ALTERNATIVE POLICIES OF GROUP 1

PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

Leader
Melauren Eraya

Members
Ma. Joyce Kierren Calle
Aubrey Espocia
Aira Marie Gloria
Ainah Macala
Isabella Manuel
Aaron James Grasparil
Justin Masbate

Submitted to:
Mr. Rolando Rembojo

Introduction

Transportation plays an integral part in our everyday life. Jeepneys have become the
primary transportation on land since buses cannot travel in smaller areas. Filipino commuters
prefer to ride on a jeepney because of its affordable for fair fee.

However, transportation also has its negative effects especially to the commuters who
rely so much in it. Traffic congestion is one of the most prevalent challenges that transportation
has brought to people. It causes to increase the demand for transport infrastructures.

In particular, commuters on the Manila S Rd in front of Starmall Alabang to Spectrum

Midway Extension experience a hard time to ride on a jeepney. People were just scattered in the
specific area, waiting for their chance to ride despite of the numerous commuters within the area.

In contrast, it was stated on the report of PHILKOTSE.COM published last September 6,

2018, that Obstructions is one of the Top 10 Most Common Traffic Violations in the Philippines.
Obstruction is the act of blocking the free passage of other motor vehicles on highways whilst
unloading freights and taking or discharging passengers. This act also includes the act of driving
vehicle in such a way that it impedes or obstruct the passage of another motor vehicle.
Furthermore, this act results into a battle between the traffic that most of the commuters is going
through daily in Muntinlupa, especially in Alabang. Alabang is known as a lively business
district and transport hub, with stations for commuters. Hence, it is not new for these commuters
to struggle everyday and deal with the traffic together with the difficulty on getting a ride.

In relation with this problem, the researchers came up with an idea of constructing proper
unloading and loading stations along the said area. Within this idea lies the hope of the
researchers in creating effective alternative policies that would make the area they chose, a place
with order and peace for the people. The researchers believe that this would help the
muntinlupeño commuters to have a more efficient commuting experience.

Ordinances
(Local)

1. MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2011-03

“LOADING AND UNLOADING ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF

BALUNGAO, PANGASINAN, INCLUDING THE IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATION THEREOF.”

ARTICLE I

Section1. TITLE- This Ordinance shall be known as THE LOADING AND UNLOADING
ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BALUNGAO, PANGASINAN AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF:

Section 2. PURPOSE OF ORDINANCE – In order to contain, if not eliminate the causes of

traffic obstruction, for the protection and convenience of both motorists and commuters, there is
a need to establish and organize a common and unified loading and unloading zones in the
municipality of Balungao, Pangasinan.

ARTICLE II
 DEFINITION OF TERMS

Section 3. This section shall be known as the definition of terms.

a. LOADING OR UNLOADING ZONE – are areas designated whereby motor

Vehicles stop to discharge passengers or to take waiting passengers, or to a small
quantity of freight with reasonable dispatch.

b. NATIONAL ROAD – roads and thoroughfare under the jurisdiction of the

National Government.

c. PROVINCIAL ROAD- Roads and thoroughfares under the jurisdiction of the

Provincial Government.

d. PARKING – the standing vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than

temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading
either freight of passengers.

e. INTERSECTION – the area embraced within the prolongation, or connection

of the lateral boundary lines of the road ways to of 2 highways joining at any
Other angle may come in conflict.

f. DRIVER – a person who drives or is in actual physical control of the vehicle.

j. PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES – includes any vehicle such as jeepneys, buses

and motorized tricycle offered for hire to general public.

ARTICLE III
LOADING AND UNLOADING ZONES

Section 4. – THE FOLLOWING PLACES SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS LOADING AND

UNLOADING ZONES, TO WIT:

PASSENGER JEEP/PUV

i) From Umingan to Rosales, Pangasinan shall load and unload in front of the

Balungao Public Market “Lennong ti Pasahero,” along the National Road, with a

maximum time period of Two (2) Minutes, and in front of the residential house of the

late Dr. Triumfo R. Magpali, along national road, Poblacion, Balungao, Pangasinan.
 ii) From Rosales to Umingan, Pangasinan shall load and unload near the water

refilling station before the Saint Joseph Parish Church along national road with no

required time period and in front of Macro Cooperative building up to waiting shed of

Balungao National High School, National Road, Poblacion, Balungao,

Pangasinan.with a maximum time period of two (2) minutes.

ARTICLE IV

PROHIBITED ACTS

Section 5. The following listed hereunder are the prohibited acts, to wit:

a) Loading and Unloading outside the designated zones provided under this Ordinance.

b) Parking at any place where official signs have been erected prohibiting the same act.

c) Loading and Unloading more than the allowable time provided under this Ordinance.

d) Any prohibited acts as may be hereinafter promulgated by the Sangguniang Bayan.

ARTICLE V

PENALTY AND OTHER PROVISIONS

Section 6. THE FOLLOWING PENALTIES ARE TO BE IMPOSED FOR VIOLATIONS OF

THIS ORDINANCE.

FIRST OFFENSE – fine of Three Hundred Pesos (Php 300.00)

SECOND OFFENSE – fine of One Thousand Pesos (Php 1,000.00)

THIRD OFFENSE – fine of Two Thousand Pesos (Php 2,000.00) or six (6) months

Imprisonment or both upon conviction by court of competent

Jurisdiction.

Section 7. VIOLATORS apprehended may voluntarily pay the fines to the municipal
 Treasurer or his representative who is required to issue Official Receipt/s as proof of

payment.

Section 8. – IMPLEMENTING AGENCY – all authorized personnel of the PNP, CVO’s

and all others who maybe deputized by the Local Chief Executive.

Section 9. – REPEALING CLAUSE- all ordinances or any part/s thereof which are

Inconsistent with any provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed and/ or

modified accordingly.

Section 10. – This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval

This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval and publication.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, this 22nd day of August, 2011.

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