Iligan City to inspect business permits of internet shops

Internet shops in Iligan City will soon be checked to see if these have previously secured proper business permits, an order from the mayor’s office said. The move stemmed from reports indicating that students have skipped class and instead have spent their time in internet shops, a dzXL radio report said on Tuesday, quoting City Councilor Bayani Areola said. Areola, who chairs the city committee on moral recovery, added many of the students even spend their time online to view pornographic images — during class hours. The city council also called for a meeting among representatives of the Department of Education, Federation of Parents-Teachers Community Association, PLDT-Maratel, Iligan Light and Power Inc., Iligan Internet Cafe Operators Association and other concerned sectors. It also called for stricter monitoring of internet cafes for students who skip school to go to visit such establishments. - RJAB Jr., GMANews.TV