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| '''Parañaque Enforces Ban On Smoking''' | | '''5 old bombs found in Parañaque''' |
| *Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/350527/para-aque-enforces-ban-on-smoking | | *Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/02/08/12/5-old-bombs-found-para%C3%B1aque |
| *By: JEAN FERNANDO | | *By: Alex Santos |
| *''February 06, 2012'' | | *''February 08, 2012'' |
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| The Parañaque City government has begun enforcing an anti-smoking campaign.
| | Five World War 2 era bombs were found by the Explosive Ordnance Division of the Parañaque police in a construction site on Wednesday. |
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| Mayor Florencio Bernabe said the ban will initially cover Barangay San Antonio, Parañaque City Hall and the local government’s outside facilities like the F.V. Bernabe Sr. Memorial Hospital; Parañaque Livelihood Resource Management Office Building and the VCG Building.
| | The bombs, which were dug near the Nichols Air Base, are ammunition for 105mm howitzers used by the Americans during World War 2. |
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| Bernabe said smoking will also be banned in government vehicles, facilities, and premises in accordance with Civil Service Commission (CSC) Memorandum Circular No. 17.
| | Based on records from the Parañaque police, this is the fourth incident of such bombs being discovered in the city. |
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| The smoking ban will also extend to all public utility vehicles and terminals as reiterated in the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Memorandum Circular No. 2009-036.
| | Bomb experts reminded the public to alert authorities in the event of finding explosive devices to prevent any untoward incident. |
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| Considered “Absolute Smoke-Free Areas” are all government vehicles, structures and premises; elevators and stairwells; locations in which fire hazards are present, including gas stations and storage areas for flammable liquids, gas, explosive or combustible materials; all centers of youth activity such as play schools, preparatory schools, elementary schools, high schools, colleges and universities both public and private; youth hostels and recreational places for persons under 18 years old.
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| Bernabe also said smoking will also be banned in identified buildings and entire premises of public and private hospitals; medical, dental and optical clinics; health centers, nursing homes, dispensaries and laboratories; public utility vehicles, transportation terminals, offices and buildings, recreational places, shopping malls, movie houses, hotels and restaurants; all places of worship; inside museums, libraries, auditoriums and coliseums both public and private; inside groceries, supermarkets and convenience stores ; inside markets both public and private; inside public comfort rooms; and public outpost.
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| “The Parañaque City Government is serious as it is determined with its anti-smoking campaign as it strives to have a healthy populace and a clean environment. We urge smokers to give-up this habit for their own sake and for the benefit of their family and the public.” Bernabe said.
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| He said a task force composed of barangay and city government employees, deputized citizens and the city’s local police was created to enforce the anti-smoking campaign.
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| He said the ban carries a fine of P500 for the first offense; P1,000 for the second; and P1,500 for the third.
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| The mayor said establishments violating the ban will be fined P2,000 for the first offense; P3,000 for the second; and P5,000 or a penalty of closure of the business establishment for the third violation.
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| Bernabe said government employees caught lighting up in no-smoking areas face a six-month suspension for the first offense, and dismissal from the service, and forfeiture of benefits; disqualification to hold public office; cancellation of eligibilities; and being barred from taking the civil service examination for the next violation.
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