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REPUllLIC OF THE l'lllLIPPINES

CITY OF ILOILO
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD

EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 32"'' REGULAR SESSION OF THE

SANGGlJNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF JLOILO, PHILIPPINES, HELD
AT THE SESSION HALL, 2ND FLOOR, !LO!LO TERMINAL M/,RKET ~\YIS;ll1Ji'.
!LOILO CITY, ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2tl09
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PRESENT:
HON. JED PATRICK E. MABJLOG

City Vice Mayor and Presiding (Jfficer

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HON. EDUARDO L. PEN AREDONDO, Flooc L'"'"

HON. JOSE S. ESPINOSA, III, ;\~sistant Floor Leader

MemJer

HON.
HON.
HON.
HON.

Men1ber
Men1ber
Member

LYNDON V. ACAP
ELDRID C. ANTIQUIERA
ELY A. ESTANTE, JR.
JEFFREY P. GANZON

I-ION. JOHN MELCHOR L. MABILOG, Pn. . ~ . SK Federation

HON. MA. IRENE D. ONG, Pres., Ligfi ng 1ngJ llarar:giy
HON.
HON.
HON.
HON.

ARMAND S. PARCON
ANTONIO V:PESINA, JR.
NIELEX C. TUPAS
PERLAS. ZULUETA

Merr.ber
Ex-Officio Member

Ex-Officio Me1nber
Men1ber
Men1ber
Mc1nber
Men1hcr

ABSENT:

I-ION. JULIENNE L. BAilONDA (On Of!iciai 'rravel)

HON. ER WIN J. PLAGA TA (On Loo")

J\len1ber

Member

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REGULATION ORDll\ANCE NO. 2009 '16

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AN ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE ILOILO c\TY
MARKET AND SLAUGHTERHOUSE CODE OF 2009 AND
CREATING THE LOCAL ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE OFFICE,
DESIGNATING PERSONNEL THEREOF AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

An~

Sponsored by Councilor {~Jy A. J:slanlc, Jr.

seconded by Councilors :ose S. Espinosa III and Antonio V. Pesina-, Jr.

WHEREAS, Republic Act 7160 otherwise knovn as the Local Government Code
of 1991 etnpowers the Sangguniang Panlungsod as the legislative body of the city to
enact ordinances and appropriate funds for the general welfare of ~he city.
WJIEREAS, Section 458, (a) (5) (ii) and (v) of the l.ocal (Jovcnunent (~'ode
en1po\vers the Sangguniang Panlungsod lo approve ordinances which shall ensure the
efficient and effective delivery of basic services and Jaci!lties as provided for under
Section 17 thereof and to establish markets, slaughterhouse, pllblic ter1ninals and
authorize the operation thereof by the local governn1ent unit;

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WHEREAS, the establishment and develop1nent of local economic enterprises

and public utilities are provided under Section 313 an<l 325 of the Local 6overnment
Code;
WHEREAS, Section 76 of tl1e Local (Jovernmcnt Code authorizes local
government units to design and implement its own organizational structure and staffing
patter taking into consideration its service requiren1ents and financial capability, subject
to the n1inimum standards and gcidelines prescribed by tfie Civil Service Comrrlission.
WHEREAS, to regulate the operation ru1d cs 1 ablishn1cnt of publii.: n1arkets,
slaughterhouses and terminals in the City of Iloilv, thC' herein Iloi!o City Market and
Slaughterhouse Code is hereby adopted.
WHEREAS, to h1crease gener?.tion of revenues by the city"s econor.1ic
enterprises, increase P,fficiency and provide bett::r services to the constituents, there is a
need to create a Local E1.:onomic Enterprise Office to oversee and manage the operations
all local economic enterprises in Iloilo City.
NOW, THEREFOR}~, be it ordained by the Sangguniar.g Panlungsod of the City
of Iloi!o that:
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GENERAL PROVISIOl'<S
Section l. Title. - This Ordinanc<;. shall be known as lhc "JLOILO CITY MARKET
AND SLAUGHTERHOUSE CODE OF 2009''.
Section 2. Scope and Coverage. - This Code sl:all govern the establishment,
administration and operation of the follrywing Iloilo City Public :v1arkets, Slaughterhouse
and Public Tefminal:

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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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(g)
(h)
(i)

Iloilo Central Public Market;

Iloilo Terminal Public Market;
Jaro Big Public Market;
Jaro Small Public Market;
[,apaz Public Market;
Mandurriao Public Market;
Arevalo Public Market;
lloilo Slaughterhouse
Mola Bus Terminal;

and all other city public markets, slaughterhouse and publi:- terminals to be here;nafter
established or created; the imposition and collecti0n of n1arket rentals tOr occupancy or
use thereat and other relevant market, slaughterhouse and te1minal fees and charges; and,
the regulation of the operations of public markets, slaughterhouse and public teITYiinals.
S.;!ction 3. Aut/1or/ty to Estabfilfi Markets, S/t1ugllter/11Juses <111f/ Tert11i11ufs, - 'fhc
C'ity of Iloilo, pursuant to Sectio1~ 458 of Republ'.c Act 7 l 60, otherwise known as the
Local Government Code of 1991, shall have the authority to establish, mair.tain and
operate public n1arkets, slaughterhou<>es and public terG1inals within its territorial
jurisdiction through an ordinance duly approved by the Sungguniang Panlungsod.

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Septe1nb~r 200~

Section 4. Declaration of lloilo City Public 1l1t1rkets, Sla11gl1ter/1011se and Bus

Terminal as Economic Enterprises. - The Iloilo City t>ublic Markets, Slaughterhouse
and Bus Tem1inal are he-reby recognized and declared as E:onon1ic Enterprises owned
and 1nanaged by the Iloilo City Government in accordance with the provisio:i'.> of the
Local Government Code of 1991.
Section 5. Defi11ition of Ter1ns. - For purposes of this ('ode, the following
be understood to mean as follc.ws:

t~r111s

shall

a. PUBLIC MARKET - refers to any structure, building, or [}lace of any kind,

which has been established, designated, or rcc(\gnized as such ender existing
laws or ordinances, and those to .'.Je establishe:.i upon the recon1111endation of
the local government. It is a place whtre the buying and selling of wet and dry
products such aS>!Q~J]_tited to meat, fish, fruits, vegttables, flowers, and
canned/bottled products are done, and where l'atcrics or special services are
found or offered. It e1nbraces all n1arkets stalls, kios:~s, booth~~. tie11das,
buildings, roads, drainage and other connections, parking space, tcrn1in:lls and
other appurtenances which are integral parts thercot:
b. CI'fY PUBLIC MAKETS - -are thost' local government-owned r.nd operated
public 1narkets established out of public funds or leased/acquired by any legal
n1ode or means from persons, natu:al or juridical to be operated by the
government either thru its instru1nentality, branch or political subdivisi0n. It
refer; to the "ILO!LO CITY PUBLIC MARKETS" and all the other public
1narkets to be hereinafter created by ordinance duly-enacted by the

Sangguniang J>anlungso.d
c.

MARKET PREMISES - refers to the n1arket stalls, pathways, entrances and

exits, delivery areas, parking areas, driveway leading :o the delivery and
parking areas, and any other open space in the 1narket conipound or part of the
market lot consisting of bare grounds not covered by tnarket buildings usually
occupied by ambulant vendors especially during market days.

d. MARKET SfALL - refers to any allotted stand, space, con1part1nents, store

or any place wherein merchandise is sold, offered for sale, or intended for
such purposes in tl1e public 1narket.
e. MARKET BOOTH - refers to any enclosure built or er.:cted on the market
space for tl1e purpose of the sale of goods. n1erchanJise, co1nmodities or
services.
f.

MARKET SEC'flONS - refers to the classification of continuous stalls in the

markets ace.Ording to the kind of merclta11dise uffered for ~ale therein.

g. MARKET COMMITTEE - refers to the bod; whose duty is to conduct the

drawing of lots and opening of bids in connection with the adjudication of
vacant or newly constructed stalls or booths in the city public markets and to
certify to the City Mayor as the case nlaybe thi;: re.\n1lts thereof.
h. STA!...LHOLDER - refers to the awardc<.: of '.I defi'.lite space within a public
market that pays rental thereon for tht: purpose of selling his/her
goods/comn1odities or services.

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MARKET REN"fAL - refers t(. tht:: fee JJaid to and collected by the City
Government thru the market collectors for the orivilege of using public market
facilities.

MARKET VENDOR - refers to any person, engagea in business at any public

market in the City of Iluilo.

k. VENDING AREA OR STALL - refers to a particula; lot, space, building or

an:: similar structure where a:-1imal meat, lish, rou]t!'y, and livesto:k ere being
sold.
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1fA WKER - refers to a vendor or seller who occupies the sidewalk, streets

and other public thoroughfares close to a public market who comes either
daily or occasionally to sell good)) or services, or "''ho conducts bu::iness
inside a market without the necessary per1riit fro1n the City; or without being
necessarily related to market activity, conducts business on a public stii.::et, lot
or property which is being n1aintained by the ('ity.
n1. I1:ARBORING - act means whereby a pcrsvn gives shelter and aid to an

illegal vendors, or to clandestinely shelter, succor and improperly protect

illegal vendors.
n. MEAT - the tem1 "meat" as herein used refers to fresh meat fro1n cow,
carahao, goat, slieep and swine killed in the L'ity ~laughterhouse.

o. BLADED INSTRUJ\1ENT - refers to any s'1arp pointed in1plement used in

the market to cut, strip, or otherwise mutilate anin1a! carcasses. 'fhe term
includes butcher knife, kitchen knife, cutting knife, sharpening torque
otherwise known as "pangl1asa", and sin1ilar instrument
p. BUTCHER - refers to any person engaged in &laughtering pigs, beef, poultry,
and other Ji1estock.
q. IMPERVIOUS MATERIAL. S - shall n1ean and refer to hardware n1aterials
that are impenetrable, not capable of bein~ damaged and tarnished, not
affected by harsh elements of nature, such as mildew, algae, fungi, or
moisture, with plain and smooth surface that are durable and resistant to wear
corrosion. Samples of impervious materials are stainless steel plates, ceramic
tiles, fonnica sheets, porcelain plates, n1arhle slabs and other sinooth surfaced,
non~porous. and water or moist resistant matcr;a!s.
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SLAUGHT"t:RHOUSE - refers to any structure, building, or place of any

kind, which has been established, designated, or recog11ized as sL 1ch under
existing laws or ordinances, and tl1ose to be established upon tl1e
recommendation of the local government. It is a place where animals are
slaughtered for public.

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2009~316.

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CHAPTEk2
ILOJLO CITY LOCAL ECONOMIC ENTlCRPRISE OFFICE
Section 6. Creation of the l/oilo City Local Economic Enterprise Office. - There is
hereby created a I.ocal Economic Enterprise Office which shall exercise direct,
i1n111eJiate and overall supervision anL~ administration ov~r all duly established econon1ic
enterprises and the personnel thereof, including those conreming the n1aintenance,
upkeep, and peace and order of and within the pren1ises of et:ono1nic enterprises in
accordance with laws, local ordinances and other rules anc!/or ri.:gulations pertinent
ther~to.

