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BY BOY RYAN B. ZABAL
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Sunday, June 25, 2017
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KALIBO, Aklan – Since June, at least 20 establishments in Boracay Island were closed after they were found operating without valid business permits.
The municipal government of Malay shut down the establishments for failure to secure the necessary permits in violation of Municipal Ordinance No. 279 series of 2009 before starting their businesses, said Executive Assistant IV Rowen Aguirre.
The closure orders issued by Malay mayor Ceciron Cawaling were carried out by the business licensing office in cooperation with Malay municipal auxiliary police and Boracay Tourist Assistance Center (BTAC) to protect the interest of legitimate businesses in Boracay Island.
The enforcers also put up “No Business Permit, No Operation” tarpaulins and yellow line tape in front of the business establishments.
Prior to enforcement, violators were given three consecutive notices to comply the requirements for the issuances of licenses and permits.
These establishments included tattoo shops, pizza shops, RTW shops and eatery stores in Barangay Balabag. Most of the establishments also had no building or sanitary permits, zoning clearance, and fire safety inspection certificate, among others.
Aguirre said the auxiliary police will closely monitor these establishments if they will continue to operate without permits.
“Mga early June tayo nag-start sa closure order implementation. Kapag walang permit, hindi sila maaaring mag-operate. Kahit may notices na tayo, hindi sila nag-comply sa mga requirements sa munisipyo,” he said.
On Wednesday, owners of errant business establishments were advised to strictly follow the requirements and pay their tax obligations or the local government will continue to close their establishments.
Aguirre said the closure order implementation will be in regular basis until all business establishments without permits in Boracay are closed. (With Aklan Forum Journal/PN)
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