Batac City Investment Incentive Code (BCIIC) of 2010

November 9, 2010 Excerpts from the Minutes of the 2nd Sangguniang Panlungsod of Batac, Ilocos Norte on its 18th Regular Session Duly Held on November 09, 2010 at 2:30 in the afternoon at the Sangguniang Panlungsod Session Hall. BATAC CITY ORDINANCE NO. SPO 2010-04 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING THE BATAC CITY INVESTMENT INCENTIVE CODE Be it ordained, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Batac City, that: CHAPTER I General Provisions SECTION 1. Title. This City Ordinance shall be known and cited as the Batac City Investment Incentive Code (BCIIC) of 2010. SECTION 2. Construction of the Code. In the construction of the Code, the following rules shall be observed unless the construction will be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the BCIIC: a. General Rule. All words and phrases shall be construed and understood according to the common and approved usage of the language; technical words and phrases and such others as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in the law shall be construed and understood to that peculiar and appropriate meaning; b. Gender and Number. Every word in the Code importing the masculine gender shall extend to both female and male. Every word importing the singular number shall extend and apply to several persons and every word importing the plural number shall extend and apply to one person; ATICcS c. Person. The word person shall extend and be applied to natural and juridical persons such as firms, enterprises, partnership, corporations, cooperatives or associations, unless plainly inapplicable; d. Tense . The use of any verb in the present tense shall include future cases. "Shall" is mandatory and "may" is permissive; and e. Reasonable Time or Notice. In all cases where any provision of the Code shall require any act to be done in reasonable time or reasonable notice to be given, that reasonable time or notice shall mean such time only as may be necessary for the prompt performance of that duty, or compliance with that notice. SECTION 3. Conflict with Different Sections. Should the conflict be within the different sections, the provisions of the Article that is last in the ordinal sequence shall prevail. SECTION 4. Declaration of Policies. To spur progress and development, it is hereby declared to be the policy of the city government to: a. Uphold the business enterprise as the basis of human development, economic growth and progress; b. Encourage, attract, support and promote investments from local and foreign investors that will develop agri-business, infrastructure, manufacturing, forestry, tourism and such other preferred areas of investments that are non-polluting, labor intensive and skill imparting which will provide employment opportunities, raise the standard of living of the people and provide for an equitable distribution of wealth and income; c. Welcome and encourage foreign and domestic investments to establish enterprises that will utilize substantial amount of local labor, raw materials and natural resources of the locality; d. Encourage and support private sector initiatives not compete with them; e. Encourage and support the establishment of, and protect trade, industry and consumer protection institutions that will harmonize and safeguard their members interests, free from perversions, restraints and illegal practices; and f. Promote the organization and operation of civil society organizations to serve as active partners in achieving local autonomy; g. Ensure that any development in the areas of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, industry, and tourism shall be sustainable by the Eco. System and the locality and shall have no long term deleterious effects on the environment. SECTION 5. Objectives of the Code. This Code is enacted with the following objectives: a. To encourage local and foreign investments in agriculture, industry, forestry, tourism, and other sectors of the economy in order to provide employment opportunities; b. To increase the productivity of the land, forest and other resources of the locality; c. To improve the utilization of these resources; and d. To improve the technical skills of the people and provide a basis for the progress and development of the economy of the city; e. Promote a peaceful and orderly environment conducive to the open and free operation of business activities through the provision of safeguards to the person, establishments and properties of business entrepreneurs against harassment, extortion, vandalism or destruction. SECTION 6. Operative Principles. This code is based upon the following principles: a. A private sector led economy, with the private sector as the principal engine of economic growth, progress and development; b. Pursuit of a free enterprise system that is both socially responsible and dynamic; c. Uphold the business enterprise as the basis of economic growth, expansion and change; d. Encourage and support private sector initiatives, not compete with them; and e. Assist the private sector in creating a just and viable socio-economic structure in commerce, trade and industry that are conducive to greater productivity and income. SECTION 7. Definition of Terms. When used in this Code, the following terms and phrases shall mean as follows: a. Board shall mean the Batac City Investment Incentive Board (BCIIB) created under this Code. TIADCc b. Center shall mean the Batac City Investment Promotions Center (BCIPC). c. Code shall mean the Batac City Investment Incentive Code of 2010. d. Existing Enterprises