Section 7. L11ca/ Eco11omic Enterprise Ma11ager. - 1'he City Market Adn1inistrator

shall act and S'!rve as the Local Economic Enterprise Manager under the control and
supervision of the City Mayor, however, in the event that other econon1ic enterprises not
related to ntarket, slaughterhous~ and bus ter111inal operat;ons arc subsequently approved
and declared by the Sangguniang Panlungsod, a separate Local r:conoinic Enterprise
Manager shall be designated and appointed by the City Mayor. 'f'he Local Eccno1nic
Enterprise Manager shall have the following duties and responsibilities
a) Supervise the operation and be responsible fl;r the n1anagerncnt of all

b)

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d)
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economic entemrises of the City of Iluilo tl1G.I have been placed under
the Local Economic Enterprise Office and, whenever rCltuired, render
a periodic report as to the status and continued viability thereof;
Ensure that all ordinances and policies governing the operation and
management of all ecunon1ic enterprises u~ the City of Iloilo are
implemented and complied with;
Prepare plans, develop and implen1ent strategics, as well as iuitiate,
review and recommend changes in policies, objectiYes and ordinanct:"s,
for the efficient and profitable operation and 1nanagement of all
ecoilomic enterprises;
Be respons'.ble for the maintenance, safekeeping and accounting of u.JI
properties, assets, and records under his office;
In coordination with the City Planning Develop1nent Officer,
formulate economic-centered development plans and policies for
consideration of the City Mayor and the Sangguniang Panlungsod;
Exercise such other powers and perfonn such otl1er duties as 1nay be
assigned to him by the City Mayor and/or pres-:ribed by ordinance.

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SUPERVISION OF MARKET~, SLAUGHTERHOUSE AND TERMINALS
Section 8. City Market Administrator. - There shall be a City Market Adrninistrator
under the Local Economic Enterprise Office and who shall be designated by the City
Mayor. The Market Administrator shall exercise the following powers, namely: monitor
and enforce all laws and regulations dealing with the lloilo City public markets,
slaughterhoi1se nnd public terminals; ndn1inister the l~ase of all co1nn1erciol 'ltall.s and
preparation of such documents; recommend to the City ,V.ayor such 1natters as may be
necessary for the development of the City puhlic markets, slaughterl1ouse and public
terminals; and exercise full control of the administrative direct~on of all market and
slaughterhouse personnel. The City Market Admini.<>trator s;1all have the following duties
and responsibilities:

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a) ro nlonitor and enforce all laws, ordinances or rcgulatiou dealing with public

markets, slaughterhouse and public tenninals and/or their ope1ations.

b) To implement and execute the plans and policies of the City Mayor in the
operation of all city owned/operated public marh.ets, ~laughterhouse and public
tern1inals within his/her territorial jurisdiction which nonnally includes sanitation,
cleanliness, business hot1rs, order and deportinent iPside the market,
slaughterhouse and tem1inal premise~;.
c) 1"o n1ake periodic reports to the City Mayor on the status vr collection <-u1d/or
revenue of the public n1arkcts. slaugldcrhousc ;111d puhlic ttrn1i11;1ls, ns well as
furnish hi1n with st::tistical data on prevailing prici.:s of goods then:in
<l) Supervise and evaluate the activitie;:; and pcr 10rn1anci..; of all Markets and
Slaughterhouse In-Charge and subordinates and investigate co1r.plaints involving
their public performances and attitudes.

e) Exercise adminitrative authority over public n1arkcts, slaughterhouse an:J public

terminals within the territorial jurisdiction of the (_.ity.
f) 'fo monitor, oversee and implement policies on '1ealth, sanitation, avoidance or
fraudulent corr.mercial practices such as short selling, tampering of weighing
scale and all matters relative to proper garbage dnd waste disposal aud other
matters that affect public markets, slaughterhouse J.nd public terminals.

g) Perform such other functign as maybe

assigned by the City Mayor.

rec~tlired

by the Jaw or ordinances, or

Section 9. Market-In-Charge. - There shall be a Market-In-Charge for ea.::h Public

Market who is under the direct supervision of the City M<.1.rket Adn1inistrato1. I-le shall be
]r,-chargc of the market to which he is assigned. I-le shall be tl1e custodian of the market
and sl1all have immediL.te administrati\'e supervision and control over all subordinate
market en1pioyees who are assigned to the market v..here :1c is In-Charge. The Market-i11Cl1arge shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
a) Execute and implement directive and policies emanating from the CiLy Market
Administrator as promulgated by tl1e City Mayor, pertaining to the operation of
the City Public Markets within his respective jurisdiction including those on
sanitation, cleanliness, order and conduct inside the 1nark:t prcn1ises and its
immediate vicinity.
bj Administer the lease of all the n1ad;.et stall::; thereat and prep<.1.re the documents in
connection then~with and submit the san1e to the City Market Adn1inistrator.
c) Ensure that all stallholders and transient vendors are strictly provided V.'ith the
corresponding official receipts and prescribed cash tickets, respectively, for the
stall or space occupied 'by them.
d) Submit to the City Market Administrator, f(~r the inforn1dtion of the City Mayor,
monthly summary of collection and /or revenues or 'lS often as may be required by
the City Mayor or Market Administrator.

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e) Supervise and ev1 Juate the activities and perfor'l1ance of all subordinate market
persoruiel and investigate complaints relating to their perforrriance and/or
attitude/conduct.
f)

l'erform other function-and duties that may be assigned by the City Mayor or City
Market Administrator.

Section 10. Otlter Market Personnel. - Other n1arke-t personnel as n1ay be deemed
necessary may be appointed in accordance with the i:xisting Civil Service I~.ules and
Regulations.
Section 11. Exhibition of Cash Ticket and O[!icinl Receipt. - It shall be the duty of tho
market stallholders, occupants of spaces or tables or kiosk. to exhibit in public yiew the
cash ticket or official receipt to facilitate inspection by the City Market Administrator or
his authorized representative.
Section 12. Aut/tority to Sell in Public Markets. - No person shall sell or of_:_"er for sale
any article or merchandise in the public markets or in any market stall/space/table or
kiosk without having been previously authorized by the City Market Administrator or his
r.uthorized representative.
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AWARD/ADJUDICATION OF STALLS, CONDITION OF LEASE
Section 13. Applicability. - This chapter shall apply only to new stall vacancies
occurring after the enactment ofthis Code and shall not in anyway affect the existing stall
assignments in all Public Markets in the City of Iloi'.o.
Sectio11 14. Market Committee. - There is ht:reby created a perrnanent Market
Cominittee to be composed of the City May0r as Chairrnan or l1is duly authorized
representative, with the following as members: (a) the City Treasurer; (b) the Chairman
of the Committee on Markets and Slaughterhouse of the Sangguniang Panlungsod; (c) the
City Market Administrator~ (d) the City Legal Qf;"1cer; and (e) a representative of tl1e
Market Vendors Association to be appointed by the City Mayor. rhe members of the
!l'farket Committee may desigrlate a permanent alternate to act in their behalf. The Market
Committee shall decide 0:.1 :he award/adjudication of vacant or newly-constructed stalls
in all City-owned public markets to qualified apolicants and shall perform tl1e following
functions:
a) Conduct the drawing of lots aud opening fOr the adjudication of vacant
or newly~constructed stalls or booths in the public markets and certify
the result thereof to the City Mayor, based on the rules anri regulations
to be adopted;
b) Designate a Market Secretariat;
c) Adjudicate the transfer of stallholders fron1 one section tn another, or
from one stall to another, and;
d)

R~commend to the City Mayor such me<tsurcs or action as n1ay be

necessary in the re'3olution of problen1s iu connection with the
occupancy of stalls, booth or sraces in the p.1bilc n1arket.

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Section 15. Adjudication of Stalls. - (Notice of \1ai:.:anry). 'l'hc City Mayo: or his
representative shall cause a notice of vacancy of vacant or newly co;1structed stalls in the
public n1arket to be posted at the following places for a period uf not less than ten (10)
days imm..'!di:ttely preceding the date -D.xed for their award to qualified <.lpp!icants to
apprise the public of the fact that such stalls or booths are unoccupied and available for
lease: (a) at the vacant stall; (b) at the bulletin boa;d of the l'ity I-fall; and (c) a
conspicuous space within the market premises. 't"his notice of vacancy shall substac.tially
be written on the following manner:
l<OTICE

Notice

1s

hereby given
that
Stall
Market
is
vacant
or
will
be
vacated on
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Any person, of legal age, Filipino, not legally incapacitated and a resident of Iloilo
City for at least six (6) n1onths prior to his/her applicat:on, des;ring to lease thi<>
stall/booth, shall file an application therefore on the pre;cribed fonn (copies may be

obtained fro1n the Office of the Market Admini:>trator or Market Secretariat) during
office hours and before 12:00 o'clock noon of
, 20_. In case there are
1nore than one (I) applicant, the award of the lease of tht: vacant stall/booth shall be
dctcrn1ined thru drawing nf lots to be conducted on-- _ _ , 20 ____ at 12:00
o'clock noon at the
____ tc1 be conJucted by the Market
Co1n1nittee.
rhis stall/booth is found in th'e - - of - - - - - - - -

Section and is intended for the sale

City Mayor

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Section 16. Applicf!tion to Lease Market Stall. - All applicants for vacant o~ newly
constructed market stalls shall have the following minimun1 qualification: (e.) Filipino
citizen; (b) eighteen (18) years of age; (c) not legally in.::apacitated and; (d) resident uf
lloilo City for at least six (6) months prior to his/her application as shown by the requisite
barangay certification and voter's ID.
An application fee shall be collected fro1n r:ach '1pplicanl to cover the necessary
expenses rt~lative to the award and leased of the stall. An upplication shall be furni.>hed to
the applicant who shall accomplished under oath and submit the same to the Market
Administrator together with his/her barangay certification, voters ID and two (2) piec~s
of JD pictures. It shall be the duty of the Markel Ad1ninistrdtor to keep a registry of books
showing the names and addresses of all applicants for vacant stall/booth/table, the
numbers and descriptions of the stall/booth/table applieJ for by them, and the date and
hour of the receipt by the officer to acknowledge receipt of the application, setting forth
therein the time and date of receipt thert'of.

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1'hc application shall substantially be in the fO!lo\11ing n1anncr:

APPLICATION TO LEASE MARKET STALUBOOTH/SPACE

1\ddress

Date

i'he ~lonorable City \1ayor

lloilo City
Sir:

I hereby apply under the following contract !(ir 1110 h.:a.;e (if Stall No.
of 1he
Market. I a111 _____ years nf age, ____________ citizen,

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residing at _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Should the above-mentioned stall be leased to n1e in ac~ordancc with market rules
and regulation, I promise to hold the same under the following conditions.
l. That while J am occupying or leasing this stall, I shall at all times have niy
picture and that of my helper(s) conveniently framed and hanged up
conspicuously in the stall;
2. That I shall occupy the stall awarded to n1e, provided, that I have not beeu
thereafter declared disqualified pursuant to the provision of the lloilo (~ity
Market Code and have not violated any of the t.!rn1s conditions provided in this
contract;
3. That I shall ay goodwi)l money based on the following schedules:
P 15, 000.00 - Peripheral Section
PIO, 000.00-Back of Periphertil
P 5, 000.00 - All other section
4. That I hereby agree and warrant the leased n1arke~ stall/table shall be used by
1ne exclusively for
business in accordance with the
business being conducted in the particular n1arket .;i;:ction where I beiong i.nd I
will hereby prohibit the use of the leased stali for any other purpose;
5. That I shall not thereafter enter into a partne1 ship agreen1ent with other
persons, sub-leased, assign my privilege over the lease premises or po1tion
thereof and any contract ext::cu.ted by n1e in favor of any party in violation
hereof shall be null and void;
6. 1 hat I shall strictly comply with all the existing laws, o~dinances, regulati0n or
order promulgated by the LESSOR arising fron1 or regarding the us~ or
occupation uf the leased market stall/table. provided further that I, likewise
binds myself to co1nply with such laws, ordinance:;, regulation and orders that
may be thereafter promulgated or ..:nacted by the l~ESSOll in connection with
the use and occupation of his/her stall/table;
7. That I shall religiously pay my market rental each rnonth wheu due and in the
event I fail to pay my market rental for at least three (3) month, I shall
automatically be ejected from the said stall and the same be declared vacant;
8. That I shall religiously pay my light and water fees e~ch month when due and
in the event I fail to pay n1y said fees fo~ nt least one ( 1) 1nonth, my light and
water connection shall be immediately Jisconnected \Vithout prejudice to the
closure of my stall;
9. That I shall not introduce any repair, in1proven1ent, disfiguic or n1akc any
alteration in the stall/table or cause any changes in the electric 11nd plu111bing
installation without tlte prior written cons~nt of the City Mrtrket Ad111inistrator;

