Republic of the Philippines
Province of La Union
MUNICIPALITY OF AGOO
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
Section 118.04. On the Removal of Streamers. A fee of Five Hundred Pesos (Php500.00) for each streamer shall be paid by any person or group of persons seeking to hang the same in designated areas in the Municipality. The fee shall cover the prompt removal of streamers to avoid eyesores as well as danger to motorists that may be caused by damaged streamers.
CHAPTER III WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Article 1 General Provisions
Section III1.01. Statement of Policy. The Municipality of Agoo shall ensure the integrated planning and sustainable management of all water resources within its jurisdiction whether coastal, marine, inland, subterranean or atmospheric, and shall encourage the productive use and conservation of the same to prevent an imbalance between the present needs of the Municipality and such resources. It shall endeavor to reduce conflicting uses and shall employ adequate mechanisms for consultation among diverse resource users in the management and planning of the Municipality's water resources
Section 1111.02. Ownership of Waters. In line with the provisions of the Constitution and as embodied in the Water Code of the Philippines, all waters belong to the State. Thus, water resources cannot be subject to acquisitive prescription. However, the State may allow the use and development of such resources by administrative concession Control and regulation of water resources therefore rests on the government particularly its utilization, exploitation, development, conservation and protection.
Section III1.03. The following belong to the State:
A. Continuous and intermittent waters of springs, creeks, streams, and brooks running in their natural beds and the beds themselves.
B. All other categories of surface waters such as water flowing over lands, water from rainfall whether natural or artificial, and water from agriculture runoff, seepage and drainage.
C. Atmospheric water.
D. Subterranean or ground water.
E. Seawater.
Section III1.04. The following waters found on private lands also belong to the State:
A. Continuous or intermittent waters rising on such lands.
B. Rain water falling on such lands. C. Subterranean or ground water.
D. Waters in swamps and marshes.
The owner of the land where the water is found may use the same for domestic purposes without securing a permit, provided that such use shall be reported to the Municipal Government. The Municipality however may regulate the same when there is wastage or in times of emergency.
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