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(NAR) VOL.8 NO. 2 / APRIL - JUNE 1997
[ MMDA RESOLUTION NO. 19, July 18, 1996 ]
URGING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS OF METROPOLITAN MANILA TO PASS LOCAL ORDINANCES ON ANTI-VANDALISM WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE CITY OF MUNICIPALITY
WHEREAS, continuing acts of vandalism has been observed in the marred and scarred trees, road signs, concrete walls and other public properties in Metropolitan Manila;
WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 7924 mandates the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to formulate and implement policies, rules and regulations for the promotion and enhancement of ecological and the prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution;
WHEREAS, the Metro Manila Council (Council) in session duly assembled agreed to pass a resolution urging the local government units of Metropolitan Manila to pass local ordinances penalizing any form of vandalism within their respective city or municipality;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved as it is hereby resolved, pursuant to Sec. 6 of RA 7924, that the Council hereby urges the local government units of Metropolitan Manila to pass local ordinances on anti-vandalism penalizing any person deliberately destroying or damaging any property by writing, painting, spraying, defacing any wall, tree, road sign, billboard, furniture and equipment other than his property without the knowledge and consent of the owner.
Resolved, further, that the Council suggests a uniform penalty with a fine of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) if the value of the damage caused exceeds Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) if the value of the damage caused does not exceed more than Two Hundred Pesos (P200.00).
This Resolution shall take effect upon approval.
Adopted: 18 July 1996
WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 7924 mandates the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to formulate and implement policies, rules and regulations for the promotion and enhancement of ecological and the prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution;
WHEREAS, the Metro Manila Council (Council) in session duly assembled agreed to pass a resolution urging the local government units of Metropolitan Manila to pass local ordinances penalizing any form of vandalism within their respective city or municipality;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved as it is hereby resolved, pursuant to Sec. 6 of RA 7924, that the Council hereby urges the local government units of Metropolitan Manila to pass local ordinances on anti-vandalism penalizing any person deliberately destroying or damaging any property by writing, painting, spraying, defacing any wall, tree, road sign, billboard, furniture and equipment other than his property without the knowledge and consent of the owner.
Resolved, further, that the Council suggests a uniform penalty with a fine of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) if the value of the damage caused exceeds Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) if the value of the damage caused does not exceed more than Two Hundred Pesos (P200.00).
This Resolution shall take effect upon approval.
Adopted: 18 July 1996
(SGD.) PROSPERO I. ORETA
Chairman
Metro Manila Council
Chairman
Metro Manila Council
(SGD.) ISMAEL A. MATHAY,JR. Member Mayor, Quezon City | (SGD.) PABLO P. CUNETA, SR. Member Mayor, Pasay City |
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(SGD.) BENJAMIN S. ABALOS Member Mayor, City of Mandaluyong | (SGD.) IGNACIO R. BUNYE Member Mayor, City of Muntinlupa |
(SGD.)VICENTE P. EUSEBIO Member Mayor, City of Pasig | (SGD.) ISIDRO GARCIA Member Mayor, Taguig |
(SGD.) REYNALDO S. MALONZO Member Mayor, Caloocan City | (SGD.) JOSE. T. CAPCO, JR. Member Mayor, Pateros |
(SGD.) VERGEL A. AGUILAR Member Mayor, Las Pinas | (SGD.) AMADO S. VICENCIO Member Mayor, Malabon |
SGD.) JOEY P. MARQUEZ Member Mayor, Parañaque | (SGD.) ALFREDO S. LIM Member Mayor, City of Manila |
(SGD.) FELIPE C. DEL ROSARIO, JR.
Member
Mayor, Navotas
(SGD.) TOMAS T. BANAGA Member President, MM Vice Mayors League | (SGD.) ERNESTO F RIVERA Member President, MM Councilors League |
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