Rama allows sidewalk vending near DOH

CEBU, Philippines - Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has agreed to let the sidewalk vendors along Osmeña Boulevard, near the regional office of the Department of Health, continue vending at the place after they have offered to clean the area and comply with the one-side vending policy of the city.

Rama accepted the proposals of the vendors who went to see him personally at the City Hall after having served notice giving them one week to clean their vending area otherwise the city government will be forced to leave.

There were at least four proposals that the vendors have offered for them to continue to stay at the place.

According to Rama, the vendors volunteered to clean the canals and apply his one-side vending policy.

The vendors also promised to have a uniform stalls; provide garbage bin, which they will bring home after business hours and ensure that the place is clean before going home.

The vendors however have asked that the barangay officials will help them monitor the beggars and the rugby boys in the place.

Rama said he agrees with the proposals and warned them to strictly comply with it otherwise they will have to go for causing disorder in the city.

According to Rama, the City Health Department will monitor the compliance of the vendors to the conditions set by them for their continued stay in the area.

Rama said this effort is still in line with his framework of government, “tul-iron ang hiwi, nindoton ang bati, limpyohon ang hugaw ug han-ayon ang gubot.”. — THE FREEMAN