TALISAYAN Mayor Rico T. Taray ordered the temporary closure of the old road (bypass road) and three town streets of Miguel Pelaez, Del Carmen, and Manuel Roxas from July 7 to July 16.
The temporary closure of said road and streets is done under Executive Order No.28 series of 2023 recently issued by the town mayor to ensure safety and public order during the week-long celebration of the fiesta to honor the town Patron “Birhen del Carmen.”
Taray said he wanted the celebration safe and orderly as he expected a crowd especially devotees to come to observe the religious practices to honor the town’s patron.
“Arun atong masiguro nga safety atong mga katawhan lani nas mga deboto sa umaabot kapistahan temporaryo nato eserado ang maong mga dalan,” said Taray.
He said the week-long festivities have various activities lined up to be held in the Public Plaza.
Taray said he instructed the local police, the Bureau of Fire and Protection, and Municipal Risk Reduction Management Council to implement the said executive order and to be always on alert during the celebrations.
No vehicles are allowed to cross the affected roads except pedestrians during the said period to prevent untoward incidents, Taray said.