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I 0. That I shall not briPg or store inside the leas~d stu.11 any intlan1nu1blc or
explosive goods or articles which may expose the leased stall to fire or incr~ase
fire hazard. That I will likewise prohibit t(' use the san1e as dwelling at night.
Nor will I cook any food or com1nodity withi1 the leased stall except 10r
carinderia, eatery or cafeteria;
11. The LESSOR thru its duly authorized representative shall have the rigJ1t to
inspect the leased stall at any reasonable hour oftfie day;
12. That I shaJI at all times display conspicuous:y inside the leased stalls n1y
business permit granted by the LESSOR;
13. That I hereby bind myself to keep the stall at all ti,ncs in good conditions, clean
and sanitary, provide trash cans therein and cotnply ~trictly with all the niarkct
rules and regulation;
14. Jn case of violation of any of the foregoing tenns and conditions on n1y part ur
on the part of my helpers, the market n.nho1 ilies shall have the righi n:1d
aulhority to cancel and revoke the contract of leas!.. executed in 1ny lltvor and lo
summarily eject me, all without the need of any court proceedings and I h~reby
agree to peacefully vacate the leased stall/table.

Very respectfully yours,

Applcant

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me in the City of lloilo, Philippine:>, this

of 20_, Applicant-Affiant exhibiting to me his/her Co1nn1unity Tax
Certificate No.
issued on - - - - at
Philippines and a valid Idenlification c.ard issued by__
with No.
~~~~day

Officer Authorized to Administer Oath

Scctio11 17. Manner ofAwarding. -The awarding of stalls to applh..:ants shall be done by
drawing of lots in accordance with the rules and regulations to be adopted by the Market
Committee and the date and place indicated in the Notice ofVacancJ.

Section 18. Lease Contract ofStalls. The Le1se

(~on tract

shall be in the followirg forn1:

LEASE CONTRACT

KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This CONTRACT made and executed by and

b~twecn:

rhe CITY OF ILOILO, represented by~=~=-

of Iloilo City, herein after known as the "LESSOR"

, in his capacity as Mayor

AND
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' of legal age, f'ilipino, 1narried/single and a
resident of _ _~===~c~------______ ,Philippines,
herein known as the "LESSEE"

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WITNESETH: ThatThe City of Iloilo is the owner of Stall No.

Market;
Section of the

located at _ _ _ _ __

That the Lessee have applied to lease the said 1narket stall and was duly adjudicated
to him/her by the Market Com1nittee of lloilo City.
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the Certificate of Av,'ard ot' the above
described market stall/table issued by the City of Iluilo in 1ny favor, the LESSOR hereby
leases unto the LESSEE Stallffable No.
located at the ---ccc----Section of the
Market subject to the following and conditions:
l.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

I 0.

That the LESSEE shall occupy the stall/table avvarded to hin1, provided that he
has not been thereafter declared disqualified p1rsuant to the Provisi0n of
Ordinance No. _ _ _ , otherwise kno1Vn as the lloilo City Market and
Slaughterhouse Code of2009 and have not 11iolated any of the tenns conditions
provided in this contract;
rhat the LESSEE shall pay gv<lwill 111011ey ba:;cd on the following sched1les;
P 15, 000.00-Peripheral Section
P 10, 000.00- Back of Peripheral
P 5, 000.00 - All other section
That the LESSEE hereby agrees and warrant the leased market stall/table shall
business in accorrJance
be used by him, excli;sively for
with the busines~ being conducted in the particular market section where h(,
belongs and the LESSEE will hereby prohibit the t:se of the leased stall for any
other purpose;
That the LESSEE shall not thereafter enter into 1 partnership agreen1ent with
other persons, sub~lease- or assign his privilege aud right over the leased
premises or pcrtion thereof. Any contract executed by hin1 in favor of any party
in violation hereof sha11 be deemed null and void;
That the LESSEE shall strictly comply with all the existing laws, ordinances,
regulation or ord'!r promulgated by the City of lloilo arising from or regarding
the' use or occupation of the leased marJ...et stall/table, r:-ovided further that he,
likewise binds himself to comply with the such laws, ordiuances, regulation
and orders that may' be thereafter promulgated or enarteci by the City of Iloilo
in connection v.:G~ the use and occupation of his stall/table;
That the LESSEE shall religiously pay his n1arket r~nlal i.:ach month when due
and in the event he fails to pay any market rental fi)r at least three (3) inonths,
he shall automatically be ejected fr.um the said stall and the same be declared
vacant;
That the LESSEE shall religiously pay his light and water ti::es each month
when due and in the event he fails to pi.y said fee:> for at least one ( l) month,
his light and water connection shall be iinn1ediately disconnected \Vithout
prejudice to the closure ufhis stall;
'l'hal lite LESSEE shall not introduce 0111y repair, 1111provc111~ut, disligurc ur
make any alteration in the stall/table or cause any changes in the electric and
plumbing installation without Jhe prio1 written consent of the City Market
Administrator;
That the LESSEE shall not bring or store inside the [eased stal~ any
inflammable or explosive goods or articles wliich may exposJ the leased stall
to fire or increase fire hazard. That he will likewise prohibit to use the same for
dwelling at night. Nor w~ll the LESSEE cook any food or co1nmodity within
the leased stall except for carinderia, eatery or cafeteria;
The City uf Iloilo thru its duly authorized representative shall have the right to
inspect the leased stall at any reasonable hour of the day;

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11. That the LESSEE shall at all tiines display conspicuously inside the lcastd
stalls his business pennit granted by the l'.it) of llodo;
12. That the LESSEE hereby bind himself to l(eep the stall at all ti1nes in good
conditions, clean and sanitary, provide trash cans therein and co111ply strictly
with all the market rules and regulation;
13. lncase of violation of any of the foregoing lcnns ;111d conditions on 1ny part or
on the part of my helpers, the market authorities shall have the 1ight and
authority to (a) cancel and revoke the contract of lease; (b) to enter and take
possession of the stall, secu'-e and pad!Jck and/or open or cause IJ be
opened the san1c and/or lo rcn1ovc and conliscatc tables; {c) lo ri:lain
properties found in the said stall/table-s as security for the payn1en, n1y
obligation under this contract, which prcperties the LESSOR rnay use or
sell to third persons or entities, the proceeds to be applied to the
LESSEE's unpaid obligations witl1out prejudice to the right of the
LESSOR to collect the defic!ency, if any, (d) to confiscate and rc1.1ove
all illegal electrical and water connections; {c) to con:;idcr the stall
vacant and lease the same to other quaJitied p~rsons; and (l) to sl'n11narily
eject the LESSEE, all without the need (1f any court proceeding and the
LESSEE hereby agrees to vacate the leased .;tall/t:.ble

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto signed the C'ontract of

l..ease this _ _ .day of

20 _____ , ;.,L lloilo City, Philirpines.

CITY MA YC)_R_ _
'CJ'TY OF ILOJL()

LESSEE

CTC NO.
Issued 6n
Issued at
l.D. _ _ _ _ __

c:-rc NO_

No.--------

No.

Issued 011
ls<>ued al

Ill.

SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF:

1-\Nf)

REPLJBLIC OF '!'HE Pl-llLIPPINES)

CITY
OF
ILOILO
) Sc.
X------------------------ --X
13EFORE ME, this
day of _ _ _ _ _ 20 __ , pcr:;onally appeared
above-named persons with their respective (~otn1nunity Tax Certificate and
ldcntilicution Cards, all known to 1ne to !he sa111c rcrsons who executed the foregoing
instruinent consisting of
ages including this page wherein the
acknowledgement is written, signed by th~ parties alld their witnesses on e<!ch and
every page hereof. and they acknowledged to ine that th(,; sanH' is their O\Vn voluntary
act and deed.

WITNESS MY HAND and SEAL

NOTARY PUBLIC
l)oc. No.
Page No.
Book 1'-lo
Series of

Section 19. Authority to Modify the Form oj the Lease Contract. 'fhe Market Conunittce is
hereby authorized to modify the form of and add terrns and conditions to the l,ease c:ontract

which may beneficial and advantageous for the C:ity Government withou1 the necessity of
amending this ()rdinancc.

Section 20. Authority to Sign the I.ease Contruct. l'he ('ity Mayor is hereby authorized to enter,
sign and execute the Lease Contract without the necessity of securing another authority ffom the
Sangguniang Panlungsod, however, the signed [,ease Contract shall be subject to the latter's
confirn1ation.

Section 21. Certificate of Award/ ()ccupa11cy and Goodwill Money. ~ A (~ertificate of

Award/Occupancy shall be issue(f by the Market (:ommittee afler the drawing of lots to
the successful awardees. l''his certificate shall autl1orize the awardees to fiJrn1a11y enter
upon the stall premises, constn1ct the allowable fixtures or improvement thereon and post
his business sign. On said Certificate shall affixed qne of the picture submitted by the
applicant and shall be framed and hung in a conspiouous place inside the stall together
with his business permit throughout the duratior1 of the lease. Before issuance of the
Certiticate of Award/Occupancy, however the awardee shall pay the .corresponding
Goodwill Money in the fixed amount a<: stated in the contract and shall sign the Contract
of Lease. Goodwill Money is not reimbursable and shall be collected once ffom the
applicant. The saine shall be applicable upon the renewal of their contract of lease.
provided tllat if there will be transfer within the efiectivity of the contract, such transferee
is not exen1pted from the payment of goodwill money.
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Section 22. Term/Duration of Contract of /Jease. - Every awarded contract of lea<;e

shall be valid for a period of five (5) years renewable annually. After the expiration of the
tern1 of the lease, the contract niay be renewed for same period upon the favorable
recon1mendation of the City Market Administrator and the Market In-Charge after
conducting a review of the stall holder-awardee's compliance with the condition of the
previollS contract. In case of violation, however, said stall shall be declared vacant and
availahle for award and occupancy to any new and quali tied applicant.
Section 23. Appeal. - Any applicant who is not satisfied with the adjudicati<ln of the
t\.1arket Committee regarditlg the stall applied for by him/her may appeal 'within ten (10)
days from date of adjudication before the ()ffice of the (~ity Mayor, whose. decision shall
be tinal.

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CHAPTERS
STALL OCCUPANCY

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Section 24. Requisite After Grant oj Stalls. -- rrhe success ft ii applicant shall furnish the
City Market Administrator two (2) pieces of his/her picture immediately after the award
of lca.<>e. It shall be the duty of the City Market Administrator to affix copy of the picture
to the application and another copy to the record card for the purpose.

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Section 25. J?orjeiture of Rig/1/s. - Failure lo oc1.:upy the award.:d stall within ~ixty (60)
days after the drawingJots shall n1ean automatic furfeittire of the right and privilege ~o
the said stall.

Section 26. Transfer. - Stalls may be transferred from the original owner only after the
