ANGELES CITY -- Councilor Jesus Sangil renewed his call for businessmen to comply with a city ordinance requiring all establishments to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras.
"This must be done right now to prevent cases of robbery or theft and other similar criminal offenses in their business," Sangil said.
Studies made by the City Government and police have proven that CCTV cameras are essential tools not only in preventing crimes but also in solving criminal cases.
"A number of police cases in Angeles City had been solved with the help of CCTV," Sangil added.
The suspect in a robbery incident that was done inside a poker club along Friendship Highway has been identified through this technology, the official said.
"The alleged serial killer Mark Dizon was also seen in CCTV when he pawned some items that are believed to be owned by his victims," the councilor said.
With Ordinance Number 175 Series of 2005, all money changers and pawnshops, and similar establishments with capitalization of more than P500,000 are required to install CCTV monitors.
Business establishments that will not comply with the requirements set in the said ordinance will not be issued necessary business and mayor's permit.
Sangil said the move will protect the business community and the private sector.