Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Fire in La Libertad, Negros Oriental

Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo has ordered the Bureau of Fire and Protection (BFP) to submit a comprehensive report on the fire incident that burned the La Libertad booth at the Sidlakang Negros Village along E. J. Blanco road in Barangay Piapi in Dumaguete City recently.

He also demanded an explanation from Provincial Tourism Officer, Myla Abellana, why the incident occurred when there were security guards assigned in the Sidlakang Negros Village. The governor wanted to find out circumstances behind the incident or someone should be held responsible for it.

The governor said he was saddened over the incident as it might stir some political intrigues and issues.

He also asked Engr. Berchmans Patrimonio to cordon the area and never allow any attempt to rehabilitate the booth while the BFP is still investigating the fire incident.

The governor said he wanted to know whether the building was constructed with proper building permit to include electrical connection.

The Sidlakang Negros Village LGU booths, constructed during the time of late Governor Emilio Macias II, were intended to serve as a venue for the activities of the province like the Buglasan Festival held every year.

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