lapse of six (6) months from the effectivity of the contract provided, a transf~r fee and
Good.will Money are paid by the transferee. Transfe1 in violation of this Section shall be
considered null and void.

Section 27. Vacancy of Stall Before Expiratio11 of the lease. - Should for any reason a
lessee discontinue or be required to discontinue his/her ~)USiPcss hetOre l1is/her lease of
the stall expires such shall b~ considered vacant <tnd its occupancy therc.1fter shall be
dispensed of in the manner prescribed in this Code.
Section 28. Partnership with Stal/holder. - A n1arkct stallholder \.vhv enters into
business with any party after he had acqL.ired the right to lease such stall 11ave no
authority to transfer to his partner (s) the right to occupy the stall aftd shall be st;bjcct to
the provision of Section 24 of this Code. Provided, however, that in ..:ase oi'death or any
legal disability of such stallholder to continue j,1 his business occupying the stall for a
period of not exceeding sixty (60) days within which to wind up the busin::ss of the
partnership. If the surviving partner is otherwise qualified to 1)cct:py a market stall u:ider
the provision hereof and the''spo~1se, parent, children and re!.itives wilhin the sixth degree
of consanguinity or affinity of the deceased is 11ot applying for the stall he shall be given
the prefcrencL:to continue oc~upying the stall/table concerned if he applies th<."!ref;)re.
Section 29. Death, Disability or /11capacity of 5tal/lto/,1'(r. - lJpon the death, disability
or incapacity of the lawful holder of the stall/booth in <he public n1arkets or the City of
lloilo, all his rights and privileg.:s previously acquin.-d shall be transniitted to the
tOllowing order: (a) surviving spouse; (b) legitin1ate children; (c) ~he father or niot:1er of
the occupant of the stall and; (d) relative within the sixth degree of consanguinity in the
order nearest to the s;allholder.
Section 30. Lessee to Personally Ad1ninister Stall. - Any pers0n who has been av,rarded
the right to lease a market stall/booth in accordance with the prt)visions hereof, shall
occupy, administer and be present personally at his/h<.:r staJl/l)'Joth. t>rovided, however
that he1she may employ helpers including but not lin1it<.:d to the spouse, children and
parents of the stall holders who are actually living with hin1 and who are :lot disqualified
under the provisions hereof; Provided further, that the per<;ons to be en1ployed as helpers
shall, under any circumstances, be persons with who1n the stall holder has any
co1nmercial relations or transaction. The stallholder siiall be responsible for the actions of
his helpers.
Section 31. Number of Stal/ leased to Eac/1 Ft1111ily. - Nun1ber of stalls leased to each
family shall not exceed one. No fatnily shall be allowi.:d to have 111orc than one stall. For
purposes of this Section, family relations shall in~lude ti1ose betvel'n husband and wife,
parents and children (legitimate or illegitim1te), and brothers and sisters (half or full
blood).

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Section 32. Dummies/ Sith-Lease of Stalls. - ~Jo lessee of any n1arkct stall/booth shall
sublease the whole or part thereof. In any case where the person, required to be the ho!d~r
or lessee of a stall/booth, in the public n1arket is found tn be in reality nut the persons
who is actually occupying said stall/table, :he lease sha~l t:Jnce\led and the stallholder
eJected If upon investigation such stallholder shall be found to !,a Ve sub-li.:aset~ his/her
stall/table, to another person or to have connived with such person so that the latter may
for any reason not be able to occupy the said stall/table said lease :;hull also be cancelled
and the stallholder ejected. 1'he stall shall be declared vacant and adjudicated
accordingly.
Section 33. Disqualification by reason of con11n1111icable tfisenSt'. - No person sufl'ering
i'rom any conmunicable dis~ase shall b-e pern1iued to engage in business in ar.y public
n1arkct or n1ay be cn1ployed therein in any capacit)'.
Section 34. Forward Movement. - When a stall or s~rics of stall bccon1c vacant, the
adjoining stall holders shall have the preference to the le:1se or occupation of the vacant
stall/table in which case the OCl:Upant of stall located in the line ~'tall(s) concerned, n1ay
move forward toward the comer stall; provided, however, that this section shall not apply
to stallholder who arc not citizens of the Jlhilippines. Provided, furthcrn1orc. that the total
nu1nbcr of stallholders in a given line of stall, half are C'.1\itled to i11ove toward the right
\vhen all of the vac~nt stall, (s) are on their right; the other h:1lf toward the left corner
should contrary be the case; and provided finally, that the right to 1novc toward the corner
on stalls vacated only and be expressly \Vaived, in which case, the stallholders
in1n1ediately next to the stallholder~ refuses tu n1ove furwurd. n1ay occupy the stall (s) not
occupied.
Section 35. Occupation of .Stall\. - Stallholders shall nn! be allowed to occupy stalls or
space other tht\Il those leased to them anc.l it shall be the d1ty of the Market Jn-Charge and
his subordinates to enforce this prohibition.
Section 36. Losses or Damages of Stallholders. - 'l'he l'ity shall not be respon:--ible to
stallholders for any losses or dan1ages which said stallholders may incur in the public
1narkets by reason of fire, theft, and other causes, for any n1erchandise or property left in
the public markets during the hours the public n1arkets a:-.: closed and it shall be the duty
of the City Market AJministrator and his subordinates 10 exercise reasonable diligence
and care to prevent such loss of private and public propcity therein, .tnd for these purpose
apprehend and tum over to the police any person or per:>ons con11nitting uny offense in
th!.! City Public Markets.
Section 37. Risk of ~Stull Occupants. - 'fhc C'ity of lloilo shall not bi.: held responsible
for any dan1age or J(lSS of articles or n1crchandisc in th.: public 111arkct~. that n1ay be
occa:::;ioned by fire, theft, or other causes, and at! such anicles nnd nlerchandise deposited
tl1erein during the time the markets are closed, shall be at ~he risk of the n1arket occupant;
provided, however, that it shall be the duty of the policen1an detailed thereat as guard to
take such precautions ,1s may be necessary to prevent any da1nage or loss to property.

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MAINTENANACE 01' Pl'llLlC MARKF:TS.
Section 38. General Mai11tena11ce of Public flrlarkets.
a. Every public market shall be adeq11ately lightLd and ventilated, the ground
surface shall be properly drained and paved, .ind at! stands, stalls, tables and
market fixture and building shall be constrt1cted in accordani.:c with the
necessary plans and specification rccon1111ended by the City Market
Administrator approv~d by the City Engineer nn<l the City Mayor.
b. All electrical connection for 111arkct u!!cys, passag(~\uys and City ()ffices
sh:11J be scr,arate connection and llleh:r \Vhich shall hl' \hL' resputlsihi]i!y of the
City (Jovcrnn1cnt.
c. Any vendor or occupant of n1arkct stall/tab IL' \vno desires to have electric light
or co11nection installed for his/her stall/booth shall furnish the n1aterial and
labor and that the instnllation be under the direct supervision and aprroval of
the Market Electrician. Any electrical connection not duly approved by the
Market Electrician shail be considered an illegal connection and shall be
removed and confiscated by mJ.rket personnel. Violation of this provision
shall be considered as a ground for ca1,ce[[a',ion or revoca~ion of the I~ease
C0ntract.
d. It shall be proh"~ite<l for a stallholder to use or tap the electrical connection of
another stall/booth of consent to be used or tapped for use of his/her own
electrical connection for the use or another stall/booth without the approval of
the Market Adn1inistrator and Market Electrician. Any electr1cal connection in
violation of this provision shall be considered an illegal c;onnection unC shall
be removed and confiscated by n1arket pcrsci:ncl. Violation of this provision
shall also be considered as a ground for cancellation or revocation of the
Lease Contract.
e. It shall be absolutely prohibited, except in the :ase when the electric light fails
for any vendor, or occupant of the stall/table or n1arket space to use any kind
of light except that which is furnished by the ('ily Govern1nent.

r.

Theft of electricity shall be dealt with in accn<dance with Republic Act No.
7838 otherwise known as the Anti-f:Jcctrici!y and Electric 'frat1sn1ission
Lines/Materials Pilferage Act of 1994.

Section 39. Sanitary Maintenance. - The sanitar) regulations provided in this section
and those which may be promulgated by the City l-Jealth Officer for the sanitary
111aintenunce of the public nlarkets, lh.:: slaughterhouse anJ other public enterprise in this
City shall apply.
a. The Lessee shall obligate himself to keep and n1aintain the leased premises
and areas immediately bordering said rren1ises in good, clean and sanitary
condition and, except for ordinary \.Vear and tear. retun1 the snn1e in good
tenantable condition as originally received.

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2009

b. No stallholder or any other persons shall plai.:e rcruse on the floors, stalls or
any place other than the garbage receptflclcs provided for the purpose.
c. For each stallholder or OCC'Jpant of any stall in the City Public Markets sl1all
provide themselves with a garbage receptacle~ and the clL"aning of the rnarket
stall including the floor spaces and all appurh:nanccs tiH.:reto sh<.Jll be done by
the stallholders and their helpers during 1narkct hcurs. 1\ll \Yastc n1uterials,
garbage and refuse shall be place 0y then1 in the garbage receptacles provided
in the preceding paragraph without prejudiced lo tne City providing suflicient
numDers of laborers who shall be cha"ge with proper cleflning of the public
markets under the i1nmediate direction and rt>sponsibility of the C'ity Market
Adn1inistrator who shall see tv it that the 1narkets are maintained in clean and
sanitary condition. /1.ll activities incident to the cleaning of stalls as herein
provided shall be unde-r the direction and ;.;upcrvision of the City Market
Administrator.
d. No shanty or structure in the n1anncr of c.1n independent roon1 shall be
pern1itted to be put up or constructed ir. or abuut the public 111arkets other than
the building authorizeJ for the of!i ..'CS of' thL ll 1:tl'kClS t:!llpJoye1..s 01' Olhcr (_ 'ity
purposes
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Section 40. Water. -1'he water consun1ption of each stall holder s:1all be their exclusive
responsibility and directly connected tp the niain v.rater pipeline of Metro lloi!o Water
District (MIWD). In no case shall the City Governn1cnt be held liable fOr any disruption
of water supply, nor unpaid water bill of any stallholder. Provided, howi.:vcr, th<'! tile City
shall provide water frJr the necessary 111aintenance, sanitation and cleaning of public
niark:;ts and other public enterprises.
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Section 41. Division/Sectio11 of M"rket Proper. a.

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Every market shall be conveniently divided intt1 section according tc the kinds
of nlerchandise offered for sale, and the sale r,f n1erchandise pertaining to one
section shall not be allowed in other section; provided, that the City Mayor for
the good of the public n1ay grant temporary pcr1nit not t~ excel.!d thirty (30)
days, to sell merchandise pertaining to one Sl.!ction into another secti0n until
