IN line with his youth empowerment advocacy, Ozamiz City Mayor Indy Oaminal has doubled his administration’s effort to keep minors away from alcohol as it banned the sale of alcoholic drinks in areas frequented by adolescents.
The city government has issued Ordinance No. 500, No. 567, and No. 1085-17 prohibiting the sale of alcoholic drinks within 100 meters of schools, churches, parks, stadiums, and even hospitals in the city.
The directive seeks to protect children from the bad habit and help them stay focused in school.
“Para kini sa atong mga kabatan-onan aron malayo sila sa bisyo ug maka focus sa ilang pag-eskwela ug sa maayong buluhaton (This is for the benefit of our youth, for them to be able to focus with their studies and to distance them from vices),” the mayor said, who has acknowledged the vital role that local government units play in promoting the development of the youth.
“We would also like to observe and study how other LGUs approach this matter, and share best practices. Measures such as these can be a proactive effort for us to protect our youth, help parents keep their kids safe and in school, as well help maintain peace and order,” Oaminal said.
Oaminal was ranked by the RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD) among its top 10 best performing mayors in the country in the second half of 2022.
