The legal framework for said implementation are R.A. 8749 or the Clean Air Act of 1999; R.A. 9211, otherwise known as the Tobacco Regulations Act of 2003; Parañaque Ordinance No. 10-09, Series of 2008; and City Resolution No. 11-001, Series of 2010.

An added basis for enforcing the smoking restrictions in government vehicles, facilities, and premises is Civil Service Commission (CSC) Memorandum Circular No. 17. Meanwhile, the smoking ban on all land public utility vehicles and terminals is reiterated in LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2009-036.

Classified “Absolute Smoke-Free Areas” are: 1)All government vehicles, structures and premises; 2)Elevators and stairwells; 3)Locations in which fire hazards are present, including gas stations and storage areas for flammable liquids, gas, explosive or combustible materials; 4)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 eighteen (18) years old; 5)Within buildings and entire premises of public and private hospitals; medical, dental and optical clinics; health centers, nursing homes, dispensaries and laboratories; 6)Public utility vehicles, transportation terminals, offices and buildings, recreational places, shopping malls, movie houses, hotels and restaurants; 7)All places of worship; 8)Inside museums, libraries, auditoriums and coliseums both public and private; 9)Inside groceries, supermarkets and convenience stores; 10)Inside markets both public and private; 11)Inside public comfort rooms; and 12)Public outpost.

“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.”, Mayor Jun Bernabe said.

A taskforce composed of barangay and city government employees, deputized citizens and Parañaque PNP personnel has been formed to enforce the anti-smoking campaign.

The fines and penalties for individual violators are as follows: Php500.00 for the first offense; Php1,000.00 for the second; and Php1,500.00 for the third. Violations by establishments will be meted as follows: Php2,000.00 for the first offense; Php3,000.00 for the second; and Php5,000.00 or a penalty of closure of the business establishment for the third violation.

For government employees, added disciplinary action for failure to comply with said CSC circular are suspension of one month and one day to six months 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.

Inquiries may be directed to the City Health Office at Tel. 826-8195.

The Parañaque City Government under the leadership of Mayor Florencio Bernabe Jr. will hold another job fair on February 07, 2012 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM at the Event Center of SM City Sucat in Brgy. San Dionisio, this city.

Dubbed as “Asenso Parañaque Job Fair 2012”, said activity was organized by the Parañaque Livelihood Resource Management Office (PLRMO) headed by Ms. Doris Marquez.

“Improving livelihood prospects is a top priority agenda in my administration. We continue to make gains in this area by providing skills training; generating jobs; organizing cooperatives; and creating community-based income generating projects.”, Mayor Jun Bernabe said.

Job applicants are advised to come in appropriate attire with their resume and other necessary documents such as copies of transcript of records and diploma; clearances from past employers, the local police and NBI; and recently taken ID photos, among others.

Job applicants may call PLRMO at Telephones 820-6527 and 28 for more information.

A large-scale development containing mixed-land uses for residential, commercial, institutional, hotels, offices, greens, entertainment and recreational complex, theme parks and other purposes is taking place in the Parañaque Special Investment District. In photo (L-R): Office of Tourism Standard and Regulation Director Maria Rica Buenio; P’que Mayor Florencio Bernabe, Jr.; PAGCOR Board Director Jose Tanjuatco; PAGCOR Vice-President for Licensed Casino Dept. Thadeo Francis Hernando; PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Christino Naguiat, Jr.; Universal Entertainment Official Kazuo Okada; PEZA Director General Lilia De Lima; and Universal Entertainment President Jun Fujimoto grace the Tiger Entertainment groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the next major world-class entertainment, luxury shopping and prime gaming destination in Asia, the Manila Bay Resort that will rise in the 45-hectare site at the Bagong Nayong Pilipino Parañaque City Entertainment Complex. (Photo By: Jun Budlat)

