Republic of the Philippines

Province of Romblon
Municipality of San Agustin
BARANGAY LUSONG

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE BARANGAY COUNCIL OF
BARANGAY LUSONG, SAN AGUSTIN, ROMBLON HELD LAST APRIL 29, 2024 AT THE
BARANGAY HALL AT 9:00 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING.

Present:
Natalio C. Montesa - Punong Barangay
Zoilo C. Aranas - Kagawad Member
Ruth Morada - Kagawad, Member
Jojit P. Bautista - Kagawad, Member
Henlourd M. Solano - Kagawad, Member
Liezel Miñano - Kagawad, Member
Ramon Majam - Kagawad, Member
Apolonio F. Solano - Kagawad, Member
John Joshua Morada - SK Chairman, Ex-Officio Member

Absent:
N-O-N-E

RESOLUTION NO. 29
S2024

“A RESOLUTION ENACTING AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ANY OBSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC

ROADS AND OTHER SIMILAR PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF
BARANGAY LUSONG OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN AGUSTIN, ROMBLON”

Proponent: Hon. Sanggunaing Barangay Member Apolonio F. Solano

WHEREAS, pursuant to the directive of the President of the Republic of the Philippines, His
Excellency Rodrigo Roa Duterte, through Department of the Interior and Local Government
(DILG) Memorandum Circular No. 2019-121, the re-claiming of public streets from public or
private obstructions shall be enforced by the Local Government Units;

WHEREAS, in a subsequent supplemental DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2019-167, the

Department hereby orders the continuity of the re-claiming of public streets by
institutionalizing sustainable mechanisms for the maintenance of road clearing operations and
the promulgation of necessary policies and issuances to address all traffic and sidewalk
concerns;

WHEREAS, on February 07, 2020, the Department of the Interior and Local Government
reiterated anew in DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2020-027 otherwise known as Continued
Implementation of the Presidential Directive to Clear Roads of Illegal Obstructions (Road
Clearing 2.0) providing for: (1) Additional Roles of Local Chief Executives; (2) Guidelines for
Road Clearing Operations; and (3) Monitoring, Assessment and Validation of Road Clearing and
Re-claiming Policy of the government;

WHEREAS, consistent with the declared policy of the State to safeguard life, health, property
and public welfare, Republic Act No. 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of

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1991, Section 17 thereof empowers all local government units to exercise such other powers
and discharge such other functions and responsibilities as are necessary, appropriate, or
incidental to efficient and effective provision of the basic services and facilities such as...
Maintenance of barangay roads and bridges and water supply systems;

WHEREAS, Municipal Ordinance No. 2019-01 was enacted by the Local Government of San
Agustin entitled: “An Ordinance Approving the Comprehensive Traffic Code of the Municipality
of San Agustin, Romblon”;

WHEREAS, in order to solve the pressing problem on improper and unauthorized use of streets,
sidewalk, alleys, bridges and other public places within the barangay and in order to
complement Municipal Ordinance No. 2019-01 enacted by the Municipality of San Agustin, a
corresponding legislation is necessary in the barangay level to achieve the objectives of both
local and national government in re-claiming public streets from any obstruction;

NOW THEREFORE, upon motion of Hon. Sangguniang Barangay Member Apolonio F. Solano,
duly seconded by all other sangguniang barangay members present, it was:

RESOLVED, to pass “A Resolution Enacting an Ordinance Prohibiting Any Obstruction on Public

Roads and other Similar Public Places Within the Territorial Jurisdiction of Barangay Lusong of
the Municipality of San Agustin, Romblon”.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Barangay of Lusong in session duly assembled for the
purpose:
BARANGAY ORDINANCE NO. 12

“AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ANY OBSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC ROADS AND OTHER SIMILAR
PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF BARANGAY LUSONG OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF SAN AGUSTIN, ROMBLON”

Section 1. Title – This ordinance shall be known and cited as the “Anti-obstruction Ordinance
of Barangay Lusong”.

Section 2. Scope – This ordinance covers all kinds of obstructions on public roads and other
public places as defined under Municipal Ordinance No. 2019-01 within the territorial
jurisdiction of barangay Lusong of the municipality of San Agustin, Romblon committed by
individuals, entities and companies other than those obstructions committed by persons while
driving or operating motor vehicles and all other forms of conveyances.

Section 3. Definition of Terms – as a general rule, words and phrases embodied in this
ordinance not herein specifically defined shall have the same meaning as found in legal
dictionaries as well as in existing laws. Provided that, the following terms as used in this
ordinance, shall be construed to mean:

A. Obstruction – are structures, materials, whether permanent or temporary, movable or

immovable or activities within the road right-of-way that impedes the free and clear
passage of motor vehicles or pedestrian and/or pose danger or cause injury to
motorists, pedestrians, or occupants of nearby structures;

B. Public Roads – means all streets, roads, bridges, highways and other thoroughfares
constructed and maintained by the national government or by any local government
unit;

C. Road Right-of-way – shall mean the legal access established by usage with precedence
over others in a particular situation or place;

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 D. Sidewalk – means that portion of roadway assigned for the use by pedestrians, which
must be free from all forms of physical obstructions or anything found on it, whether of
value or not;

E. Sidewalk Vendor – means any person who sells or offers for sale any consumer
products, whether agricultural or manufactured, cooked foods and/or dry goods, items
or articles, including any person who attends to these products intended to be sold at
any temporary location, sidewalk, alley vacant space or portion thereof; and

F. Street – means any open space established by eminent domain including the space
above for access of vehicles and people, for the continuous flow of vehicular traffic and
pedestrian;

