CHAPTER ITHE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTINGSIntroductionAbaris aretailbusiness establishmentthat servesalcoholic drinks includingbeer,wine,liquor, andcocktails for consumption on the premises.Laws in many jurisdictions prohibitminorsfrom entering a bar. If those underlegal drinking ageare allowed to enter, they are not allowed to drink.Cities and towns usually have legal restrictions on where bars may be located and on the types of alcohol they may serve to their customers.SomeMuslimcountries, prohibit bars for religious reasons, while others, including Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, do allow bars in some specific areas but only permit non-Muslims to drink in them.The main reason why the researchers study the selected bars in Cabanatuan city and their compliance with the law, is to identify and know if what bars in Cabanatuan city are complying in the given ordinances and law provided by Cabanatuan City Hall. The selected bars were presumed to be within the 100 meter radius prescribed by the law. The researchers wanted to know if bars in Cabanatuan city are committing violations regards to ordinances as provided by the Cabanatuan City Hall such as: City Ordinance No. 193 by Cabanatuan City Hall, concerning the prohibition to sell alcoholic beverages or liquor and playing jukeboxes on stores within 100 lineal meters away from any established school. As well as Presidential Decree No. 1619 which regards to prohibition to sell alcoholic beverages and liquor to below 18 or minors.

Statement of the ProblemThis study attempted to describe and assess the different bars in Cabanatuan City and their compliance with the Law.Specifically, the study sought to answer the following:1. To describe the profile of bar customers.2. Identify the bars subject of this study.3. To determine the products and services offered by bars.4. Determine compliance of bars and city ordinances in the operation of the bar.5. To determine Implications of Violations by Bars in Cabanatuan City.

Conceptual Framework This researched study uses input-process-output model in its theoretical/Conceptual Framework.The input comes up with the data the researchers have gathered regards to requirements needed to comply by Bars in Cabanatuan City, and the Cabanatuan City Ordinance as regard to the operation of bars in Cabanatuan. The process consists of observation by the researchers, interviews with the bar owners and bar customers. The outputs are the lists of bars that complied and do not complied with the given prohibitions and ordinances by the City Government of Cabanatuan. The rationale of this research study is focused in prohibitions and ordinances regards with bar establishments in Cabanatuan City. The objective of this study is (1) to determine which of the bars in Cabanatuan City are not following the City ordinance. (2)To identify the implications of Bars that do not follow the ordinances. (3) To know if who are their usual patrons. The purpose of descriptive research, as the term applies, is to describe the characteristics of a population or a phenomenon (Zikmund 2003) in this researched study, we use the descriptive research design wherein it facilitate us in determining the different bars who are not obeying the City Ordinance. It also helped us to identify the penalties that may be given to bars who failed to follow those regulations, and used to determine their usual patrons.

Figure 1. Research Paradigm

Scope and DelimitationThis study focused on Selected Bars in Cabanatuan City and their compliance with the law. The study involved 10 (ten) bars that were operating in different places in Cabanatuan City, the researchers selected these bars according to their location and availability. It also involved 100 (one hundred) respondents/customers for interviews. The observation has conducted between 3:00pm-8:00pm.

Significance of StudyThis researched study will benefit the following:The bar itself, the finding of the study will help them to know all the requirements needed to comply by their establishment; And also to let them acquaint if there are such violations committed by their bar.The customers, the findings of the study will help them to know if the bar they preferred are legally registered and following such ordinances provided by the Cabanatuan City Hall. The city government, for the officers to know if such ordinances provided are being followed by all bars in Cabanatuan City, And also to know if who among the bar owners are liable for such violations.The future bar owners, this researched study will help them to assess all the requirements needed to establish the business.

Definition of TermsAlcoholic Beverages an alcoholic beverage is a drink Bar a counter at which food or especially alcoholic beverage are served.Compliance the act or process of doing what you have been asked or ordered to do: the act or process of complying.Distilled to make (a strong alcoholic drink) by using this process.Law the whole system or sets rule given by the government of a town, state, country, etc.Liquor a strong Alcoholic beverage containing ethanol, commonly known as alcohol drink.Ordinance a law or regulation made by a city or town government.Penalty punishment for breaking rule or law.Prohibition a law or order that stops something from being used or done.Regulation an official rule or law that says how something should be done.Sanction may be either permission or a restriction, depending on context, as the word is an auto-antonym.Sole Proprietorship type of business formed and the most common way of engaging business.CHAPTER IIREVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

