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BY JOHN HEREDIA
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ROXAS City – Vehicular traffic might be a problem starting Monday next week.
The city government’s Traffic Management Unit (TMU) has not yet laid out plans for the 2016 Sinadya as of Friday, Dec. 2.
The festival was slated Dec. 5 to 8. City hall and the Catholic Church will celebrate it on their own after the Capiz provincial government withdrew participation to what was originally Sinadya sa Halaran.
“Sir, may I ask for the final schedule of activities? So we can also plan and finalize our traffic flow from Dec. 5 to 8,” TMU chief Rizalde Besana told tourism officer Angelique “Alger” Inocencio, point person for Sinadya.
Sinadya organizers held a news conference on the festival Friday at the conference room of the Office of the City Mayor.
It was also learned that the Sangguniang Panlungsod has not yet passed an ordinance effecting public transport route adjustments.
“If there will be changes, I’m sure they will not affect the setup of our major activities,” Inocencio said.
Asked about the funding, Inocencio said he had no idea about the budget. “I think the mayor should answer that question.”
Mayor Angel Alan Celino was not present at the news conference.
In November Inocencio disclosed city hall allotted P500,000 for the civic activities. The Catholic Church is handling all religious activities.
Eight tribes formed by 47 barangays are joining “Sadsad sa Kalye,” the festival highlight. Around five to six villages are sponsoring every tribe.
Meanwhile Superintendent Luther Lugo III, city police chief, said 140 officers, including 50 from the Capiz Police Provincial Office, are ready to secure the revelers.
“We consider setting up mobile checkpoints,” Lugo said. “Starting Sunday, the police will be on alert status.”/PN
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