Iloilo City Gov’t Opens Sidewalks to Vendors for Christmas Season

Iloilo City (PNA) — The city government has opened several sidewalks of major streets in the metropolis to vendors in line with the Christmas season.

As per instruction from Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, the sidewalk along the streets of JM Basa, Iznart, Valeria, Delgado, Ledesma and all the sidewalks surrounding the city plazas except Molo Plaza are open to vendors selling fruits and other items.

Vendors who want to do business in the said areas must apply with the Special Services Unit (SSU) and with the business permit and licensing office (BPLO)for an approved special business permit.

The application fee for the permit costs PHP200 which can be paid at the City Treasurer’s Office. Upon payment, the vendor must present the receipt to the SSU.

City Administrator Norlito Bautista said there are no other fees for the said permit.

The Federation of Sidewalk Vendors Association of Iloilo City has no authority to collect any payment from the vendors who have already signed a contract with the SSU for maintaining cleanliness in their respective selling spaces.

Bautista said the sidewalks are open for vendors residing in the city and must abide by their terms of contract.

More than 300 vendors are expected to avail of the opportunity to sell until the end of this month. (PNA) RMA/BNB/PGL/LCPENDON/CBF