BACOLOD City – The city government has intensified its campaign against business establishments operating without a mayor’s permit, urging non-compliant owners to secure their permits immediately to avoid penalties.
City Legal Officer Atty. Karol Joseph Chiu reiterated the city’s stance, saying the campaign is ongoing despite the deadline set last February 20.
The crackdown is being spearheaded by the Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO).
“Ang syudad padayon sa kampanya sa mga establishments nga wala pa sang permit,” Chiu said.
He cited a recent case involving a resto bar in Barangay Mandalagan, which voluntarily and temporarily closed its operations after the BPLO found it had not secured the necessary permit.
Chiu encouraged business owners who may be facing challenges in processing their permits to seek assistance from the local government.
Following the end of the Business-One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) initiative in February, the BPLO began conducting a mapping operation across all areas of the city to identify unregistered businesses.
Establishments found operating without a mayor’s permit will be issued notices of violation. Continued non-compliance may lead to the forced closure of businesses.
Meanwhile, the City Enforcement Team (CET) under the City Legal Office (CLO) is set to conduct road clearing operations in Barangay Villamonte, particularly along roads leading to the Circumferential Road, where illegal structures have been observed obstructing the road.
The CET will also inspect areas along the Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway (BANOCEH), especially in Barangay Cabug, where reports indicate the proliferation of informal settlements and roadside shanties./PN