NEWS AND ISSUES ABOUT BARS IN PHILIPPINES:LIQUOR BAN IMPOSED IN MANILA FOR POPES VISIT.[1]During the visit of Pope Francis on January 15 to 19, parts of Manila will be liquor free.Mayor Joseph Estrada has signed Executive No. Order 2, which restrict the purchase of intoxicating beverages in parts of the city during the papal visit. Estrada explained that the liquor ban would be imposed to maintain peace and order during the visit of Pope Francis.The Manila Police District and the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office have recommended the issuance of an executive order regulating the sale or consumption of alcoholic and intoxicating liquors in the City of Manila to ensure public order and safety during the said occasions, the order read. Throughout the papal visit, no person shall sell, offer, serve, buy or take beer, wine or intoxicating liquors on any street, sidewalk, plaza or any other place within 200 meters of the Apostolic Nunciature and wherever the papal motorcade will pass through, it said.The Apostolic Nunciature, along Taft Avenue near Quirino Avenue, in Malate, Manila, will be the residence of Pope Francis during his visit.The stretch of Taft Avenue and Leon Guinto Street from Quirino Avenue to Ocampo Street wil also be closed to traffic during the entire length of the Popes visit.Aside from the prohibitions, Estrada also set a one-kilometer radius liquor free zone will also apply at Cathedral on Jan. 16, where Pope Francis will hold a Mass together with clergy from different parts of the country. This one kilometer liquor-free zone will also apply at the UST on Jan 18, where the Pope is expected to meet with religious leaders and the youth; and at Quirino Grandstand and Rizal Park, also on the same day, when he will preside over a Mass as his final public appearance in the country. Nathaniel R. MelicanPNP: TAKE LIQUOR BAN SERIOUSLY, OR FACE STIFF PENALTY.[2]The Philippine National Police (PNP) issued this advice Friday to Filipinos as it prepares to implement the ban on Sunday and Monday.Violators will face sanctions upon arrest. Penalties include one to six years imprisonment, and they may lose their right to run for public office and the right to suffrage, PNP spokesman Chief Superintendent Leonardo Espina said an interview on dwIZ radio.He said the 130,000-strong PNP, which went on full alert last Wednesday for the May 10 elections, is set to enforce election rules including the liquor ban.May 9 and 10 mahigpit naming ipapatupad ito. Bawal ang pag-inom ng(We will strictly implement the liquor ban on May 9 and 10. Drinking will be prohibited), Espina said.Section 261of the Omnibus Election Code lists as an election offender any person who sells, furnishes, offers, buys, serves or takes intoxicating liquor on the days fixed by law for the registration of voters in the polling place, or on the day before the election or on election day.But it also provides that hotels and other establishments duly certified by the DOT as tourist oriented and habitually in the business catering to foreign tourists may be exempted for justifiable reasons upon prior authority of the Commission on Elections.Foreign tourists taking intoxicating liquor in said authorized hotels or establishments are exempted from the ban.On the other hand, Comelec Resolution 8730 declares it unlawful for any person, including owners and managers of hotels and establishments to sell, furnish, offer, buy, serve or take intoxicating liquor anywhere in the Philippines.Other law enforcement agencies that will implement the liquor ban include the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Regional Election Directors, Provincial Election Supervisors, Election Officers and the Comelec Election Laws Enforcement Team.

50 WOMEN RESCUED IN NBI RAID ON MANILA HIGH-END BAR.[3]At least 50 women were rescued after National Bureau of Investigation agents raided a bar in Manila before dawn Thursday.The NBI Anti-Human Trafficking Division conducted the raid, GMA News Hadji Rieta reported.While the report did not immediately name the raided bar, it described the establishment as high-end.A separate report on GMA News TVs News TV Live said most of these rescued are believed to be Chinese nationals, with at least 10 possibly minors.Three suspected managers were arrested but declined to comment.An initial investigation showed customers would make transactions at the bar, then take the girls out.The NBI is coordinating with the Bureau of Immigration on what actions to take regarding the Chinese nationals, said by Joel Locsin, LBG GMA News.

