ANGELES CITY -- Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. has issued Executive Order No. 24 deputizing officers of the city's Public Transporation Regulatory Office (PTRO) to apprehend illegal public utility vehicles PUVs.

Lazatin said the drive against illegal PUVs will strengthen the enforcement of the city traffic ordinances.

The saturation campaign will go after PUVs operating without mayor’s permits and other clearances.

City Ordinances Nos 296, S-2011; 307, S-2012; 313, S-2013; 338, S-2013 and 61, S-2011 were enacted to regulate public and private vehicles within Angeles City.

Section 444 Paragraph 2 of the Local Government Code of 1991 states that the city mayor “shall issue such executive orders as necessary for the proper enforcement and execution of laws and ordinances.”

Ma. Luisa G. Priniel was designated officer in charge of the PTRO while Evelyn Lansangan, deputy OIC; Aurelio Magtuloy, Tean Leader, Flying Squad; Albert Antoco, Asst, Team Leader; and Gregorio Ramirez, Asst. Team Leader.