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EXCERPTS FROM TT{E MINUTES OF THE I7O REGULAR SESSION OF THE
SANGGUNANG PANLUNGSOI) OF T}.IE CITY OF TABACO HELD AT THE SESSION
IIALL, LOCATED AT TFIE SECOND FLOOR TABACO CIry HALL BUILDING ON
OCTOBER 17,2OII.

Present:
Hon. Reynaldo B. Bragais City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Offrcer.
Hon. Luis Renir B. Burce Member,
Hon. Sheina Marie C. Onrubia Member,
Hon. Oscar R. Rocha Member,
Hon. Lourdes Belangel Berces Member.
Hon. Ronnel Rocha Borromeo Temporary Chairman & Member,
Hon. Noel L. Que Member,
Hon. Leona P. Martirez Member,
Hon. Alfredo C. Adalla, Sr. Member,
Hon. Karen C. Matza Member, &
Hon. Leticia B. Saba (Pres., LMB) Member.

On Official Business:
Hon. Nestor T. San Pablo Member

Late:
Hon. John Gio Ong Bongao (Pres., SKCF) Member
Absent:

NONE

Proponents: HON. ALFREDO C. ADALLA, SR.

HON. SHEINA MARIE C. ONRUBIA
HON. LOURDES BELANGEL BERCES
Co-Proponents: ALL MEMBERS PRESENT

Ordinance No. 019-2011

AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE, SALE, DISTRIBUTION \
AND ADVERTISEMENT OF CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO :
PRODUCTS IN CERTAIN PLACES, IMPOSING PENALTIES F'OR
VIOLATIONS TTIEREOF AND PROVIDING FUNDS TTTEREFOR AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Be it Ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Tabaco, that:

Section 1. Title - This Ordinance shall be known as "THE SMOKE FREE ORDINANCE
OF TABACO CITY''

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Section 2. Purpose - It is the purpose of this Ordinance to safeguard public health and

ensure the rvell being of all its constituents by protecting them from the harmful effects of
smoking and tobacco consumption.

Section 3. Coverage - This Ordinance shall apply to all persons, whether natural or
juridical, u,hether resident or not, and in all places. found the territorial jurisdiction of Tabaco
Cifv.

Section 4. Definition of Terms - As used in this Ordinancs, the terms below shall have

the meanings ascribed to them in this section. Any words or terms not defined shall be given their

plain and customary meanings, unless the context requires otherwise, and shall be interpreted in a
manner consistent with the purpose and spirit of this Ordinance.

Advertising and Promotion means any form of commercial communication,

recommendation or action with the aim, effect or likely effect of promoting a tobacco
product or tobacco use either directly or indirectl.v.

Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) refer to a legally constituted voluntary

civic and social organization or institution created with no participation of
government, including but not limited to, charities, development, People's
Organizations (PO), comrnunity grollps, women's organizations, faith-based
organizations, professional associations, coalitions and advocacy groups. As used in
this Ordinance, NGOs does not include organizations or association related to or
connected with the tobacco industry in any way. \ J
Enclosed or Partially Enclosed moans being covered by a roof or enclosed b-v one J
or more walls or sides, regardless of the tlpe of material used for the roof, rvall or
sides, and regardless of whether the structure is permanent or temporary.
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Minor refers to any person below Eighteen (18) years old.
Outdoor Advertisement refers to any sign, model, placard, board, billboard, banner,
bunting, light displa-y, device, structure or representation employed outdoors r,vholl,v (
or partially to advertise or promote a tobacco product to the public.
Peron In-Charge refer to: in case of public places. public outdoor spaces and
workplaces, the president/ manager in case of a company, corporation or association,

the owner/ proprietor/ case of a single proprietorship" or the administrator \

case of government p ce or building, in case ofpublic conveyances. the
owner, driver,
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or the captain of the nublic convevance.

