Visitors to Bacolod City know the locality is famous for various culinary delights. However, what surprised many visitors was the unsanitary conditions of toilets in various establishments. One such place, the Quan location at the East Block, while the food was awesome, the toilets beside the restaurant were stinky and dirty.
This column often discusses toilets and it seems sanitation officials are only concerned with issuing permits during the registration period but, afterwards, what follows?
Gas stations also offer bad service when it comes to toilet hygiene. One tourist said, “Who cares about hygiene as long as they earn on gasoline revenue?”
Some hotels were recently closed for alleged violations; establishments that have been in operation for decades. Why are the punishments only coming now? What is the government doing after the business permit registration period?
It was reported that the crackdown came after the recent deadly fire at a Bacolod City pension house. Unfortunately, it was only after the incident that the government came in to inspect for possible fire hazards—too late the hero.
When a permit is issued, all requirements must be met. Who is at fault? Nobody will admit to it.
Even with road accidents, drivers must be responsible behind the wheel. If they are speeding and an accident occurs, there is nobody else to blame.
Never be “too late the hero.” Expect the worst. In fire safety, always be ready for any situation.

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This column greets May Castro, George Jardiolin, Luel Magbanua, Hazel Ditching, Renato Novero, Reuben Tampos, Charles Lee, Maye Egana, Klaudette Pangan, Jemm Zafra, Elsie Gonzaga, Yves Javellana, Anna Liza Lacson, Tony Jimenez, Doc Chris Sorongon, Mayor Felipe Remollo, and Katherine Aguilar /WDJ