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Makati suspends anti-smoke belching ops over extort complaints
Makati City this week suspended its anti-smoke belching operations over accusations of extortion by aides enforcing the program.
City Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay Jr. also cited complaints of failure by the enforcers to comply with the implementing guidelines of the Clean Air Act.
“The city government does not tolerate abusive law enforcers. We have suspended ASBU operations to make way for a thorough investigation on the complaints we have been receiving from a growing number of motorists venting their frustrations on social media,” Binay said.
He added the anti-smoke belching operations in the city will remain suspended until the investigation is completed.
A post on the Makati City government's website said the complaints had included:
- improper conduct of roadside emission testing, with anti-smoke belching unit enforcers allegedly stepping too hard and long on the accelerator
- cases of extortion and harassment
- traffic jams arising from the conduct of ASBU operations in the city
- alleged indifference to smoke-belching public utility jeepneys and buses.
In the meantime, Binay instructed Makati Pollution and Control Office (MPCO) chief Ricardo Suarez to move up the scheduled annual training program for enforcers from the second week of December.
Also, he ordered Suarez to subject the enforcers to intensive training while their operations are suspended.
The mayor also directed City Administrator Atty. Eleno Mendoza to hold the probe. He also asked the public to file formal complaints with the Mendoza's office.
“Motorists or the riding public who may have complaints against our MPCO enforcers comprising our local anti-smoke belching unit may lodge a formal complaint with the Office of the City Administrator,” he said.
The suspension stemmed from complaints posted on the city’s Twitter accounts @MakatiTraffic and @MakatiInfo, as well as on Facebook and blog sites.
On the other hand, Binay appealed to motorists to be responsible and make sure their vehicles are well-maintained.
The Makati City Vehicle Emission Control Code was enacted through City Ordinance No. 2004-032.
Under the ordinance, a first offense nets a P1,000 fine, a second offense P2,000, and a third offense P3,000.
"In all cases, the driver’s license and/or vehicle license plate will be confiscated and will only be released to the owner when the vehicle passes the emission test," the city government said. - ELR, GMA News
City Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay Jr. also cited complaints of failure by the enforcers to comply with the implementing guidelines of the Clean Air Act.
“The city government does not tolerate abusive law enforcers. We have suspended ASBU operations to make way for a thorough investigation on the complaints we have been receiving from a growing number of motorists venting their frustrations on social media,” Binay said.
He added the anti-smoke belching operations in the city will remain suspended until the investigation is completed.
A post on the Makati City government's website said the complaints had included:
- improper conduct of roadside emission testing, with anti-smoke belching unit enforcers allegedly stepping too hard and long on the accelerator
- cases of extortion and harassment
- traffic jams arising from the conduct of ASBU operations in the city
- alleged indifference to smoke-belching public utility jeepneys and buses.
In the meantime, Binay instructed Makati Pollution and Control Office (MPCO) chief Ricardo Suarez to move up the scheduled annual training program for enforcers from the second week of December.
Also, he ordered Suarez to subject the enforcers to intensive training while their operations are suspended.
The mayor also directed City Administrator Atty. Eleno Mendoza to hold the probe. He also asked the public to file formal complaints with the Mendoza's office.
“Motorists or the riding public who may have complaints against our MPCO enforcers comprising our local anti-smoke belching unit may lodge a formal complaint with the Office of the City Administrator,” he said.
The suspension stemmed from complaints posted on the city’s Twitter accounts @MakatiTraffic and @MakatiInfo, as well as on Facebook and blog sites.
On the other hand, Binay appealed to motorists to be responsible and make sure their vehicles are well-maintained.
The Makati City Vehicle Emission Control Code was enacted through City Ordinance No. 2004-032.
Under the ordinance, a first offense nets a P1,000 fine, a second offense P2,000, and a third offense P3,000.
"In all cases, the driver’s license and/or vehicle license plate will be confiscated and will only be released to the owner when the vehicle passes the emission test," the city government said. - ELR, GMA News
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