REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY
BARANGAY MINUYAN PROPER
Ordinance No. _, Series of 2024
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF KARAOKE, VIDEOKE AND
OTHER SIMILAR MACHINES AND DEVICES OR INSTRUMENTS IN THE
BARANGAY MINUYAN PROPER.
The Author, Kagawad JASON E. CAMA, Chairman of Committee on EDUCATION
WHEREAS: The 1987 Constitution provides that the maintenance of peace and
order, the protection of life, liberty and poverty, and promotion of the general
welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of
democracy.
WHEREAS: Section 16 of Republic act No. 7160 otherwise known as the “Local
Government code of 1991” states that every local government unit shall exercise the
powers expressly granted, those necessary implied therefrom, as well as powers
necessary, appropriate or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and
those which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare. within their
respective territorial jurisdictions, local government units shall ensure and support
the promotions of health and safety, maintain peace and order and preserve the
comfort and convenience of their inhabitants.
WHEREAS: The same code provides that the Sangguniang Barangay shall enact
ordinances, approve resolutions and appropriate funds for the general welfare of the
barangay and its inhabitants. And for an efficient and effective barangay
government, maintain peace and order, regulate events and activities for
entertainment which tend to disturb the community or annoy the inhabitants and
declare, prevent or abate any nuisance.
WHEREAS: On March 16, 2020, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte issued Proclamation
No. 929 (s.2020) declaring a state of calamity in the entire country for a period of
six (6) months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Such a declaration was extended by
the President for one (1) year from September 13, 2020 to September 12, 2021 by
virtue of Proclamation No. 1021 (s.2020).
WHEREAS: One of the most affected sectors by the COVID-19 pandemic is the
education sector as the president was very firm in forbidding face to face classes in
schools until a vaccine is available in the country or until all are safe from the virus.
WHEREAS: On June 19, 2020, the Department of Education (DEped) adopted the
basic education learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP) for SY 2020-2021 in light of the
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and it featured s shift from the traditional face
to face classes to blended learning which is characterized by the conduct of online
classes and/ or printed modules.
WHEREAS: The Department of Interior Local Government (DILG) urged local
government units (LGUs) to enact ordinances prohibiting videoke and other loud,
distracting noises during online classes schedules of students and teachers.
WHEREAS: The Sangguniang Barangay of Minuyan Proper deems it necessary to
regulate the use of Karaoke, Videoke and similar sound-producing devices. Which
may cause disturbance to the community and distractions to our students and
teachers during the blended learning activities.
NOW THEREFORE: BE ORDAINED, as it is hereby ordained by the Sangguniang
Barangay of Barangay Minuyan Proper, District II City of san Jose del Monte Bulacan
in session assembled.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE – This ordinance shall be known as the “THE USE OF
KARAOKE, VIDEOKE AND OTHER SIMILAR MACHINES, and DEVICES OR
INSTRUMENTS IN THE BARANGAY OF MINUYAN PROPER “
SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY – The Barangay Minuyan Proper values
the education of Minuyaños students. It shall support and promote their welfare by
providing a safe and healthy environment conducive for learning.
SECTION 3. OBJECTIVE- This ordinance intends to regulate the use of Karaoke,
Videoke and similar sound-producing devices which may cause disturbance to the
community and destruction to our students and teachers in their blended learning
activities and those engaged in work from home arrangements during the COVID-19
pandemic.
SECTION 4. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS – As used in this ordinance, the following
meaning and definition:
(a) Noise disturbance – means a disturbing or excessive sounds or noise level
that create a noise or that create actual mutual or eminent interference with
the peace and order which can be heard in the distance of 50 feet in which
the system or sound amplify equipment is located.
(b) Videoke Karaoke and Similar sound Producing devices- means any machine
or device that is used for the amplification of the human voice, music or any
other sound.
SECTION 5: ALLOWABLE ACTS- Any person, found in any residential area of the
Barangay Minuyan Proper shall be allowed to properly use karaoke, Videoke or other
similar machines, devices or instruments that produce a loud noise only on the
following periods.
a. Friday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
b. Saturday and Sunday 5:00pm to 9:00pm
c. Holidays 10am to 9:00 pm
Establishments in commercial area in Barangay Minuyan Proper may properly use
karaoke, videoke and other similar machines, devices or instruments that produce a
loud noise in the conduct of their business, provided that, the owners , manager
and/or employees of such establishments shall put in place appropriate measures or
devices that will minimize the noise ; provided finally that in case of failure to
minimize the noise after notice, such establishments shall immediately stop and
cease from further using the sound producing device. Otherwise, they shall be cited
for violation of the ordinance.
SECTION 6. PROHIBITED ACTS: Using or abetting the use of karaoke , videoke
or other similar machines, devices or instruments that produce a loud noise outside
the periods mentioned in section 5 hereof is prohibited and the penalties in section 9
hereof shall apply.
SECTION 7. EXEMPTIONS: Machines, devices or instruments actually used by
students and teachers for their blended learning activities shall be exempt from the
implementation of the ordinance. public service announcements made by national
and local government officials or employees using sound-producing devices shall be
exempt. The use of machines, devices or instruments by religious organizations
during worship service and activities related to the exercise of freedom of religion
shall likewise be exempt.
SECTION 8. ENFOREMENTS: The PNP –PCP 5 assisted by the following
authorities (a) Punong Barangay and Chairman Committee on Peace and order (b)
Barangay Tanod. Shall enforce the ordinance.
In implementing this ordinance, any person who fails to comply with the given notice
and continues to violate this ordinance shall no longer be taken into custody and
brought to the PCP5 police station or Barangay hall. But shall be issued and
ordinance violation receipt (OVR) upon apprehension or citation.
SECTION 9. PENALTIES – Any person found violating this ordinance shall suffer
the following penalties.
First offence Notice
Second offence 500.00 pesos
Third offence 1,000.00 pesos
SECTION. 10 SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – If any provision of this ordinance is
determined to be invalid, illegal or enforceable, its remaining provisions shall remain
in full force as through the ordinance did not originally include such invalid illegal or
unenforceable provision.
SECTION 11. REPEALING CLAUSE: all ordinance, rules and regulations in
considered with the provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.
SECTION 12. EFFECTIVELY: THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT AFTER
FIFTEEN DAYS FOLLOWING ITS COMPLETE LOCAL CIRCULATION AND UPON
COMPLIANCE WITH THE POSTING REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH UNDER
SECTION 511 OF REPUBLIC ACT 7160.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: as it hereby resolved by the Sangguniang
Barangay in a session duly assembled to immediately implement with Barangay
Minuyan Proper city of San Jose del monte Bulacan.