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o Point-of-Sale refers to any location at which an individual can purchase or otherwise

obtain tobacco products.
h Public Conveyances refer to modes of transportation servicing the general
population, such as, but not limited to, elevators, airplanes. ships, jeepneys, buses,
taxicabs, trains, light rail tralsits, tricycles and other similar vehicle.
Public Places refer to enclosed or confined areas of all hospitals, medical clinics.
schools, public transportation terminals and offices, and building such as private and
public offices, recreational places, shopping malls, movie houses. hotels, restaurants
and the like. Smoking shall be absolutely prohibited in the following public places:

r Centers of 1'outh activrty such as plavschools, preparatory schools.

elementary schools, high schools, colleges and universities, -vouth hostels and

recreational facilities for persons under Eighteen (18) years old.

r Elevators and stairwells
o Locations in rvhich fire hazards are present. including gas stations and
storage areas for flammable liquids, gas, explosives or combustible materials.

o Within the buildings and premises of public and private hospitals. medical,
dental and optical clinics, health centers, nursing homes. dispensaries and
laboratories.
. Public conveyances and public facilities including airport and ship terminals
and train and bus stations, restaurants and conference halls, except for
separate smoking areas.

. Food preparation areas. Food preparation areas shall include areas rvhere
food or beverage is actually manufactured or prepared. \
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Second-Hand Smoke means the smoke cmitted from the burning end of a cigarette
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or from other tobacco products usually in cornbination with the smoke exhaled bv the
smoker.
Smoking means being in possession or control of a lit tobacco product regardless of
whether the smoke is being actively inhaled or exhaled.

l. Tobacco Products means product entirell,'or partly made of the leaf tobacco as raw (
material which are manufactures to be used for smoking, sucking, chewing or
snuffing, such as cigarettes and cigars.
m. Workplace means any place used by people during their emplo)'ment or work, (frr,/
u,hether done for
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places commonly used by the workers in the course of their rvork (for example,
corridors, elevators, stainvells. toilets, lobbies, lounges). Vehicles used in the course
of work are considered workplaces.

Section 5. Prohibited Acts. The following acts are declared unlawfirl and prohibited by
this Ordinance.

a. Smoking in enclosed or partially enclosed public places, workplaces, pgblic

conveyances, or other public places, as defined in Section 4;
b. Selling or distributing of tobacco in a school, public playground or other facility
frequented by minors or within 100 meters from any point in the perirneter of these
places;

c. Selling or distributing tobacco products to minors;

d. Purchasing tobacco products from minors;
e. Selling tobacco products by minors;
f. Placing cinema and outdoor advertisements of tobacco products;

g. Placing posting, or distributing advertising materials of tobacco products. such as

leaflets, posters and similar materials, outside the premises of point-of-sale

establishments;
h. Placing posting, or distributing advertising materials of tobacco products, such as
leaflets, posters and similar materials, even if inside the premises of point-of-sale
establishments, wfien the establishments are not allowed to sell or distribute tobacco
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products. as in Section 5 (b) above; I
i. It is also prohibited to any persorl, owner, operator, administrator, manager, or person

I in charge or operation of restaurants, eateries and other similar establishments to

allow children/ minor below 18 years of age to sta.v, or seat at designated smoking
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areas within sutri ect establishments.

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have allowed, abetted or tolerated the same.

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Duties and Obligations of Persons-in-Charge. Persons in charge shall:

Prominently post isplal' Smoking" signage's in the locations most visible

to the public in the a whe ing is prohibited, including vehicles. At the very

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least, a 'No Smoking" sign must be posted at the entrance to the area. The ..No
Smoking" sign shall be at least 8x16 inches in size and the international No Smoking
s),mbol shall occupy no less thanT0To of the signage's. the remaining lower 30o% of
the signage's shall show the following information:

flnternational No Smoking Symbol]

STRICTLY NO SMOKING
as per ORDINANCE NO.
Violators can be fined up to P
Report Violations to
fHotline Number Optional]

Remove from the places where smoking is prohibited all ashtrays and any other
receptacles for disposing of cigarette refuse.

c. For person-in-charge of point-of-sale establishments, post the following statement in

a clear and conspicuous manner:

