Archival balks at closing night market

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival expressed his reluctance on granting the request of the City Council to temporarily close the night market until after the GASA Board convenes.

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He also voiced skepticism toward the GASA Board, citing reports that it has not been remitting stall rental fees to the city government in recent years.

“I don’t think nga naa na'y angay i-suspend,” said Archival.

It was reported that the issues and allegations surrounding the Colon Night Market have been escalated to the Cebu City Legal Office, where the Council is seeking an opinion on the legality of the market’s operations and the possible liabilities of the offices and entities involved.

The Council had approved these measures through a resolution filed by Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover, in his capacity as chairman of the committee on markets.

Archival, however, does not see the need for the suspension. “Nganong GASA man gyud. Ang mayor has the authority to give actually temporary business permits because these are short terms, nganong i-pwersa ang GASA nga ako pa man i-convene gud,” he said.