after said public goods shall be been satisfier:, but the power to be exercised
must be done with utmost prudence. Every stallholder shall have at his O\'ID
expense a sign board which must be uniforn1 in size and style, '>ubject to the
approval of the City Market Administrator.
b. No person sh:ill alter, dis:Eg ure, and/or change the structure of any stall or
n1arket fixture witl1out the written pern1ission from the Cit) Market
Administrator and a pennit fee to renovate shall be paid at the Oflice of the
Market In-Charge.

CHAPTER 7
RESTRICTION ON MARKET l'IU:MISES
Section 42. Prohibition to Tlrrow Garbage. - It is prohibited to thro\V garbage, refuse or
waisc materials other than in the garbage can providc.d for the purpose by each
stallholder. In case responsibility cannot be ascertuinc<l for unlawfully throv.:ing such
garbage, the occupant of the nearest stall/space/tJ.bl~ or kiosk sh:lll be required to deposit
the same in the garbage disposal area. Violators ~viii be punished in accordance with
Regulation Ordinance No. 2004-149 otherwise kno\vn as th..: "!/oi/o ('i(\I Er:viron111ent
Code of 2004."

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Section 43. Un!awful Depovit and Mt1n1ifacl11re. - ft shall lie unlawful to deposit ur
nlanufbcture any kind of article or lo n1<1intain pcP.s /Or do111cstic t(l\.vls, pigs, and other

anin1als within the premises of the public marJ.:cts.

Section 44. Unlawful Cooki11g. - It sf.all be unhr.vful to cook any food or co1n111odity
within the publi.::: markets except in stalls fer carindcria, c<1fetcria or cat~ry which an::.
permitted to cook in stove provided ivith chi1nncys or gas range.
Section 45. Bicycles, Motorcycles not Pern1itte1/. - Bicyh.:cs, n1utorcycles, carts, caritos
and any other kind of conveyances or vehicles shaJ: not be pcrn1ittcd to enter the public
markets.
Section 46. Prol1ibition on Sale. - No person shull sell or offer lOr sale fruits, legurne,
fees, do1nestic fPwls, eggs, 1neat and native delicr.cies or "chuicherias" outside of tl1e
public markets, or within a distance of ()nc I Jun' Ired ( l 00) n1ctcrs iion1 the 1narkc;
prc1nises unless the said articles or merchandise urc being sold io private building.
Section 47. Prohibition 011 l'assageway.l. - No per~on shall peddle, sell or otfer for sale
any article or merchandise in the passageways of the {Jublic n1arket which are intended or
the people to pass along one section of the n1arket to ar1other.
Section 48. Proltihition as D>velling Place. - Jn D'J case shall any n1arkct stall or booth
or any portion thereof inside the public 1narkct be converted into a temporary or
permanent dwelling. No person shall be pennit1ed to pass the night in the public markets
except in case of emergency and with the pertnission of the !vfarket Ad1ninistrator.
Section 49. Orderli11ess. - ~II provisions, merchandise gnods or articles o'.1Cred for sale
in the public markets shall be so arranged as nol to protrude; that no portion of the alleys
shall be obstructed, and that floor stands, stalls and ail other piaces or thi11gs used for
exposing the same can be easily and perfectly cleaned. All merchandise, and all other
places and things shall be placed in such n1anncr as tJ-,e City Market J\.dn1inistr;1tor n1ay
direct.
Section SO. E'xftibition of Goo.ts. - Wht:never any article shall be exhibited in any
public market, as if the same were intended for sale, vvhether sold, or not or directly
offered for sale or not, such exhibition shall b~ held an:J consttued as t:xposun: uf the
same for sale and offer to sell within the m1.:aning of this co(;e.
Section SI. Assig11menl to Sectio11. - Vendo:s ~hall he assigned lo section, according lo
the nature of the articles, intended for sale, and any .:.itten1pt to cccupy ;111y stall for any
purpose other than that fa; which it was sp..:citically assigned, shall render void any
privileges granted to the stallholders. l-lelpcr~. and vendors or sellers in public 1narket;
shall at all times treat n1arket customers or pt..rchasers v;ir:1 courtesy. Violation of these
requirements shall be dealt with by con1petent authorities as the facts and circu1nstances
of each case may warrant.
Section 52. Peddlers or llflwkers. - Peddlers or hawJ,crs shall nut be rennittcd in the
public markets of the City or its surroundings, \vithin a radius of 100 ine!ers from its
confines, to offer for sale of articles or merchandise which are sold or exposed for .sa!e in
the stall/booth or kiosk of said 1narkets, in order to a\ oiO u11just con1pctition. Neither

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shall they be permitted lo expose 111crchandise on sidc\valks, courls (patio) or pla'~l! for
the pussage of the public markets of the ('ity of lloilo. Market oflicials :ind L'1nrloyees
and policcn1cn delaile<l in the vicinity of the public tnarl...cls shall c:-;crcise strict \ ieilancc
on this nlatter and enjoined strict co1npliance with this provision. Neither shall uny person
be pern1itted to peddle, hawk, sell, offer for sale, or expose or sale any nrti.:le in the
passageways or aisles of any public market.
Section 53. Disqualification to Lease. - Should a stallholder be ejected fron1 his stall for
cause, as provided for in this Code, he/she shall be disqc1alitied fron1 the leased Jf said
stall or any other stall in any public market of the (:ity for et period of two (2) years.
Section 54. Nuisance. - No person shall con11Y1it any nuisance, con1n1it disorderly
conduct, obstruct public market passageways and sidev..-a~~.;:s or do any other ac~ which is
calculated to result in breach of peace. All articles displayed in any public market in
violation of any provision of thi'i Code or any rules and regulation related to the
111anagen1ent oftl1e Cily Public Markets shall be decn1cd a nuisnncc. It shnll l)e the duty
of the ('ity Market Adn1i11istrator or f1i:' rcprcsenlativt:s lu take custoJy, and confiscate
said goods/articles and/or remove all obstruction:, of rnissa~eways and sidewalks, in
addition to the penalty imposed in this Code.
Sectio11 55. Loafing, Loitering a11d Begging not Pernritted. - No person not having
lawful business in or about any public market shall idly sit, lounge, walk or lie in or nbout
the pren1ises of the same nor shall any person beg or solicit aln1s in or about any public
111arkets.
Section 56. Sig11hoards for Meat VendorJ. - All 11eat vendors shall hang signboards
showing the kind of meat they are selling or offering for ~ale. No other kind of nleat .>hall
be placed under the sign board 'other than shown thereon. l'he City Veterinarian or his
authorized representative shall sec to it that lhc provisions or this ('ode relative to the
rules and regulation of the National Meat lnspec1ion ('on1n1ission arc Ctln1plicd \Vith
strictly.
Section 57. Obstruction. No person shall an!'oy or obstruct niarket e1nplOyees in the
discharge oftl1eir duties; nor shall any person sit or lie on any 111arket stall or table or play
in the nlarket premises.
Section 58. Stray Animals. - No dogs or ani1nals shall be left stray in any public
markets and the City Veterinarian thru his subordinates are hereby e1npovvered to catch
such stray animals and to impound them in the C'ity pound for disposition as in the case
of other animals in1pounded therein.
Section 59. Littering, Urinating a11d Defecating. - It ~h: 1 ll be prohibi!ed to litter, urinate
and defecate in any parts of the public 11'.).arkets e::cept in duly <lc~ignated pl1blic toilets in
the !Utter two. Violators will he punisl,cd in accordanct~ \vith applicable and
case
existing !av.rs and ordinances.

or

Section 60. Ganibling a11d Other Illegal Acts. - Gambling, in any form. or any other
illegal acts punishable under the 1-tevised r~enal Code (t.l. selling of stnlLn, illegal or
contraband iter.1s) shall be strictly prohibited within or about the premises of the public
1narkets.

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Sectio11 61. Adequate Attire in P11b/ic Markets. - All vendors in all public n1arkets a::e
required to wear proper work clothes/attire, preferably t ~;hirts/sando and pant'' or short,
and absolutely no bare or naked upper body 10r n1cn; t~shirt/blousc \vith
skirts/pants/short, or any other dre~s, for won1cn~ and a1iron; in the canteen, vegetables,
n1eat, ti sh and poultry section of the p1blic n1arkets.
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CHAPTE!l 8
MARKET RENTALS, FEES AND CHA!lGES
Section 62. Collection of Fees or Renf(I/. - The City of !Joilo 1nay collect fees or rentals
for the occupancy or use of the public n1arkets a:-id prcrniscs in <:ccordancc \Vith this
Chapter.
Section 63. JJay1ne11f.\' OJ~ Re11tal "'''' Ot/1er (:hurge!f, -- rli.: stall 1\:ntal/oclUpa11cy Jl.cs
fixed in this Chapter ::;hall be payable on a lllt'ntlily basis, with the in1position of the
proper surcharge in case of late pay1nent. No11-payn1cnt of rent for t.vo (2) n1onths,
whether consecutive or con11nulative, shall be a ground !i.ir the cancellation of tlie lease
and the ejectment of the lessee fron1 the lease prcn1ises. 'rhe n1::inner of payn1ent for
electricity, water and other '1naintenance charges shall be in aC'cordance with the
regulations to be issueci by-t!:e City Market Ad111inistrator and sp~cified in the Contract of
l,ease.
Section 64. Rentals for Fixed Stajls. - Every legitin1ate occup:u1t oenting stalls in City
public 1narkets shall be charge with ren1als for stall occupancy in accordance with the
rates/schedules prescribed in this- Chapter.
Section 65. Market Fees. - The City of Iloi~o 1nay collect fees or rentals for the
occupancy or use of public 111arkcts and prl!n1 ises in i.~l!curJance \Vilh this C:hapter,
provided, however, that the mai ket fee must be paid in <1dvance before any person can
seil, or offer to sell, co1nn1odity or '!lerchandisc within the public inarket and its
prem1s~s.

a. In lieu of the regular Market Fees based on the space qc~upie<l, a Market
Entrance Fee shall be imposed on all vendors rOr :1ny com1nodity or
n1erchandise being brought into the pubic market for sale on t'ne basis of
weight, bundle, sack, can, cartload, or any other ('.onvenient unit or measures.
b. C2sh ticket shall be issued to the vendor buying the sun1i: and his nan1c shall
be written on the back thereof. 'l'he eash tick.:t shall pertain only to the person
buying the same and shall be good for the '>pace or spaces of the market
premises tu which they are assign while in the hands or the original purchaser.
If a vendcr disposes of his merchandise by \Vholcsa!1 !o anolhl'r vcndnr. the
latter shal! purchase new cash tickets if he <llsircs to sell in the sa1ne place
occupied hy the previous vendor.
c.

Any person who occup'.cs space, stand or booth in the pub!ic n1arki:ts, except
occupant provided in Section 28 hereof shall pay n1arket fee::; in accordance
with the rates by square n1ctcr of the space occupi':<l as provided in Section
66.

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Section 66. Market Entrance Fees. -rhere shall be collected as entrance fees in the
public markets of the City of Iloilo and which fees shall he based on the rates provided
under Book IV, Chapter V of Tax Ordinance No. 2007-016 otherwise known as the
"Revised Local Revenue Code of the City of lloilo ., and \Vhic!1 are nereto re-adopted as
follows:
a} Entrance fees in Public Markets of the City:
1. For every big basket or boltohan of Bi::naaa (Sah-a) ..
I' 7.00
Balangon, tondal and the likes . . . . . . .
. ....... .
8.00
One half (Y,) boltohan . . . . .
. ............ .
5.00
2. For every sack of cc:conut ..................... .
10.00
3. For every piGce 9fubod........... . . . . . . . ...... .
8.00
4. For every sack of atwitis ............ .