PHILIPPINE LOCAL LAWS AND ORDINANCES CONCERNING BARS.PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1619[4]Penalizing the use or possession or the unauthorized sale to minors of volatile substances for the purpose of inducing intoxication or in any manner of changing, distorting or disturbing the auditory, visual or mental process whereas, reports from law enforcement agencies reveal that certain substances which are openly sold to the public are being availed of by drug dependents as substitutes for dangerous drugs; whereas, medical research and studies show that the use of such substitutes could cause death, physiological damage to the liver, kidneys, heart, blood and nervous system, induce dependency, self-destructive and anti-social acts while under the influence thereof, and lead to the use of other drugs; whereas it is imperative to stop the use of such substances as substitutes for dangerous drugs. Now, therefore, I, Ferdinand E. Marcos, President of the republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby decree and order as follows:SECTION 1; Volatile substances as used in this decree shall mean and include any liquid, solid or mixed substance having the property of releasing toxic vapor or fumes containing one or more of the following chemical compounds: methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, ethyl acetate, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl butyl ketone, benzene, toluene, xylene, stryene, naphthalene, n-pentane, n-hexane, n-heptane, methylene chloride, trichloroenthylene, tethrachloroenthylene, nitrous oxide, diclorofluoremetahane, chlorodifluoromethane, isoamyl nitrate, ether or chloroform or any other chemical substance which when sniffed, smelled, inhaled, or introduced into the physiological system of the body produces or induces a condition of intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction, dulling of the brain or nervous system, depression, giddiness, paralysis or irrational behavior or in any manner of changing, distorting or disturbing the auditory, visual or mental processes.SECTION 2; the use or possession of volatile substances for the purpose of inhalation to induce or produce any intoxication or any other conditions described in preceding section shall be punishable by imprisonment ranging from six months and one day to four years and a fine ranging from six hundred to four thousand pesos provided. However, that the provisions of article VI, entitled rehabilitative confinement and suspension of sentence of Republic Act No. 6425, as amended (otherwise known as the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972), shall, whenever appropriate, apply to the cases arising, hereunder.SECTION 3; The penalty of imprisonment ranging from four years and one day to eight years and a fine ranging from four thousand to eight thousand pesos shall be imposed upon any person who sells administers, delivers or gives away to another, on any terms whatsoever or distributes dispatches in transit or transports or who acts as a broker in any of such transactions, any substances or mixture of substances containing one or more of the chemical compounds mentioned in Section 1, hereof for the purpose of inhalation to induce or produce intoxication or any of the conditions described therein.SECTION 4; The penalty of imprisonment ranging from four years to one month to eight years and a fine ranging from four thousand to eight thousand pesos shall be imposed upon any person, or group of persons who shall maintain a den, dive or resort where any substances containing one or more of the chemical compounds mentioned in Section 1 hereof for the purpose of inhalation to induce or produce intoxication or any of the conditions described therein. SECTION 5; the sale of, and offer to sell, volatile substances to minors without requiring the written consent of their parents or guardians as a condition for such sale or offer to sell shall be punishable by imprisonment ranging from six months and one day to four years and a fine ranging from six hundred to four thousand pesos: provided, that when the minor is eighteen years or over is duly licensed to drive a vehicle, such written consent shall not be necessary when the volatile substance sold or offered for sale is gasoline or any other motive fuel for motor vehicles.SECTION 6; the sale of, and offer to sell, to minors liquors or beverages containing an alcoholic content of thirty per centum or above (60 proof or above) is hereby prohibited and shall be punishable by imprisonment ranging from six hundred to four thousand pesos.SECTION 7; The Dangerous Drugs Board is hereby empowered to issue rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this decree, including the treatment and rehabilitations of dependents on volatile substances and their confinement in rehabilitation or commercial products containing one or more of the chemical compounds mentioned in Section 1 hereof, and the publication ,whenever the need arises, in a newspaper of general circulation, a list of the mentioned industrial or commercial products the sale of which is restricted or prohibited under the preceding sections.Mamburao Municipal Ordinance No. 09[5]An ordinance regulating the sale of intoxicating liquids and cigarettes in the Municipality of Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro.Whereas, Section 497 of the local Government code of 1991 provides that the Sangguniang Bayan shall regulate the sale, giving away or dispensing of any intoxicating