Cavite tackling complaints vs videoke noise pollution

TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) started deliberations on noise pollution involving videoke machines (sing-along system) which ha been a complaint in the province’s cities and municipalities.

Fourth District (Dasmariñas) Board Member (BM) Teofilo Banda Lara, Peace and Order Committee chairman, said that the proposal regulating the use of videoke or karaoke machines is now on second reading.

The videoke regulation was proposed by BM Kerby J. Salazar, a sector representative, being the Cavite Councilors’ League head.

Many residents earlier sought a videoke ban from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. in a bid to keep neighborhoods quiet, particularly during the wee hours.

The issue on the so-called "tambutsoharurot" or vehicles with noisy exhaust pipes are also being discussed by the BMs and may well be included in the noise pollution deliberation.

The use of videoke/karaoke machines in neighborhoods especially on side streets, open spaces with tents and entertainment places, is not covered by official rules and regulations so far.

Residents have long been complaining about the noise and disturbance caused by singing parties aided by videoke machines, which usually start in the evening and extend until dawn or daybreak.

Cases of fights and neighborhood violence triggered by videoke machine – related disputes havbe been reported.

Lara cited that the complaints and videoke regulations, as well as “tambutsoharurot” issues, are being heeded by the board in aid of legislation.

"Pagkatapos ng videoke regulation, yung tambutsoharurot naman," After the videoke regulation, vehicles with noisy exhaust pipes would be next, the most senior BM said.

The “tambutso-harurot” vehicles are mostly motorcycles and cars of young drivers, it was observed.