THE NAGA CITY COUNCIL

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The Naga City i-Engage Program

Enhancing People Participation

Let them know what you think!

Ordinary citizens, even if they are not members of organized groups or the Naga City People’s Council, are empowered to participate in the crafting of local laws directly.   This has been made possible through the i-Engage Ordinance (Ordinance 2023-004). 

Below are the recent proposed measures presented here for your comments and suggestions. Your ideas will be considered as these draft ordinances are refined before being brought to the plenary for discussion and approval or disapproval.

Click on the links to read more about them. Be sure to let your councilors know what you think about these measures. 

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Proposed measures in the Sangguniang Panlungsod

PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Health Promotion Framework Strategy 2030 Ordinance

Author/s : Hon. Francisco M. Mendoza DATE PROPOSED / SUBMITTED: Date Received: October 5, 2026 (First Reading)   ORDINANCE SUMMARY : This ordinance institutionalizes the Department of Health’s Health Promotion Framework Strategy (HPFS) 2030 as the overarching operational roadmap for health promotion, disease prevention, and population-based health programs within the Naga City-Wide Health System (NCWHS). It ratifies Naga City Health Board Resolution No. 2026-06, establishes dedicated governance mechanisms, prioritizes seven key behavioral and structural risk areas, and integrates financial requirements into local planning instruments and the Special Health Fund.   ORDINANCE HIGHLIGHTS : RATIFICATION OF NCHB RESOLUTION: Officially adopts and

PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Civil Registry Fee Exemption Ordinance for PWDs, Senior Citizens, Solo Parents and Indigenous Peoples

Author/s : Hon. Elmer S. Baldemoro Hon. Wilfredo Jude A. Diokno DATE PROPOSED / SUBMITTED: Date Received: October 6, 2026   ORDINANCE SUMMARY : This ordinance grants qualified Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Senior Citizens, Solo Parents, and Indigenous Peoples who reside in Naga City an exemption from filing and other fees collected by the Naga City Civil Registry Office. By eliminating the need to undergo a separate determination of indigency, the measure simplifies access to vital civil registry services such as administrative corrections under RA 9048/10172, marriage licenses, and late birth, marriage, or death registrations.   ORDINANCE HIGHLIGHTS : COVERED

PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Clean Celebrations Ordinance of Naga City

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 : PROHIBITED RELEASE: Strictly bans the deliberate throwing, scattering, launching, or release of loose celebratory materials (such as confetti, glitter, streamers, and balloons) outdoors

PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Safer Pedestrian Crossings Ordinance of Naga City

Author/s : Hon. Jefson Romeo B. Felix DATE PROPOSED / SUBMITTED: Date Received: September 14, 2026 (First Draft) ORDINANCE SUMMARY : This ordinance establishes clear pedestrian priority and safety standards for crosswalks across Naga City, mandating motorist duties such as slowing down and yielding to pedestrians. It prohibits dangerous driving behaviors like blocking crosswalks or overtaking yielding vehicles, mandates comprehensive infrastructure assessments, and sets graduated administrative penalties for violators. ORDINANCE HIGHLIGHTS : MOTORIST DUTIES & YIELDING: Requires motorists to slow down, come to a complete stop before the stop line, yield to pedestrians within or about to enter a crossing,

PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Revenue Code Amendment Ordinance (Section 86)

Author/s : Hon. Elmer S. Baldemoro DATE PROPOSED / SUBMITTED: Date Received: August 27, 2026   ORDINANCE SUMMARY : This amendatory ordinance updates Section 86(b) of Naga City’s codified revenue code (Ordinance No. 2004-123, as amended) by explicitly inserting the word “business” into the administrative provisions governing applications submitted through the Business Permits and Licensing Division of the City Treasurer’s Office.   ORDINANCE HIGHLIGHTS : CLARIFICATION IN PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Modifies Section 86(b) to ensure clarity for any natural or juridical person seeking to engage in business, trade, or any business activity within Naga City. DESIGNATED OFFICE: Mandates that applications must

PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Naga City Barangay Health Education and Promotion Officers (BHEPO) Ordinance of 2026

Author/s : Hon. Francisco M. Mendoza Hon. Gilda Gayle R. Abonal-Gomez DATE PROPOSED / SUBMITTED: Date Received: September 22, 2026 (First Reading)   ORDINANCE SUMMARY : This ordinance formally designates all active and accredited Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) in Naga City’s 27 component barangays as Barangay Health Education and Promotion Officers (BHEPOs). It establishes a community health promotion governance framework under the City Health Office to bolster health literacy, execute the national Health Promotion Framework Strategy, and advance local health system integration under the Universal Health Care Act.   ORDINANCE HIGHLIGHTS : DESIGNATION & COVERAGE: Formally upgrades all active, accredited

PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Cockfight Regulations Alignment Ordinance