SALE/ DISTRIBUTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS IS

UNLAWFUL

d. Establish internal procedure and measures through which this ordinance shall be
implemented and refused rvithin the area of u,hich he or she is in charge, including,
but not limited to, warning violators and requesting them to stop smoking, and if they \ t
to comply, asking them to t
refuse leave the premises, and if they still refuse to
comply, reporting the incidents to the City Health Officer and the nearest peace
officer. \
Ensure that all the employees in the establishment are aware of this Ordinance and

the procedure and measlrres for implementing and enforcing it. (

Allow inspectors acting under Section 14 and 15 hereof and representatives of the
designated Non Governmental organizations under Section 16 entry to the

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establishment during regular business hours
compliance with this Ordinance.
For all signage's r
for the purpose of inspecting

be posted under (a), (c)

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In ex'treme cases, may provide an outdoor smoking area provided that the following
guidelines, annual fees and application requirements shall have been evaluated and
complied:
l. Filing fee of Php 500.00 to be paid upon filing of the application.
2. Inspection fee of Php l-000.00 to be paid pnor to inspection.
3. Processing fee of Php 1,000.00 to be paid upon approval of the application and
release of pertinent documents such as the Certificate of Inspection of Building

Officials and Certificate of Approval rvith the Citv Health Officer of the
designated smoking area.

Guidelines for Inspection and Approval:

The smoking area shall not be located in entrances, exits or close to any place

r.vhere non-smokers pass and must be at least l0 meters awa-v.

Smoking areas shall not have an area larger than l0 square meters. No
building shall have more than one designated smoking area.
J. No food or drinks shall be served in the designated smoking area.
4. Every smoking area shall have highly visible and prominently displayed
signage's u'hich contains the following information's:
a. DESIGNATED SMOKING ARTA, PERMIT T,INDER:
b. Graphic depiction and corresponding explanation of the effect of
smoking on the smoker's health.
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Graphic depiction and corresponding explanation of the effects of t
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passive smoking on cthers.

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evaluated:
1. Proposed location of the smoking area;
2. Barangay clearance;
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3. Business permit.

Section 7. Personal Liable. The following persons shall be liable under this Ordinance:
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a. Any person or entity
hereof. If-the offi lSa
its any of the prohibited acts stated in Section
ration, parhrership or any judicial person, the
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manager, president or chairman of the board of directors or managing partner shall

suffer the penalty or penalties provided for herein as the case may'be.
b. Persons-in-charge who knowingl_v allow, abet or tolerate the prohibited acts

enumerated in Section 5. or who othenvise fail to fuIfiIl the duties and obligations
enumerated in Section i6 hereof.

Section 8. Penalties. The following penalties shall be imposed on violators of this

Ordinance:

a. Violation of Section 5 (a) and Section 6

i. First Offense Php 500.00
ii. Second Offense Php 1,000.00
iii. Third Offense Php 2.500.00 or imprisonment
for a period of 1 day to 30 days
(arresto menor), or both at the
discretion of the court.

b. Violation of Section 5 (b), (c) and (d)

i. First Offense Php 1,500.00
ii. Second Offense Php 3,000.00
iii. Third Offense Php 5,000.00 or imprisonment
for a period of I day to 30 days
(arresto menor), or both at the
discretion of the cour1. \
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Revocation of business license or permit (in case of a business entity

establishment)
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Discretion of the City Government or duly authorized implementing agency

c. Violation of Section 5 (e), (0, {g) and (h)

i. First Offense Php 2,000.00
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ii. Second Offense Php 3,000 00

iii. Third Offe Php 5.000.00 or imprisonment
for a period of I day to 30 days \
(arresto menor), or both at the
discretion of the cou11.

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Revocation of business license or permit (in case of a business entity

establishment)

Discretion of the City Government or duly authorized implementing agency

d. Suspension of License. The license to operates of any establishment or anli public

conve.vance covered bythis Ordinance shall be suspended for at least One (l) rveek

but not more than One (l) month.

e. Minors caught selling tobacco products rvill be subiected to the counseling by the
CSWDO and appropriate community service for One (l) day but not more than
Seven (7) days.

