Republic of the Philippines

Province of Cebu
Municipality of Argao

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGU-

NIANG BAYAN OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ARGAO, PROVINCE OF CEBU, HELD
ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010 AT THE MUNICIPAL SESSION HALL

PRESENT:
Hon. Azucena M. Sesaldo - Mun. Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer
Hon. Vip F. Semilla - SB Member
Hon. Mariglen L. Bongcawil - SB Member
Hon. Albino R. Villacora - SB Member
Hon. Joaquin F. Banosong - SB Member
Hon. Prudencio G. Canada - SB Member
Hon. Marlon C. Miranda - SB Member
Hon. Guillermo S. Caminero, Jr. - SB Member
Hon. Richard Delos Reyes - PPSK President
ABSENT:
Hon. Arnold Ch. Tecson - SB Member (on Vacation Leave)
Hon. Virgilio F. Rizon - ABC President (on Official Business)

RESOLUTION NO. 16

A RESOLUTION ENACTING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 44,

S. 1999 (OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ANTI-RABIES ORDINANCE ) OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF ARGAO, CEBU

(Author : Hon. Albino R. Villacora)

WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Bayan of Argao, Cebu enacted in 1999, an Anti-Rabies Ordinance
under Ordinance No. 44 which requires owners of dogs and cats to have the same vaccinated with Anti-
Rabies Vaccine, Prescribing Rules in Impounding Stray Dogs and Cats, Prescribing Custodial Fees and
Imposing Penalties on the owners thereof;

WHEREAS, in its 11 years of implementation, it has been observed that there are flaws in some
provisions;

WHEREAS, with the recent series of increase in prices of all commodities, the fees imposed in
said ordinance are no longer practical and has to be adjusted to attune with the changes of time;

WHEREAS, amending the subject ordinance will define clearly some provisions particularly the
management aspect of said ordinance;

WHEREFORE, on motion of Hon. Albino R. Villacora, SB Chairman, Committee on

Agriculture and duly seconded by Hon. Prudencio G. Canada -

RESOLVE TO ENACT, AS IT IS HEREBY ENACTED, the following Ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 97

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 44, S. 1999 (OTHERWISE KNOWN AS

THE ANTI-RABBIES ORDINANCE ) OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ARGAO, CEBU

BE IT ENACTED, by the Sangguniang Bayan of Argao, Cebu, in Regular Session, assembled,

that:

SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS - Article I, Section 3 –Definition of Terms – No. 8 which

reads:
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8. Stray Dogs/Cats – are loose dog/s and or cat/s roaming around in public places including
those which are tied but are not in their “proper place “and is/are not attended to by the owner;

is hereby amended to read as follows:

8. Stray Dogs/Cats – are loose dog/s and or cat/s roaming around in public places
including those which are tied but are not in their “proper places “and pet dogs/cats which
have escaped from their owners or not attended to by the same, irregardless of length of time;

SECTION 2. AMENDMENTS - Article 1. Section 3- Definition of Terms – An ad-

ditional term shall be added as No. 13, which will read as follows:

13. Dog/Cat Tag or Name Tag - A durable plastic or soft metallic tag, serially

numbered and color coded issued by the vaccinator bearing the name of the owner and

vaccination record, shall be securely attached to the collar of the pet animal.

SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS - Article II. Section 1 – Creation of the Municipal Rabies

Control Authority (MRCA) which reads:

Chairman, SB Committee on Health -Chairman

Municipal Health Officers, RHU I -Vice -Chairman
Municipal Health Officers, RHU II -Vice –Chairman
Municipal Agricultural Officer -Member
Chief of Police -Member
ABC President -Member
is hereby amended to read as follows:

Article II. Section 1 – Creation of the Municipal Rabies Control Authority (MRCA)
which reads as follows:

Chairman, SB Committee on Agriculture -Chairman

Municipal Agricultural Officer -Vice –Chairman
Clean and Green Commission Director - Member
Municipal Health Officers, RHU I & II -Member
 ABC President -Member
Chief of Police -Member

SECTION 4. AMENDMENTS - Art. II, Section 3 – Meetings, which reads:

Section 3. Meetings – The Municipal Rabies Control Authority shall have at least one (1)
regular meeting every quarter. However, the Chairman, may call a Special Meeting anytime for
the purpose of talking up specific matters upon request of any of its members.

is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 3. Meetings – The Municipal Rabies Control Authority shall have at least one
(1) regular meeting every two months. However, the Chairman, may call a Special Meeting
anytime for the purpose of taking up specific matters upon request of any of its members.

SECTION 5. AMENDMENTS - Art. II, Section 4 – Administrative Support, which reads:

Section 4. Administrative Support – The Municipal Health Officer shall act as the
Ex-Officio Executive Officer and Head of the Secretariat of the MRCA. He shall be
assisted by a recording Secretary, the Municipal Sanitary Inspector, who shall be assigned
by the MHO. The Secretariat shall notify the members on the meetings of the MRCA,
document its proceedings, process and issue Dog and Cat Registration and /or Vaccination
Certificates and perform such other functions as may be assigned by the MRCA.