5.00
5. For every piece ofburi bag , ....... .
.so
6. For every piece of big basket (caii;J)..
. .... .
2.00
7. For every piece of big basket (tabungos)..
. .......... .
5.00
8. For every kaing of batuan, radish, sawali, an1argoso ...... .
5.00
9. Mat (amacan) .. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. ....... .
5.00
I 0. For every caing of Melon ......... .
10.00
11. For every caing ofsandia, honey dew ..
10.00
12. Foreverycaseofgrares ....................... .
10.CO
i 3. For every case of apples, pears and oranges
..... .
10.00
14. For ::very box ofla~1zones ... :.....
. .... .
10.00
15. For every I 00 pieces of fresh eggs .............. .
5.00
16. For every sack of rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.00
17. For every sack of sugar . ......... .
'/.00
. ..... .
18. For every sack of charcoal . . . . . . . . . . .
5.00
19. For every bundle of fi1'ewood . . . . .
. ........ .
2.00
20. For every head of live chicken. . . . .
. ........ .
2.00
21. 1:or every sack of dressed chicke~ .......... .
10.00
22. for every t.ead of duck and 0thcr fowls ............... .
2.00
23. i:or every can( 5 gallon container of tuba) ..
2.00
24. For every batia . . . . . . .
. ........... .
2.00
25. For every head/goats/sheeps and the likes .. .
5.00
26. For every head of piglets .................. .
7.00
27. For every head of pigs .............. .
12.00
. .... .
28. 1:or every head of lechon (pig) . . . . . . . .
15.00
29. For every sack or box ofbagoong (salted shriin!JS) .... .
7.00
30. For every sack of1nongo beans ........... .
7.00
31. l7 or every bundle ofkar:gkong leaves..
. .....
1.00
32. For every box of candies ........ .
5.00
33. For every piece of live birds (big) . .
. ....... .
2.00
. .... .
34. F'or every piece of live birds (small) . . .
4.00
35. For can of vinegar (5 gallon) . . . . . . .
. .... .
5.00
. .......... .
36. 1:or every sa..;k of salt . . . . . . . . . .
5.00
37. For every caing of tomatoes. . . . . . . . . . .
. ....... .
7.00
. .......... .
5.00
38. For every box of tomatoes . . . . . . . . . . . .
39. Fishes (First class such HS bangus. tangigui, a!in1nsan, hul;J.nn, kiki'.'o
Panit, gingaw and the likes) for every banycra .....
12.00
40. For every banyera of Second class Fishes .
7.00

41.
42.
43.
44.
45.

For every banyera of other sea products . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For every box of dried lish containing 50 kilos. . .
.......
For every sack of shells s~1ch as lamperong and the likes.
For every sack oftalaba . . . . . . .
.................
For every sack of diwal shells. . . . . . . . .
......

46. For every banyera of crabs, lobster and 1" ('[ass 1ocon
47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
69.

70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
76.
77.
78.
79.
80.
81.
82.
83.
84.
85.
86.
87.
88.
89.
90.

'

5.00
7.00
5.00
5.00
7.00

12.00

For every banyera of 2nd Class loco,1 . . . .

7.00
For of every box. of dried squid containinb 30 k;los. . .
I 0.00
1:or every bundle ofpancit and bihon containing 1:2 kilo.;
3.00
For every bundle of sotanghon containing 12 kilos
3.00
For every plastic of tube ice . . . . .
2. 00
.......
1.00
For every block of ice . . . . . . . . . .
For every sack of root crops (camote, cass'JVa, h'ahc, singka1nas, budyti\vc) 7.00
1:or every sn1all sack of potatoes, carrots, sayutc . . . . . .
5.00
For big sack of potatoes, carrots, and sayotc . . . . . . . .
7 .00
For every sn1all sack of onion, gurlic and thl likes . . .
5.00
........
5.00
For every big sack of onion, garlic and the like~
5.00
For every pi\!ce ofjackfruit (ripe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.00
For every sack ofjackfruit (vegetables) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..............
7.00
For every box of papaya (ripe) . . . . .
Foreverycaingofrawpapaya(vegetables)
................
7.00
.........
10.00
For every sack of peanuts..........
For every sack of,peanuts w/o husk . . .
20.00
..........
......
7.00
For every sack ofkadyos (fresh). . . . . .
7.00
For every sack ofunhusk corn (fresh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
........
7.00
I''or every sack of con1 g,cits. . . . . . . . .
.......
5.00
For every caing of Mango (small)....
..............
7.00
For every cair.5 ofMru1go (bi'~) . . . .
For every caing of native fruits (avocado, atis, ~antol, duhat, sarguelas,
Pomelo, camonsil, chico and the likes ) ..................... .
7.00
. .................. .
For 6very rebagan of native fruits . . . .
5.00
.50
For every piece of pineapple . . . . . . . . . ................. .
.50
For every piece of empty flower pot (sn1a:J) .................. .
. ........ .
For every piece of empty flower pot (big). . . . . . .
2.00
2.00
For every dozen of fresh flowers such as l{ose and Dahlia ...... .
. ..... .
For every box of soap.....................
2.00
. ..... .
For every sack of squash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.00
. .... .
For every sack of cement . . . . .
2.00
. ......... .
For every sack of Relief Clothing . .
25.00
. ....... .
For every sack uffeeds............
2.00
For every sack of chicken by products such as livl'r, legs, gizzard, etc
10.00
For every sack of Slipper ................................. .
10.00
. ..... .
For every box of cigarette . . . . . .
25.00
. .... .
For every bundl~ ':'fbanana leaf . . . .
2.00
For every sack of Coconut 1-Iusk (bunot)
...... .
2.JO
For every container of cooking oil .
. ..... .
5.00
For every box of canned goods . .'. . . . . . . . . .
. .......... .
5.00
For every sack of flour ................ .
2.00
For every container of Soy Sauce (5 gallon) ....... .
5.00
For every piece of empty sack ..... .
0.:25
For every piece of chopoing board (tapalan)
1.00

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For every piece of kalan ..

For every bundle of plastic ..
For every sack of cleanser
For every bundle of rattan ....
For every sai:k of barbeque stick
For every sack of pebbles ..... .
For every 1(IQ pieces of quail eggs
i:or every tray of bread
For every ca3e of soft drinks ..
For every case of beer ....
For every b0x of liquor
For every sack of sngo
. .... .
For every sack of cabbage (regular size) .
For every large sack of cabbage ........................ .
For every box of noodles such as maggi and the likes ........ .
For every packed ( l 0 kg.) processed products such as hotdogs
cfocino and the likes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' ....
107. For every box of shampoo .... , .....
108. Others not herein-above n1entioned per unit .

91.
92.
93.
94.
95.
96.
97.
98.
99.
100.
10 I.
I 02.
103.
104.
105.
106.

1.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
4.00
2.00
2.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
7.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
2.00

b) Fees on Space Occupied in Public M1rket per duy:

I. Rice, vegetables; fruits, etc (transient)
.................
2. Meat (transient) ................. .
.......
......
3. Chicken (live and dressed)
..............
4. Salt per sack containini;. 5 gantas
5. Dry Goods .....
6. Dried Fish
...................
7. All others ........... .

P2 00/ sq.m.
3.00/ sq.m.
3 001 sq.m.
2.00/ sq.111.
2 001 sq.111.
2.00/ sq.m.
2.001 sq.m.

Section 67. Rate of Re1t/als. - There shall be paid to the ('ity of lloi!o a n1onthly rental
of stalls in the City Public Market, and which rentals shall be based on the rates provided
under Book IV, Chapter V of Tax Ordinance No. 2007-016 otherwise known as the
"Revised Local Revenue Code of the City of I Joi lo" and which are h~reto re-adopted as
fo!lows:

MARKET RFNTAL RATE PER SQUARE METER PER DAY

A. CENTRAL MARKET:
SECTION

I. J{ice and Grain

2. Dried Fisli

3. \'arieties

CLASS

No. of
St:1lls

J'.?

AREA
(sq. m.)

l~ate

161
200
42

A
13

26
24

125
120

1.95
1.65

3;

1.25

18
8
16

127
7J
140

1.95
1.65
1.25

A
B

4(j

iicr

sq. m.
1.90
1.65
1.25

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4. Fish

A
B

106
96
32

403
353
124

3.30
2.95
1.25

93
80
26

470
387
121

2.30
1.90

28

302

1.95

29

140

26

113

17

77

1.95
1.65
1.25

c
5. Fruits and Vegetables

6. Eateries

7. Groceries

A
B

1.62

8. Dry Goods

36

274

1.95

9. Meat

A
ll

66
70
36

304
288
147

4.60
4.35
4.00

10. Stores

68

1383

3.30

11. 2nd Floor

956

2.65

B. TERMINAL MAKET
SECTION

~(

No. of
Stalls

Rate per
(sq.m.)

I. Peripheral

88

2.20

2. Back of Peripheral

90

I.SO

68
164

l.25
1.25

5. Eateries

4!)

1.25

6. f)ry (Jouds

36

1.25

7. Grocery

34

1.25

8. Rice and Grains

34

1.25

9. Dried Fish

34

1.25

10. Coco Grinder

34

1.25

3. Variety
4. Fruits and Vegetables

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Ordinance No. 2009-316. 16 Seplc1nbc1 2!!Cl9

11. Annexes

50

12. 2 11 d Floor

1.25

1.80

l 3. Poultry

42

3.15

14. Meat

56

3.80

15. Fish

112

2.73

C. LAP AZ MARKET:
SECTION

l{atc per
St1.1n.

I. Peripheral Stalls

1.70

2. Class B

1.50

Class C

1.25

].

4. Meat

1.70

D. JARO MARKET (BIG ANQ.SMALL)

SECTION

llatc pc1

1. Periphera, Stalls

sq.111.
1.50

2. Class B

1.25

3. Class C

1.00

E. MANDURRIAO, AREY ALO AND MOLO MARKETS

SECTION

Rate per
sq.m.

I. Peripheral Stalls

1.50

2. All other Stalls

1.25

Section 68. Automatic Increase of Rental Rates. The r.ite of rentals under Section 67 of
this Ordinance shall be subject to automatic increase every two (2) years at the rate
equivalent to ten percent (I Oo/o) thereof.

Secti.on 69. Fees on JJminess Sig11s and Promotio11al Di~play. - Except for the business
sign of the lessee of the awarded stall. duly approved and authorized by and posted in
accordance with the regulations of the Markrl In~Charge, no no.ices, sign, 3trea1ner,


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ba11ner or other advertising medium may be displayed, postel', affixed, iriscribcd or

painted within or outside the stall pren1ises or on any part of the Market Prt..:n1ises, except
as authorized in writing by the City Market Administrator. Further, all pron1otional
displays to be installed or set-up on any part of the Market P:c111ises outside of the
confines of the leased stall shall require the prior written approval of the City Market
Adn1inistrator and subject to the payn1ent of Promotional Display Fee of One Thousand
Pesos (P 1,000.00).

Section 70. Permit Fee to Renovate. - Ar1y person who shall alter, disfigure. and /or
change the structure of any stall or market shall secure a \.Vritten permission from the City
M1rket Administrator before paying the Permit fee to llenr,vate of Two llundred Pesos
(P200.00).
Section 71. Transfer Fee. - Any person who applies fer th'! transfer of the award of a
stall shall pay a Transfer Fee of Five Thousand Pesos (P 5,000.00)
Section 72. Goodwill Mt-ney. - Any person awarded n stall/table in the City Public
Markets shall pay a Goodwill Money based on the rates provided under Book IV,
Chapter III of Tax Ordinance No. 2007-016 otherwise !cnown as the "Revised Local
Revenue Code of the City oflloilo" as follows:
P 15, 000.00 - Peripheral Scctio11
P I 0, 000.00 - Back of Peripheral
P 5, 000.00 - All other section

Section 73. Parki11g f'ee. - 'fhere shall be a parking l"ec ofren Pesos (IlJ0.00) per trip to
all public utility vehicles plying ~route outside of lloilo City and using City Public
Markets as their terminal.
Section 74. Ot/Jer Market Fees a11d Charges. - l'he foregoing section shall be 'vithout
prejudice to the power and authority of the Sangguniang Panlungsod to impose and
collect other relevant market fees and charges as it deem necessary or to a1nend, revise or
modify the rates prescribed herein.

CHAPTER9
SLAJJGHTERHOllSE FEES AND CHARGES
