Two net cafes closed for letting students play during class time
A Lapu-Lapu City task force closed another Internet shop yesterday for operating without a permit and allowing students inside during class hours, a violation of a city ordinance.
The task force found two pupils of Bankal Elementary School inside the Internet shop of Vincent Tanaleon in barangay Bankal during class hours.
Photos of the Grade 3 and 5 pupils were taken as evidence.
Last week, the task force also closed an Internet café in barangay Talima in Olango Island owned by Irenea Paquibot.
A group of students was surfing the Internet during class hours.
Both shops were operating without business permits.
City Ordinance No. 363-2006 which regulates the operation and construction of Internet cafes, videoke houses, billiard halls and similar establishments within Lapu-Lapu City prohibits students from entering them from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The task force coordinates with the police station in the barangay.
Antonio Otrera, a task force member, said they received information that other Internet cafes are operating without permits and allow students to use their computers during class hours.
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