shall refer to existing establishments or enterprises whose places of operation or production are located within the city. e. New Investors or Enterprises shall refer to prospective investors who have not yet engaged in any type or kind of business in the locality and are interested in establishing their place of operation or production in the city. f. Preferred Areas of Investments all economic activities that have been approved and declared as such by the Board, after a thorough study and evaluation. h. Registered Enterprises shall refer to those enterprises or business registered in accordance with the provisions of this Code. CHAPTER II The Batac City Investment Incentives Board and the Batac City Investment Promotions Center SECTION 8. Creation of the Batac City Investment Incentives Board. There is hereby created and organized the Batac City Investment Incentives Board (BCIIB) to implement the provisions of this Code. The Board shall be composed of the following: Chairperson - City Mayor Vice Chairperson - City Vice Mayor Members - SP Chair on Public Works, Public Utilities SP Chair on Economic Development SP Chair on Finance, Ways and Means SP Chair on Rules and Ethics SP Chair on Agriculture SP Chairman on Tourism SP Chair on Trade and Industry SP Chair on Environment and Natural Resources SP Chairman on Peace and Order DTI Representative DENR Representative DOT Representative Two (2) Private Sector Representatives Provided, that membership of the Board may be increased by the Sangguniang Panlungsod upon recommendation of the BCIIB. SECTION 9. Powers, Duties and Functions of the Board. The primary function of the Board shall be to establish a favorable and stable business climate that will support and encourage investments and operation of business activities consistent with the development needs of the City. Pursuant to this, the Board shall be vested with the following powers and functions: a. To screen, evaluate, accept, approve or disapprove applicants who wish to avail of the investment incentives, privileges and support measures and to issue Certificates of Registration; b. To commission economic and technical research groups for the purpose of identifying priority investment areas and/or activities to be promoted, as well as appropriate support measures to be extended to investors; c. To conduct investment promotional activities such as trade and investment missions, business conferences, fora, publication of promotional documents and flyers, and other related promotional and developmental activities for the purpose of generating investments and employment; d. To adopt a short and medium term investment promotion program which shall specify the list of priority investment areas and activities and the provision of corresponding incentives and support measures to be used to attract investors; e. To periodically check and verify the compliance of the registered enterprises with the provisions of this Code; f. To enter into any agreement with government agencies, private sector organizations for the purpose of simplifying systems, procedures and requirements on investments and business operations in the city; g. After due process, may cancel the registration or suspend the enjoyment of incentives or benefits of any registered enterprise for failure to maintain the qualifications required by this Code for registration with the Board, or violation of any provisions of this Code and of the terms and conditions of registration; and h. Exercise all functions and powers necessary to or incidental to the attainment of the objectives of this Code. SECTION 10. Powers and Functions of the Chairperson. The Chairperson of the Board shall exercise the following duties, powers and functions: a. To preside over regular and special meetings of the Board; b. To approve applications for the grant of incentives and support measures to qualified investors in accordance with the provisions of this code; AIDSTE c. To render annual reports to the city and such special reports as may be necessary or required; d. To act as liaison between investors seeking joint venture arrangements in particular areas of investments; e. To recommend to the Board such policies and measures that are deemed necessary to carry out the objectives of this Code; and f. Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be authorized by the Board from time to time. SECTION 11. Powers and Functions of the Vice-Chairperson. The Vice-Chairperson of the Board shall have the following powers and functions: a. To act as managing Head of the Board; b. Preside over regular and special meetings of the Board in the absence of the Chairperson; and c. Perform such other duties of the Chairperson in the absence of the latter and such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Board. SECTION 12. Meetings and Quorum of the Board. The Board shall meet once every quarter or as often as may be necessary, on such day and time as it may fix. The presence of at least a majority of all the members shall constitute a quorum for the Board to exercise its powers and functions. SECTION 13. The Batac City Investment Promotions Center. There is hereby created and organized the Batac City Investment Promotions Center (BCIPC) that shall serve as the secretariat to the Board and whose members shall be determined by the Board. The Head of the Center who shall be designated by the board Chairperson shall also serve as secretary to the Board. SECTION 14. Functions of the Center. In addition to its being the secretariat to the Board and implementing arm of its policies and guidelines, the