Traffic re-routes, liquor and gun ban set during Undas

• Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/2831446106879/traffic-re-routes-liquor-and-gun-ban-set-during-undas
• Friday, October 30, 2015

By Emmanuel D. Taghoy (FPG/EDT/PIA9-Zamboanga City)

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Oct. 30 (PIA) – The city government of Zamboanga has once again reminded the public to heed of the rules and regulations set during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day come Nov. 1-2, respectively.

Mayor Beng Climaco issued Executive Order 145-2015 on Wednesday, banning firearms and bladed weapons, selling and drinking liquor and gambling within the premises of all public and private cemeteries effective 12 midnight of Nov. 1 until 5 p.m. of Nov. 2 to ensure order and solemnity of the occasion.

Moreover, Climaco also issued EO 146-2015 authorizing the City Police Director through the Traffic Section Chief to plan, adopt and implement temporary traffic re-routing scheme on all roads leading to public and private cemeteries, which will also take effect on the same dates.

In a statement, Climaco said: “Huge influx of people to these cemeteries create opportunities for the sale of foods, drinks and other commodities incidental to the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day” and stressed that “incidents of unruly/undisciplined and at times violent behaviour are reported in cemeteries, thereby disturbing those who solemnly visit the graveyards of their departed loved ones.”

The said order also prohibits putting up temporary stalls and selling of foods, beverages, candles, among others, within 50 meters space leading to the entrance gates of cemeteries to enable free and unhampered flow of pedestrian and vehicles.

Playing of loud music on radio/stereo cassettes or the use of microphones or conversing in loud voices that causes disturbance/irritants to others is strictly prohibited including firecrackers/pyrotechnics display inside the cemeteries.

All motor vehicles are provided designate parking areas outside the cemetery premises.

Based on EO 146, one way zones are declared on the following: Talon-talon cemetery – from the junction of Talon-talon Loop up to the junction of Morning Breeze Road; Tetuan Cemetery and Sta. Cruz Chinese Cemetery- one way from the intersection of Dr. Estrada and Don Toribio Streets, Tetuan up to the junction of Don Toribio and Veterans Avenue; Baliwasan Cemetery – one way from the junction of Navarro Road and San Jose Road up to the junction of San Jose and Normal Road (WMSU); San Roque Private Cemetery, San Roque Public Cemetery and Penafrancia Cemetery- one way from the intersection of San Jose Gusu and San Roque Road up to the corner of Armor Village; San Roque Chinese Cemetery- one way from the junction of San Roque and Margarita Road (Chinese Cemetery) towards Southcom Village; Sta. Maria Catholic Cemetery- streets declared as one way are De Leon St. (from junction Sta. Maria/Pasonanca Road going to Saavedra St), Saavedra St. (from junction De Leon St. up to junction Maestra Vicenta St.) and Maestra Vicenta St. (from junction Saavedra St. going to the junction Sta. Maria/Pasonanca road).

For Forest Lake (phases 1 and 2)- one way will be declared from the junction of Tumaga Road and Sunrise St. towards Lunzuran road; Mercedes old and new cemetery- one way streets will be declared in Socorro St. (from junction La Merced St. towards MCLL highway), Camino nuevo St. (from junction Socorro St. up to junction Calle San Isidro St.), Calle San Isidro (from MCLL highway up to La Merced St.) and La Merced St. (from junction Cariaga St. up to Socorro St.); Bolong Public Cemetery- one way will be declared in Purok 6 road (from MCLL highway towards Bolong Public Cemetery) and Purok 1,2,3 road (from Bolong Public cemetery exit to MCLL highway) and in Divisoria Cemetery- one way from junction MCLL highway (Cecille’s Pharmacy) towards barangay Lumiyap road to Zonta-Duncaan-Boalan road exit to MCLL highway.

Recently, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) convened the security sector, concerned barangay officials, church officials, civic groups and other agencies to finalize preparations for the implementation of the operation plan dubbed “Oplan Alma”.