CEBU CITY, Philippines — With a favorable review from the Cebu City Council's Committee on Laws, Ordinance, and Styling, the proposed ordinance of Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia against illicit trade and fake goods sold in the city is now up for public hearing. A public hearing is required considering that there are penal provisions involved in Garcia's proposed ordinance. The committee in its report said that the proposed ordinance, which would impose on the business permits issued by the mayor of Cebu City, would be an exercise of police power by the city council.

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