malt, vino, mixed of fermented Liquorsaat any retail outlet; whereas, Republic Act No. 9211 otherwise known as Tabacco Regulation Act of 2003 was signed into law by President Gloria Macapagal Aroyo last june 23, 2003 purposely to regulate selling of cigarettes and other cigarettes and other tabacco products; Whereas, the Municipality of Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, in accordance with these laws, seeks to regulate the cigarette and intoxicating liquors in the locality especially among minor; Now therefore: BE it ordained by the Sangguniang Bayan of Mamburao Occidental Mindoro, in its session assembled that:ARTICLE 1. SHORT TITLE, this ordinate shall be known as an ordinance regulating the sale of intoxicating liquors and cigarettes in the municipality of Mamburao, Occidental MindoroARTICLE 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY, Section 1. the Munipal Government of Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro shall regulate the sale, giving away or dispensing of any intoxicating liquors and cigarettes at any retail outlet in the territorial jurisdiction of this municipality.Section 2. the basis of this ordinance particularly the selling of cigarettes and other tabacco products is Republic Act No. 9211 The Tabacco Regulation Act of 2003.ARTICLE 3. PURPOSESA) To promote healthful and clean environment.B) To create awareness on the ill-efect of drinking of intoxicating liquors and smoking of cigarettes to the health of its constituents.C) To protect and discourage our minors from drinking intoxicating liquors and initiate to cigarrete smoking and tabacco. ARTICLE 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS when used in this ordinance the following words shall mean:A) Cigarette a short cylinder of finely cut tabacco rolled in very thin paper of smoking.B) Consumer - someone who uses articles made by another.C) Liquor drink of high alcoholic contentD) Minors children below 18yrs. OldE) Nicotine addicted drug in tabaccoF) Regulate to control by rules or system.G) Retail the sale of goods in quantities directly to consumers.H) Retail store establishment that sale in good quantities directly to consumers.I) Sale a selling or being sold.J) Tar powerful cancer causing agents. Whenever it touches living tissue, it produce abnormal cells where cancer starts.K) Tabacco a genus plants with large ovate leaves and white or pink flowers.ARTICLE 5. REGULATORY PROVISIONSSECTION 1. No smoking areas all public places such as schools, restaurants, cafeterias, bus terminal, recreational facilities, parks , airports, conference halls, food preparation areas hospitals, clinics laboratories and fire hazard places are hereby declared No smoking areasSECTION 2. stores selling intoxicating liquors and tabacco products must post a notice that sale/distribution to or purchased by minors or intoxicating liquors, cigarettes and tabacco products are strictly prohibited.SECTION 3. store are also prohibited from selling tabacco products and intoxicating liquors within 100 meters away from school, playground or other facilities frequent by minors.SECTION 4. minors are those below 18yrs. Old are strictly prohibited from buying and/or drinking intoxicating liquors and smoking cigarettes.SECTION 5. driking of intoxicationg liquors in front of retail stores within the territorial jurisdiction of municipality is strictly prohibited.ARTICLE 6. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS SECTION 1. the office of the municipal mayor, through the assistance of the Mamburao PNP as well as brgy. Officials of thi Municipality are hereby authorized to implement this ordinance.SECTION 2. the office of the municipal mayor, thorugh the assistance of the Local PNP as well as baranggay officials shall also institute an appropriate and widest information dissemention to all concerned.ARTICLE 7. PENAL PROVISIONSECTION 1. Any person who shall not violate, disobey refuse or reject to comply any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be punished with the following;First offenseP500Second offenseP1000Third offense P2000 or an imprisonment for period not exceeding 6 months or both such fine and imprisonment at discretion of the court.SECTION 2. Stores who will be caught selling intoxicating liquors and cigarettes or tobacco products to minors shall be punished with the following: First offense P500Second offense P1000Third offenseP2000, revocation of business permit.SECTION 3. Minors who will be caught buying intoxicating liquors and cigarettes shall be punished with the following;First offense P200Second offense P300Third offenseP500, or an imprisonment or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.Parents, relatives or any other person who will order, allow or forced a minor to buy cigarettes or intoxicating liquor shall be held jontly and solidarily liable and will be punished with the penalty provided for Section 3 Article 7 of his ordinance.ARTICLE 8. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE In the event that any provision of this ordinance is declared invalid, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.ARTICLE 9. REPEALING CLAUSE All local laws, rules and regulations which inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.ARTICLE 10. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE Shall take fifteen (15) days after its posting conspicuos places within the jurisdiction of this municipality and after the required review by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

