Flying kites in Cordova? Officials ask that you do it elsewhere

CEBU CITY, Philippines- Flying kites within the territory of Cordova town is now prohibited.

On June 4, 2026, Cordova Mayor Cesar “Didoy” Suan signed Ordinance No. 2026-030, which prohibits the flying of kites within the town.

Councilor Lemuel Pogoy, who drafted the ordinance, said that the measure was in response to an incident on the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CLLEX), where a rider suffered injuries after being snagged by a kite string that drifted on the expressway.

“Amo nang gipasar ang ordinance tungod bitaw adtong nahitabo nga nagmotor sa CCLEX nya nasabod sa higot sa tabanog. Nakuan iyang liog,” Pogoy said.

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(We passed that ordinance because of what happened to that motorcycle rider on CCLEX. When he got snagged by a kite string, he hurt his neck.)

Coop suggested wider ban on flying kites in Cordova

Initially, Pogoy said the councilors only suggested prohibiting kite-flying near the CCLEX.

However, the Mactan Electric Company (MECO) suggested implementing the measure in the entire town.

“Usually sige ug brown out diri sa Cordova kay inig kaputol sa tabanog, molambigit sa ilang kuryente. So pag-public hearing ni-suggest sila nga i-entire na lang para dili na ma-endanger ang electric supply dinhi sa Cordova,” he added.

(We have suffered brownouts in Cordova after kite strings got tangled in electric wires. During the public hearing, MECO suggested the the ban be applied in the entire town to avoid endangering our electricity supply.)

Also regulated: balloons, drones, model airplanes

The ordinance will also regulate the use of balloons, model airplanes, and drones within the vicinity of the CCLEX and designated flight paths to ensure aviation safety and public security.

“Pwede sila pero mangayo sila ug permit unya naay certain period, magpahibawo sila ba kay naa man gu’y mangagi,” he said. (These may be allowed but the users must ask for a permit and limit the activity to a certain period. They need to let us know, in the interest of those passing by the expressway.)

Violators will be fined ₱500 for the first offense, ₱1,000 for the second offense, and ₱2,500 for the third offense. Imprisonment of up to six months may also be imposed on third-time offenders.

For violations committed by minors, the parents and legal guardians shall be held liable for the fines.

The ordinance will take effect 15 days after its publication.

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