(Photos by Christian Turingan/MPIO)
Manila mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso called out a convenience store near several universities along Mendiola Street in Manila for selling liquors.
This, following the enforcement of the mayor’s Executive Order No. 17 that he signed on Thursday, July 25, which mandates the strict implementation of city ordinances prohibiting the establishments near schools from selling liquor.
A statement released by the office of the mayor on Thursday said the executive order mandates the Bureau of Permits and License Office (BPLO), City Treasurer’s Office as well as business establishments to strictly observe these ordinances.
It added that the executive order signed by Domagoso noted that some malls, bars, restaurants have “flagrantly violated” Ordinance No. 3532 and Ordinance No. 8520 in the City of Manila.
Ordinance No. 3532 prohibits the sale of intoxicating liquor in establishments located within 200 meters of schools.
Ordinance No. 8520, meanwhile, prohibits the sale of liquor or any alcoholic beverage to minors in any store, mall, bar, restaurant, eatery or any commercial establishment in Manila.
Armed with the EO, the local chief executive ordered the liquors be removed from the store’s shelves.
Juanito Kabisan, the store supervisor said the order will cause them to lose ten thousand pesos every month.
Yet, he added, that there’s nothing they can do but abide by the directive; otherwise, they will face closure.
“Wala po kaming magagawa. Desisyon po ni Mayor ‘yon e [There’s nothing we can do (about this). It’s the mayor’s decision],” said Kabisan.
“Tuloy pa rin ‘yung negosyo nila. Wala namang masama, kaya lang hindi na sila ina-allow katulad ng binigay naming pribilehiyo na dati rati noong mga nagdaang panahon na may nagtitinda ng alak malapit sa mga paaralan [It’s business as usual. Nothing wrong about it. But they will not only be allowed the same privilege as in the past where they can sell liquors near schools],” Moreno said.
Moreno’s order gained the approval of the students. They say this move will keep young people from temptations that alcoholic drinks may bring upon them. (with reports from April Cenedoza) /mbmf
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