center shall have the following duties and functions: a. Undertake pro-active and re-active investment generation efforts; b. Provides hands-on services and necessary support services to potential investors; c. Assist investors in securing licenses and permits, arrange for the availment of local and national government incentives, and identify business or joint venture partners, raw material suppliers, labor sources, possible business sites and other requirements of investors; d. Provides investment data banking services which will contain, among others, general business information, information on economic activities, factory costs and site characteristics; e. Accept, process and evaluate all applications for registration for availment of incentives and submit its recommendations for action by the Board within ten (10) days from receipt of the application; f. Establish and maintain networking relationships with other offices, agencies, civil society organizations, and NGO's/PO's whenever appropriate and necessary; g. Prepare the agenda of meetings of the Board; and h. Prepare annual report on the activities of the Board and the Center within sixty (60) days after the end of the calendar year. SECTION 15. Funding. An initial funding in the amount of Php250,000.00 shall be appropriated from the funds of the city government to defray expenses necessary or incidental to the implementation of the provisions of this Code. Thereafter the city shall appropriate annually, based on a budget presented by the Board, the necessary funding requirements which is deemed necessary for the continued implementation of the provisions of this Code, subject to the usual government budgeting, accounting and auditing rules and regulations. CHAPTER III Rights and Obligations of the City Government and Investors SECTION 16. Rights and Obligations of the City Government. To enhance investor confidence in the investment incentive program, the city government through the Batac City Investment Incentive Board shall: a. Clearly publicize to prospective investors the economic development priorities of the city, including target investment areas and the general conditions applicable to incoming direct private investments; b. Communicate investment evaluation criteria and procedures to enhance transparency in the incentive granting process; c. In the formulation of qualifications, policies, rules and regulations that affect investments, take the fullest possible account of the need of investors in terms of stability, growth, and profitability of their operations; d. Avoid undue partiality between and among enterprises operating within the territorial jurisdiction of the city, whether foreign or domestic, when granting any special incentives or exemptions aimed at encouraging investments in the identified areas; e. Resolve all doubts concerning the benefits and incentives granted under this code enacted for the purpose of encouraging investment in favor of the investor; AaCTcI f. Not to interfere or modify arrangement with investors after the details of implementation of an investment project that has been accepted and approved, and the ownership and management structure of the enterprise has been established; g. Not impose on enterprises wholly or partially foreign owned, taxes which are higher or more burdensome than to which domestic enterprises are subject; and h. Provide a stable tax system with gross sales or receipts and real property being taxed at rates that do not discourage private investment. SECTION 17. Rights and Obligations of Investors and Registered Enterprises. Investors and registered enterprises shall have the following rights and obligations: a. Ensure in consultation with the Board that its proposed investments fit satisfactorily with the identified priority investment areas and activities; b. Adequately and fully make known its expectations concerning the expansion of the business, employment, and marketing projects and the financing of its operations; c. In response to the interest shown by the community about the investment, take steps to provide relevant information about the operation of the enterprise, except for information that should be withheld for security or competitive reasons; and d. That the registered enterprise shall employ qualified bonafide residents of the city. CHAPTER IV Qualifications and Registration of Investors/Enterprises SECTION 18. Qualification Requirements of New Investors/Enterprises. The provisions of this Code shall apply to any person, partnership, corporation, association or cooperatives that will put up new enterprises, provided that they shall meet the following qualification requirements: a. That the business enterprise must have complied with all the requirements mandated under existing national and local laws and the constitution; b. That the prospective investors' place of operation or production shall be located within the territorial jurisdiction of the City; c. That the prospective investors must engage in activities in the preferred areas of investments; d. That the new enterprise shall have a capitalization of at least Php5,000,000.00 in case of Filipino investors and at least US$150,000.00 for foreign investors; provided further that the foreign investments is limited to forty (40) percent of the total investments, and provided finally that the Sangguniang Panlungsod may authorize in meritorious cases the reduction of the capital requirements; and e. That the new enterprise shall provide out of the labor force the employment of persons who are bonafide residents of the City. SECTION 19. Qualification