Section 75. Slaughterl1ouse-/11-Charge. - There shall bl! a Slaughter-In-Charge for each
Public Slaughterhouse who is under the direct supervision C'f the City Market
Administrator. He shall be in-charge of the slaughterhouse to which he is assigned. He
shall be the custodian of the slaughterhouse and shall have immediate adn-1inistrative
supervision and control over all subordinate slaughterhouse en1ployces who are assigned
to the slaughterhouse where he is In-Cl1arge.
Section 76. Slaughterl1ouse Fee~. -The City ofl!oilo shall collect fees for the slaughter
of ai'1imals and poultry cir the use of corrals in accordan1;e \,rith the rates provided under
Book IV, Chapter VllofTax Ordinance No. 2007-016 other\.vise known as the "Revised
Local Revenue Code of the City of Iloilo" and whi~h rates are hereto re-adopted in this
Cl1apter.


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Section 77. Permit to Slaughter and Fee (City Veterinarian). - Before any animal is
slaughtered for public consumption, a permit therefore shall be secured from the City
Vetelinarian or his duly authorized representative and the cvrresponding fee collect(,d by
the City Treasurer or his deputy as follows:
Public

Private

Consum;>tion
Large or small cattle- - - - - - - - - - - - - J> JO.OO/l1eud
Hogs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sheep, goats - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

25.00/hcaC
I 0.00/head

P 25 .00/11ead
20.00/head
5.00/head

For this purpose, the City Veterinarian may assign his persoru1el to the
Slaughterhouse or authorize a Slaughterhouse personnel tu issue the pE.rmit in his behalf.
Section 78. Rate o/Slaughterhovse J<""ees. - Slal1ghterhouse fee shall be collected for the
use of slaughterhouse facilities maintained by the Iloilo City Government.
Large cattle (carabao, horre) not le:"s than 150 kilos - - - - - - - - - P 50.00/head
Small (f49 kilos and below) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40.00/head
Hogs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .50/kilo
Goats - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .40/kilo
.40/kilo
Sheep - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . - - - - - - - - - - .30/kilo
Others (including fowl) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Section 79. Place of Slaughter...- The slaughter of any kind of animal for sale or
consumption of the public shall be done only at the City Slaughtehouse. The slaughter of
animals intended for home consumption may be done elsewhere except large cattle,
provided, that the animal slaughtered should not be sold or offe;ed for sale.
Section 80. Post Mor~em Fee. -There shall be collected for each kilogrrn.n of animal or
poultry meat, includ~ng tongue, heart, and liver of any ani1nal or poultry a Post Mortem
fee of:
a. Large Cattle - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P 0.25/ kg.
b. Hogs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P 0.20/ kg.
c. Goats/Sheep - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P 0.15/ kg.
d. Poultry- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P 0.101 kg.

Section 81. Requirements/or the Issuance of Per1nitfor th4! Slaughter of Large Cattle.
- Upon the issuance of the permit to slaughter, ~he large cattle sl1all be slaughtered at the
City Slaugbterhouse. Before issuing permit for the slaughter of large cattle, lhe meat
inspector shall require for branded cattle the production of the certificate of ownership if
the owner is the applicant, or the original certificate of ownership and the e;ertificate of
transfer showing title in the name of the person applying f0r the permit if he is not the
original owner.
If the applicant is not the original owner and ,Lere is no certificate of transfer
made in his favor, orte such certificate shall be issu1:d and the corresponding fee
collectible therefore. For Wlbranded cattle that have not yet reached the required age for
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the n1eat inspector shall require evidence satisfactory to liin1 regarding the ownership of
the animal for which pennit to slaughter has been request.:d. Fr)f unbranded cattle of the
required age, the necessary owner's certificate a11d transfer certificate shall be issued the
corresponding fees collected therefore before the pennit is grarited. The following rate
shall apply:

. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I' 50.00
a) ( ,ertt'f"'icate o f' ownersI np
b) Certificate of Transfer- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I' 50.00
Section 82. Corral Fee. - Fees at the rate herei11 fixed, per day or fiaction thereof
n1aybe collected for the animals to be slaughtered whicn arc deposited and kept in the
corral owned by the City oflloilo, at lhe following rates:

Large Caltle - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1' 20.00/head

I-logs, Goats, sheep- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P 10.00/head
Others- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -P 5.00/head
Section 83. Meal Delivery Fee/Hauling Fee. - rhere shall be collected 1neat delivery
li:e for ani1nals or poultry slaughtered in the ('ity Slaughlerl1t'usc, at the follo\ving rates:

Large Cattle - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -P 50.00/head

f-logs, Goats, sheep - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P 35.00/hcad
Others - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P
.20/head
Section 84. S/auglller Fee. - ~~laughterhouse Jf.:c tlir killing, dchairing, dehiding,
defeathering and eviscerating th~ followi:-ig anin1als rind poultry is hereby fixed in
accordance with the following rate:
I~arge

Cattle (Carabao, horse) not less than

150 kilos above - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -P
Below 150 kilos - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -F
I-logs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P
Goats- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P
Sheep- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I'
Otl1ers (including fowl) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P

1.tJO/kg.
1.30/kg.
l .50/kg.
2.00/kg.
2 00/kg.
.40/kg.

Section 85. A11te Mortem Fee. - Fee for the exan1inaLion oi' animals and fo,~ ls by the
City Veterinarian or his authorized representatives rrior to slaughter. Anima~s shall be
prevented from being slaughtered if found with a disease or in an abnormal condition:

Large - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -P 0.25/kg.
Hogs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P 0.20/kg.
Goats/Sheep - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P 0.15/kg.
Fowls- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P 0. i 5/kg.
Section 86. Penalty. - For violation of any provisio:-i of this Chapter, there is hereby
imposed a penalty of a fine of not less than P 1,000.00 nor more than P 5,000.00 in
addition to confiscation and forfeit1re of his con1mercial good/articles and/or cancellation
of business pt:rrnit and closure if com:ni,tted by a bu sines:; cstablishn1ent.

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CHAPTER 10
BUS TERMINAL
Section 87. This Chapter shall govetn the in1position and \.'.ollection of taxes, fees a;1d

other charges in public bus tenninal. The taxes, fees and rates as provided under Book
IV, Chapter VIII of Tax Ordinance No. 2007-016 otherwise known as the "H.cvised I. . ocal
Revenue Code of the City of Iloilo" arc re-adopted in this C'.hap1er.
Section 88. Termin11l-In-Cliarge. - l'he City Markel J\dn1inistrutor shall designate the
Terminal In-Charge and suci1 personnel necessarJ' for the operati~in of the public ter1ninal
and the latter shall be under the direct supervision of the <_'ity Market Adn1inistrator. 'f'1e
Tenninal In-Charge shall be in-charge ofthi: puhlic tern1ir.a! to which he is assigned. He
shall be the custodian of the market and shall have in1n1cdiate adn1ir1istrative supervision
and control over all subordinate tcrminul en1ployees wht arc assigned In tile tern1inal
where he is In-Charge. A market-in-charge may be designated as conLurrent terminal-incharge taking into consideration the size of the public n1arkct and tcnninal und nun1ber of
daily transactions.

Section 89. Bus Terminal Fee. - 'fhe

and sball be c0llected, as follow;;:

followin~

Hus 'l"cnninal Fee <ire hereby in1posed

a) rrucks with seating capacity of JO pers(Jns and h..:low - - - P J(J.00/trip

b) 'frucks with seating capacity of 31 persons and above - - - P 60.00/trip
c) PUJ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P 15.00/Lrip

Section 90. Co11cessio11aire Fees 011 B:1sinesses. -- Aside fron1 the usual local taxes
payable by person and businesses, there is hereby i1nposed a concessionaire fee on
businesses within the bus tern1inal not otherwise in1posed in the preceding section as
follows:
Carinderia, cafeteria, re.staurant - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P 2.00/sq.111./day
General Merchai1t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P S.OO/sq.111./day
Others such as dealers including dealers on Agricultura'. Machineries,
LPG and other pr.Jducts or n1erchandise and s~rviccs - - - - - - - -P 4.00/sq.111./day

CHAPTER 11

WEl(;HTS AND ME.\SUltES

Section 91. Authority of Market Perso1111el. -f\ilarkct person11el are hereby authurized to
inspect, test, confiscate and impound weights u1d n1ca~;urcs within the public n1arkets,
p1osecute violators thereuf and perform such other dutit.'S under Chapter V of "fax
2007-016. 'fhe City Treasurer rn:iy likev..-ise authorize n1arket
Ordinance No.
Slaughterhouse personnel to seal weights and measures.
Section 92. Co1tjiscation of tampered scale. Section 81, C:hapter V of rax Ordinance
No. 2007-016 otherwise known as the "lleviscd J,ocal Ilcvcnuc c:odc of the City of
Iloilo" is hereby modified and amended to include the following provision:

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"d) In addition to the above-p..:ni:lltics, the sci:lles shall bt:

confiscated/impour,ded and turned over t'J the City 1'reasurer's
Office or Market Administrator's Office. In cases not involving
fraud and may be subject of Section 82 hereof, the City Treasurer
or 1narket personnel shall ensure that th'.! confiscated device is
released to the owner 011ly when the defective devise has been
corrected and sealed and the correspondi11g penalties and/or fees
have be~n paid. If after a period o: seven 1 7) days, th(-~ confiscated
weighing sc,-ale is not redeemed by its O\vncr, said :calc shall be
destroyed. In cases involving fraud, the (::ty rreasL.rcr or Markei
Administrator shall secure and preserve ~he san1e and present it
forthwith to the City Prosecutors pursuant ~o Section 76 hereof"

CHAPTER 12
FLEA AND NIGHT

MARK~:T

Section 93. Flea and Nigl1t Market. - The City of Iloilo rnay, by Ordinance, cr::ate, tix
and regulate flea and night market as well as atnbulant vending in any C'ity Street or
designated thoroughfare.
Section 94. Rates of Taxes, fees and cltarges. - In pursuant to the provision of the
in1n1ediately preceding Section, the Sangguniang 1>r:.nlungsod shall fix the rates of taxes,
fees and charges after calling for a public hearing on any rroposal under this Chapter.

CHAPTER 13
TRANSFER OF PLANTILL<\ POSITIONS
Section 95. Transfer of Office. The offices, divisions and sections listeL'. in next
succeeding section hereof including their functions, progran1s and activities are hereby
transferred to the Iloilo City Econoni.ic Enterprise Orfice.
Section 96. Transfer of Plantilla Positions tu t/1e l/oi/o City Econonric E11terprise
Office. The Plantilla Positions for the following departments handling the n1arkets, bus
termiaal a11d slaughterhouse operations are hereby transfe'.."rcd to the lloilo C'i1y Econ0rnic