CHAPTER IIIMETHODOLOGYThis Chapter presents the methods of research used, sources of data, and the subjects of the study and statistical treatment of data.Research MethodThe researchers make used interviews and observation as main tool in gathering data. The researchers used the descriptive method as the main design for the study. This method was adapted to since it is concerned with the gathering of data in evaluating results.They also used the method of observation, they carefully observed the actual situation inside the subjected bar establishments. The researchers gathered information from bar owner through the method of interview, Interview about the general information of the establishment, the profile of the bar, name of the bar owner, capacity and size of the establishment, form of ownership, location, including their product and services offered.They also conduct survey from 10 (ten) random customers inside the subjected bars.For references, we also used the method of gathering documents and records including city ordinance from Cabanatuan City Hall.

The Research LocaleThe study was conducted in 10 bars in Cabanatuan City.Cabanatuan Cityis a first class, component cityin theprovinceofNueva Ecija. It is considered the commercial, industrial and educational hub of the province. In terms of income and economic growth, Cabanatuan is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. It is 125 km north of Manila. It has a total land area of 19,069 hectares where 58.19% is classified as agricultural land, 37.66% residential, 0.14% commercial, 0.10% industrial, 0.41% institutional, 0.83% for recreational activities, and 2.67% unclassified areas. In April 2010, the citys population was estimated at 264,215 with a population density of 12.87 per hectare and an annual growth of 2% (CPDO, 2006a).Night Life in Cabanatuan City, In terms of local bars in Cabanatuan City, there were 47 registered bars scattered in Cabanatuan City, But still, there are other bars that were operating even they are not registered. Map of Cabanatuan CityCabanatuan City is situated in the middle of Nueva Ecija. It is bounded by the municipalities of Santa Rosa to the south, Palayan City and Laur to the east, General Mamerto Natividad and Talavera to its north and Aliaga at its west side. From Manila, Cabanatuan is approximately 111kilometers by NLEX by Santa Rita exit and through the Pan-Philippine Highway along the length ofBulacan province. Since the opening of the SCTEX, most motorists prefer travelling the whole of NLEX to SCTEX exiting in La Paz, Tarlac and on to Zaragoza and Santa Rosa in Nueva Ecija to Cabanatuan City.

Figure 2. Map of the Cabanatuan City

The RespondentsThe researchers involved 10 (ten) bar establishments in Cabanatuan City, wherein they gathered information and data about their bar. Also, the researchers acquire information through interview from a total of 100 (one hundred) bar customers, 10 (ten) samples each subjected bars. The respondents were randomly chosen, according to the convenience and suitability of the respondents.

Sampling TechniqueThe researchers will be using convenience sampling. This study will involve one hundred (100) respondents from randomly selected bars. 10 (ten) from each subjected bars who were randomly selected. The research is usually conducted during 3 P.M. to 8P.M.

Statistical Treatment of DataThe gathered data were analyzed, studied and interpreted. The researchers were guided by the following formula in interpreting the gathered data.PercentagePercentage tells about the relationship of a part of its whole.

Formula:Percentage = F x 100 NWhere: F = number of respondentsN = total number of respondents

CHAPTER IVPRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATAAgeFrequencyPercentage

15-17

3636%

18-20

4545%

21-25

1919%

Gender

Male6060%

Female4040%

This chapter presents the data gathered from (1) Cabanatuan City Hall (2) Ten selected bars in Cabanatuan City, and (3)responses form 100(one hundred) bar customers. Responses are tabulated, interpreted and analyzed.Table 1.1 Profile of Bar Customers

Table 1.1 shows the profile of the respondents in terms of age and gender. Majority of Bar customers were in the age bracket of 18-20 with 45%. It indicates that the customers were in their young age and also shows that 36% of Bar Customers are in age bracket of 15-17 or minor age. Most of the customers who entered bars were male with 60% where as it can be said that male are bar hoppers of tend to go out for bar.2. The Subject of the Study

Table 2.1Bars Subject of this study

Bar EstablishmentOwnerForm of ownershipLocationCapacity

O-Bar Grill and Restobar

Jeffrey Mendoza PadiernosSole ProprietorshipQuimson St, Quezon District

Max. of 40

Pluto BarMaria Cristina IlaganSole ProprietorshipSidestrip, NE Pacific MallMax. of 70

