Question & AnswerQ&A (MANILA CITY ORDICE NO. 8354)
The ordinance is known as the Hospital Zone Protection and Preservation Law of the City of Manila.
The policy is to protect public health and safety by ensuring that all ingress and egress of hospitals are not impeded or hampered at any time, especially during emergencies.
All forms of obstruction in the frontage and emergency ingress and egress of public and private hospitals within the City of Manila are prohibited.
Yes. The ordinance prohibits blowing of horns, revving of engines, playing karaoke or similar loud devices, and any boisterous behavior within the vicinity of hospitals.
1st offense: Censure and a fine of Php 2,000. 2nd offense: A fine of Php 3,000. 3rd and subsequent offenses: A fine of Php 5,000 or imprisonment of not less than five days, at the court's discretion.
The ordinance took effect upon its approval on September 10, 2014.
Among the principal authors were Hon. Leilani Marie H. Lacuna, Hon. Marlon M. Lacson, Majority Floor Leader, and other council members as listed in the ordinance.
To prepare for emergencies such as major earthquakes or typhoons by ensuring hospital operations are not hampered, and to prevent chaos and mass hysteria by keeping hospital vicinities clear of obstructions.
Yes, playing karaoke or producing any loud music or noise is prohibited within the vicinity of hospitals and is subject to penalties under this ordinance.
The City Council of Manila enacted this ordinance during its regular session.
The ordinance was approved by the Mayor of Manila, Joseph Ejercito Estrada.
Yes, it explicitly applies to all public and private hospitals within the City of Manila.
The maximum penalty includes a fine of Php 5,000 or imprisonment of not less than five days, as determined by the court.