Section 9. Citation Ticket System. Violators of this Ordinance shall be informed of their
violation and the penalt-v associated which such violation by means of a Citation Ticket System
with the folloi,ving guidelines:

a. Official booklets of Citation Tickets shall be issued b.v the City Treasurer's Office to
duly authorized enforcers rvithin Ninety (90) calendar days of the effectivity of this
Ordinance.
A Citation Ticket shall be issued to the person/s liable for anv violation of this
Ordinance upon finding of the violation b1" duly authorized enforcers.
A Citation Ticket shall contain the follorving information:
l) A checklist of the violations under this Ordinance.
2) The fines associated with each violation. \
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3) Due date for compliance with the obligations imposed by the ticket.
When a Citation Ticket is issued to a violator, the violator shall report to the Citv
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Treasurer's Office within Three (3) regular business da1's after such issuance. where
he or she shall either pay.' the fine imposed or render community service under
Section 8 (e) hereof.

The City Treasurer's Office shall keep a duplicate of all Citation Tickets issued to t
violators as rvells as all other records of violations of this Ordinance.

Section 10. Smoking Cessation Program. The Crty Health Officer, with the assistance
of the Health Education and P Offrger and the CSO representative designated under
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Section 16 hereof, shall develop Smoking Cessation Program and encourage the
f ilities which may be ablelo provrde for

,ry
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requirements. Smoker rvho are willing to quit and/ or those found violating this Ordinance may be
referred to the Smoking Cessation Program and its facilities.

ENFORCBMENT

Section 11. Smoke Free Task Force. A Task Force shall be created to aid in the
implementation, enforcement and monitoring of this Ordinance as well as to conduct educational
awareness campaigns, information dissemination programs, and capacity building programs, that

will inform the constituents and train enforcement officers.

The Task Force shall be composed of the follo*"ing:

a. City Health Officer

b. Health Education and Promotion Officer
c. Legal Officer
d. Information Officer
e. Building Officer
f. Business Permit and License Offrcer
g Representative/s of the Non-Government Organization (NGO) designated by the City
Health Ofiicer under Section 16 hereof
. Representative of the Philippine National Police (PNP)

City Treasurer
Environment and Natural Resources Officer (ENRO)
. LigaNg Mga Barangay President \
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Other member/s identified by the City Health officer whose specific function in the r
Local Government and role in the effective implementation of tobacco control may
be considered invaluable. \

Task Force shall not include as a member any person or entity connected in any way to the
tobacco industry
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Section 12. Duties and Responsibilities of the Task Force. Other than One (l)
Ordinance and
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Two (2) deputizing enforcers under ion 13f to 16 hereof, Task Force shall have the
following ive duties and
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The City Health Officer shall:

1) Spearheads the srnoking cessation program.

2) Assign a hotline or any other number to which violations of this Ordinance mav
be reported by telephone call of by SMS and a person to operate the line and
record the reports.
3) Serve as the overall coordinator among all the City Officer involved in the
implementation of this Ordinance.
4) Make tobacco control, including the implernentation and enforcement of this
Ordinance, a part ofthe health program to be proposed for ftinding by the general

budget of the City Government of Tabaco.

b. The Health Education and Promotion Officer shall:

l) Develop and produce information, education and communication materials on the
harms of second-hand smoke as well as on the provisions of this Ordinance

2) Encourage constituents of the City of Tabaco to monitor and report violations of

this Ordinance.
3) Assist the Crt1, Health Offrcer in developing and promoting a smoking cessation
program.

c. The Legal Officer shall:

l) Assist the Health Officer in reviewing reports of and complaints for violation of
this ordnance and in determining liability. \
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d. The Building Officer shall:
l) Conduct- together with the Health Officer or on its orvn, inspection activities as
provided in this Ordinance.
2) Determine r.vhether or not enclosed or partially enclosed public places.
rvorkplaces or other places comply wi& the requirements of this Ordinance.

e. The Information Officer shall:

l) Print the Citation Tickets and copies of this Ordinance for distribution to the
public
2) Make a primer summarizing prov of this Ordinance.
3) Publicize activities related t tht: im mcntation and enforcement of this
Ordinance.
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The Business Permits and License Officer shall:

l) Order the suspension or revocation of permits and license of establishments
found to have violated this Ordinance, subject to the provisions of Section 8

hereof-

2) Deny rener,val of perrnits and licenses of violators of this Ordinance.

