QuestionsQuestions (MMDA Resolution NO. 14-13)
The resolution states that it was approved “pursuant to Sec. 6 of RA 7924,” which provides the MMC and MMDA their legal basis and authority to regulate within Metro Manila.
MMC referred to Metro Manila Council Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1995, entitled “Anti-Jaywalking in Metropolitan Manila and Providing Penalties Therefor,” and later amendments through MMDA Regulation No. 12-001 (2012) and MMDA Regulation No. 99-013 (1999).
It approves amendments in MMDA Regulation No. 12-001 (2012), specifically amending the anti-jaywalking fines and penalties under Section 4.
The resolution amends “SECTION 4” of the regulation, which is the “PENALTY” section.
The fine is Five Hundred Pesos (₱500.00). It may be paid outright at the place of apprehension upon issuance of a Pedestrian Violation Receipt (PVR).
Seven (7) days from the date of apprehension.
“Appropriate legal action shall be filed in court.”
Instead of paying the fine, the violator may provide community service.
Community service for not more than three (3) hours of MMDA estero clean-up.
It presents it as an option: “In lieu of paying the Five Hundred Pesos fine, the apprehended violator may provide Community Service...”
While the resolution defines it functionally, it is the receipt issued upon apprehension that allows the violator to pay the ₱500.00 fine outright at the place of apprehension.
The resolution states there is “blatant violation” of the anti-jaywalking ordinance despite the availability of footbridges/overpasses/underpasses, and that jaywalking contributes to traffic problems and road accidents.
To ease traffic congestion and mitigate traffic accidents involving pedestrians in Metro Manila.
Priority to Quezon City, Pasig, Taguig, and Pasay.
It authorizes the MMDA “to deputize Anti-Jaywalking Enforcers in Metro Manila LGUs priority to Quezon City, Pasig, Taguig, and Pasay.”
The resolution takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in Metro Manila and submission to the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR), UP Law Center.
It was approved by the majority of the members of the Metro Manila Council in its Regular Meeting held on July 08, 2014.