Mandaue college given leeway amid closure bid

DESPITE a closure order against them, the Mandaue City College (MCC) faction headed by Dr. Paulus Cañete will be given due process, city officials said yesterday.

“We will give them time to comply with the requirements in acquiring a business permit,” City Legal Officer Giovanni Tianero said.

The City Treasurer’s Office earlier recommended the closure of the MCC faction headed by Cañete.

Tianero said they will secure certification from the City Treasurer’s Office and the City Administrator’s Office as evidence for the MCC faction’s non-compliance.

A team will be sent to inspect the school building in barangay Tipolo, Mandaue City. The MCC have not acquired business permits since 2008.

Cañete said they will give the team a copy of the city ordinance creating the MCC last November 2005. The ordinance was approved by former mayor Thadeo Oauno. “At least they will listen to our side,” Cañete said.

As a local government school, Cañete said they should be exempted from paying taxes.

Mayor Jonas Cortes said he didn’t appoint Dr. Susana Cabahug as the acting MCC president.  Reporter Jucell Marie P. Cuyos