Ineffective Baguio City POSD personnel purged

By Jho Arranz    

BAGUIO CITY -  Seven personnel of the Peace and Order Division of the Mayor’s Office were removed because of inefficient performance of their duties and responsibilities. 

This was disclosed by Mayor Mauricio Domogan during a press conference here Jan. 15.

Domogan said 21 POSD personnel were recommended for non-renewal of contract by security officer Fernando Moyaen. 

However, after thorough evaluation by the committee, seven POSD personnel were given notices for termination of service. 

Others were given a chance to improve their performances for another two months.

“We don’t have any choice but to replace them since they are ineffective. I know that the job of the POSD is very difficult, but then they should do their work. They are being paid by the city and it is their responsibility to clear and protect the sidewalks from illegal vendors,” emphasized the mayor.

Domogan said the ideal number of POSD personnel needed is 100.  Unfortunately, because of lack of funds, there are only 67 POSD personnel manning the city public market, sidewalks along the central business district and night market which is not really enough to sustain the orderliness of the city.  

The POSD personnel were advised to familiarize themselves with the illegal vendors and make a report if the illegal vendors have already stalls in the market to be the basis of the committee for an investigation. Once validated, it would mean cancellation of their lease contract with the city, Domogan added. 

Said POSD personnel will be undergoing a Character Seminar this coming January 28 and 29 at the Baguio City hall multi purpose hall.