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Republic of the Philippines
Province of Iloilo
Municipality of Tigbauan
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
sbtigbauan@[Link]
[Link]. (033) 511-85-30
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EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 30H REGULAR SESSION OF THE HONORABLE
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN, TIGBAUAN, ILOILO HELD AT THE SB SESSION HALL,
TIGBAUAN MUNICIPAL BUILDING, TIGBAUAN, ILOILO ON AUGUST 6, 2014 AT 1:50 IN
THE AFTERNOON
PRESENT:
HON. ROEL T. JARINA, - Vice Mayor & Pres. Officer
HON. RONNIE T. PAGUNTALAN, - Liga President & Temp. Pres. Officer
HON. JOSE DONEL T. TRASPORTO, - S.B. Member
HON. RENEE LIBRODO-VALENCIA, - S.B. Member
HON. VIRGILIO T. TERUEL, - S.B. Member
HON. MARLON R. TERUÑEZ, - S.B. Member
HON. SUZETTE MARIE HILADO-BANNO, - S.B. Member
HON. RICKY T. NULADA, - S.B. Member
HON. ARIEL I. BERNARDO, - S.B. Member
ABSENT:
HON. MA. GERRYLIN SANTUYO-CAMPOSAGRADO, - S.B. Member
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Municipal Ordinance No. 2014-018
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING BACKYARD SWINE RAISING IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TIGBAUAN AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES IN VIOLATION THEREOF
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SPONSORED BY: HON. ROEL T. JARINA, Chairman, Committee on Health and Sanitation
SECONDED BY: Hon. Jose Donel Trasporto, Hon. Renee Librodo-Valencia, Hon. Virgilio Teruel, Hon.
Suzette Marie Hilado-Banno, Hon. Ariel Bernardo and Hon. Ronnie Paguntalan
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WHEREAS, under Section 447(a) of the Local Government Code of 1991, to wit: “The
Sangguniang Bayan, as the legislative body of the municipality, shall enact ordinances, approve
resolutions and appropriate funds for the general welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants
pursuant to Section 16 of this Code and in the proper exercise of the corporate powers of the
municipality as provided for under Section 22 of this Code”;
WHEREAS, under Section 447(a)(1)(iii) of the Local Government Code of 1991, to wit: “The
Sangguniang Bayan shall approve ordinances imposing a fine not exceeding Two thousand five hundred
pesos (P2,500.00) or an imprisonment for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or both in the
discretion of the court, for the violation of a municipal ordinance”;
WHEREAS, under Section 447(a)(1)(vi) of the Local Government Code of 1991, to wit: “The
Sangguniang Bayan shall protect the environment and impose appropriate penalties for acts which
endanger the environment, such as dynamite fishing and other forms of destructive fishing, illegal
logging and smuggling of logs, smuggling of natural resources products and of endangered species of
flora and fauna, slash and burn farming, and such other activities which result in pollution, acceleration
of eutrophication of rivers and lakes, or of ecological imbalance”;
WHEREAS, under Section 447(a)(4)(ii) of the Local Government Code of 1991, to wit: “The
Sangguniang Bayan shall require that buildings and the premises thereof and any land within the
municipality be kept and maintained in a sanitary condition; impose penalties for any violation thereof,
or upon failure to comply with said requirement, have the work done and require the owner,
administrator or tenant concerned to pay the expenses of the same; or require the filling up of any land
or premises to a grade necessary for proper sanitation”.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Bayan of Tigbauan, Iloilo that:
SECTION 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING BACKYARD SWINE
RAISING IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TIGBAUAN AND PROVIDING PENALTY IN VIOLATION THEREOF”.
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SECTION 2. AUTHORITY – This Ordinance is enacted pursuant to Sections 15 and 16, Article II of the
1987 Philippine Constitution which respectively provide that “The State shall protect and promote the
right of the people and instill health consciousness among them”, and that “The State shall protect and
advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and
harmony of nature”; Section 16 of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code
of 1991, which provides that the local government units shall “promote health and safety, enhance the
right of the people to a balanced ecology”.
SECTION 3. COVERAGE – This Ordinance shall cover the identified urban areas and densely populated
areas of the Municipality of Tigbauan, Province of Iloilo.
SECTION 4. DECLARATION OF POLICY – It is the declared policy of the Municipality of Tigbauan to
promote and protect the health and welfare of the constituents.
SECTION 5. DEFINITION OF TERMS:
1. Animal Wastes –means a material composed of excreta, with or without bedding materials
and/or animal drugs, collected from poultry, ruminants or other animals except humans.
2. Backyard Swine Raising – refers to raising of swine in household backyard. It involves 2 heads and
allowed only in identified urban areas and densely populated areas in the municipality.
3. Body of Water – most often refers to large accumulations of water, such as oceans, seas, and
lakes, but it includes smaller pools of water such as ponds, wetlands, or more rarely, puddles.
4. Commercial Piggery Farms – shall refer to any parcel of land devoted to the raising or breeding,
de-pasturing, feeding or watering of pigs/swine, generally under the management of a tenant or
owner, used for commercial purposes.
5. Densely Populated Area – residential zone area of single-family, single detached dwellings with
usual community auxiliary uses on a neighborhood scale and a gross population of about 50PPH to
150PPH.
6. Heads – include weanings, growers and fatteners.
7. Irrigation Canal – an artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or
irrigation.
