TACLOBAN CITY – If the executive department cannot perform their function, they cannot delegate their duties to the legislative body.This was the reaction of Councilor Jerry “Sambo” Yaokasin.
This after some residents and officials of Marasbaras area were said to have been advised by the executive department of this city to appear at the city council to ask for solution to the problem which they are experiencing in their area.
The problem involves a feed manufacturing operating in this city which the residents have complained about their operation.
To recall, residents of Marasbaras had previous complaints against B-Meg Corporation, the only feed manufacturing company in this region, over the foul odor coming from the plant which the residents feared that might affect their health.
Said concern was already addressed by the City Health Office and the City Mayor’s Office where a closure order was issued.
However, during the recent regular session of the city council,some residents of Marasbaras went to the session hall to express their grievances against the feed manufacturer,surprising some of the council members.
“They were not included in the calendar of agenda and what is more surprising is one of the council member is trying to put the blame on me, even though I have nothing to do with the operation of the company,” said Yaokasin.
“Even if they are not included in the agenda, we still listen to them, unlike what had happened last year when Maribel Munsayac of MGB was invited to attend the session, her presence was recognized as it was included in the agenda yet the majority members of the city council didn’t listen to what she was about to say because they leave the premise even without the adjournment of the session,” Yaokasin added.
Yaokasin added that he does not deny that the legal counsel of the B-Meg is his cousin and the owner of SARC Corp. Incorporated is a relative of his wife, however, he emphasized that he should not be blamed in any of the problem as he has nothing to do with their operation.
“I have no peculiar interest with the company, in fact I did not abstain or object, instead I voted for the resolution asking the executive department to make immediate action on the issue,” Yaokasin explained.
“In reality, this problem need not be tackled in the Sanggunian Panlungsod as there is already a recommendation from the concerned department in the city, that advises the city mayor’s office to issue a cease and deceased order,” said Yaokasin.
“And if they found-out that a company is operating without a business permit, they can close its operation without asking the members of the council.That is why we are wondering what’s with this problem why they need to bring this issue to the council and somehow put the blame on me,” he added.
He added that as there is already a report of violation from the city health office, the city licensing office may enforce closure of the business establishment.
Yaokasin said that although there are complaints from the residents in the city with regards to the operation of B-Meg, the Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources based on the study and reports said that there was no violation in terms of pollution.
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