Author/s :
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Hon. Jessie R. Albeus
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Hon. Wilfredo Jude A. Diokno
DATE PROPOSED / SUBMITTED:
Date Received: August 27, 2026
ORDINANCE SUMMARY :
This amendatory ordinance modifies Sections 4 and 6 of Ordinance No. 2014-006 by removing exceptions, waivers, and requirements for certifications from religious sects or educational institutions regarding the 200-meter distance rule for peryahans and carnivals. It reinforces the regulatory mechanisms governing location constraints, operational hours, age limits, advertisements, and wagers to ensure safe and orderly amusement operations within Naga City
ORDINANCE HIGHLIGHTS :
- REVISION OF DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Deletes exceptions, waivers, and the need for certifications/authorizations from places of worship or learning, making strict adherence to the 200-meter buffer zone mandatory unless located inside an enclosed shopping center/structure hidden from public view.
- OPERATIONAL LIMITS & CONTROLS: Retains rules restricting operations between 5:00 PM and 12:00 Midnight, limiting wagers to a maximum of Fifty Pesos (₱50), and completely prohibiting alcoholic drinks, drugs, and prohibited games of chance
- AGE & ACCESS RESTRICTIONS: Prohibits unaccompanied minors from entering and restricts students from entry during class hours or while wearing school uniforms.
- ADVERTISING RESTRICTIONS: Forbids placing advertisements or streamers in front of or within a 100-meter radius of any place of worship or institute of learning.
- Proposed