NOEL S. BEJA

CO-AUTHOR: COUNCILOR ANNIE Y. DABA
DONE in the City of Cagayan de Oro this 20TH day of May 2002.
TERESITA R. BANCORO
Attested:
JOHN L. ELIZAGA
CITY VICE-MAYOR
PRESIDING OFFICER
Approved:
VICENTE Y. EMANO
CITY MAYOR
Attested:
NORBERTO A. COSADIO
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF BILLIARD HALL, BILLIARD POOL

HALL AND POOL ROOM, PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
Whereas , the playing of billiard has gained recognition among Filipinos due to the international fame
brought about by Efren “Bata” Reyes, also known as The Magician, in the billiard world and by other
Filipino cue artists who won in various tournaments and competitions worldwide;
Whereas , billiard is already one of the recognized official sports in the Asian and SEA games that even
schools, charitable institutions and other organizations are sponsoring the holding of billiard
competitions;
Whereas , the City has no specific Ordinance regulating the operation of billiards, except for some outdated
regulatory provisions that may hamper the development of local billiard players;
Whereas , while there are advantages to promoting billiard, there is still a cogent need to regulate the same
in order to check possible abuses like the cutting classes of students and gambling;
Now therefore ,
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) in session duly assembled that:
SECTION 1. - OPERATION.- The construction, establishment and operation of billiard hall, billiard
pool hall and poolroom shall be allowed in the City; Provided, That the operator thereof shall secure the
necessary business permit and pay the applicable fees therefor in case of commercial establishments; Provided
further, That no school children twelve (12) years old and below shall be allowed to play billiard or pool
therein from Monday to Friday except when accompanied by their parent or guardian.
SECTION 2. - EXEMPTION.- Notwithstanding the preceding Section, such playing of billiard shall
be allowed if the same forms part of a school activity or program.
SECTION 3. - PROHIBITION.- (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in gambling or
betting inside billiard hall, billiard pool hall and poolroom.
(b) It shall likewise be unlawful for the management, operator or person in charge of said
amusement places to allow or tolerate gambling or betting inside their establishments.
SECTION 4. - DUTY OF BILLIARD OPERATOR.- For this purpose, it shall be the duty of the
management, operator or person in charge thereof to post in conspicuous places inside their establishments a
readable sign/s containing a message prohibiting gambling therein, the penalty imposed therefor under this
Ordinance and the Ordinance Number hereof.
SECTION 5. - PENALTIES.- (a) Any violation of the provision of Section 3(a) hereof shall be
punishable by a fine of not less than P500.00 but not more than P1,500.00, or imprisonment of not less than
one (1) month and ten (10) days but not more than four (4) months, or both such fine and imprisonment at
the discretion of the court.
(b) The owner or person in charge of the aforementioned establishments found violating the
provision of Section 3(b) and Section 4 of this Ordinance shall be subjected to the following
administrative penalties:
First offense - P1,000.00 fine and closure of establishment for three (3) days;
Second offense - P3,000.00 fine and closure of establishment for seven (7) days;
Third & subsequent offenses - P5,000.00 fine and cancellation of the business permit.
SECTION 6. - AMENDMENT.- The provisions of Section 275, Chapter 71 and Section 608, Chapter
140 of Ordinance No. 4373-94, otherwise known as the Codified Ordinance, are hereby amended by deleting
therein the words “billiard hall, billiard pool hall and pool room”.
SECTION 7. - EFFECTIVITY.- This Ordinance shall take effect after fifteen days following its
publication in a local newspaper of general circulation.
AUTHORS: COUNCILOR MICHELLE J. TAGARDA

COUNCILOR MARYANNE C. ENTERIA
Present: Absent:
- City Vice-Mayor John L. Elizaga - Councilor Noel S. Beja
- Councilor Michelle J. Tagarda - Councilor Annie Y. Daba
- Councilor Caesar Ian E. Acenas On Official Business:
- Councilor Reynaldo N. Advincula - Councilor Marilou S. Boyles
- Councilor President D. Elipe Out during the voting:
- Councilor Maryanne C. Enteria - Councilor Jose Benjamin A. Benaldo
- Councilor Ian Mark Q. Nacaya
DONE in the City of Cagayan de Oro this 20TH day of January 2003.
ARTURO S. DE SAN MIGUEL

CITY COUNCIL SECRETARY
Attested:
JOHN L. ELIZAGA
CITY VICE MAYOR
PRESIDING OFFICER
Approved:
VICENTE Y. EMANO
CITY MAYOR
Attested:
MARY JANE L. BUTASLAC

