Free parking set for Baguio senior citizens
>> Tuesday, December 22, 2020
BAGUIO
CITY -- Senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the city can
now enjoy free parking in all business establishments following the passage of
an ordinance.
The city council, on Dec. 7, approved on third and final reading an ordinance granting exemptions to senior citizens and PWDs from the payment of parking fees in all business establishments, whether they are operated by the government, barangay, or private entities.
The ordinance will take effect after it is signed by Mayor Benjamin Magalong and after its publication in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the city and its posting in conspicuous places.
Recently approved ordinance No. 149, Series of 2020) is an amendment to the older ordinance (Ordinance 08, Series of 2013) which required the grant to senior citizens of at least 20% discount in parking fees.
Under the recent ordinance, not only the senior citizens but also the PWDs are exempted from paying parking fees.
Citing Republic Act No. 9257 and Republic Act No. 7277, the ordinance said the city government of Baguio recognizes the important roles of senior citizens in the society and their various contributions to the local and national development; and that the city government further recognizes the rights of PWDs for support and assistance in consonance with the equal protection clause provided by the constitution.
To avail of the free parking privilege, the senior citizen/PWD must present their senior citizen identification card or PWD card, must be a resident of Baguio City, and must be the one driving the motor vehicle.
The city council, on Dec. 7, approved on third and final reading an ordinance granting exemptions to senior citizens and PWDs from the payment of parking fees in all business establishments, whether they are operated by the government, barangay, or private entities.
The ordinance will take effect after it is signed by Mayor Benjamin Magalong and after its publication in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the city and its posting in conspicuous places.
Recently approved ordinance No. 149, Series of 2020) is an amendment to the older ordinance (Ordinance 08, Series of 2013) which required the grant to senior citizens of at least 20% discount in parking fees.
Under the recent ordinance, not only the senior citizens but also the PWDs are exempted from paying parking fees.
Citing Republic Act No. 9257 and Republic Act No. 7277, the ordinance said the city government of Baguio recognizes the important roles of senior citizens in the society and their various contributions to the local and national development; and that the city government further recognizes the rights of PWDs for support and assistance in consonance with the equal protection clause provided by the constitution.
To avail of the free parking privilege, the senior citizen/PWD must present their senior citizen identification card or PWD card, must be a resident of Baguio City, and must be the one driving the motor vehicle.
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