Republic of the Philippines

Municipality of Paracelis
Barangay Anonat

“AN ORDINANCE PENALIZING A PERSON OR GROUP

OF PEOPLE WHO IS
INVOLVED IN RUMORMONGERING OR GOSSIPPING
(TSISMIS) IN THE COMMUNITY, CREATING A
TECHNICAL GROUP IN CHARGE OF INVESTIGATION
AND IMPOSING CORRESPONDING PENALTIES AND
PUNISHMENT THEREOF”

Prepared by

Mary Ann C. Tubera

Assistant Researcher
 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Municipality of Paracelis

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY

ORDINANCE No. ________

Series of _____

“AN ORDINANCE PENALIZING A PERSON OR GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO IS

INVOLVED IN RUMORMONGERING OR GOSSIPPING (TSISMIS) IN THE COMMUNITY,
CREATING A TECHNICAL GROUP IN CHARGE OF INVESTIGATION AND IMPOSING
CORRESPONDING PENALTIES AND PUNISHMENT THEREOF”

WHEREAS, rumor mongering or gossiping is a Filipino habit that has been a detrimental force in the de-
velopment of our society. Rumor mongering or gossiping can start a fight between members of the com-
munity that results in the humiliation or demoralization of one’s personality;
WHEREAS, rumor mongering or gossiping has been one of the major causes of misunderstanding and
fights in our families, and even in small communities such as the barangay. Gossiping not only affects
the person targeted, but also the people surrounding them;
WHEREAS, Article 26, Chapter 2: Human Relations of the Civil Code of the Philippines states that:
“Every person shall respect the dignity, personality, privacy and peace of mind of his neighbors and other
persons.” Said article also describes several acts and similar to it deemed as intrusive and offensive and
states that “though they may not constitute a criminal offense, said actions may produce a cause of action
for damages, prevention and other relief.” Said article further states” A civil action may be instituted even
if no crime is involved and moral damages may be obtained.”
WHEREAS, to be able to stop this practice of spreading of news about other people, regardless of ac -
count, this Barangay Ordinance has the legal basis to impose fines and punishment to any person or group
of people who committed and is directly involved in said act;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE

BARANGAY COUNCIL OF ANONAT, PARACELIS, BY VIRTUE OF THE POWERS VESTED
IN IT BY LAW, IN SESSION ASSEMBLED, THAT;
SECTION 1: TITLE. – This Ordinance shall be known as the “AN ORDINANCE PENALIZING A
PERSON OR GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO IS INVOLVED IN RUMORMONGERING OR GOSSIP-
PING (TSISMIS) IN THE COMMUNITY, CREATING A TECHNICAL GROUP IN CHARGE OF
INVESTIGATION AND IMPOSING CORRESPONDING PENALTIES AND PUNISHMENT
THEREOF”.

SECTION 2: COMPOSITION. – The Technical Working Group shall be composed of the

Following committee members:

CHAIRPERSON Punong Barangay

VICE CHAIRMAN Chairperson, Committee on Peace and Order
 MEMBERS - Chairperson, Committee on Family, Women and Children
Focal Person, GAD
Desk Officer, VAWC
Desk Officer, BCPC
BPSO Ex-O/Deputy
Representative, Lupon Tagapamayap

SECTION 3: FUNCTIONS.

A) The Technical Working Group is to investigate and identify the root cause of the
problem of the offender as part of its function;

B) After investigation and validation, the Technical Working Group will make recom-
mendations to the Punong Barangay on the degree of the offense and the recom -
mended punishment;

C) The Technical Working Group will supervise the offender in the given punishment
by way of Community Service in designated areas;

SECTION 4: FINES/PENALTIES AND PUNISHMENT.

A) 1st Offense – A fine of Php 500.00 cash and 3days of Community Service
B) 2nd Offense - A fine of Php 750.00 cash and 5days of Community Service
C) 3rd Offense – A fine of Php 1,000.00 cash and 7days of Community Service

For offenders exceeding the 3rd Offense, the Technical Working Group will make the recommendations to
the Punong Barangay with greater consequences or shall be brought to the Police Station for proper dis -
position of their case. The penalty collected by virtue of this ordinance shall form part of the general fund
of this barangay.

SECTION 6: SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. – Let a copy of this Ordinance be furnished to the Office of
the Barangay Kagawad – Committee Chairman of Peace and Order, BPSO Executive Officer and BPSO
deputy and conspicuous in the barangay and other concerned offices for the information, guidance and
reference.

SECTION 7: REPEALING CLAUSE. – Any ordinance or provisions thereof which are found incon-
sistent with the Provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed accordingly.
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SECTION 8: EFFECTIVITY. – This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.

ENACTED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF ANONAT, PARACELIS in its regular

session held on January ______, 2021.

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Punong Barangay & Presiding Officer
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Kagawad Kagawad

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Kagawad Kagawad

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Kagawad Kagawad

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Kagawad Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman

Attested By:

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Barangay Secretary