The Pililla Municipal Police Station successfully conducted the second round of dialogue for business establishments in Pililla, Rizal at Bulawan Floating Restaurant, attended by business owners and representatives of various business sectors in the municipality of Pililla, Rizal on Friday, 24 June 2022.

PLt. Rommel D. Gabarda gave his opening remarks, followed by the rationale given by PMaj. Florante D. Yu of Pililla Municipal Police. Relevant topics such as Crime Prevention Tips, Data on Convenience Stores, Robbery Incidents, and Security Survey Inspection were discussed. Also, Hon. Dan V. Masinsin, Pililla Municipal Mayor, gave his message of support where he encouraged the participants to actively participate in the dialogue.

“Ang bayan ng Pililla ay ang pinakatahimik na bayan sa Rizal. Atin itong panatilihin bilang pagsuporta sa mga programa at mungkahi na nilalapit sa atin ng ating mga kapulisan“, Mayor Masinsin said.

The activity aims to raise awareness and educate citizens, specifically business sectors, about anti-crime interventions in order to deter lawless elements. It also aims to be an avenue for a better partnership between the police and the community to attain sustainable development by empowering every Rizaleños in the province.

Negosyo Center Pililla Business Counselor, Mr. Bernardo A. Maroto Jr., attended the program on behalf of DTI Rizal. During the conversation, Mr. Maroto briefly explained that installing CCTV in every establishment is not one of the requirements for obtaining a DTI Business Name Certificate. He also clarified that a business name certificate is not a permit to operate a business. He stressed that every business should secure a Mayor’s Permit at the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) in the LGU for its operation.

“It should be the LGU who is in the jurisdiction of the area to provide the necessary guidelines for the CCTV installation in the business establishments,” said Mr. Maroto.

Also present at the venue were the barangay captains and their representatives. They expressed their support and gave their suggestions concerning CCTV installation. ♦

Date of Release: 06 July 2022