ZAMBOANGA City Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar on Monday, April 1, issued an executive order (EO), imposing prohibitions at the Mayor Cesar C. Climaco Freedom Park in Mount Abong-Abong, Pasonanca village during the observance of Holy Week.

In her EO 459, Salazar prohibits the bringing, sale and drinking of liquor and other intoxicating drinks, including audio-visual equipment and playing of loud music at the park.

Also prohibited is the bringing of firearms, bladed weapons and other similar items.

This, as thousands of people, mostly Catholic faithful, are expected to converge at Mount Abong-Abong for meditation and prayers at the 14 Way of the Cross Stations from April 17 to 20.

The Catholic faithful who visit Mount Abong-Abong during Holy Week include those from nearby areas in the region.

Salazar also issued EO 460, ordering a temporary traffic re-routing scheme on roads leading to the Climaco Freedom Park and declaring the place as “walk-in park” for the duration of the Holy Week. (Bong Garcia/SunStar Philippines)