29/12/2025
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Ordinance No. 2025-014, “𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗭𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗡-𝗔𝗦-𝗬𝗢𝗨-𝗚𝗢 (𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗚𝗢) 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢, 𝗣𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗩𝗜𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗢𝗙,” by City of San Fernando Pampanga Councilor Celestino “Tino” Dizon and sponsored by City Councilor Reggie “G4” David, was unanimously approved by the 9th Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of San Fernando, presided over by City Vice Mayor Brenz Gonzales, during its 17th Regular Session on October 22, 2025.
The ordinance institutionalizes the Clean-As-You-Go (CLAYGO) practice in food establishments and public places in the city, promoting a culture of cleanliness, discipline, environmental responsibility, and shared accountability among Fernandinos and visitors alike.
Among its key provisions are the mandatory observance of CLAYGO in dine-in food establishments such as restaurants, cafeterias, canteens, coffee shops, eateries, and fast-food chains, as well as in public spaces including parks, roads, tourist sites, public buildings, and other government-maintained areas. Individuals are required to clean up after themselves by returning trays and utensils, properly disposing of waste in segregated bins, and leaving tables and spaces clean after use.
Business owners and operators are likewise mandated to install visible CLAYGO signages, provide properly labeled waste segregation bins, designate tray and utensil return areas, and promote the use of reusable materials in line with existing environmental policies. Compliance with the ordinance shall be a prerequisite for the issuance or renewal of Business or Mayor’s Permits.
The ordinance also provides clear and graduated penalties for violations. Individual violators may face fines or community service, while business establishments may be penalized with fines, suspension, or revocation of business permits for repeated non-compliance. These measures are designed not to punish, but to instill long-term behavioral change and environmental stewardship.
The passage of the CLAYGO Ordinance aligns with national laws such as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003) and reinforces the City of San Fernando’s broader waste management, sanitation, and public health initiatives, following best practices implemented by other progressive local government units.
This landmark environmental measure highlights the strong collaboration between the legislative and executive branches of the city government, led by City Mayor Vilma Balle-Caluag and City Vice Mayor Brenz Gonzales, in advancing policies that protect public health, promote ecological balance, and nurture civic responsibility.
source and credits to : Sangguniang Panlungsod ng San Fernando
photo courtesy of: June Ace