O The NGO Representative/s shall:

l) Assist in preliminary inspection and in monitoring violations of this Ordinance,
2) Assist in promoting awareness of this Ordinance and in encouraging public
support and participation in its in,plementation and enforcement.
3) Assist in developing and promoting a smoking cessation program.
4) Assist in developing and conducting onentation seminars and trarnings for
enforcers.

5) Assist in evaluating the performance of the Task Force and the effectiveness of
the implementation and enforcement of this Ordinance.

h. The PNP Representativel PSO Officer/ Traffic Enforcers shall:

l) Apprehend violators in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance

2) Assist City Officials and deputized civilians in apprehending violators and in

fi lling the appropriate complaints.

T. The City Treasurer shall:

l) Issue Official Citation Tickets to enforcers. \
2) Collect and receive fines paid by a violator and submit reports relating thereto the t
Task Force.
3) Designate collection agents, an necessary, to assist in the efficient collection of
the fines.
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The ENRO shall:

l) Assist in promoting awareness of this Ordinance as a component in the protection

and conservation of the environment and in encouraging public support and

participation in its impl ion and enforcement

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Assist in inspection and torinil violation of the Ordinance on its owrr or r,lith
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3) Conduct periodic monitoring of air, water, soil quality and other studies pertinent

to determining levels of exposure to tobacco smoke, residue, by-products and

litter.

k. The Liga President shall:

l) Assist in promoting awareness of this Ordinance in encouraging public support
and participation in its implementation and enforcement;

2) Coordinate rvith all Barangay Chairperson and the PNP in monitoring violations
of the Ordinance within their jurisdiction;
3) Provide the necessary coordination among the Barangay Heath Workers,
Kagawads and Tanods and other enforcers for the implementation of activities
pertinent to the Ordinance.

4) Assist in the facilitation of referral for the Smoking Cessation Program at the
Barangay Level.

Section 13. Enforcement on Individuals. Members of the PNP shall apprehend and
issue Citation Tickets against persons caught smoking in places where such is prohibited. They

shall forward copies of the tickets they issue violators to the City Treasurer's Office regularl_v, at
least trice a week.

Section 14. Enforcement on Public Conveyances. Members of the PNP andlor persons
duly deputized by the Task Force shall inspect public conveyances during their regular hours of
operation and shall issue Citation Tickets upon discovery of any violation of this Ordinance. They
shall fonvard copies of the tickets they issue violators to the City Treasurer's Office regularly, at
least tnce a week.

Section 15. e3nforcement of Establishments. Ninety (90) calendar days after the
effectivity of this Ordinance, an inspection team composed of representatives &om the City
Heallh Office, the Engineer's Office, the Treasurer's Office, and the Permits and License Office,
shall conduct inspection of establishments and buildings to determine their compliance r,vith the
provisions of this Ordinance.

Regular inspection shall the fter conducted at least once every month or
simultaneously r.vith other regular done by the Task Force, whichever is more
frequent, duri normal hours of ope establishment
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The inspection team shall issue Citation Ticket against the establishment upon finding of
non-compliance with or any violation of this Ordinance. A Citation Ticket may be issued for each

day that the establishment is found to be non-compliant'

Re-inspection of the establishment shall be done on any day after the issuance of the
Citation Ticket, but in no case more than Ten (10) calendar days after such issuance. If the
establishrnent fails to comply with the obligations stated in the Citation Ticket upon re-inspection,
the inspection team shall recommend the suspension of the license to operate of the

establishment, consistent with Section 8 (d) hereof.

In the course of inspection, the inspection team may apprehend individual violators and
request the assistance of the PNP in doing so.

Section 16. Civilian Participation in Enforcement. Within Thirty (30) calendar days
from the effectivity of this Ordinance, the City Health Officer shall designate, with the approval \
of the Offrce of the City Mayor, Non-Governmental Organization/s (NGOs) to discharge the
duties and responsibilities enumerated in Section 12 (g) hereof.

