Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Composite Enforcement Unit In-charge Sonny Petierre yesterday met with sidewalk vendors occupying Bonifacio Street yesterday to discuss the concerns of the group, the mayor's office said.

Discussed were the garbage problem in Bonifacio Street and downtown area, water supply, suggested uniforms for the Enforcement Unit, and uniform tables for the vendors.

The mayor's office said the vendors were amenable to Leonardia's suggestion that their garbage will be collected at 8:30 p.m. which coincides with the schedule of the Department of Public Services.

Himamaylan fishermen complain against
city gov't policy on selling of nylon shells

Fishermen and pump boat operators in Barangay Talaban, Himamaylan City yesterday complained of being forced by the city government to sell their nylon shell catch to buyers known only to city officials.

Pumpboat owner Arlene Labostro said her four sacks of nylon shell were confiscated Monday by the city government after she refused to sell them at P20 per kilo to a buyer pre-approved by the city government.

She said a certain Leo Limsiaco who is authorized by the city government to collect fees from vendors, asked her if she has a business permit to sell nylon shell and when she failed to present the documents, the shells were confiscated.

DOLE sets up Canadian Desk

To address queries and coordinate the deployment of workers to Canada , the Department of Labor and Employment has formed a Canadian Desk as provided by Administrative Order 53 issued by Secretary Arturo Brion.

The Canadian Desk, situated at the Office of the DOLE Secretary in Intramuros, Manila , is headed by Director Salome Mendoza of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration.

It will coordinate with the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan , British Columbia , and Manitoba with whom the DOLE has labor agreements.

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