Author/s : Hon. Francisco M. Mendoza DATE PROPOSED / SUBMITTED: Date Received: September 14, 2026   ORDINANCE SUMMARY : This ordinance amends Naga City’s existing local cockpit regulations (Ordinance No. 92-069, as amended) to harmonize them with Presidential Decree No. 449 (The Cockfighting Law of 1974) and relevant Supreme Court jurisprudence. It restricts regular cockfighting operations strictly to Sundays and legal holidays, limits the maximum number of authorized cockpits to two, revokes non-conforming permits, and repeals previous local measures that allowed expanded weekday or frequent derby schedules.   ORDINANCE HIGHLIGHTS : MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COCKPITS: Strictly limits the establishment and

PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Naga City Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention and Early Care Ordinance

Author/s : Hon. Jefson Romeo B. Felix DATE PROPOSED / SUBMITTED: Date Received: September 6, 2026   ORDINANCE SUMMARY : This ordinance establishes an integrated Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) prevention and early care system embedded within Naga City’s existing City-Wide Health System. It seeks to lower CKD risks, improve risk-based kidney assessments, and streamline primary care management, closed-loop patient navigation, and higher-level referrals.   ORDINANCE HIGHLIGHTS : SYSTEM ESTABLISHMENT: Embeds a comprehensive prevention-to-care pathway for CKD into the existing City-Wide Health System without setting up parallel governance structures. LEAD IMPLEMENTATION: Designates the City Health Office to lead technical coordination, service

PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Naga City Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction and Early Care Ordinance

Author/s : Hon. Jefson Romeo B. Felix DATE PROPOSED / SUBMITTED: Date Received: September 8, 2026 ORDINANCE SUMMARY : This ordinance establishes an integrated cardiometabolic risk reduction and early care system within Naga City’s existing City-Wide Health System. It focuses on preventing, identifying, and managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia. By maximizing PhilHealth benefits, strengthening primary care navigation, and establishing targeted local gap-filling support, the ordinance aims to bridge the gap between initial diagnosis and sustained risk-factor control. ORDINANCE HIGHLIGHTS : SYSTEM ESTABLISHMENT: Integrates a comprehensive prevention-to-care pathway into the existing City-Wide Health System without creating separate

PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Revenue Code Amendment Ordinance (Section 86)

Author/s : Hon. Elmer S. Baldemoro DATE PROPOSED / SUBMITTED: Date Received: August 27, 2026 ORDINANCE SUMMARY : This amendatory ordinance updates Section 86(b) of Naga City’s codified revenue code (Ordinance No. 2004-123, as amended) by explicitly inserting the word “business” into the administrative provisions governing applications submitted through the Business Permits and Licensing Division of the City Treasurer’s Office. ORDINANCE HIGHLIGHTS : CLARIFICATION IN PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Modifies Section 86(b) to ensure clarity for any natural or juridical person seeking to engage in business, trade, or any business activity within Naga City. DESIGNATED OFFICE: Mandates that applications must be formally

PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Peryahan and Carnival Regulatory Ordinance Amendment

Author/s : Hon. Jessie R. Albeus 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

PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Drug-Free Workplace Amendment Ordinance

Author/s : Hon. Melvin Ramon G. Buenafe Hon. Gilda Gayle R. Abonal-Gomez DATE PROPOSED / SUBMITTED: Date Received: August 24, 2026 ORDINANCE SUMMARY : This amendatory ordinance updates City Ordinance No. 2018-017 to align Naga City’s drug-free workplace policies with Section 36(d) of Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) Regulation No. 13, series of 2018. It refines the scope of covered workers, reorganizes the Naga City Government Drug-Free Workplace Committee, details duties and procedures for random and for-cause drug testing (specifying the Naga City General Hospital as the authorized testing facility),

PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Stray Livestock Regulation Ordinance

Author/s : Hon. Areiz C. Macaraig DATE PROPOSED / SUBMITTED: Date Received: August 19, 2026 ORDINANCE SUMMARY : This proposed ordinance prohibits owners or handlers from allowing livestock and other farm animals to roam, stray, or remain unattended along public spaces, roads, bridges, sidewalks, and government-owned areas in Naga City. It establishes a legal mechanism for the apprehension and impoundment of stray animals, lays down progressive financial penalties for violators, specifies owner liabilities and duties for animal containment, and delegates enforcement responsibilities to designated city offices and barangay officials ORDINANCE HIGHLIGHTS : COVERED ANIMALS: Applies to cattle/cows, carabaos, goats, sheep,

PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Healthy Food and Beverage Standards Ordinance of Naga City ( revised and consolidated )