Requirements of Existing Enterprises. All existing enterprise that will undertake expansion or diversification of business may avail of the incentives mandated under this Code provided it meets the following qualification requirements: a. That the business enterprise must have complied with all the requirements mandated under existing national and local laws and the constitution; b. That the diversification or expansion shall engage in activities in the preferred areas of investments; c. That existing enterprises whose place of operation or production is already located in the city shall expand its existing production capacity or operation or construct new buildings and other civil works for the installation of new machinery, equipment, or improvements which will result in increase production capacity or operation by at least 20%; d. That the expansion or diversification shall have a capitalization of at least Php2,000,000.00 but less than Php5,000,000.00 in case of small scale industries, at least Php5,000,000.00 but less than Php15,000,000.00 in case of medium scale enterprises, and Php15,000,000.00 or more in case of large scale enterprises; e. That the expansion or diversification shall provide out of the labor force an employment of at least twenty (20) persons in case of small scale enterprise; at least forty (40) people in case of medium scale enterprise; and at least one hundred (100) people in case of large scale enterprises. SECTION 20. Application Requirements. Application shall be filed with the Board, recorded in a registration book and the date appearing therein stamped on the application shall be considered the date of official filing. A non-refundable filing fee of Php1,000.00 shall be paid together with the following documents for registration: a. Three (3) copies of completed application forms to be provided by the Board in accordance with the provisions of this Code; EcTCAD b. A copy of the completed project study of the proposed investment showing that the project covered by the application is economically, technically and financially sound, feasible and viable; c. A copy of the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws as approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission or Board of Investments; d. A certified true copy of its Certificate of Registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Board of Investments or Department of Trade and Industry; e. Resolution or letter of the Board of Directors, or President of the Board authorizing the filing of the application; and f. List of directors and other principal officers and their respective nationalities and current addresses, as certified by the corporate secretary. SECTION 21. Approval and Registration Procedures. The Board is authorized to adopt rules and regulations to facilitate action on applications filed with it; prescribe criteria for the evaluation of application filed in one preferred area of investment; and devise standard forms for use of applicants. Applications filed shall be considered automatically approved if not acted upon by the Board within twenty (20) working days from official acceptance thereof. SECTION 22. Criteria for Evaluation of Applications. The following are the criteria in the evaluation of applications for registration under a preferred area of investment: a. The extent of ownership control by Filipino citizens of the enterprise; b. The economic rates of return; c. The extent to which labor, materials and other resources obtained from indigenous sources are utilized; d. The extent to which technological advances are applied and adopted to local conditions; e. The amount of foreign exchange to be earned, used or saved in their operations; f. The measured capacity, provided, that the measured capacity shall not result in a monopoly in any preferred area of investment which would unduly restrict trade and fair competition nor shall it be used to deny the entry of any enterprise in any field of endeavor or activity; and g. Such other criteria as the Board may determine. SECTION 23. Appeal from Boards Decision. Any order or decision of the Board shall be final and executory after thirty (30) days from its promulgation. Within the said period of thirty (30) days, said order or decision may be appealed to the Secretary of Trade and Industry. Where an appeal has been filed, said order or decision shall be final and executory ninety (90) days after the perfection of the appeal, unless reversed. SECTION 24. Certificate of Registration. A registered enterprise under this code shall be issued a Certificate of Registration under the seal of the BCIIB and the signature of the Chairperson and such other officer of the Board as it may empower and designate for the purpose. The Certificate shall be in such form and style as the BCIIB may determine and shall state, among other matters: a. The name of the registered enterprise; b. The preferred area of investment in which the registered enterprise is proposing to engage; c. The nature of the activity it is undertaking or proposing to undertake, whether pioneer or non-pioneer, and the registered capacity of the enterprise; and d. The other terms and conditions to be observed by the registered enterprise by virtue of the registration. CHAPTER V Privileges, Incentives and Support Measures SECTION 25. Incentives to Registered Existing Enterprises. A registered existing enterprise, which shall undertake expansion or diversification of business and which will qualify under this Code, shall enjoy the following tax incentives: a. Exemption from the payment of business taxes