The Bacolod City government has intensified its enforcement of Republic Act No. 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, launching a section-by-section awareness drive for vendors at the Burgos Public Market.
Led by the Bacolod Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO) Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Team under the City Administrator’s Office, the campaign Wednesday, Nov. 11, held orientations at the market’s Chicken and Meat Section.
The sessions focused on proper waste segregation, correct disposal practices, and strict adherence to designated garbage collection schedules and drop-off points.
Ariel Guides, Executive Assistant to the Mayor overseeing market concerns, said sustaining cleanliness in public markets remains a critical focus following earlier general assemblies with market officers and vendor associations.
“We recognize that maintaining cleanliness is a major challenge, especially in public markets. That is why we want to reach every section and remind all vendors that proper waste management and keeping the market clean are everyone’s responsibility,” Guides said.
Carried out under the directives of Mayor Greg Gasataya, the initiative involves coordination among the City Administrator’s Office, BENRO, and local market supervisors. City officials aim to build consistent compliance with environmental laws through ongoing education and enforcement to maintain orderly public markets.*
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