BACOLOD City — A total of 19 nighttime establishments in this city were ordered to comply with business permit and regulatory requirements following a late-night inter-agency inspection conducted on March 20.
The operation, which began at around 10 p.m., forms part of the city government’s intensified efforts to ensure that businesses operate within legal, health, and safety standards.
The inspection team was composed of personnel from the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO), Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), City Health Office (CHO), Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO), City Legal Office (CLO), and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
Authorities inspected a range of establishments, including nightclubs, restobars, KTV bars, massage clinics, and spa centers located in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex, Barangay Singcang-Airport, Barangay Mansilingan, as well as along Burgos and Mabini streets.
The joint operation assessed compliance in key areas such as valid business permits, fire safety measures, sanitation standards, public health regulations, and the prevention of illegal activities and child labor.
While most establishment owners cooperated during the inspection, several were found with deficiencies and documentation issues, according to the inspection team.
As a result, 19 establishments were directed to report to the BPLO and the CHO to address the noted discrepancies.
In a statement, the Bacolod City Communications Office clarified that no immediate sanctions were imposed, as businesses are still within the extended deadline for permit renewal until March 31.
Establishment owners were instead given time to comply with the requirements starting Monday at the Bacolod City Government Center, the statement added.
The administration of Mayor Greg Gasataya emphasized that the initiative is not solely about enforcement but also about guidance and accountability.
The BCPO, under Officer-in-Charge Col. Eugene N. Rebadomia, reaffirmed its commitment to continue coordinated inspections with partner agencies to maintain peace and order and ensure that business operations remain safe and compliant.
City officials added that sustained cooperation from the business sector is essential in building a safer, more regulated, and community-friendly nighttime economy in Bacolod./PN
