The Davao City Council has approved an updated ordinance that increases penalties for public urination and defecation. The amended ordinance aims to improve sanitation and public hygiene in the city.
THE 20th City Council of Davao has updated the ordinance banning public urination and defecation, introducing new penalties for violators.Proposed by Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III, the updated ordinance was approved on December 10, 2024, in its third and final reading at the Sangguniang Panlungsod.Under Section 3 of the ordinance, violators will face a P500 fine and may be imprisoned for up to 10 days, or both, depending on the court's discretion.
Fines collected will be split, with 60 percent going to the apprehending office and 40 percent to the city’s General Fund.Barangay officials deputized by the City Health Office and personnel from the Davao City Police Office will enforce the ordinance.The amended ordinance also clarifies prohibited acts, including urinating and defecating in public spaces such as streets, alleys, parks, schools, malls, public markets, transportation terminals, and other recreational spaces.
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