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City of Lಲಾಗಿದೆ enacts Ordinance No. 2026-05 requiring all new commercial buildings within city limits to install either reflective roofing or a green roof covering at least 20% of the roof area, as a measure to reduce heat effects and energy use. The ordinance provides penalties of up to PHP 150,000 fine and suspension of the business permit for repeat violations. A coalition of property developers and business associations challenges that the ordinance is beyond the city’s police power and unduly burdens commerce and property rights.   (a)Identify the controlling doctrine and the standard used to evaluate the validity of police power measures. (b)Explain the limits of police power, including due process and equal protection considerations, and the role of local government units under the Local Government Code. (c)Apply the doctrine to the facts: Is Ordinance No. 2026-05 a valid exercise of police power? Why or why not?