Author/s :
- Hon. Jefson Romeo B. Felix
DATE PROPOSED / SUBMITTED:
Date Received: September 22, 2026 (First Draft)
ORDINANCE SUMMARY :
This ordinance establishes clean celebration standards in Naga City by regulating the outdoor use and release of loose celebratory materials like confetti, glitter, and balloons to prevent litter and waterway pollution. It sets strict cleanup responsibilities for event organizers, outlines permitted indoor uses, and enforces graduated penalties through Environment Violation Receipts.
ORDINANCE HIGHLIGHTS :
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PROHIBITED RELEASE: Strictly bans the deliberate throwing, scattering, launching, or release of loose celebratory materials (such as confetti, glitter, streamers, and balloons) outdoors or anywhere they are likely to enter waterways or escape into public spaces.
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PERMITTED INDOOR USE: Allows loose celebratory materials only in fully enclosed indoor venues where they can be completely contained, promptly collected, and prevented from escaping or entering drains.
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EVENT ORGANIZER RESPONSIBILITIES: Requires event organizers to ensure compliance, inform suppliers and participants, prevent event-generated litter from reaching waterways, and conduct prompt cleanup.
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IMPLEMENTING OFFICES: Designates the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) to lead enforcement, backed by the Solid Waste Management Office, Public Safety Office, and barangays using Environment Violation Receipts (EVRs).
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PENALTIES & FINES: Imposes graduated fines ranging from P500.00 to P2,500.00 for natural persons, and P1,000.00 to P5,000.00 for event organizers, suppliers, or entities violating release or cleanup mandates.
- Proposed