of the gross sales or receipts realized from the expansion or diversification activities of the existing enterprise for a period of three (3) years starting from the date of operation of the approved expansion or diversification in the priority investment areas; b. Real properties actually and directly used in the expansion or diversification shall be exempt from paying the real property taxes for a period of three (3) years starting from the date of operation of the approved expansion or diversification in the targeted investment areas. The exemption shall apply only to the seventy percent (70%) share of the City; c. Machineries and equipment used for pollution control and environment protection shall be exempt from real property taxes; d. Submission of all documents as required by the City Government in applying for business permit. However, payment of Mayor's permit another charges in securing business permit shall be waived for five (5) years from date of operation of the approved expansion or diversification in the priority investments areas whose capitalization is Five Million Pesos (P5M) to Ten Million Pesos (P10M); and five (5) years for projects whose capitalization is over Ten Million Pesos (P10M); HSAcaE e. Exemption from Land Tax for fifteen (15) years for commercial tree plantation; f. Exemption from Land Tax for ten (10) years for fruit bearing trees; g. The following shall be allowed as deduction from the taxable gross sales/receipts realized during the preceding year from the expansion or diversification activities of the registered enterprise for a period of three (3) years starting the third year from the date of operation of the enterprise: 1. A non-cumulative net operating loss carry over equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the losses in a given year resulting from business expansion or diversification in the priority investment areas as indicated in the audited financial reports; 2. Twenty percent (20%) of the annual wages actually paid to newly hired workers who are employed in the registered expansion or diversification activities and who are bonafide residents of the city; 3. Fifty percent (50%) of the approved expenditures on public infrastructures such as roads, bridges, etc. which are accessible and being used by the public; 4. Expenditure on approved skills training but not to exceed Php100,000.00; 5. One hundred percent (100%) of the total cost of educational scholarship granted to workers who are bonafide residents of the city; 6. One hundred percent (100%) of the total amount donated to any social amelioration project of the city government; and 7. One hundred percent (100%) of the total installation cost of an effective and non-polluting solid waste management system established by the registered enterprise. SECTION 26. Incentives to Registered New Enterprises. All newly registered enterprises that qualify under this Code shall enjoy the following tax incentives. a. Exemption from the payment of business taxes of the gross sales or receipts realized for a period of three (3) years starting from the date of operation; b. Exemption from the payment of real property taxes for a period of three (3) years from the date of operation. The exemption shall apply only to the seventy percent (70%) share of the City; c. Machineries and equipment used for pollution control and environment protection shall be exempt from real property taxes; d. Exemption from the payment of Mayor's Permit fees, building permit and other charges which the city imposes five (5) years from date of registration for projects whose capitalization is Five Million Pesos (P5M) to Ten Million Pesos (P10M); and seven (7) years for projects whose capitalization is over Ten Million (P10M) pesos; e. Exemption from Land Tax for fifteen (15) years for commercial tree plantation; f. Exemption from Land tax for ten (10) years for fruit bearing trees; g. The following shall be allowed as deduction from the taxable gross sales/receipts realized during the preceding year by the registered enterprise for a period of three (3) years starting the third year from the date of operation of the enterprise: 1. A non-cumulative net operating loss carry over equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the losses in a given year as indicated in the audited financial reports; 2. Twenty percent (20%) of the annual wages actually paid to newly hired workers who are bonafide residents of the City; 3. Fifty percent (50%) of the approved expenditures on public infrastructures such as roads, bridges, etc. which are accessible and being used by the public; 4. Expenditures on approved skills training but not to exceed Php100,000.00; 5. One hundred percent (100%) of the total cost of educational scholarship granted to workers who are bonafide residents of the city; 6. One hundred percent (100%) of the total amount donated to any social amelioration project of the city government; and 7. One hundred percent (100%) of the total installation cost of an effective and non-polluting solid waste management system established by the registered enterprise; and HESIcT 8. Fifty percent (50%) of the approved research and development expenditures. SECTION 27. Other Privileges. Free use of government land owned by the City Government for a period of ten (10) years, if the registered enterprises shall construct an infrastructure at the less developed area in the city, subject to the approval of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and City Mayor; provided however, that after the expiration of the ten (10)-year period, he may continue to occupy