Iloilo’s Smallville Complex declared a 'no firearm zone'

• Source:http://www.sunstar.com.ph/iloilo/local-news/2015/11/27/iloilos-smallville-complex-declared-no-firearm-zone-443974
• Saturday, November 28, 2015

By Lydia C. Pendon

AUTHORITIES in Iloilo City have placed the Smallville Complex under a "no firearm zone" following a shooting incident this month that killed a businessman in the city.

A meeting was held early this week between Iloilo City Police Office chief Kashmir Disomangcop and operators of Smallville establishments regarding the area's security after the fatal shooting of businessman Tommy Tan Robiso at the JLK Restobar, Smallville Complex last November 19.

Mario Sison, head of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Western Visayas, has said the suspect, Mark Blancaflor, a security officer in their office, remains at large, as of this posting.

The NBI has assured help to the Philippine National Police in investigating the shooting incident.

After the incident, the association of restaurants at Smallville Complex has sought help from the Iloilo City Police Office (Icpo) and agreed not to allow customers to enter the area with guns and other deadly weapons even with a permit.

The firearms must also be deposited in a safety box, which every establishment must have.

The Icpo chief assured the deployment of more cops, including roving police patrol cars, to help ensure peace and order at the area.

All security guards must also have a radio to contact the police, in case of commotion.

The complex, which is located at Mandurriao District, is a recognized place that caters several game centers and amenities like swimming pools, specialty restaurants, family gaming, specialty shops, hotels, and video and music bars.