Its Mai Dei Bar

Maricel Tomas Baquel

Partnership

Sidestrip, NE Pacific MallMax. of 30

Katropa Bar

Marita Ladignon

Sole Proprietorship

Quimson St, Quezon District

Max. of 50

Star Avenue

Daisy Balle

Sole Proprietorship

Quimson St, Quezon District

Max. of 45

Adriannes RestobarMarlou DaldeSole Proprietorship

Quimson St, Quezon District

Max. of 45

Boom BoxMay Santiago and Robelson Pallado

Partnership

Quimson St, Quezon District

Max. of 40

Rockys Bar

Caridad Evangelista

Sole-Proprietorship

Quimson St, Quezon District

Max. of 45

Debrix Bar

Dean Rivera

Sole-Proprietorship

Quimson St, Quezon District

Max. of 40

Yuppies Den Bar

Leva Caspillo

Sole-Proprietorship

Sidestrip, N.E. Pacific MallMax. of 45

The table 2.1 shows the following: that most of the bar establishments are owned single-proprietorship; Majority of bars which part of the study are located in Quimson Street, Quezon District where large number of minor resides since it is located near two established schools namely: NEUST Gen. Tinio and Good Samaritan Colleges; It can be gleaned in the table that majority of the bars have capacity of 40 meaning its not too big not nor too small where as it just cater a minimal numbers of customers.

3. Products and services offered

Table 3.1Products and Service OfferedName of BarsAlcoholic BeveragesNon-Alcoholic BeveragesCocktailsCigaretteFinger FoodsVideoke

Star Avenue

Yuppies Den

Debrix

Its Mai Dei

Katropa Bar

Rockys Bar

Pluto Bar

Boom Box

O-bar

Adriannes

Products and ServicesFrequencyPercentage

Alcoholic Beverages1010%

Non-Alcoholic Beverages99%

Cocktails44%

Cigarette22%

Finger Foods1010%

Videoke1010%

Table 3.1 B

It can be gleaned from the table 3.1 B the products and services offered by the bars, in majority of the bars offered alcoholic beverages and have videoke it indicates that those bar were catering customers by selling alcohol and giving a chance to sing as they have videoke as an additional package , however there are also bars which not selling non-alcoholic beverages like juices, soft drinks and the like. It implies that the bars offer non-alcoholic beverages according to the choice if they would just go there for unwind to harness their singing prowess as there are videoke machine then they can just have a zip of non-alcoholic beverages. It can also be gleaned that those bars were selling finger foods for the completion of the orders of the costumers of the beverages however, it is shows also that there were 5 bars selling cocktails for females costumers and only two sell cigarettes.

Table 4.1Bars who complied with Legal RequirementsName of barsDTIMayors Permit

Star Avenue

Yuppies

Debrix

Its mai dei

Katropa Bar

Rockys Bar

Pluto

Boom box

O-Bar

Adriannes

Table 4.1 presents that only eights bars have complied with the DTI requirements in which it is very important for the establishment to have as they are also catering foods and beverages to the customers in addition, only eight bars have complied with the mayors permit for the security of the legality of the business. It can be gleaned that the two bars were consistent for not having or complying for both DTI and Mayors permit in which can be said that illegal bar establishments. It indicates that there are illegal bars in Cabanatuan City.

4.Compliance of Bars and city OrdinanceCabanatuan City Ordinances No. 193An ordinance prohibiting the sale of beer and/or any intoxicating liquor and the playing of jukeboxes on stores within a certain distance from any school during school days only.SECTION 1. Every store owner, proprietorship or operators of stores within a distance of one hundred (100) lineal meters away from any established school in the city are prohibited to neither sell beer or any intoxicating liquor nor allow the drinking of the same in their stores in any quantity and the playing of jukeboxes in their stores during school days. Playing of jukeboxes shall be allowed from 7:00 to 10:00 oclock in the evening only.Section 2. Any store owner, proprietor or operator of stores herein specified found guilty of violating section 1 here of shall be fined not more than one hundred (100.00) pesos or imprisoned for not more than one (1) month, or both fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court and his or her store shall be temporary closed for a period of not more than one (1) month.Enumerated here of shall be fined and penalized as follows:First offense---------500.00Second offense--------700.00Third offense---------900.00Fourth offense--------1,000.00Presidential Decree No. 1619SECTION 5; the sale of, and offer to sell, volatile substances to minors without requiring the written consent of their parents or guardians as a condition for such sale or offer to sell shall be punishable by imprisonment ranging from six months and one day to four years and a fine ranging from six hundred to four thousand pesos: provided, that when the minor is eighteen years or over is duly licensed to drive a vehicle, such written consent shall not be necessary when the volatile substance sold or offered for sale is gasoline or any other motive fuel for motor vehicles.SECTION 6; the sale of, and offer to sell, to minors liquors or beverages containing an alcoholic content of thirty per centum or above (60 proof or above) is hereby prohibited and shall be punishable by imprisonment ranging from six hundred to four thousand pesos.

