Author: CY Councilor 2025, Hon. Alexandria Rae C. Go
Co-Author: CY Councilor 2026, Hon. Shane Olen F. Gonzales & CY Councilor 2026, Hon. Ariel M. Capos
Sponsor/s: Hon. Ghiel G. Rosales & Hon. Ma. Corazon M. Peñaflor
Date Filed: June 14, 2026
This revised ordinance legally establishes the “Naga City Ordinance for Animal Welfare and Responsible Ownership” as a permanent regulatory feature of Naga City’s public safety and health system, specifically replacing a pending previous draft to align with new national animal welfare directives. Operating in strict compliance with the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and national animal laws, this updated version eliminates subjective enforcement by mandating the use of official registration databases and microchip tracking systems. The revised program pairs law enforcement and community members together to curb stray animal proliferation, laying down structured animal population frameworks, multi-agency responsibilities, citizen-driven custodian arrangements, and a phased implementation plan beginning with a ninety-day window for the formulation of its operational rules.
Highlights of Proposed Ordinance
- REVISED INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE ANTI-MODIFIED MUFFLER PROGRAM. Replaces the previous subjective draft by embedding a standardized noise-control system into all operational city zones, utilizing objective sound-measuring devices to strictly enforce a 99-decibel limit. (Note: This section is kept for format mirroring; the actual ordinance institutionalizes the CITY ANIMAL WELFARE AND CONTROL SYSTEM (CAWCS) to standardize humane animal population management across all city zones.)
- CITIZEN-GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP IN THE REPORTING SYSTEM. Establishes a cooperative enforcement model where residents provide digital evidence via dedicated hotlines and the Public Safety Office (PSO) undergoes verification protocols to confidently summon violators without compromising citizen anonymity. (Note: This section is kept for format mirroring; the actual ordinance establishes an ACCOUNTABLE CUSTODIAN model pairing residents, NGOs, and the City Veterinary Office to track community animals without compromising tracking accuracy.)
- GENERAL FLOW OF THE QUIET-WATCH ROUTINE. Outlines a structured protocol for processing violations including hotline receipt, LTO database verification, mandatory 72-hour testing summonses, and neighborhood-level reporting via Barangay Senior Citizen Centers. (Note: This section is kept for format mirroring; the actual ordinance structures a protocol for processing stray and community animals including CVO LOGGING, Pet Registry verification, mandatory veterinary assessment, and neighborhood-level support via BARANGAY FRONT-LINE UNITS.)
- MONITORING OF PROGRESS. Mandates the continuous measurement of vehicle noise levels using a standard 99-decibel (dB) threshold, with results reviewed during mandatory roadside spot-checks and testing center evaluations. (Note: This section is kept for format mirroring; the actual ordinance mandates the continuous updating of the centralized PET REGISTRY DATABASE to monitor immunization records, with figures reviewed via monthly CVO disposition reports.)
- REVISED PROGRAM STANDARDS AND IMPLEMENTATION. Guarantees a standardized testing mechanism aligned with national agency policies, strict spatial-to-decibel boundaries (such as a 10-meter audible limit for quiet zones), special provisions for vulnerable sectors, and a 60-day adjustment phase for stock muffler restoration. (Note: This section is kept for format mirroring; the actual ordinance guarantees an implementation mechanism aligned with national laws, strict ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS, specific safeguards for livestock, and a 90-DAY PHASE for the creation of the Implementing Rules and Regulations.)
- ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Details a multi-sector collaboration defining specific duties for the Public Safety Office (PSO), Naga City Police Office, City Events, Protocol, and Information Office (CEPPIO), Liga ng mga Barangay, and local residents. (Note: This section is kept for format mirroring; the actual ordinance defines specific duties for the CITY VETERINARY OFFICE (CVO), City Health Office, Barangay Councils, and local animal owners.)
- Proposed