The Task Force may deputize qualified civilians to serve as enforcers of this Ordinance.
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Any person can file with the Task Force a report of or complaint for any violation of this
Ordinance.

INFORMATION CAMPAIGN

Section 17. Information Dissemination. Within Sixty (60) calendar days of the

effectivity of this Ordinance, the Crt-v Health Officer shall:

a. In coordination with the Office of the City Mayor:
l) Provide at least Two (2) copies of this Ordinance to every PNP station or precinct
in the City of Tabaco;
Z\ Provide a primer on this Ordinance for everv member of the PNP in the City of

Tabaco; and

3) Conduct lectures brief bers of the PNP members of the provisions of this

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In coordination rvith the Permits and Licenses Office. give a cop-v of this Ordinance
and its primer to all cxisting establishments that are licensed to operate and open to
the public, as well as to those appll.ing for a ner,v license to operate.

In coordination r,vith the Information Office, give a copy of this Ordinance and its
primer to all public utilit-v vehicle operators in the Citv of Tabaco.
d. In coordination rvith the Information Office. give a copr. of this Ordinance and its
primer to all public and private schools of all level situated in the City of Tabaco.

Section 18. Public Billboards, Notices in Barangays. Upon effectivity of this

Ordinance, the Engineer's Office shall put up billboards in conspicuous places in the City' of
Tabaco to notifu the public of the restrictions and sanctions imposed by the ordinance. The
Information Offrce shall also immediately issue for dissemination at the barangal' ler.el notices
regarding the obligations ofpersons under the ordinance.
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Section 19. Conduct of Orientation Seminars and Trainings. Within Sixty (60)
calendar da.vs from the effectivit"v of this Ordinance and periodically thereafter, thc City Health -(-
Officer, *,ith the assistance of the Health Education and Promotion Officer and the NGO
representative designated under Section 16 hereof, shall develop and conduct a series of
orientation seminars and trainings for the enforces of this Ordinance, at least one for each group,
including but not limited to, deputized enforcers like Barangay Health Workers and the Barangay
Tanod and the local PNP.
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Section 20. Funding. An initial funding
incidental
FUNDING

to defray the erpenses necessan'

to the implementation of this Ordinance in thc amount of Tivo Hundred
for or
Thousand
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Pesos (Php 200,000.00) shall be sourced from the budget of City Governrnent of Tabaco and is

hereby allocated. Every year thereafter. at least Three Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 300,000.00)

shall automaticallv be included in the Annual Budget of the Cit.v Government of Tabaco for the
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The above expenses include, but are not limited to:

a. Costs of printing copies of this Ordinance. the Citation Tickets, and Information,
Education and Communication Materials pertaining to tobacco control;
b. Costs of inspection and enforcement by the Smoke-free Task Force, including
allowances for meals and transportation, the amounts of rvhich shall be set by Offrce
of the City Mayor:
c. Incentive or reward for private citizens r.vho report violations of this Ordinance;
d. Instihrtion and operating expenses of the smoking cessation program and facilit.v:
e. Olher expenses associated with the implementation and enforcement of this
Ordinance.

Section 21. Repealing Clause. all Ordinance contrary to or inconsistent with this
Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 22. Separability Clause. if any part or provision of this Ordinance is declared
urconstitutional or invalid" the same shall not affect the validity of the other parts or provisions \
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hereof.

Section 23. Effectivity Clause. This Ordinance shall take effect Fifteen (15) days after
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its publication in a newspaper of local or general circulation or posting in at least Two (2)
conspicuous places in Tabaco City.

APPROVED.

We hereb-v certif' to the correctness of the foregoing Ordinance

ALFREDO C. ADALLA, SR.

Proponent

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LOURDES BELANG
Proponent

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 Republic of the Philippines
Province of Albay
CITY OF TABACO

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Cont. Ordinance No. 0i9 - 2011 page 16

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Co-Proponenf

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LEoNA p. tvlndrmaz REN C. MATZA
Co-Proponent Co-Proponent

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ATTESTED:

EVE NOY LOPEZ

Acting Secretary ngguniang Panlungsod

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