Bacolod Public Plaza flower vendors preparing to transfer

After Bacolod Plaza Flower Vendors Association President Glen Amar earlier responded to calls by the Bacolod City government to have Bacolod Public Plaza flower vendors transferred to an area towards the rear of the BAYS Center by indicating the newly-designated area was still without electricity and water, the group has since affirmed they are preparing to move.

Amar confirmed to the members of the media, they are now preparing for the transfer as the area is now equipped with their requests and have asked for a final transfer date of November 11. Sectoral concerns head, Executive Assistant Ernesto Pineda,

responded will be by assuring cleared the plaza of flower

vendors by November 12.

City Administrator John Orola had earlier requested they move yesterday, November 9.

Vendors will be provided with stalls measuring 2½ by 3 meters.

They have also requested that the stalls be formally awarded in order for them to acquire business permits.

(Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga photo) Various rescue units from Bacolod City, Talisay City, Silay City, and EB Magalona, along with volunteer groups such as the Amity and Chamber volunteer fire brigades, participated in yesterday’s emergency simulation exercise at Bacolod-Silay Airport.