June 12, 2018

The Management of 7/11

Villa Kananga Branch

To whom it may concern

Warm greetings! Congratulations for opening a 7/11 branch!

May I respectfully bring to your attention my complaint regarding the noise

caused by the 7-11 music at 11 in the evening at Villa Kananga, Butuan City. May I
remind you that your establishment is located near residential areas. The residents
might not be able to sleep well because of the music you play over and over again.

In behalf of the residents of the homes surrounding your establishment, may I

peacefully request that you refrain from using the speakers to play any loud music at
night.

Failure to heed this request will force me to refer this matter to the local
barangay, and CENRO to take proper action, as empowered by the following provisions
of SP ORDINANCE NO. 3617-2010, to wit:

A.
Section 11. Noise and Vibration. – It shall be the policy of the City to abate
noise pollution within its boundaries.

A. The City gives authority to the City CENRO to draw up standards and
guidelines in determining the tolerable level of noise and vibration caused by
the building, construction, installation, operation or activity by any person,
business establishment or vehicle in the City.

1. Prohibited Acts – the following acts are prohibited:

i. No person shall build, erect, construct, install or operate, modify or re-build

existing structures by any other means or cause to undertake any activity
which would result in the emission of noise that may result in an ambient
noise level greater than the standard as determined by the City ENRO.

The Civil Code provides:

Art. 694. A nuisance is any act, omission, establishment, business, condition

of property, or anything else which:
(1) Injures or endangers the health or safety of others; or
(2) Annoys or offends the senses; or
(3) Shocks, defies or disregards decency or morality; or
(4) Obstructs or interferes with the free passage of any public highway or
street, or any body of water; or
(5) Hinders or impairs the use of property.
Art. 695. Nuisance is either public or private. A public nuisance affects a
community or neighborhood or any considerable number of persons,
although the extent of the annoyance, danger or damage upon individuals
may be unequal.

Thank you very much for taking your time to consider my concern. I wish you
good luck and more prosperity for your business establishment. Buti nalang may 7-11!
Have a great day ahead of you always!

Very truly yours,

ALVIN U. PATERES
Resident of Cinderella Pines Subdivision