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Mandaue City's BPLO urges businesses to secure permits
The Freeman
|December 07, 2025
AHEAD OF HOLIDAY EVENTS
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As the Christmas season nears, the Mandaue City Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) is reminding business owners to secure proper permits and uphold safety standards, especially those planning events outside their regular operating areas.
BPLO head Atty. August Lizer Malate made this reminder as the city anticipates an increase in holiday activities among bars, entertainment venues, and recreational establishments.
“We know the Christmas season is coming, naa nay mga events ang uban business owners, especially kaning mga bar ug recreational areas,” Malate said.
This story is from the December 07, 2025 edition of The Freeman.
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