AgNor town limits karaoke operation
MAGALLANES, Agusan del Norte, Jan. 11 – The
Sangguniang Bayan of Magallanes, Agusan del Norte has limited the operation of
karaoke and videoke bars and other similar establishments in a particular time
in the locality through the Municipal Ordinance No. 011-2017, authored by
Sangguniang Bayan Member Mercelita C. Buenaventura.
According to the ordinance, the establishment of
videoke and karaoke bars shall be located at least 10 meters radius from the
residential houses and 30 meters radius from public institutions like schools,
hospitals and churches.
The operations of karaoke and videoke shall be
allowed only from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. during special
holidays. Minors are only allowed 5:00 p.m. every Saturday, Sunday and shall be
accompanied by their mother or any adult of legal age.
The purpose of the said municipal ordinance will
promote peace and order, and to protect the social and moral welfare of the
community. Penalties will be imposed for its violation.
The municipal ordinance was approved through
Sanggunian Resolution No. 329-2017, authored by Provincial Board Member Aquino
W. Gambe. (JVLumonsod, LGU-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
