Cebu City tightens mendicancy rules

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PLANNING to go caroling in Cebu City this holiday season? Ensure you secure the required permits, or you may face penalties.Lucelle Mercado, chairperson of the City’s anti-mendicancy board, said Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, that carolers can get their permits from the Office of the Mayor through the Business Process Licensing Office .Cebu City’s Anti-Mendicancy Ordinance prohibits street caroling and other forms of begging in the city.

Restrictions and penaltiesRaquel Arce, the City Transportation Office head, explained that the permit defines where caroling is restricted.She said a permit will not be given to an individual who plans to go caroling in public vehicles.Arce added that house-to-house caroling is only allowed during specific hours, with caroling prohibited from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.“Naay conditions kung asa ang pwede, unsa orasa, puros ipahimutang in a proper place ,” said Arce.

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