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QUEZON CITY ORDINANCES: BUILDING A RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM

INCLUSIVITY

SP-2357, S-2014
COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY ON SOGIE
Prohibits discrimination based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and
Expression (SOGIE).
PENALTY: Imprisonment from 60 days to 1 year, fines ranging from ₱1,000 to
₱5,000

SP-2472, S-2015
EXEMPTING SENIOR CITIZENS FROM PARKING FEES
Exempts senior citizens from paying initial parking fees in establishments with
public parking facilities.
PENALTY: ₱500 to ₱2,000 fine or 1 to 30 days imprisonment, with potential
revocation of business permits

SP-2804, S-2018
MANDATING COURTESY SEATS FOR PWDS, PREGNANT WOMEN, AND
SENIORS
Requires establishments to provide priority seating for PWDs, pregnant women,
and senior citizens.
PENALTY: ₱5,000 fine, 6-month suspension of business permits, with potential
revocation for repeated offenses

SP-1767, S-2007
MANDATORY POSTING OF CHILD PROTECTION NOTICES IN CERTAIN
ESTABLISHMENTS
Requires posting of child protection notices in establishments such as nightclubs
and supermarkets to safeguard minors.

PENALTY: ₱2,000 to ₱5,000 fines, with possible suspension or revocation of the
establishment's license for repeated offenses
ADDITIONAL PILLAR: Health & Emergency Response Readiness

SP-784, S-99
PENALIZING THE HIRING OF CHILDREN AND MINORS IN BUSINESS
ESTABLISHMENTS
Penalizes businesses for hiring or employing children and minors to protect them
from exploitation.

PENALTY: ₱5,000 fine or 1 month imprisonment, potential cancellation of the
mayor’s permit

SP-2134, S-2012
PROHIBITING FEES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND PWDS FOR RESTROOM
USE
Prohibits charging restroom fees for senior citizens, PWDs, and expectant mothers.

PENALTY: ₱5,000 fine or up to 1 year imprisonment

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