NAGA CITY—Member
of the St. Joseph School administration, Parents-Teachers Association,
students, and alumni will launch a protest caravan tomorrow, October 14, at 8:30
A.M. in the major streets of this city.
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| Naga City |
The protest
will be a manifestation of their objection to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) ordinance
that allows the use of the property of Engr. Ruben Sia at the back of St.
Joseph School as a terminal for eastbound jeepneys.
The
ordinance was originally unanimously passed last July.
When it was
brought to the office of Mayor John Bongat for his signature, however, the
local chief executive registered his objection to some of its provisions. Bongat
exercised his veto power.
The veto
was later overridden by the SP members via a unanimous vote.
Meanwhile,
during a meeting at St. Joseph School yesterday, the Parents-Teachers
Association and members of the school administration agreed that they would bring
to the attention of the city hall their opposition to the use of the terminal.
They
reasoned that the new terminal could cause toxic smoke, as well as added
traffic.
In a
related interview, City Councilor Gabriel Bordado Jr. told BICOL STANDARD that
they have already received information about the protest.
He said
that the city officials will be willing and ready to meet with the protesters
to discuss the problem tomorrow.—BICOLSTANDARD.PH
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