Section 4. Prohibition – It shall be prohibited and considered unlawful for any person or group
of persons, entity or company to obstruct the free flow of people, goods and vehicles through
the public road network within the territorial jurisdiction of Barangay Lusong by using, utilizing
or otherwise appropriating any road, street, sidewalk, or pedestrian walkway, avenue, alley,
bridge, park and other public place or portion thereof, for commercial or personal purposes.
The prohibition includes all kinds of obstructions such as but not limited to:

A. Vehicles parked along public roads, shoulders or sidewalks;

B. Vehicular terminals except in areas designated by the barangay for such purposes;
C. Vending sites for any kind of item;
D. House encroachments that obstructs the road right-of-way, protruding gates, conduct of
household activities, and tents, except those being temporarily used for funerals and
other similar activities;
E. Store encroachments and indiscriminate signage and advertisements;
F. Obstructing barangay outposts, halls, markers, directories or fire hydrants;
G. Conduct of sports, sport facilities, and other related activities;
H. Drying of rice or other crops;
I. Construction materials including sand, gravel, cement, steel bars, logs, and the like;
J. Debris, waste materials, and junked items; and
K. Other structures, materials, or activities identified as obstructions under Municipal
Ordinance No. 2019-08.

Section 5. The Barangay Lusong Road Clearing Task Force – within fifteen (15) days upon the
approval of this ordinance, there shall be created through an executive order, a special task for
which shall be named as the Barangay Lusong Road Clearing Task Force with the following
composition:

A. The Punong Barangay as its chairman;

B. The Chairman on Public Order and Safety as its Vice-chairman;
C. And all the members of Barangay Brigade/Tanod as members.

Section 6. Functions of the Barangay Lusong Road Clearing Task Force – the Barangay Lusong
Road Clearing Task Force shall have the following duties and functions:

A. Determine in accordance with the provision of this ordinance the obstructions in the
barangay;
B. Formulate a Plan of Action for the execution and implementation of this ordinance;
C. Execute and implement the provisions of this ordinance on identified obstructions;

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 D. Notify the owners who caused such obstructions the abatement to be made in
accordance with the provisions of this ordinance; and
E. Coordinate with the office of the Municipal Mayor or any appropriate governmental
agency those obstructions that cannot be removed by the barangay.

Section 7. Procedure for clearing of any obstruction under this Ordinance – the following
procedures shall be observed in abating any obstruction:

A. Any obstruction may be summarily removed if the owner of such structure has agreed
upon any verbal request made by the barangay, otherwise a written notice shall be
given to the owner to effect within fifteen (15) days the removal of such obstruction;

B. Where after the lapse of fifteen (15) days, the obstruction is still existing, the barangay
shall notify the office of the Municipal Mayor informing him of the fact that such
obstruction was not removed by the barangay despite the latter’s request for its
removal;

C. In cases where the obstruction involves permanent structure, the barangay may directly
notify the Municipal Mayor of such fact;

D. In cases wherein structures or facilities are owned by utility service providers, the
barangay shall coordinate with the concerned utility company for the removal or
relocation of such obstruction; and

E. In cases of obstructing and/or hazardous trees, coordination with the Department of

Environment and Natural Resources shall be made by the barangay prior to its removal.

Section 8. Exceptions – For purposes of exempting an activity as an obstruction from the

coverage of this ordinance, the following criteria shall be observed:

A. That it has proper coordination and duly approved by the barangay in which the
duration of the activity is properly determined such as religious/community activities
(preaching, processions or holding of a wake or other affairs of the community like fiesta
celebration, games and amusement);

B. In cases of construction and repairs along public roads, equipment and materials used in
such undertaking shall not be considered as obstructions under this ordinance,
provided, that such undertaking has proper coordination with the appropriate
government office and duly approved by the latter;

C. In cases where such obstructions are necessary incidents dictated by reasons of

emergency to protect and save lives or properties from any calamity or public danger
whether natural or man-made; and

D. Other cases when expressly permitted or allowed by law or an ordinance promulgated

to meet a momentary necessity of order and public safety.

Section 9. Repealing Clause – All ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof, the provisions of
which are in conflict with or contrary to the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed,
amended and modified accordingly.

Section 10. Separability Clause – If for any reason or reasons, any provision of this ordinance be
declared invalid, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

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Section 11. Effectivity Clause – This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon compliance of
the posting requirement following its approval.

SO ORDAINED.

RESOLVED FINALLY, that a copy of this ordinance be transmitted to the Sangguniang Bayan of
San Agustin for review and appropriate action and be furnished the office of the Honorable
Mayor Esteban SF Madrona Jr. for information.

UNANIMOUSLY PASSED this 29th day of April, 204, during the Special Session.

I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the above quoted Barangay Resolution Ordinance

PRAPERED BY:

CARLOS SOLANO
Secretary of the Sangguniang Barangay

ATTESTED BY:

HON. NATALIO C. MONTESA

Punong Barangay

Carried Unanimously:

NAMES AND SIGNATURES OF THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY MEMBERS

____________________________ __________________________
HON. ZOILO C. ARANAS HON. RUTH M. MORADA
Barangay Kagawad Barangay Kagawad

____________________________ __________________________
HON. JOJIT P. BAUTISTA HON. HENLOURD M. SOLANO
Barangay Kagawad Barangay Kagawad

____________________________ __________________________
HON. LIEZEL M. MIÑANO HON. RAMON R. MAJAM
Barangay Kagawad Barangay Kagawad

____________________________ __________________________
HON. APOLONIO F. SOLANO HON. JOHN JOSHUA MORADA
Barangay Kagawad SK Chairman

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