Starting July 28, traffic enforcers in Puerto Princesa City are no longer allowed to accept money when assisting or escorting funeral processions.
This was announced by Acting City Information Officer and City Traffic Management Office (CTMO) Head Richard Ligad after speaking with two traffic enforcers at his office.
Ligad said the CTMO has no funds or “budget” for fuel to carry out such duties, and urged those requesting funeral escorts to provide a “gas slip” or fuel instead of cash.
He explained that this is meant to prevent any controversy.
“Naiintindihan namin sa City Traffic pero sana maintindihan din natin itong mga traffic enforcer ay wala naman talagang pondo para sa gasolina na mag-assist ng ililibing. So, para maiwasan ang kontrobersiya, nakiki-usap kami maging doon sa mga namatayan na huwan na kayong mag-aabot ng pera sa aming mga traffic enforcer simula ngayon,” Ligad said in a Facebook live.
“Wala na tayong perang ibibigay. Bawal na bawal na ang magbibigay kayo ng pera sa ating traffic enforcers. Mula ngayon, gas slip na o gas ang dala-dala ninyo. Wag na kayong mag-aabot ng pera para matuldukan natin itong mga kontrobersiyang ito,” he added.
While Ligad did not go into further detail, it can be recalled that he had posted on his Facebook account the day before, hinting at complaints involving some traffic enforcers and warning them to prepare a good explanation.
