Republic of the Philippines

City of Santiago
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY-

SECRETARY — SANGGUNIANG P ANLUNGSOD
PANLUNGSOD

EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 13TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE 8TH CITY
COUNCIL HELD ON OCTOBER 22, 2013 AT THE SESSION HALL

APPROVED UNDER SUSPENDED RULES

Sponsored by: Coun. Kathrina V. Sable

Co-sponsored by: Coun. Arlene Jane Alvarez-Reyes
Coun. Celine Jeanne Abaya Siquian
Wolfirando R. Lugod
Coun. Wolfrando
Coun. Christian Vincent Neville A. Aggabao
Faith S. Marrero
Coun. Aisen FaithS.
Coun. Nicasio B. Bautista III
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Coun. Hexilon G. Alvarez
Coun. Alester Alejandro G. Dirige
Coun. Brenda Ragsac-Luna
Coun. Maurice S. Navarro
Coun. Arrel Shayne D. Sagad

ORDINANCE NO. 8THCC-009

STHCC-009

PROIDBITING
PROHIBITING FARMER-MEMBERS TO USE AND INSTALL TURN-OUTS OTHER
THAN THOSE THAT ARE SPECIFIED AND AUTHORIZED BY THE NATIONAL
IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION (NIA) IN ANY IRRIGATION CANALS
PENALTIES
WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTIAGO AND PROVIDING PENAL TIES
FOR VIOLATION THEREOF

WHEREAS, Irrigators Associations (IA) are formedfonned to help and coordinate with the
National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems
t serve the members of the association particularly in the regulation and distribution of
uitable water supply throughout the cropping season by way of disciplinary adherence of
odwill and trust among members;

WHEREAS, the existence of unauthorized turn-outs may cause damage to the irrigation
piles to the prejudice of other farmer-members who are religiously adhering to the system of the
association;

WHEREAS, the LIGA LIGAYAYA IA Inc. of Barangay Salvador, Santiago City, in its desire to
have equitable distribution of water, needs to have well maintained irrigation systems through
proper legislation for the benefit ofthe
benefit of the farmers in this city;

NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in its regular

session duly assembled that:

I. Title -— The title of this ordinance shall be "AN

SECTION 1. “AN ORDINANCE
PROHIBITING FARMER-MEMBERS
FARMER-l\/[EMBERS TO USE AND INSTALL TURN-OUTS OTHER
THAN THOSE THAT ARE SPECIFIED AND AUTHORIZED BY THE NATIONAL
IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION (NIA) IN ANY IRRIGATION CANALS WITHIN THE
CITY OF SANTIAGO AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF."
THEREOF.”

SECTION 2. Purpose -— Irrigation canals are essential towards efficient and effective
farming, thus, these should be well maintained, protected and taken cared of at all times and to

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inculcate among farmers the proper use of irrigation facilities leading to a better and smooth
conveyance of irrigation water to rice lands.

SECTION 3. Prohibited acts- Any person or farmer-members are hereby prohibited to

use and install tum-outs other than those specified by the National Irrigation Administration in
any irrigation canals in the City of Santiago.

SECTION 4. Penalty- Any personls found violating the provisions of this ordinance shall
be penalized as follows:

a) First Offense -fine ofP 1,500.00

b) Second Offense -fme ofP 2,500.00
c) Third and succeeding offenses - fine of P3,500.00 and forfeiture of subsidy
or assistance from any agricultural program of the city government.

SECTION 5. Barangay officials and farmer-members of irrigators association in the City

of Santiago are hereby requested to disseminate within their respective areas the provisions of
this ordinance.

SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its approval and
publication in a news paper of general circulation.

ENACTED, October 22, 2013.

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT:

'lnd- ,
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stratiV,_~ Officer II)
Temporary Secretary 19 the Sanggunian

ATTESTED:

APPROVED:

~
t JOSEPH S. T
6 City Mayor r
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the above Ordinance was published in the
Valley Star in its February 17-23, 2014 issue.

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