BARANGAY ORDINANCE NO.

01 SERIES OF 2019
BARANGAY KAUNLARAN WORKING CLEARANCE
ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL TRANSIENT EMPLOYEES OR WORKERS ASSIGNED TO WORK IN
COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL & INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS OR CONSTRUCTION SITES
WITHIN BARANGAY KAUNLARAN TO REGISTER WITH AND SECURE WORKING CLEARANCE
FROM THE BARANGAY GOVERNMENT OF KAUNLARAN

INTRODUCED BY: PUNONG BARANGAY CHRISTOPHER M. CHENG

CO-INTODUCED BY: KAGAWAD MAERSK A. RONQUILLO, KAGAWAD MERCEDITA M. LAPUZ,

KAGAWAD JIMMY M. BIBAT, KAGAWAD LOURDES J. DE ANGEL, KAGAWAD RODOLFO M.
PADOLINA, KAGAWAD LEONILA H. REYES, KAGAWAD JESSIE R. TAÑEDO AND SK
CHAIRPERSON MARCUS ANGELO V. TENEZA

WHEREAS, section 391 of the Local Government Code of 1991 provides that the Sangguniang
Barangay, as the legislative body of barangay, shall;

“(1) Enact ordinances as may be necessary to discharge the responsibilities conferred

upon it by law or ordinance and to promote the general welfare of the inhabitants therein.

WHEREAS, Barangay Kaunlaran, as one of the enterprising barangays of Quezon City, is now
fast becoming a center for business and commerce with the recent establishment of
shopping malls and the construction of buildings for commercial purposes;

WHEREAS, this economic development in Barangay Kaunlaran has, however brought sad
experience to some residents of the barangay as they become victims of theft, deceitful acts
and other crime, and on occasions, innocent women of the barangay become victims of
deception that sometimes result to sexual violation committed by unscrupulous individuals
who, in the duration of their work and temporary stay in their assigned stations, commit such
crimes against persons and properties;

WHEREAS, these unscrupulous individuals take advantage of their temporary employment

and emboldened to commit offenses due to their unidentifiable identities and unknown
addresses, thus making it difficult for authorities to track down and apprehend them after
they have finished their job contract;

WHEREAS, to ensure peace and order and protect the general welfare of barangay residents,
particularly the women, there is a need to take appropriate measures that could establish
the identity and home address of transient employees or workers assigned in commercial,
residential and building establishments, and those working in building constructions within
Barangay Kaunlaran.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, AS IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE SANGGUNIANG

BARANGAY OF KAUNLARAN, in session duly assembled, that;

Section 1 All transient employees or workers assigned to work in commercial,

residential and industrial establishments or building construction sites within
 Barangay Kaunlaran are required to register themselves and secure a
working clearance from the barangay government of Kaunlaran.

Section 2 For purpose of this Ordinance, the following terms are hereby defined as
follows:

a.) TRANSIENT EMPLOYEES OR WORKERS shall refer to those individuals

who are not Barangay Kaunlaran Residents, but are employed or
contracted to work in commercial, residential and industrial
establishments and/or building construction sites within the territorial
jurisdiction of Barangay Kaunlaran. These shall include, but not limited to
construction workers, security guards, project-based employees, or
workers who are in contract to perform specific jobs or duties within a
designated duration of time that require temporary stay in the place of
work.
b.) WORKING CLEARANCE shall refer to a document allowing the individual
to work within the territorial jurisdiction of Barangay Kaunlaran.

Section 3. The following documentary requirements are required to be submitted for

registration and issuance of working clearance:

a.) Identification card issued by the company, firm, or establishments where the
employee or worker is affiliated or employed. In case of construction work, a
letter of introduction/application from the building contractor.
b.) Both I.D. and letter should contain the name and permanent home address of
the employee or worker
c.) Two (2) copies of “2x2” colored or black and white picture of the employee or
worker

Section 4. Application for registration and issuance of a working clearance shall be charged
the amount of EIGHTY PESOS (P80.00)

Section 5. The barangay working clearance shall contain among other things, the name and
position/job of the employee/worker, his/her permanent home address, the
duration of his/her work contact ( inclusive dates) the name of the company and
place of his/her work assignment and photo of the applicant/employee or worker.

Section 6. The working clearance shall be valid only for one (1) year upon the date of issue.
The working clearance shall be deemed cancelled and rendered null and void upon
its expiration.

Section 7. The secretary of the Barangay Government of Kaunlaran is hereby tasked to

handle and manage registration and issuance of the working clearance and
maintain a log book/ record of all those who have registered/ applied for and
issued a working clearance.

Section 8. The Barangay Captain or her duly appointed representative is hereby authorized to
sign the working clearance.
Section 9. Penalty. Any transient employee or worker found not to possess a working
clearance shall be penalized with a fine of ONE HUNDRED PESOS (P100.00). Any
commercial, residential and industrial establishment owner or contractor who
willfully disallows a transient employee/worker to work without the working
clearance shall be separately fined FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P500.00) and such may
be a ground for non-issuance of barangay Business clearance.

Section 10. Reparability Clause. If, for reason or reasons, any part of this Ordinance shall be
declared unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not
affected shall continue to be in full force and effect.

Section 11. Fifteen days after monitoring, publication and upon review and approval of the
City Council, the office of the Sangguniang Barangay, Barangay Public Safety
Officers and the Philippine National Police shall strictly enforce this Ordinance.

Section 12. This Ordinance shall take effect upon review by the City Council.

ENACTED this 7th day of january , 2019.

HON. CHRISTOPHER M. CHENG

Punong Barangay

MAERSK A. RONQUILLO MERCEDITA M. LAPUZ

Barangay kagawad Barangay kagawad

JIMMY M. BIBAT LOURDES J. DE ANGEL

Barangay Kagawad Barangay Kagawad

RODOLFO M. PADOLINA LEONILA H. REYES

Barangay Kagawad Barangay Kagawad

JESSIE R. TAÑEDO MARCUS ANGELO V. TENEZA

Barangay Kagawad SK Chairperson

Attested by:

SARAH P. AUSTRIA
Barangay Secretary