As the Compliance and Ordinances of the Municipal hall was presented, it is vividly shown that all of the bars included to the study complied with the city ordinance, are near or within the vicinity of the schools (colleges/universities) in which at the first glance they have almost violated the city ordinance. It implies that those bars catering students and this cannot be avoided. However, those bars are still existing because their scapegoat possibly they are open during night and can be said that excluded from the city ordinance.However, majority of the bars were complied by securing DTI permit and Mayors permit they have committed violation as presented below (table 4.1)such as violating the perimeter in which near the schools (colleges/universities) and selling liquor to minors .

Table 4.1 BViolations Committed by Subject bars.

Bar EstablishmentCity Ordinance No. 193 Section 1Presidential Decree No. 1619Section 5

O-Bar Grill and Restobar

Pluto Bar

Its Mai Dei Bar

Katropa Bar

Star Avenue

Adriannes Restobar

Boom Box

Rockys Bar

Debrix Bar

Yuppies Den Bar

5. Implications of Violations by Bars in Cabanatuan City.1. Number of minors who enter bars will increase due to established bars near the schools.2. Bars that committed violation with regards to City Ordinance No. 193 and operate videokes will be distracting to the community.3. Government will not be held liable to customers security, since the bar they are in is not legally registered.4. If bar owners refuse to allow minor customers to enter their establishment, Bar customers tend to seek for a bar which allow them to drink alcoholic beverages even without the consent of their parents.5. Bar customers will give fine for their violations if they be caught by the authority.

CHAPTER VSUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The chapter presents the summary of findings arrived at, the conclusion deduced from the finding and the recommendations offered.Summary of FindingsBased on the data that we collected the following are the findings of the study:1. Majority or 60% of bar customers are male.2. Majority of the bar customers are in the age bracket of 18-20 and 36% of bar customers are in the age bracket of 15 to 17 or minor age.3. Most of the bar establishments are owned single-proprietorship or sole proprietorship.4. Majority of bars are located in Quimson Street, Quezon District where large number of minor resides since it is located near two established schools namely: NEUST Gen. Tinio and Good Samaritan College5. Majority of the bars has capacity of 40 it indicates that they are not that big and not so small.6. All bars offered alcoholic beverages Finger foods, and Videoke as their main product with 10% 9 out of 10 bars offered Non-Alcoholic Beverages; 4 bars offered Cocktails; and only 2% of bars offered cigarettes.7. Out of 10 subject bars in Cabanatuan City, 2 are not registered in the legal requirements provided by the city hall such as: DTI Permit, and Mayors Permit.8. Majority of the restobars violated the city ordinance (City ordinance 193 and Presidential Decree No. 1619) in terms of parameter and products sold to minors.9. The researchers found out the implication of violations by bar regarding to Bar owners, Bar customers, and City Government.

ConclusionsBased on the researchers investigation, the following conclusions were given;1. The bar owners are not strict enough with the age of the costumers.2. The bars are located near the boarding houses or apartments wherein the student boarders reside.3. Bars having videoke tend to distract the neighbors specifically those students near the establishments.4. There are Bars who are not complied with the DTI and Mayors permit 5. The customers are not secure as the bars they hop in are not secured.6. Majority of the bars are not much paying attention to the city ordinance.7. The researchers analyzed the Implication of the violations by bar, and concluded that the compliance of each bar with the law is really significant.

RecommendationsIn the light of the conclusion mentioned, the following recommendations are offered:1. Bars should strictly follow the City Ordinance No. 193 and Presidential Decree No. 1619.2. Bar staff must strictly not allow minor customers to enter the bar establishment without the consent of their parents.3. Customers should be careful in choosing bars; they should know if that bar is registered and is not committing violations.4. Bars must renew their licenses and permits regularly to be able to continue their operation.5. The city hall should act and have a regular monitoring to all bars.6. They should also impose heavier penalty to those who caught violating ordinances.