HOUSING AND HOMESITE REGULATION OFFICER II
ACTING SECRETARY TO THE MAYOR

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 142 (JUKEBOX, KARAOKE & VIDEOKE

REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4373-94, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CODIFIED
ORDINANCE OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS THEREOF
SECTION 1. - Chapter 142 (Jukebox, Karaoke & Videoke Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4373-94,
otherwise known as the Codified Ordinance of Cagayan de Oro City, is hereby amended by adding therein
administrative penalties for violations thereof to be designated as Section 615-A, to read in full as follows:
“CHAPTER 142: JUKEBOX, RADIO, STEREO, KARAOKE, VIDEOKE

AND OTHER SIMILAR DEVICES OR INSTRUMENTS
‘SECTION 614. Prohibition.- The playing of juke box, radio, stereo, karaoke, videoke
and other similar devices and instruments in bars, beerhouses, sing alongs, karaoke or
videoke bars, restaurants, hotels, motels and in any other business establishments or places
of amusement shall not be allowed between midnight to 5:00 a.m. except in closed and sound
proofed premises.
‘Section 615. Penalty clause.- Any manager, owner, operator, or person in charge of
the aforementioned establishments who shall violate the provisions of the preceding section
shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment of not less than four (4) months and one (1) day nor
more than eight (8) months or a fine of not less than One Thousand Five Hundred (P1,500.00)
Pesos nor more than Three Thousand (P3,000.00) Pesos, or both such fine and imprisonment
at the discretion of the court.
‘SECTION 615-A. – Administrative penalties.- The offender, however, has the option to
pay administrative fines at the City Treasurer’s Office within seventy-two (72) hours from the
time of apprehension, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, to wit:
P1,000.00 - 1st offense;

P2,000.00 - 2nd offense; and
P3,000.00 - 3rd offense;
without prejudice to the cancellation of his/her business permit or closure of the

establishment for the fourth offense.
Failure to pay the said fine after the lapse of seventy-two (72) hours period, the City
Legal Office shall forward or file the appropriate complaint or information at the Office of the
City Prosecutor or the Municipal Trial Courts in Cities in the City of Cagayan de Oro.”
AUTHORS:
COUNCILOR MICHELLE J. TAGARDA
COUNCILOR MARYANNE C. ENTERIA
In favor: Absent:
- Councilor Michelle J. Tagarda - Councilor Maryanne C. Enteria (indisposed)
- Councilor Reynaldo N. Advincula Out of the Session Hall:
- Councilor Alvin R. Calingin - Councilor Benmarc P. Garcia

- Councilor Ian Mark Q. Nacaya
DONE in the City of Cagayan de Oro this 17TH day of November 2003.

Attested and certified as duly enacted:
JOHN L. ELIZAGA
CITY VICE-MAYOR
PRESIDING OFFICER
Approved:
VICENTE Y. EMANO
CITY MAYOR
Attested:
NORBERTO A. COSADIO
Republic of the Philippines
CITY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO
OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL

(08822) 724854; (088) 857-4029; 857-4035; 857-2258
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 146 (ANIMALS AND VEHICLES RACING), AS

AMENDED, OF ORDINANCE NO. 4373, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CODIFIED
ORDINANCE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND
IMPOSE ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES
SECTION 1. - Chapter 146 (Animals and Vehicles Racing), as amended, of Ordinance No. 4373,
otherwise known as the Codified Ordinance, is hereby amended so as to increase the penalty for violation
thereof and impose administrative penalties, to read in full as follows:
“x-x-x
CHAPTER 146: ANIMALS AND VEHICLES RACING
‘SECTION 623. Use of City streets for racing. – No person shall utilize any street
within the City of Cagayan de Oro, as racing ground, whether for animals, bicycles,
motorcycles, or all kinds/types of vehicles without first obtaining a permit from the Office of
the City Mayor.
‘SECTION 624. Penalty Clause. – Any violation of the foregoing section is punishable
by a fine of not less than P3,000.00 nor more than P5,000.00 or imprisonment of not less
than eight (8) months and one (1) day nor more than twelve (12) months, or both such fine
and imprisonment at the discretion of the Court.
‘The offender/s may, however, opt to settle his/her/their liability administratively by

paying within 72 hours from apprehension the following administrative fine, to wit:
‘(a) First Offense - P3,000.00.