Author/s : Hon. Jefson Romeo B. Felix DATE PROPOSED / SUBMITTED: Letter Date: August 10, 2026 Draft Date: August 8, 2026 ORDINANCE SUMMARY : This proposed ordinance establishes objective, proportionate, and verifiable nutritional standards for all food and beverages procured, served, distributed, or officially provided using public funds in Naga City. Drafted in response to the veto of previous ordinances (Ordinance Nos. 2026-078 and 2026-079), this measure aims to advance preventive health—targeting noncommunicable diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular issues—while ensuring transparent procurement, protecting fair competition, supporting MSMEs and local livelihoods, and avoiding subjective or retroactive penalties. ORDINANCE HIGHLIGHTS : SCOPE

PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Zoning Amendment Ordinance on Night Clubs, Bars, and Videokes

Author/s : Hon. Francisco M. Mendoza Date Proposed : August 17, 2026 ORDINANCE SUMMARY : The proposed ordinance amends Naga City’s 2000 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2000-071) by removing night clubs, cabarets, bars, videokes, pub houses, sauna baths, and discotheques from the list of establishments eligible for a Special Use Permit. This prevents such venues from locating in unauthorized zones (such as residential areas), requiring them to operate strictly within their properly designated zones and comply with the distance, buffer, and soundproofing requirements governed by Ordinance No. 89-095. ORDINANCE HIGHLIGHTS : REMOVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT ELIGIBILITY: Deletes Section

PROPOSED ORDINANCE : Naga City General Hospital Affiliation Fee Ordinance

Author/s : Hon. Francisco M. Mendoza Date Proposed : August 13, 2026 ORDINANCE SUMMARY : The ordinance repeals Ordinance No. 2024-121 and establishes a fixed, clear, and standardized affiliation fee of Two Hundred Pesos (Php 200.00) per semester per student for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) utilizing the Naga City General Hospital (NCGH) as a clinical training venue for Related Learning Experiences (RLE), On-The-Job Training (OJT), or internships. It aligns local policy with joint DOH-CHED administrative guidelines, directly bills partner institutions to protect students from unauthorized direct fees, regulates clinical rotation standards, and creates a segregated Special Account in the General

PROPOSED ORDINANCE : Ordinance on the Localization of Health Impact Assessment in the City of Naga

Sponsor/s : Hon. Francisco M. Mendoza & Hon. Gilda Gayle R. Abonal-Gomez Date Proposed : August 13, 2026 ORDINANCE SUMMARY : The proposed ordinance localizes the Health Impact Assessment (HIA) review process within Naga City in compliance with Section 33 of Republic Act No. 11223 (Universal Health Care Act) and DOH-DILG Joint Administrative Order No. 2021-0001. It establishes a mandatory requirement for project proponents to secure a Health Impact Clearance Certificate (HICC) or Certificate of Exemption (COE) from the Department of Health (DOH) prior to obtaining various local government permits, clearances, or licenses (such as business and building permits). Furthermore,

PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Healthy Food and Beverage Standards Ordinance of Naga City

Author/s : Hon. Jefson Romeo B. Felix Date Proposed : August 10, 2026 ORDINANCE SUMMARY : The ordinance establishes an evidence-informed framework governing food and beverages purchased, served, distributed, or officially provided using public funds in Naga City. Following the veto of earlier iterations, this revised and consolidated measure introduces objective, verifiable standards, fair procurement processes, clear classifications, and defined exceptions to advance public health and preventive nutrition while supporting local livelihoods, supplier participation, and operational feasibility. ORDINANCE HIGHLIGHTS : POLICY AND OBJECTIVES: Establishes objective and workable standards for city-funded meals, snacks, beverages, and welfare food packages to promote preventive

PROPOSED ORDINANCE : Naga is the Heart Brand Ordinance

Author/s : Hon. Wilfredo Jude A. Diokno Date Proposed : August 10, 2026 ORDINANCE SUMMARY : The ordinance formally adopts “Naga is the Heart” as the official external-facing investment and tourism brand of Naga City, secured under intellectual property laws. It establishes a structured framework for brand administration via the Investment and Tourism Promotions Office (ITPO), sets strict visual and technical compliance guidelines, creates a supplier accreditation system for merchandise, and outlines progressive penalties for unauthorized or improper use. ORDINANCE HIGHLIGHTS : OFFICIAL ADOPTION AND SCOPE. Officially adopts “Naga is the Heart” as the city’s investment and tourism brand, applying

PROPOSED ORDINANCE : City Document Delivery and Courier Services Framework Ordinance

Author: Hon. Francisco M. Mendoza Date Filed: August 3, 2026 The “City Document Delivery and Courier Services Framework Ordinance” establishes an optional delivery service for official documents, certificates, permits, and clearances issued by the City Government of Naga. It provides a transparent framework for procuring professional courier services through public bidding and passing the exact contract rates on to clients who choose the convenience of home or office delivery rather than physical pick-up. Highlights of the Ordinance OPTIONAL COURIER AND DELIVERY SERVICE : Provides an entirely optional delivery system for clients requesting official documents, preserving their right to pick up