BACOLOD City – About 20 illegal structures causing traffic obstruction have been demolished in Barangay 16.
The demolition order was from the Office of the President, said Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran yesterday.
The illegal structures were located along Bag-ong Dalan in front of the Education Training Center School IV.
Familiaran said he received the order on Jan. 24.
President Rodrigo Duterte conducted a surprise visit in the village on Jan. 13 after he received complaints against the illegal structures.
After receiving the order, Familiaran called a meeting with the City Legal Office, Bacolod Traffic Authority Office, City Engineering Office, Department of Public Works and Highways, and members of Barangay 16 council.
The demolition – which is still ongoing – began on Jan. 25.
According to Familiaran, the owners of the illegal structures have been “cooperative” and helped in the demolition. The structures included stores and houses./PN