the infrastructure facilities without any rental, except to pay the rental of the lot where the infrastructure was constructed at a reasonable rate to be approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod upon recommendation of the Local Finance Committee; provided finally, that the proposed site is not allotted for specific government use. SECTION 28. Effectivity of Privileges, Incentives and Support Measures. The Board shall review the package of appropriate privileges, incentives and support measures every two (2) years, provided that the Board may remove an area or activity from the list, at any point, when it deems that sufficient investment in the area or activity have been attained and where continued extension of incentives or support measures for the expansion of said area or activity may place the interest of the City and the public in adverse position. The board may also remove an investment area from the list where it is convinced that such investment in such area or activity cannot be attracted within reasonable cost or may result in unfavorable business climate. CHAPTER VI Priority Investment Areas/Activities SECTION 29. Investment Priorities Plan. The Board after consultation with the appropriate agencies and the private sector shall submit an Annual Investment Priorities Plan to the Sangguniang Panlungsod for evaluation and enactment. SECTION 30. Priority Investment Areas. Business enterprises having the following type or nature of business shall be promoted and given priority under this Code: a. Agro-Forestry plantation projects. b. Agri-Business Enterprises. c. Eco-Tourism oriented enterprises. d. Establishment of tourism facilities such as hotels, restaurants, cottages, picnic sheds, first class rest rooms, conference halls, recreational centers and sports complexes. e. Manufacturing industry. f. Infrastructure development. g. Telecommunication and Information Technology enterprises. SECTION 31. Amendments. The Board at anytime may add additional areas in the Investment Development Plan, alter any terms of the declaration of an investment area or the designation of measured capacities, or terminate the status of preference. In no case, however, shall amendments of the plan impair whatever rights may have already been legally vested in registered enterprises that shall continue to enjoy such rights to the full extent under this Code. The Board shall not accept application in an area of investment prior to the approval of the same as a preferred area nor after approval of its deletion as an investment priority area. CHAPTER VII Final Provisions SECTION 32. Exceptions. This Code shall not apply to banking and financial institutions and other enterprises that are governed by the Central Banking Act and under Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) supervision. SECTION 33. Annual Inspection. The Board shall conduct an annual inspection of the registered enterprises or through a local government agency to conduct said inspection. The inspection shall be limited to the total gross sales or receipts, compliance to the minimum wage law and to the provisions of this Code and the privileges granted as stated in the Certificate of Registration. SECTION 34. Penalty Clause. Violation of any provisions of this Code and other pertinent laws, rules and regulations shall be ground for the forfeiture of the incentives and privileges granted the registered enterprises, and shall be required to pay all taxes and fees due from the start of its business operation, upon recommendation of the Board and after due process. Violation of the provisions of this Code shall be penalized by a fine of not less than Php1,000.00 but not more than Php5,000.00 and or imprisonment of not less than one (1) month but not more than one (1) year, or both in the discretion of the Court. In case the violation is committed by a partnership, association, corporation or cooperative, the Manager, President or Chief Executive Officer shall suffer the penalty provided in this Code. SECTION 35. Separability Clause. If for any reason or reasons, any part or provisions of this Code is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions, which are not affected, shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 36. Repealing Clause. All ordinances, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with or in conflict with the provisions of this Code are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. caITAC SECTION 37. Effectivity. This Code shall take effect ten (10) days after approval and after publication in a newspaper of general circulation. ENACTED THIS 9th day of November 2010 on motion of Honorable Mary Coleen Columbia L. Cajigal. AUTHORED BY: SP Members Mary Coleen Columbia L. Cajigal, Bismark Angelo A. Quidang, Medeldorf M. Gaoat, Bernardo K. Marders, Florencio P. Laud, Orlando C. Mangapit, Avelard Ibarra F. Crisostomo, Elmer D. Pungtilan, Amable A. Abellon, James Paul C. Nalupta, Jed Arnel V. Raquel and Vice Mayor Ronald Allan M. Nalupta VOTING PROFILE: AYES : HONS. QUIDANG, DARADAR-NALUPTA, GAOAT, MARDERS, LAUD, MANGAPIT, CAJIGAL, CRISOSTOMO, PUNGTILAN, ABELLON, & RAQUEL NAYS : NONE ABSTENTION : NONE I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Ordinance was finally passed on its Third and Final Reading by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Batac, Ilocos Norte on its 18th Regular Session dated November 09, 2010. GLADYS R. LAGURA SP Secretary ATTESTED: HON. RONALD ALLAN M. NALUPTA City Vice-Mayor/Presiding Officer APPROVED: HON. JEFFREY JUBAL C. NALUPTA City Mayor Approved on _______________