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QUEZON CITY ORDINANCES: BUILDING A RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM

SP-2773, S-2018
RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING ORDINANCE
Regulates the operation of games like bingo, e-games, and lotteries

PENALTY: ₱5,000 fine or imprisonment, with potential closure of non-compliant
establishments.
ADDITIONAL PILLAR: Resiliency

SP-2163, S-2012
REGULATING THE OPERATION OF INTERNET CAFES
Regulates internet cafes to prevent access to inappropriate content and restricts
minors during school hours.

PENALTY: Fines ranging from ₱2,000 to ₱5,000, potential permit revocation for
repeated offenses.
ADDITIONAL PILLAR: Health & Emergency Response Readiness

SP-942, S-2000
REGULATING THE OPERATION OF SECURITY AGENCIES
Requires security agencies to secure a Mayor’s Permit and submit a list of licensed
firearms, prohibiting the use of unlicensed weapons.
PENALTY: ₱5,000 fine or up to 4 months imprisonment, potential loss of Mayor's
Permit
SP-1619, S-2005
REGULATING THE SALE OF SECOND-HAND GOODS
Regulates the sale of second-hand goods and requires businesses to secure a Mayor’s
Permit and comply with the Anti-Fencing Law.
PENALTY: ₱5,000 fine or up to 1 year imprisonment

SP-2604, S-2017
REQUIRING ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS FOR BUSINESS NAMES
Mandates English or local dialect translations for business names in foreign
languages.

PENALTY: ₱5,000 fines, potential business permit suspension

SP-2721, S-2018
REQUIRING PAWNSHOPS TO INSTALL MOTION SENSOR ALARMS
Requires pawnshops to install motion sensor alarms in compliance with security
protocols.
PENALTY: ₱5,000 fine for non-compliance, with potential permit cancellation.

SP-2785, S-2018
REVISED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CODE
Updates traffic regulations, including parking rules, loading zones, and accident
reporting.
PENALTY: ₱500 to ₱2,000 fines, potential impoundment of vehicles, or permit
suspension
ADDITIONAL PILLAR: Resiliency

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