Alcover requests CHR-7 investigation

He acknowledged that vending is prohibited under Ordinance 2686 but emphasized that enforcement should be humane and coordinated through the Gugma Alyansa sa Sumbanan Alyansa (GASA), which was established by Ordinance 2386 to regulate informal trade.

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"Governance is not only about enforcing rules—it is about how we enforce them," Alcover told colleagues. He warned that justice without compassion weakens public trust, while justice with mercy restores dignity.

Alcover's proposed resolution to formally request CHR's intervention was opposed by identified BOPK councilors allied with Mayor Nestor Archival, who argued that the matter had already been settled amicably.

With the measure blocked, Alcover filed his own request to CHR Regional Director Arvin Ordon yesterday (January 7).