Prohibited Acts and Penalties
- Individuals caught committing prohibited acts are fined One Hundred Fifty Pesos (P150.00).
- In addition to fines, confiscation/forfeiture of items and dismantling of illegal structures obstructing pedestrian movement are mandated.
- Prohibited acts include (but are not limited to): vending of various goods, conducting shoe-shine or religious activities, house chores on sidewalks, vehicle garages or repairs, garbage dumping, setting up basketball courts, animal pens, storing of beverages, drinking liquor, storing junk or construction materials, house extensions, permanent fences, planting on sidewalks, and placing signs or signboards detached from businesses.
- Confiscated items include non-perishable goods, vending equipment, pedicabs, pushcarts, and steel railings.
Payment and Disposal of Confiscated Items
- Fines must be paid within seven (7) days of apprehension.
- If fines remain unpaid beyond seven days, confiscated items will be sold in a public auction.
- Proceeds from auction will cover fines, auction costs, administrative expenses; any excess funds will be returned to the owner.
Public Auction Procedures
- MMDA Auction Committee is responsible for appraisal, setting auction details, and conducting the auction.
- Notice of auction time and place must be published weekly for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation and posted in three accessible locations.
- Auction requires at least two bidders to be valid; otherwise, bidding is failed.
- After two failed bidding attempts, items may be disposed of through negotiated sale at a price determined by the Auction Committee.
Payment Terms for Winning Bidders
- Winning bidders must deposit 20% of their bid immediately.
- The balance must be paid within three (3) days post-auction.
- Failure to complete payment results in cancellation of the sale and forfeiture of the deposit to MMDA.
Removal of Items and Consequences for Non-Compliance
- Items must be removed from storage within seven (7) days of auction.
- Failure to remove the items within the period voids the sale and forfeits payments to the MMDA.
Repeal of Inconsistent Issuances
- All MMDA issuances inconsistent with this resolution are repealed.
Effectivity Clause
- The resolution takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation in Metro Manila.