The Lapu-Lapu City Government has distributed 55 decibel meters to various offices to strengthen the enforcement of local noise-control ordinances amid complaints involving loud karaoke sessions, entertainment establishments, and modified motorcycle mufflers.
Mayor Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” King-Chan led the turnover of the devices on Monday, July 20, at the City Mayor’s Office.
The decibel meters were distributed to the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO), City Traffic Management System (CTMS), City Treasurer’s Office (CTO), Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS), City Mayor’s Office, and other offices involved in ordinance enforcement.
Of the 55 units, 20 were assigned to the LCPO, 20 to the CTMS, two to BOSS, and eight to the City Mayor’s Office, while the remaining units were allocated to other implementing offices.
The devices will be used during inspections and complaint responses involving excessive noise from karaoke activities, entertainment establishments, modified motorcycle exhaust systems, and other violations covered by the city’s noise-control regulations, including the Anti-Borabora Ordinance.
Lapu-Lapu Lone District Rep. Junard “Ahong” Chan said the equipment would allow enforcement teams to measure noise levels objectively and determine whether a violation has occurred.
“These decibel meters will help our enforcement teams accurately measure noise levels and ensure that our ordinances are implemented fairly and effectively. This is not meant to harass anyone but to protect the peace and welfare of our residents,” Chan said.
He said the initiative aims to maintain a balance between business and tourism activities and the public’s right to a peaceful environment.
“We want Lapu-Lapu to remain a progressive and tourist-friendly city while making sure that our constituents can enjoy peace and order in their neighborhoods,” he added.
The city government said the use of decibel meters would also strengthen documentation during inspections and improve the handling of noise complaints by providing actual sound-level measurements rather than relying only on personal observations.
Officials said the initiative is expected to encourage compliance with existing regulations and support efforts to maintain public order and residents’ quality of life.
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