‘(b) Second & subsequent offenses - P5,000.00 without prejudice to the
cancellation of his/her driver’s license
and/or impounding of the vehicle/s used
in the racing.
‘Failure to pay the said fine after the lapse of seventy-two (72) hours period, the
Roads and Traffic Administration and/or the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office shall forward
or file the appropriate complaint or information at the Office of the City Prosecutor or the
Municipal Trial Courts in Cities in the City of Cagayan de Oro.”
AUTHOR:
- COUNCILOR MARYANNE C. ENTERIA
Present: - Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas - Councilor Ian Mark Q. Nacaya

- Councilor Alfonso C. Goking - Councilor Reynaldo N. Advincula
- Councilor Caesar Ian E. Acenas - Councilor Maryanne C. Enteria
- Councilor Alvin R. Calingin - Councilor Simeon V. Licayan
- Councilor Zaldy O. Ocon - Councilor Alexander S. Dacer
- Councilor Benmarc P. Garcia
On Official Business: - Councilor Annie Y. Daba - Councilor Jose Benjamin A. Benaldo
Out of the Session Hall: - Vice Mayor Michelle T. Spiers

Republic of the Philippines
CITY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO
OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL

(08822) 724854; (088) 857-4029; 857-4035; 857-2258
DONE in the City of Cagayan de Oro this 16TH day of November 2004.

Attested as duly enacted:
JUAN Y. SIA
CITY COUNCILOR
PRESIDING OFFICER PRO-TEMPORE
Approved:
VICENTE Y. EMANO
CITY MAYOR
Attested:
NORBERTO A. COSADIO

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On motion severally made and severally seconded by the members present, it was

RESOLVED, as the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) of the City of Cagayan de

ORDINANCE NO. 6747-99

AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE PENALTIES IMPOSED FOR VIOLATION OF

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) in session

SECTION 1. The penalties imposed for violation of the city’s Anti-Vandalism

SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.

FOR THE CITY SECRETARY:

RESOLVED, as the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) of the City of Cagayan de

ORDINANCE NO. 6747-99

AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE PENALTIES IMPOSED FOR VIOLATION OF

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) in session

SECTION 1. The penalties imposed for violation of the city’s Anti-Vandalism

SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.

FOR THE CITY SECRETARY:

7 ORDINANCE NO. 6870-99

13 BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) of the City of Cagayan de

19 “SECTION 162. – Dummies and stall holders sub-leasing their stalls:

44 “SECTION 176. Enforcement. – The City Veterinarian or his Meat

56 “SECTION 177. Penalty Clause. – Any person violating any provision of

72 “SECTION 188. Penalty clause. – Any person violating the provisions of

81 SECTION 6. – This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.

FOR THE CITY SECRETARY:

TERESITA R. BANCORO Approved:

ORDINANCE NO. 6872-99

AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SELLING AND/OR SUB-LEASING OF SPACE/S INSIDE

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) of the City of Cagayan de

FOR THE CITY SECRETARY:

PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 6877-99

AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES HEREIN PROVIDED FOR VIOLATIONS

(a) For the first offense - P1,000.00

SECTION 2. – This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.

In favor: Councilor Michelle J. Tagarda – Proponent

ORDINANCE NO. 7001-99

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 497, CHAPTER 111 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCE,

SECTION 2. – This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.

Authors: - Councilor Michelle J. Tagarda

ORDINANCE NO. 7287-2000

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4795-95, SO AS TO INCLUDE THEREIN

“SECTION 2. - Prohibition. – It shall be unlawful for any operator/owner or driver of

“SECTION 3. - Penalty. – Any violation of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be

SECTION 5. - This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.

- Councilor Noel S. Beja - Councilor Roy Hilario P. Raagas

I hereby certify to the correctness of the aforestated Ordinance.

FOR THE CITY SECRETARY:

ORDINANCE NO. 7303-2000

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 608, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 609 OF

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) in session that:

‘CHAPTER 140: PROHIBITING MINORS

‘SECTION 608. Prohibition.- No owner or person in charge of any movie house,

SECTION 2. - Section 609 thereof is likewise amended so as to provide administrative penalties to

‘1st Offense - fine of P100.00;

‘CHAPTER 141: MOVING PICTURES FIT FOR ADULTS ONLY

‘SECTION 610. Duties of operators.- All operators of moviehouses, theaters and

‘(d) To employ ushers or usherettes to guide moviegoers to any vacant seats.

SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.

I hereby certify to the correctness of the foregoing Ordinance.