8. Large Scale Piggery – refers to more than 2 sows and more than 20 heads.
9. Medium Scale Piggery – refers to 2 sows and 11-20 heads.
10. Nearest Groundwater – the nearest water beneath the earth’s surface, often between saturated
soil and rock, that supplies wells and springs.
11. Pigpen – a pen or enclosure for a pig or pigs.
12. Riverbanks – the bank of a river.
13. Small Scale Piggery – refers to raising of 1 sow and more than 2 but not more than 10 heads.
14. Sow – shall refer to a female swine.
15. Standard Septic Tank – a watertight, multi-chambered receptacle, constructed within the set
standards that receives sewage from houses or other buildings and is designed to separate and
store the solids and partially digest the organic matter in the sewage.
16. Swine Raisers – individuals or persons engaging in raising swine.
17. Urban Areas – include all barangay(s) or portion(s) of which comprising the Poblacion, and other
built up areas including the urbanizable land in and adjacent to said areas and where at least 50% of
the population is engaged in non-agricultural activities.
18. Waste Discharge – Something that flows out or forth, especially an outflow from a sewer or
sewage system. It also refers to the sewage or other liquid waste that is discharged, as into a body
of water.
SECTION 6. REGULATED ACTS:
1. Backyard swine raising shall be allowed for a maximum of 2 heads.
2. Sows are not allowed in identified urban areas and densely populated areas in the municipality.
3. A “standard septic tank” is strictly required. It should be watertight. Septic tanks where a public
sewerage system is not available, sewer outfalls from residences, schools, and other buildings shall
be discharged into a septic tank to be constructed in accordance with the following minimum
requirements:
a. It shall be generally rectangular in shape. When a number of compartments are used, the first
compartment shall have the capacity from one-half to two-thirds of the total volume of the
tank.
b. It shall be built of concrete, whether pre-cast or poured in place. Brick, concrete blocks or
adobe may be used.
c. It shall not be constructed under any building and within 25 meters from any source of water
supply.
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4. The distance of the pigpen shall be at least 25 meters from the nearest groundwater.
5. It shall be unlawful to directly discharge animal wastes in any irrigation canal, river/riverbanks, or
any body of water.
6. It shall be the responsibility of swine raisers to regulate the odor/waste discharge of their own
pigpens.
7. This regulation does not cover commercial small, medium or large scale piggery farms.
8. Backyard swine raisers are exempted from fees collected under the Revenue Code which states
that a fee of Php50 is to be collected for every head of swine being raised.
SECTION 7. REGULATORY COMMITTEE:
1. Composition of the Municipal Regulatory Committee
Chairman: Municipal Mayor
Co-Chairman: SB Member - Chairman, Committee on Health and Sanitation
SB Member - Chairman, Committee on Environment Protection,
Housing and Land Utilization, Zonification and
Assessment
Members: Sanitary Inspector
MHO
MAO
MPDO
MENRO
Punong Barangays
Chief of Police
LnB President
2. Responsibilities of the Regulatory Committee
a. The Committee shall have a regular quarterly meeting to discuss topics regarding this
ordinance.
b. The Committee shall require a comprehensive listing of swine raising activities in all
barangays in the municipality.
c. The Committee shall determine the imposition of penalties and/or closure of backyard
pigpens upon the recommendation of the Barangay Backyard Swine Raising Regulatory
Committee which will be composed of the following:
Chairman: Punong Barangay
Members: Barangay Kagawad – Chairman, Committee on Health and Sanitation
Barangay Kagawad - Chairman, Committee on Environment Protection,
Housing and Land Utilization, Zonification and
Assessment
Barangay Secretary
Chief Tanod
d. All complaints to be considered by the Municipal Swine Raising Regulatory Committee shall
be coursed through to the Office of the Chairman which is the Local Chief Executive.
SECTION 8: PENAL CLAUSE
Violators of this Ordinance shall be penalized with the following:
a. 1st Offense – P1,000.00
b. 2nd Offense – P2,000.00
c. 3rd Offense – P2,500.00 and closure of pigpen and imprisonment of not exceeding 6 months
upon the discretion of the court.
SECTION 9. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE
In the event any part or portion of this ordinance is declared to be illegal, unconstitutional or
invalid, those parts or portions thereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be effective and
enforceable.
SECTION 10. REPEALING CLAUSE
Any prior ordinance in conflict or inconsistent with this ordinance shall be deemed repealed or
amended accordingly.
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SECTION 11. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE
This ordinance shall take effect after complying with the requirements as to posting and
publication as provided for under Section 59 of RA 7160.
APPROVED.
CERTIFIED CORRECT:
MARLENE TAYO-NAVA
S.B. Secretary
ATTESTED:
RONNIE T. PAGUNTALAN
Liga Pres. & Temporary Presiding Officer
APPROVED:
SUZETTE TENEFRANCIA-ALQUISADA
Municipal Mayor
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HON. ROEL T. JARINA, M.D.
Municipal Vice Mayor
Sangguniang Bayan Members:
Hon. Jose Donel T. Trasporto, Lawyer Hon. Ma. Gerrylin Santuyo- Camposagrado
Hon. Renee Librodo-Valencia, CPA,MBMM Hon. Suzette Marie Hilado-Banno, M.D. Hon. Ronnie Paguntalan (LnB-Pres.)
Hon. Virgilio T. Teruel , Lawyer Hon. Ricky T. Nulada
Hon. Marlon R. Teruñez, Ph.D. Hon. Ariel I. Bernardo
“ Public office is a public trust. Public Officials must at all times be accountable to the people.”
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