(Compiled by SU Masscom Community Newspaper students)
The ‘No U-turn’ sign. Usually, pedicab drivers do that suddenly. Kuyaw kaayo. Also, there’s a lot of illegal parking and “double-parking”. And of course, people driving without license, violating the and Helmet Law. — Judea Taring, Medical Technology student
Traffic rules like the ‘No Parking’, and ‘No Loading/Unloading’ zones, no double parking, illegal use of public spaces by ambulant vendors/peddlers, use of easements and public roads as parking spaces, the Anti-Littering ordinance, the Anti-Smoke Belching ordinance, driving without license, driving of an unregistered vehicle, Anti-Spitting in Public Places, etc. The violations have almost become a way of life in Dumaguete City, sad to say.”– Joselito Bito-on, warden, Negros Oriental Provincial Jail
Daghan kong makita nga mga students mag-jaywalk bisag duol ra kaayo ang pedestrian lane. Dili pud sundon ang ‘No Parking’, ug ‘No Waiting Anytime’ signs. Bisag naay designated parking area para motorcycles, dili sila mu-park didto. —Ronnie Boy Palalon, security guard
The law that is usually violated here in Dumaguete is the driver’s license and motorcycle registration. People don’t usually renew their licenses or worse, they don’t have any license at all. I think the main reason why people do not follow the rules is because the implementation of the laws are not strict; that is why people are not scared of being punished or penalized.”– Jandel Decipolo, manager, Avon
Driving without license is the most violated traffic law here in Dumaguete City. The main reason for this is the laxity of the implementation of the law. Aside from that, traffic enforcers are not completely doing their job. Instead of being strict about certain punishments rendered for those people who violated the law, most of the time, the law itself is negotiable. That is why there are a lot of people who are not scared of the law. One thing that I also noticed about drivers here in Dumaguete is that they don’t have the proper education. I think the agency has no specific program in educating the drivers from time to time, that is why there are a lot of accidents happening in the roads.” — Serafin B. Grafe, administrative assistant, Negros Oriental Electric Cooperative II
The ‘No Parking’ rule. Although this is just a very simple and common sign, most people here in our Province are not scared of the punishments/penalties for the traffic laws/ordinances that we have here. Unlike in other countries where traffic laws are so strict that even one offense would be given the proper penalty. As a result of that kind of strict system, people become more mindful of their actions; at the same time, they become more disciplined in following the rules, whether it is simple or hard.” — Remylin Gao-gao, secondary school teacher
Ang law na akong nahibal-an na mostly violated kai katong anti-smoking. — Cristy Gelaga, call center agent
Banning the use of plastics in commercial establishments and the ‘No Smoking’ laws. The Helmet law is irrelevant and unreasonable. — Patrik Norouzi, Masters in Biology student
The Anti-Littering, the Helmet law, and traffic rules are mostly violated. — Atty. Mikhail Lee Maxino, dean, SU College of Law
The Code of Ehics of the Kapasinan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas. Also traffic laws like Anti Jay-walking. — Neil Rio, news anchor, Fil Products
Drug laws are mostly violated; the drug trade is very profitable for the operator, and very enticing for the users. There is also rampant violation of traffic laws. — Mayor Edgar Teves, Valencia
We violate many laws here in Dumaguete: Traffic laws like the loading and unloading zone, jay-walking, helmet law. Smoking in public places. Littering, garbage segregation, human trafficking, Anti Plastic law. Human rights, the customer’s Right to Know and to get a receipt of purchases. Laws in food establishments like servers should wear proper hairnet, apron, gloves and mask. Child abuse or child labor; and piracy or copyright infringement or plagiarism. — Ria Malinao, Marketing Communications coordinator, Robinsons Mall
Lagmit gadagan diri sa kalsada na mga motorista kay walay lisensya. O kung naa man gani, expired pud. — Dionisio Lacson, pedicab driver
Kanang magdrive na walay lisensya, labi na sa mga batan-on. — Ramon Matinam, pedicab driver
Helmet Law. Sa makita nimu, musuot ra ang mga tawo sa helmet ug naay checkpoint.” — Leonardo Vence, inspector, Land Transportation Office
Traffic ordinance ang kalabanan gina violate. No parking, the Helmet law; and also the Anti-Loitering and No Smoking laws.” — Arnel Francisco, provincial administrator, Negros Oriental
Most violations here are on drug abuse, theft, physical injury, abuse of women and children, astray dogs, curfew for minors, shoplifting, carnapping, and akyat bahay. — SPO4 Sanfred E. Germudo, Operations, Police Non-Commissioned Officer
