Question & AnswerQ&A (VALENZUELA CITY ORDICE NO. 257 Series of 2015)
The ordinance aims to amend Section 10 of Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2008, to update regulations on the sale, dispensing, and distribution of alcoholic beverages, especially in relation to proximity restrictions around certain establishments and exceptions for Joint Venture projects.
Establishments within a 200-meter perimeter of any school, church, and public building/place except for barangay outposts, covered courts, playgrounds, and daycare centers are prohibited from obtaining permits to sell or dispense alcoholic beverages.
The ordinance requires a two hundred (200) meter perimeter distance from schools, churches, and public buildings/places for issuance of permits to sell or dispense alcoholic beverages.
Yes, existing establishments before the establishment of schools, churches, public buildings, etc., except barangay outposts, covered courts, playgrounds, clinics, daycare centers, and public markets, are not covered by the prohibition as long as they only sell and do not serve or dispense alcoholic beverages on their premises.
The distance requirement for wholesale outlets is fifty (50) meters from the establishments mentioned under the prohibition.
No, wholesalers are prohibited from serving or dispensing alcoholic beverages within their premises.
Section 10.1 states that the prohibition on the issuance of permits or licenses does not apply to all existing and future Joint Venture projects which the City will enter into with the private sector.
Section 35 of Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) and Article 66 of its Implementing Rules and Regulations empower LGUs to enter into Joint Ventures.
The original ordinance was enacted before Public-Private Partnership (PPP) or Joint Venture projects became prevalent. Certain provisions were restrictive and could defeat the purpose of PPP or JV projects, necessitating amendments for their successful implementation.
The ordinance was approved by Valenzuela City's Sangguniang Panlungsod during the 102nd Regular Session on December 7, 2015, and was signed by Hon. Rexlon T. Gatchalian, City Mayor, along with councilors and officers who attested to it.