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A. Website[1] http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/66275/liquor-ban-imposed-media-in-manila-for-popes-visit[3] http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/view/20090926-227012/restobar-closes--appeals-changes-on-citys-liquor-law[4] http://chanrobles.com/presidentisldecreeno1619.html http://new.sanfernandocity.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/CITY-ORDINANCE-No.-2011-13.pdf[5] http://mamburao.gov.ph/townordinance.doitem=22283

Pictures during Thesis

Interview at Yuppies Den

Picture at O-Bar

Picture of students in Yuppies Sidestrip.

Bar customers inside the Boom Box.

Interview of staffs inside the Adriannes Resto Bar.Interview of Bar staff inside the Pluto Bar.

CURRICULUM VITAEPERSONAL BACKGROUNDName : Allen M. AbelleraAddress : Bongabon, Nueva EcijaBirthday : July 19, 1996Birthplace : Bongabon Dist. HospitalReligion : CatholicFather : Gregorio P. AbelleraOccupation : FarmerMother : Daisy M. AbelleraOccupation : Housewife

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

College : Nueva Ecija University of Science and TechnologyCourse : Hotel and Restaurant ManagementSchool address : Sumacab Este, Cabanatuan CityHigh school : Bongabon, National High SchoolSchool address : Bgy. Sinipit, Bongabon,Nueva EcijaYear graduated : 2011-2012Elementary : Bongabon, Central SchoolSchool address : Bongabon, Nueva EcijaYear graduated : 2007-2008

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Name : Alpha Grace R. AbiogAddress : Poblacion, Jaen, Nueva EcijaBirthday : September 19, 1995Birthplace : Poblacion, Jaen, Nueva EcijaReligion : CatholicFather : Gerardo B. AbiogOccupation : VendorMother : Ma. Teresa R. AbiogOccupation : Vendor

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

College : Nueva Ecija University of Science and TechnologyCourse : Hotel and Restaurant ManagementSchool address : Sumacab Este, Cabanatuan CityHigh school : Nueva Ecija University of Science and TechnologySchool address : San Isidro, Nueva EcijaYear graduated : 2011-2012Elementary : Blessed Hope Christian SchoolSchool address : Poblacion, Jaen, Nueva EcijaYear graduated : 2007-2008

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Name : Judith AlasAddress : Brgy. San Roque,Jaen Nueva EcijaBirthday : March 4, 1996Birthplace : Cabanatuan CityReligion : CatholicFather : Jay I. AlasOccupation : farmerMother : Alma AlasOccupation : housewifeEDUCATION BACKGROUNDCollege : Nueva Ecija University of Science and TechnologyCourse : Hotel and Restaurant ManagementSchool address : Sumacab Este, Cabanatuan CityHigh school : San Agustin Diocesan AcademySchool address : Poblacion, Nueva EcijaYear graduated : 2011-2012Elementary : Jaen Central SchoolSchool address : Poblacion, Nueva EcijaYear graduated : 2007-2008

PERSONAL BACKGROUNDName : Jhunelhen S. AlcantaraAddress : Brgy. Del Pilar Tramo Sta. Rosa Nueva EcijaBirthday : November 8, 1995Birthplace : Makati CityReligion : CatholicFather : Santiago S. AlcantaraOccupation : ChefMother : Helen AlcantaraOccupation : Housewife

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

College : Nueva Ecija University of Science and TechnologyCourse : Hotel and Restaurant ManagementSchool address : Sumacab Este, Cabanatuan CityHigh school : Holy Cross CollegeSchool address : Maharlika Highway Sta. RosaYear graduated : 2011-2012Elementary : Sta. Rosa Central SchoolSchool address : Rizal Sta. Rosa Nueva EcijaYear graduated : 2007-2008

PERSONAL BACKGROUNDName : Mark Angelo L. AliviaAddress : Cabanatuan CityBirthday : December 1995Birthplace : San Jose, PampangaReligion : CatholicFather : Froilan AliviaOccupation : BusinessmanMother : Rocer AliviaOccupation : OFWEDUCATION BACKGROUNDCollege : Nueva Ecija University of Science and TechnologyCourse : Hotel and Restaurant ManagementSchool address : Sumacab Este, Cabanatuan CityHigh school : College of Immaculate ConcepcionSchool address : Cabanatuan CityYear graduated : 2011-2012Elementary : Rosa Ilagan Elementary SchoolSchool address : Bongabon, Nueva EcijaYear graduated : 2007-2008

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