An Ordinance Banning the Use of Cellular Phones or Similar Devices Inside Banks, Pawnshops, Money Exchange and Similar Establishments in Makati City

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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR SUPERVISION AND EXAMINATION SECTOR

CIRCULAR LETTER Series of 2002

To: ALL BANKS AND NON-BANKS WITH QUASI-BANKING FUNCTIONS

Makati, Metro Manila on October 15, 2002. 2002-121 -- An Ordinance Banning the Use of Cellular Phones or Similar Devices Inside Providing Penalty for Violation Thereof enacted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Banks. Pawnshops, Money Exchange and Similar Establishments in Makati City and For your information and guidance, attached is a copy of City Ordinance No.

ALBERTO V. REYES Deputy Governor

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1995 OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIAN SECRETARY

REPUBLiC OF THE PHILIPPINES SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD

CItY OF MaKati

PRESENT:

Councilor JOHNNY S. WILSON - Temporary Presiding Officer JEJOMAR ERWIN S. BiNAY, JR ISRAEL S. CrUZADO

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Vice Mayor Councilor ERNE3TO 3. MERCADC - Officia!Ieave FERDINAND T.EUSEBIG RICO J.PUNO

By unanimous vote of the members present, the following City Ordinance was enacted:

CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2002-121

Author: Councilor Israel S. Cruzado

AN ORDINANCE BANNING THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES OR SIMILAR DEVICES INSIDE BANKS, PAWNSHOPS. MONEY EXCHANGE aND SiMILaR EStABlISHMEnTS IN MAKAtI CItY AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF

WHEREAs, it is the responsibility and mandate of the city government to protect business establishments located within the jurisciction of the city of Makati:

rise tn the nossibilitv of expioitation and-misuse by lawess and unscrupulous WHEREAs, the technology of cellular telephones and similar devices has given

WHEREAs. there now exists an exigency to address the vulnerabiliy of banks. pawnshops. money exchange and other establishments from these criminals through timely and relevant legisiation:

WHEREAs, the move to enact such an ordinance will likewise send a strong message that the city government is committed to preserving the interests of legitimate businesses,-and project the image of a progressive center of commerce and trade for our fair city.

NOW THEREFORE. BE IT ENACTED AS IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF MAKATI, METRO MANILA. BY VIRTUE OF tHE POWERS VESTED IN IT BY LAW,IN SESSION ASSEMBLED.THAT:

Section 1. Cellular telephones and simiiar communications devices shall no ionger be allowed to be brought inside the premises of banks. pawnshops money exchange and other establishments located within the jurisdiction of the City of Makati.

Section 2. The above-mentioned businesses shail cause a sigh to be posted at their respective entrances informina their clients of this prohibition. and they shall tikewise provide adequate facilities for the safekeepind of the celluiar telephones and similar communications devices of their clients with transactions at their establishments.

Section 3. Any person found in violation of this Crdinance shall be Jiable for a fine not exceedina One Thousand Pesos (P1.000.00) at the discretion of the proper cout for violating a city ordinance.

Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteer: (1E) days after is publiction in a newspaper of{oca{ cir culation.

ENACTED BY THE GANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF MAKATI. METRO MANILA, in its regular session held on October 15. 200z.

Certified true and correct by

RODERENAYVE Temporary City Gecretary Attested by. Ca

CouNciLOr JoHnny S. WILsOn Temporary Presiding Officer

APPROYED:

JEJOMAR C. BINAY

City Mavar.