A large-scale development containing mixed-land uses for residential, commercial, institutional, hotels, offices, greens, entertainment and recreational complex, theme parks and other purposes is taking place in the Parañaque Special Investment District. In photo (L-R): PAGCOR Board Director Jose Tanjuatco; P’que Mayor Florencio Bernabe, Jr.; Universal Entertainment Official Kazuo Okada; PAGCOR Chairman & CEO Christino Naguiat, Jr.; PEZA Director-General Lilia De Lima; Universal Entertainment President Jun Fujimoto; Office of Tourism Standard & Regulation Director Maria Rica Buenio; and PAGCOR Vice-President for Licensed Casino Dept. Thadeo Francis Hernando grace the Tiger Entertainment groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the next major world-class entertainment, luxury shopping and prime gaming destination in Asia, the Manila Bay Resort that will rise in the 45-hectare site at the Bagong Nayong Pilipino Parañaque City Entertainment Complex. (Photo By: Jun Budlat)

Parañaque City Mayor Florencio Bernabe, Jr. (second from left) is awarded a water-themed painting by Artist Ivan Acuña; the MWSI Special Partnership Award; and a plaque of recognition from Maynilad officials (from left) President and CEO Victorico P. Vargas, Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, Chief Operations Officer Herbert M. Consunji and Chief Finance Officer Randolph T. Estrellado during the 5^th Anniversary Celebrations of the Maynilad Water Services Inc. which was held recently at the SM Mall of Asia.  The Special Partnership Award was given in recognition of the contribution of the Parañaque City Government and Mayor Jun Bernabe for the continued expansion of MWSI water services in the city. (Photo By: Jun Budlat)

Parañaque City Mayor Florencio Bernabe, Jr. (second from left) is awarded a water-themed painting by Artist Ivan Acuña; the MWSI Special Partnership Award; and a plaque of recognition from Maynilad officials (from left) President and CEO Victorico P. Vargas, Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, Chief Operations Officer Herbert M. Consunji and Chief Finance Officer Randolph T. Estrellado during the 5^th Anniversary Celebrations of the Maynilad Water Services Inc. which was held recently at the SM Mall of Asia.  The Special Partnership Award was given in recognition of the contribution of the Parañaque City Government and Mayor Jun Bernabe for the continued expansion of MWSI water services in the city. (Photo By: Jun Budlat)

The Parañaque City Government under the leadership of Mayor Florencio Bernabe, Jr. reaffirmed its support to the Lingap sa Barangay Project of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in Parañaque City.  Photo (L-R) shows Brgy. Vitalez Chairperson Teresita Gatchalian, MMDA General Manager Corazon Jimenez and Mayor Jun Bernabe discussing the facets of the MMDA-led clean-up drive in Brgy. Vitalez. (Photo By: Argie Dela Torre)

Parañaque Mayor Florencio Bernabe, Jr. leads the inauguration of the Bodoni Dulo Daycare and Multipurpose facility which the city government built at the Fourth Estate Subdivision in Brgy. San Antonio.  Photo shows Mayor Jun Bernabe giving his welcome remarks during the said event. (Photo By: Argie Dela Torre)

Parañaque Mayor Florencio Bernabe, Jr. leads the inauguration of the Bodoni Dulo Daycare and Multipurpose facility which the city government built at the Fourth Estate Subdivision in Brgy. San Antonio.  In photo (R-L): San Antonio Brgy. Chairman Leopoldo Casale, P’que Mayor Jun Bernabe, San Antonio Brgy. Kagawad Tess Castillo and Mau Gutierrez, Bodoni Dulo Neighborhood Association President Leserio Madeja, Mr. Wahoo Sotto, San Antonio Brgy. Kagawad Jomar Eugenio and Mr. Mel Basco. (Photo By: Argie Dela Torre)

Parañaque Mayor Florencio Bernabe, Jr. (second from right) prepares to cut the ceremonial ribbon during the inauguration of the Bodoni Dulo Daycare and Multipurpose facility which the city government built at the Fourth Estate Subdivision in Brgy. San Antonio.  In photo (L-R, front row): San Antonio Brgy. Kagawad Jomar Eugenio, San Antonio Brgy. Chairman Leopoldo Casale, Mayor Jun Bernabe and Bodoni Dulo Neighborhood Association President Leserio Madeja; (L-R, backrow) Mr. Wahoo Sotto, San Antonio Kagawad Tess Castillo, Mr. Mel Basco and San Antonio Kagawad Mau Gutierrez. (Photo By: Argie Dela Torre)