THE calibration of the weighing scales in the three public markets in Bacolod City is being pushed by Councilor El Cid Familiaran who proposed a resolution requesting the Office of the City Mayor to undertake the calibration of all weighing scales in the Central, Libertad and Burgos public markets.
He cited complaints from Bacolod residents regarding the inaccuracy of the weighing scales in the markets as the reason that prompted him to file his resolution. “How come that these things happen in public markets, which are supposedly under the supervision, regulation and control of the City Government of Bacolod?” he asked. Most people who go to the public markets are ordinary people who could hardly afford to buy goods in malls and supermarkets. It is unconscionable that the City Government will just close its eyes and continue allowing these poor people to be cheated by unscrupulous vendors, Familiaran stressed. Aside from the inaccurate weighing scales, City administrator Dr. Rogelio Balo and Councilor Caesar Distrito have raised the concerns on the huge collectibles on market rentals, which reached P34 million. The city has taken the first step in addressing this problem by serving demand letters to delinquent market stall occupants and awardees. Other occupants have even sub-leased their stalls, which is in violation of the Market Code of Bacolod City. Some have made use of the market spaces for purposes other than its usual and original purpose of usage. These concerns are now in the City Council for its deliberation. By Carla N. Canet Sun.Star Bacolod
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