In his speech during the regular Monday flag raising ceremony held today, 10 June, Mayor Jing Capil expressed his position on the recent rescue operation conducted by PAOCC in the premises of Lucky South Outsourcing 99, Inc.

With his constituents in mind, the Mayor addressed the following:

1.NO MAYOR’S PERMIT was issued to Lucky South for 2024. As a matter of policy, Lucky South was among those establishments in the Negative List of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). The Mayor ordered, at the start of the year, for strict compliance of establishments included in the Negative List. Lucky South 99’s failure to comply with the mandatory requirements resulted in the non-renewal of its Mayor’s Permit.

There is, in fact, an ongoing investigation, on the basis of a prior inspection that the Mayor himself ordered, at or about the time of the rescue operation, by reason of local licenses and that required by PAGCOR.

2.Based on available records, forty (40) buildings in the complex have been noted and all have been issued corresponding Building Permits.

3. Mayor Jing echoed the stand of the PAGCOR that legitimate POGO entities contribute to nation building.

However, he condemns all heinous crimes, forms of torture and illegal activities clouding what should have been a legitimate business operation. He extended his deep gratitude and full support to the efforts of the PAOCC since the Municipality’s inspection power is limited.

In the end, the Mayor stressed that under his watch, peace and order is a top priority. The welfare and well being of Poraqueños will never be compromised.

Porac Public Information Office