At least six karaoke bars in the Tagbilaran city were temporarily closed by city hall.
The closure followed after a composite team created by City Mayor Dan Lim found the bars with guest relations officers (GRO) without the necessary hygiene clearance from the city health office.
Ordered to stop operations are Solid Gold along E. Jacinto street, Ice and Teal at MH del Pilar street, TwinSis and Virgo at Gallares street, Dasoleo at Lamdagan street and Island KTV at Tamblot street.
The presence of GROs without the necessary health permits is a violation of City Ordinance 109.
Dr. Apollo John Bernaldez, chairman of the composite team, led the operation together with SPO4 Rebecca Kibir of the Women's and Children's Desk of the city PNP.
The karaoke bars will be allowed to reopen only upon complainance of the required health permits.
It maybe recalled that the city was featured in one of GMA-7's program as a city with a growing concern on prostitution.
Immediately after the TV exposé, Mayor Lim vowed to inventory the karaoke bars and other night spots in the city.
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