CON, oF COM Mtg, \QONNECTING OPPORTUNITIES . GROWING BUSINESSES . CREATING VALUE & & BEM IN $ ETS wou 2 ~ b eases Position Paper on the Proposed Ordinance Entitled: 5 & igncy and Efficioncy Amidst Disaster and Emergency % go & Ordinance or READE Ordinance So ° is +1908 * yy INTRODUCTION 2022 “Aspiring to remain the engine of Cebu's business growth tovards global pagalag pines Conatance, competitiveness and the voice of the business community and yet taking on Economle sone Ault interests of public welfare, the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCC!) (PEZA) belioves that investing its synergy with the public and private sector on evidence- Speci rez hion- tat based realities enables us to achieve a revived economy and more livable (Outesancing Charnber Ava, vibrant Cebu. cob tteene Chante! siaadisiinalaal In recent years, extreme natural events have caused significant damage and bie ad ae ‘economic losses in the Asia-Pacific region and had a particularly negative impact Most Outstanding Chamber on the private sector, especially Cebu when “Typhoon Odette” hit us many re prarepanes businessmen were severely affected. The consequences for private businesses 2019 include the destruction of property and equipment, damage to stock, loss of Fae eee ee fovenue from business interruptions, and rising operational costs. The loss in Gonfeataanenediten market shares due 10 clients changing to competitors, movement of skilled e one % n eS OD eration Workers and Impaired relalionships with suppliers and retailers can affect long- term economic sustainability or even lead fo the closure of businesses. Most Oustaneg Ss areata) In support of the vision of the incumbent administration envisioned of as ea Te transforming to a Singapore-like Cebu City where opportunities are within reach ‘creation Sytem (ACAS) by Cebuanos, the Chamber realizes the need of highlighting the importance of 2017 Disaster preparedness and resilience that greally affects the business sector. Patopin atonal pPhagalne Camaro IMPLICATIONS TO BUSINESSES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC (Commerce ened ase, Cebu business community through CCCI underscores the need to be more ans compeliive and investoriendly and to jointly address any botllenecks to Ofisences sect Nae achieving a business-friendly environment in Cebu, concurrently, (cab Cy tacal Goverenent 1997, 2007 42019 Cur position on the READE Ordinance from the lenses of the business sector Is Most Qu gee an appeal to the Council to give profound elaboration on the proposed ordinance = as some of ils provisions are vague and might not easily be accepted by the 1868 — rs ore, 202 business sector, especially our micro, small and medium enterprises who were Most Chamber severely affected by the pandemic and are stil recovering. —— Thorefore, the foregoing proposed READE Ordinance would mean another elGanan ‘expenditure for the business sector which would ultimately mean a setback to ‘hears ily's economic development for the following reasons, to wit: sat0 1. The requirement of a standby power supply that could maintain a ASAE par - Devdoing minimum of eight (8) hours continuous operation imposes an extreme oe burden to business owners due to the fact that prices of petroleum paige on te products are continuously increasing, hence, there should be a specified yet eo generator set which is cost efficient; Phiipplnes Foundation lo, 2. It discourages entrepreneur(s) 10 invest in the City of Cebu as this sensi nerter READE Compliance Certificate is another documentary requisite to meet ine Asi ~ Paate: before securing the Mayor's Permit; and a Pe et 3. Recommendation of Closure to non-compliant businesses of thirty (30) ‘Gommeres and indy days is not ample especially to those existing business establishments 2008 + SME . While the proposed Ordinance responds to the experienced-based outcomes eocwae 5 due to the aftermath of Typhoon Odette, however, this would also spell a — disadvantage to the business sector without ample time given to comply cemucrunwer Cen, Marth Receatan ten Coe Comite aid Se. tansy Tr, Cebu Cry, Cebu Pies 00S e122 wile | wwncebucameeecr | iniogentichinbe’ og 1me, £ Fo, s . = z 3 oS - & 2 2 Qs SY So ~ +1903 * “2022 aig Pitt Exctence ward, Ph Econom Zone Auth (EDA) Special Re coat pecal Recognition - Mast Outstanding Choma: Ava hiipite Chamber of Comets nd india nc 1995 ~ 1997, 2005 - 2007, 2011 ~ 2013, 2020 Most Outstanding Chamber Inthe Philgpnes =n Hehe eens Geallation Accrediation eee wiles n zu ves Sian Ceara coe y AS case en Aecreaiaton Sytem (RCAS) tgp Nationa! r Exealence Ava, Philippine Chamber of commerce and ine 3907, 2007 & 2019 Most Qual Chamber the Phipines allot Fame 1903 - 1997, 2005 — 2007, ‘2011 ~ 2015 , 2018, 2021 Char in the Visayae (A)= CONNECTING OPPORTUNITIES . GROWING BUSINESSES . CREATING VALUE especially the MSME in the City. The Chamber has foreseen negative outcomes if there will be no remedies to some vague provisions of the ordinance. APPEAL TO THE GOVERNMENT While the purpose of the READE Ordinance is to give remedies to cushion the aftermath of Typhoon Odette, however, we humbly appeal for the following: 1. For the business sector to maintain continuous operations during emergencies, fuel stations must be directed to give priority to business establishments; 2. Ample time must also be given for the business establishments to comply with the READE Compliance Certificate requirements which includes Signal Stations and other requirements; and 3. Provide for other remedies to establishment if found to be non-compliant with the ordinance aside from a recommendation for closure as stipulated in Sec. 7 (g), if none, we propose to delete this provision unless the government has enough funding to support businesses to ease ‘compliance; and; 4. Partnership with the City government to give the business sector fecommendatory inputs that would ease the financial burden on business owners. As much as we recognize laudable actions by the city government officials, nevertheless, the most important is to help and assist Singapore-like Cebu City would be attained public welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CEBU BUSINESS COMMUNITY, THE CEBU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (CCCI), conveys to the Cebu City Council its opposition to the READE Ordinance at this point. RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that copies of this Position Paper be sent to the Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod signed in Cebu City, this day of year . CHARLES KENNETH C. CO President Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry