VM: Barangay 8 officials can rent office

BACOLOD City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran said yesterday that the officials of Barangay 8 can still function with their jobs even if their barangay hall will be demolished.

Familiaran said the officials can rent an office within their areas of jurisdiction so they can serve their constituents.

“They have a notice to vacate so we have to comply because the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) also needs the property,” he said.

Last week, village chief Joanna Magalona sought the assistance of the city officials after they received a letter from the BFP regional office that they will demolish the structures situated near the Bfp-bacolod building.

Magalona said the lot, where the barangay hall is

situated, is owned by the provincial government.

She said the BFP will rehabilitate their building and they are requesting them to vacate including the 19 houses in the area.

Familiaran recalled that when he started as village chief of Barangay 13, they do not have a barangay hall, but then they continued their function as public officials.

Aside from Barangay 8, Familiaran said some of the barangays were also renting for their barangay hall.

“Hopefully, we can find a new place for their barangay hall and to serve their constituents,” he said.

He added he will echo this concern to Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Congressman Greg Gasataya./map