BY GLORIA LEODIVICA INES ARANETA

Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Yap lauded the efforts of the members of the Tagbilaran City Police Station (TCPS) in their sustained campaign against noise pollution during the ceremonial destruction of 276 confiscated improvised mufflers on December 6, 2024.

The event was held in front of the police station and witnessed by city officials, barangay leaders, and media personalities.

The destroyed mufflers were confiscated over the past five months during checkpoint operations and OplanSita activities led by Tagbilaran City Chief of Police PLt.Col. John KareenEscober.

The campaign is part of the police station’s intensified efforts to enforce regulations on vehicular modifications that contribute to noise pollution.

Mayor Yap, along with City Councilor Eliezer Borja, City Traffic Management Office (CTMO) Head Antonio Samante, and the barangay captains of Tagbilaran, expressed their full support for the initiative.

The mayor emphasized the importance of such actions in ensuring the peace and well-being of the city’s residents.

“This initiative is not just about compliance with regulations; it is about showing respect for our right to a peaceful and livable environment,” Mayor Yap said during the event.

“I commend the Tagbilaran City Police Station for their dedication and consistency in addressing this issue. Together, we are creating a cleaner and safer city,”

The ceremonial destruction of improvised mufflers highlights the local government’s commitment to enforcing. With the active collaboration of city officials, law enforcement, and barangay leaders, Tagbilaran City continues to pave the way for sustainable urban living.