Bontoc SP, BFP execs urge biz registration; inspections scheduled

By Flora Mae Apos

BONTOC, Mountain Province- Unregistered business owners in this capital town were urged to register their business establishments to secure the business entity's authenticity as legal and paying taxes tax-status.
    This was discussed by the Sangguniang Bayan and Bureau of Fire Protection personnel during a meeting at the SB Session Hall of the Bontoc Municipal Capitol on May 29.
    To ensure a fire-free town, the Office of the Sangguniang Bayan convened for a conference with the BFP on fire safety precautions and inspections, including the registration of unregistered commercial premises, in this capital town. 
SFO3 Jade Guinyawan, deputy municipal fire marshal, said fire safety inspections are necessary to prevent future fires.
Fire safety assessments of all establishments are required. 
    According to FO3 Melodave Claire Khayad, chief community relations unit, the goal of fire safety inspection is to check their compliance with fire safety procedures to avoid additional fire occurrences.
    This involves examination of the building's wiring, fire safety equipment, fire extinguishers and fire escapes.
    The SB and BFP agreed to undertake the fire safety inspection for both registered and unregistered businesses. 

SB member Benedict Odsey II and SB members urged business and boarding house owners to register their business establishments.