During the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), there have been numerous complaints of unnecessary power interruptions caused by kites getting entangled on power lines causing further inconvenience and posing danger to Valenzuelanos in these trying times.

Boredom is the main reason why some residents of Valenzuela City is kite-flying to kill time. Trying to cope with the lockdown due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Valenzuelanos find ways to create a hobby that is enjoyable and that would not need to stay away from their homes. However, flying kites near power lines could cause sudden power outages and worse, even electrocution.

With this in mind, Ordinance No. 695 Series of 2020 or “An Ordinance Prohibiting Kite-Flying in the City of Valenzuela During the State of Public Health Emergency, Imposing a Penalty for Violation Therefor, and for Other Purposes” also known as “Anti-Kite Flying Ordinance” was enacted under the 37^th Regular Session on May 11, 2020.

The ordinance prohibits any person to fly a kite of any kind within the City of Valenzuela.  Anyone who violates this will be charged with administrative penalties or community service.

The fines would be Php 1,000 or 24 hours of community service for the first offense, Php 3,000 or 48 hours of community service for the second offense, and Php 5,000 or 72 hours of community service for the third offense.

With the numerous complaints of entanglement of lines causing unforeseen power interruptions in some areas, the ordinance is considered urgent and should take effect immediately. However, the regulations imposed will be automatically repealed if the declaration of the State of Public Health Emergency is lifted.

All constituents are encouraged to avoid kite-flying for the safety of families and to avoid penalties or community service and other corresponding charges.