MMDA Resolution No. 19 (1996)

(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

(SGD.) PROSPERO I. ORETA Chairman Metro Manila Council

(SGD.) ISMAEL A. MATHAY,JR. Member (SGD.) PABLO P. CUNETA, SR. Mayor, Quezon City MemberMayor, Pasay City

(SGD.) BENJAMIN S. ABALOS (SGD.) IGNACIO R. BUNYE Member Member Mayor, City of Mandaluyong Mayor, City of Muntinlupa

(SGD.)VICENTE P. EUSEBIO (SGD.) ISIDRO GARCIA Member Member Mayor, City of Pasig Mayor, Taguig

(SGD.) REYNALDO S. MALONZO (SGD.) JOSE. T. CAPCO, JR. Member Member Mayor, Caloocan City Mayor, Pateros

(SGD.) VERGEL A. AGUILAR (SGD.) AMADO S. VICENCIO Member Member Mayor, Las Pinas Mayor, Malabon SGD.) JOEY P. MARQUEZ (SGD.) ALFREDO S. LIM Member Member Mayor, Parañaque Mayor, City of Manila

(SGD.) FELIPE C. DEL ROSARIO, JR. Member Mayor, Navotas

(SGD.) TOMAS T. BANAGA (SGD.) ERNESTO F RIVERA Member Member President, MM Vice President, MM Councilors League Mayors League