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is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 4. Administrative Support – The Municipal Agricultural Officer shall act

as the Ex-Officio Executive Officer and Head of the Secretariat of the MRCA. He
shall assign one (1) of his staff as Assistant and recording Secretary. The Secretary
shall notify the members on the meetings of the MRCA, document its proceedings,
process and issue Dog and Cat Registration and /or Vaccination Certificates and per-
form such other functions as may be assigned by the MRCA.

SECTION 6. AMENDMENTS. - Article II. Section 5 – Per Diems, which reads:

Section 5. Per Diems – Each member of the Municipal Rabies Control Authority as well as
the Recording secretary shall receive a per diem of P100.00 for every Regular and every Special
Meeting attended. This is subjected to the limitation of two (2) paid meetings for every quarter.

is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 5. Per Diems – Each member of the Municipal Rabies Control Authority as
well as the Recording Secretary shall receive a per diem of P200.00 for every Regular and
every Special Meeting attended. This is subjected to the limitation of two (2) paid meetings
for every two (2) months.

SECTION 7. AMENDMENTS - Article II. Section 6 – Funds, which reads:

Section 6. Funds – There shall be appropriated the amount of ONE HUNDRED

THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00) to be used in the operation of the Municipal Rabies Control
Authority.

is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 6. Funds – There shall be appropriated the amount of TWO HUNDRED

THOUSAND PESOS (P200,000.00) to be used in the operation of the Municipal Rabies
Control Authority.
 SECTION 8. AMENDMENTS - Article III. Mandatory Registration and Mandatory
Vaccination, Section 3 – Registration Fees, which reads:

Section 3. Registration Fee – In the exercise of the regulatory powers of the Municipal
Government of Argao, for proper identification and protection of rights of owners of dogs(s)/
cat(s)the following are the schedule of the registration fees of dogs and cats;

1. Dogs P10.00/dog
2. Cats P5.00/cat

Payment of Registration Fees shall be made directly to the Office of the Municipal
Treasurer and a corresponding Official Receipt shall be issued, after which, the MRCA shall
register the said dog/cat.

is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 3. Registration Fee – In the exercise of the regulatory powers of the

Municipal Government of Argao, for proper identification and protection of rights of
owners of dogs(s)/ cat(s)the following are the schedule of the registration fees of dogs and
cats:

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1. Dogs P20.00/dog
2. Cats P10.00/cat

Payment of Registration Fees shall be made directly to the Office of the Muni-
cipal Treasurer and a corresponding Official Receipt shall be issued, after which, the
MRCA shall register the said dog/cat.

SECTION 9. AMENDMENTS - Article III. Mandatory Registration and Mandatory

Vaccination - An additional Section shall be added as Section 8, which will read as follows:

Section 8. Dog/Cat Collar (Name Tag) Fee - The cost of the identification collar
shall be borne by the owner of the animal/pet concerned, the amount of which shall be
determined by the Municipal Rabies Control Authority.

SECTION 10. AMENDMENTS. - Moreover, Section 9 shall be added to read as follows:

Section 9. Anti-Rabies Trust Fund - Custodial fees and fines shall be held in
trust. It shall serve as additional fund for the Task Force Kalimpyo in their operations
and implementation of this ordinance, subject to guidelines set by the MRCA.

SECTION 11. AMENDMENTS - Article V. Capture, Impounding, Custody and Disposition

of Dog (s)/ Cat (s), Section 6 which reads:

Section 6. Rate of Custodial Fees – Impounded dogs and cats shall be released only upon
payment of the following custodial fees:

1. For the first twenty four (24) hours or a fraction thereof P50.00
2. For the succeeding twenty four hours (24) or a fraction thereof P25.00

is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 6. Rate of Custodial Fees – Impounded dogs and cats shall be released only upon
payment of the following custodial fees:
 1. For the first twenty four (24) hours or a fraction thereof P100.00
2. For the succeeding twenty four (24) hours or a fraction thereof P 50.00

SECTION 12. AMENDMENTS - Article V. Capture, Impounding, Custody and Disposition

of Dog (s)/ Cat (s), Section 9 which reads:

Section 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Animals – If after a period of five (5) days from the
date of the impounding, the dog/cat owner concerned will not claim his dog/cat, the Municipal
Rabies Control Authority is authorized to dispose the said stray dog/s and or cat/s either killed in a
humane manner or sold through public auction, the proceeds of which shall accrue to the local
government unit concerned.

is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 9. Disposition of Unclaimed Animals – If after a period of three (3) days from
the date of the impounding, the dog/cat owner concerned will not claim his dog/cat, the
Municipal Rabies Control Authority is authorized to dispose the said stray dog/s and or
cat/s, either killed in a humane manner or sold through public auction, the proceeds of
which shall accrue to the local government unit concerned.

SECTION 13. REPEALING CLAUSE. All laws or ordinances that are in conflict with any
of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.

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SECTION 14. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If for any reason, any part of this ordinance is
declared unconstitutional or invalid, those provisions not affected thereby, shall remain in full force and
effect.

SECTION 15. EFFECTIVITY – This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval by
the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Cebu.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, this 26th day of January, 2010.

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I hereby certify to the correctness of all the foregoing:

ALEXANDRA K. CAGIGAS
ATTESTED: Secretary to the SB
AZUCENA M. SESALDO
Municipal Vice Mayor &
Presiding Officer APPROVED:
EDSEL A. GALEOS
Municipal Mayor