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Monday, March 06, 2006
Bar curfew continues
THE Baguio Association of Bars and Nightspots (Barn) said Sunday it supports the continuous implementation of Administrative Order (AO) 114 pending the court's decision on a case questioning its legality.
Barn chairman Dominic Mendoza said although they have been affected by the implementation of AO114 since September last year, they chose to abide by the ruling of Mayor Braulio Yaranon until the court resolves the issue.
A separate group of bar owners filed pleadings before a local court for the suspension of AO114's implementation. Apart from the issuance of a temporary restraining order (TRO), the petition for the issuance of an injunction remains pending.
The Public Order and Safety Division (POSD) of the Office of the Mayor, meanwhile, padlocked eight establishments last week for their failure to comply with AO114.
Yaranon said the implementation of AO114 ensures the reduction in the number of crimes committed brought about by drunkenness, adding that the City Government at least contributed to the preservation of families because "husbands come home earlier."
Affected bar owners earlier complained that AO114 did not go through public hearing and consultation. As such, a curfew on their operations would result in reduced profits.
But Councilor Galo Weygan, chairman of the Anti-Vice Task Force (AVTF), remained resolute in his stance to limit the operation of night establishments.
Weygan said AO114 was created not to curtail anyone from visiting establishments that serve liquor but only regulates businesses that are into the promotion of vices.
"Let the students have the time to sleep, let the children have a united family, let the husbands give company to their wives and let the children be supported. Have our streets safe from marauders and make our workers arrive safely at work," he said. (RO)
(March 6, 2006 issue)
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