Enterprise Office, as follows:
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Item
Number

--- -- ------1
(irude

Title of Position- -- (Frum the City Treasurer's Office)

------

()fficc
Markets and Slau2htlrhousc
-c=-

Market Sunervisor v
Market Suoeivisor IV

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Administrative f)ivision
---

- - - - -~4
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Title of Position

----

-------(From t~e City Treasurer's Offirc)

Item

Grade

NL:nber

4
5

4
5

10

10

Markets and Slaughterhouse Office

Supervising Admini~trative (Jfficer
- 22
(Adminisfrative Offii;er IV)
Accountant II
------ --------- 1 -15- - - - - - -

~---

14

Ad1ninistrative Officer III

(Cashier II)
-----Administrative Officer I
10
(Ca~hier 1)
----- --- - - - Administrative Aide VI
6
(Clerk Ill)
-------- - - - Administrative IV
4
(Clerk II)
--- ----- ----Administrative Aide IV
4
(Clerk II)
----1
Administrative /~ide III
3
I
(Utility Worker II)
------- - - - - - - ~---1

Markets Div!sio11

11
12
13
14
15
16
18
20
17
21
22
23
45

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

46

25

47

26

48

27

49

28

50

29

52

30

53

31

19 .

22 --j
Market Supervisor IV
-----Market Suoervisor Ill
18
I
---Market Suoervisor JJT
18
I
-----Marker Supervisor II
- - - - - - r-----.-- - --1
Market Supervisor II
14
--- ---- ,_____
14
Market Supervisor II
---
Market Suoervisor I
10
I
-----Market Suoervisor I
10
'
Market Supervisor I
10
Market Suoervisor I
10
I
10
1
Market Suoervisor I
-Market Suoervisor I
lo=J
-Market Supervisor I
~0--i
Administrative Aide IV
(Utility Foreman)
Administrative Aide IV
6
(Utilitv Foreman)
----- --Administrative Aide IV
6
(Utility Foreman)
-Administrative Aide IV
6
(Utilitv Foreman)
Admini3trative Aide IV
6
(Utility Fo;t man)
Administrative Aide III
3
(Utility Worker II)
-------Administrative Aide III
3
(Utilitl Worker II)
Administrative Aide Ill
3
(Utility Worker_llL ____
----- --------

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---------- ------

----

____ __
,,,

----

--- -

Markets Division

54

--

32

Administrative Aide I II

(UtiFty Worker II)

55

23

51

34

Administrative Aide Ill

(Utility Worker II)

Administrative Aide III

(Utility Worker II)

--------

--- - - - - - -

3
----

Bus Tern1iua! Division

56
-57- 58
60
59
65
66

35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42

Market Suoervisor II
Market Suoervisor I

Market Supervisor I

---

74
75
76
89
87

53

88

54

86

55

90

56

72
'i3

10
6
------

AJ1ninistrativi.: Aide 111

Ad1ninistrativc Aide VI

43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52

- -- -

Administrative Aide VI
(Utility Foreman) _ --

'(Utility Worker II)

68
69
70
71 -

18
14
14
10

Market Sueervisor Ill

~a~~et Sup_~-~-~~~ . !I_

(Utilitv Worker II)

67

-"-

Slaughterhous~

_j

I
<

--1
-

'-'

---------- -- - - 3
--l)ivision
---

Market Supervisor IV

Market Suoervisor III

Market Supervisor II Market Sueervisor II

Market SUo''.rvisor II
Market Suoervisor II
Market Sunervisor I
Market Supervisor I
-Marl~et Supervisor I
Administrative Aide IV
Clerk II
Administrative Aide IV
Clerk II
---Administrative Aide IV
Clerk II
- - - - - - - - ------Administrative Aide IV
Clerk II
Driver I
- -------(From the City Vrtcrinari:1n's Office)
--~-

-----22
18
I4
14
14
I4 --IO
IO
IO
4

4
4
------

4
--

Veterinary Public llcalth Di\'ision

---------

36

57

Veterinarian IV

----

22 ---

--

----~---

Meat Inspection Sectio n

----

37
38
39
40
41
42
43
--44
45
46

58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67

_,,______________

-- ------ -

--

16
----------.-- - - - - --Meat Control O_fficer I
13
-------Meat Control Officer I
13
--- - - - - -----Meat I11soector III
11
----Meat Inspector III
11
----- - - - - --------

Meal Control Officer II

----

Meat Inspector III

--- ~I_ ~
------- - - - - - - - - - - -~~

----- --

Meat Insoector II

Meat Inspecto~_! _______

Driver II
Driver I

----

3
-+----

Abbatoir and Dressing J{cgulutil>n Scctio11

- -

47
48

68
69

49
50
51
52

70
71
72

73

Meat Control Of1icer II

------

..

Meat Insoector Ill

Fish Inspection and Quality Con trol
Section

16
11

- - - - - - - --Meat Co'1trol Officer II _________

16
Meat Insne<.t"1r III
11
------j~---1
Meat lnsoector II
8
Meat Inspector I
- - - - - +6- - ,,

-------~

(]!'rom the City E11vironme ntand

Natural Resources Office)

Public Markets and Slaught er-house

Division

155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171

74
75
76
77

78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90

--Public Services Officer IV

22
Labor General f'ort.:man
8
Utilitv Foreman
6
-----t~---Utilitv Foreman
6
UtilitY Worker II
J
--Uti~ity Worker II
3
- - - - - - ------- - - i 'tilitv Worker II
3
-----. ------+-~Utility Worker 11 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3- - - ]
Utility Worker II ---- ---- - ----Utility Worker II
J - -I
- Utility Worker II
-
'3 - --Utilitv Worker II
- - - - ----+~
Utility Worker II
3
Utility Worker II
---
Utility Worker II
3'
Utilitv Worker II
3
-----Utility Work0r II
3
-----~-

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172
173
174
J75
176
177
178
179
!80
181
J83.
184
185
186
-187
---188
189
!90
194
192
193
J94
195
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
182
196

91 -'Utility Worker II
3
--Utility Worker II
92
3 -Utility Worker II.
93
3
-Utility Worker II
94
3
Utilitv Worker 11
95
3
Utility Worker 11
96
3
- - - -----Utility Worker II
97
J
- ---- ------ ------ ----Utilitv
Worker
11
98
3
.
Utility Worker II - - - 3
99
- ------------ - - - JOO Utility Worker II
3
-JOI Utility Work~r II
3
102 Utilitv Worker 11
3
103 Utilitv Worker II
3
104 Utility Worker II
3 105 Utility \Yorker II . - ----- 3
- - - - - .. - ---------106 Utility Worker II
3
107 Utilitv Worker II
3
108 Utility Worker ll ------J ----109 Utility Worker II
3
---!10 Utility Worker II
3
---111 Utility Worker II
3
--I: 2 Utilitv Worker II
3
- - - - - - - ----Utility
Worker
II
113
----- ----- -3- - 3
11' Utility Worker II
-------115 Utility Worker II
J'
- - - -116 Utilitv Worker II
3 -- - - - - -----117 Utilit Worker II
3
-----I! 8 Utility Worker II
3
119 Utilitv \Yorker II
3
__.
-J
120 Utility Worker Il
-17.1 Utilitv Worl<er II
3
Utiiitv
Worker
II
3
'"2
-
_,,,

_____
--~-

I23

124
125

Utility Worker II
Utilitv Worker II
Utility Worker II

______

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3

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Section 97. Transfer of affected person1iel. 'The en1ployn1ent oJ officers/ewFloyees

affected by the aforementioned transfer of planti\la posi1i'.lns to the Offici: of the lloilo
City Sconomic Enterprise Office shaJI be deemed transft:rred t'J said Office \Vithout loss
of rank including the plantilla positions they occupy.

Section 98. Detail of Personnel from other Offices and Markel Elec:lricia11. l'he City
Mayor may detail existing personnel of the City Enginrcr's Office, General Services
Office and other offices presently assigned in public markets, slaughterhouse and bus
ter1ninal upon effectivity of this Ordinance. Personnel of the City Engineer's OffiC'e who
'>Nill be detailed to public markets, slaughterhouse and tcnninals as Market Eh..:ctricians
shall give utmost priority to their assignment as Market Electrician above all other duties
that may be imposed upon them by tl1eir superior.


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CHAPTER14
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 99. Business Hours. The stall holder shall conduct his business in the leased
stall/booth during hours fixed by the Market Administrator. Should there be any change
in schedule, the stall holder shall be duly notified prior to its effectivity. Posting of the
notice at the entrance of the public market and.bulletin board shall be deen1ed sufficient
compliar1ce of this Section.

Section 100. Collection. - Collection of rentals, fees, and other charges shall be
undertaken by the City Treasurer or his representative, to be evidenced by tl1e .:iecessary
Official Receipt. All collection shall be remitted daily to the (~ity Treasurer's Office.
CHAPTER IS
PENAL PROVISIONS
Sccti9n 101 Surcharge and Interest. -There shali he impvsed a surcharge of not more
than twenty five percent (25o/o} for the late payment of rental, light and other fees and dl1
interest of not exceeding t~o percent (2o/o} per month of the unpaid amount including
surcharges until such amot1.nt is fully paid but in no case 'ihall the total interest on the
unpaid amount or portion thereof exceed thirty~six (36) months.
Section 102. Non payment of reniats and othe:,. fees. Any stalll1older who fails to pay
any market rental including inte~ests and surcharges for al Jea::.t three (3) months shall he
automatically ejected from the leased premises in accorda.:1ce with the lease contract. A.i1y
stallholder who fails to pay any light and/or vater fees including interests and surcharges
for at least one (1) month shall authorize the market rersonnel to disconnect his electric
and/or water connection in accordance with the lease contract. Nonpayment.of market
rentals and electric and/or .water fees shall likewise be grolu1ds for revocation of the lease
contract.
Section 103. Cancellation of Lease and Ejectme11t. - Any stallholder, his/her helpers
who v;olates any provisions of this Code shall be sufticient cause for the revocation of
his/her lease ~ontract and shall be ejec.:ed from the stall/table or space so occ.upied in
accordance with tl1e Lease Contract. The revocation or cancellation of such lease contract
may be er"'fected by the City Mayor upon recom1rendation of the City Market
Administrator after observance of due process.
Section 104. Penalty. - Any pe:son found guilly of violating any nrovisions of this Code
shall immediately be apprehended and be meted a fine of not less than One Thousand
Pesos (Pl ,000.00) or imprisonment of one (I) month but not niorc than six (6) months or
both, at the discretion of the Court.
Section 105. Administrative Penalty. - Any person caught in t:1e act of violating any
provision of this Code shall be subjected to the confiscatiPn and forfeiture of his
con1mercial goods or articles and the same. shall constitute a ground for closure and
cancellation of his business permit.

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Section 106. Con1promise Penalty.- Before a case :s fih:d in court for any viPlation of

this Code. the City Market Administrator, as authorized by the City Mayor, is ULLthorlzed
to settle an offense which does not involve fraud, t!ic offender n1ay be allowed to pay a
con1pro1nise settlement fee of One Thousand Pesos (P 1,000 .00) with the obi igati\lll on the
part of the offender to pay any and all unpaid tax, fees and charges due hitn as proYided
under this Code and other ordinances. This provision V:ilJ not apply to acts i.:un1n1itted
which are punishable under the Revised Penal Code ;:nd other ~pecial !aws.
CHAPTER 16
FINAL

PROVl~IONS

Section 107. Separability Clause. - If for any rcuson, an) part <)r provision of this CoCe
shall be held to unconstitW:ional or invalid. other parls or provision licrcof \l'hich arc not
affected thereby shall continue io be in full force and cl'fl:ct.

Section 108. Repe11/ing C/11use. - All onJin:111cc~ and ad111in1;-;tr:Hivc rcgu!atiun;-; or

portions thereof which are inconsistent with :1ny ;irovisio1, ni' this ()rdinanc-. are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.
Section I 09. Effectivity. - This Ordinance shall tnke elTect upJn its approval by the City
Mayor and after due publication.
ENACTED, 16 September 2009.
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