Mandaue City seeks to ban wake tents on roads

Mandaue City Traffic Board is asking barangay captains to stop using public roads for wake tents. This recommendation was made during a meeting on March 26. The board is concerned that these tents block traffic and cause problems for drivers. Hyll Retuya, head of the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue, mentioned they have received complaints about this issue. Some residents are unable to set up tents at home due to space limitations, leading them to use the roads instead. Retuya explained that tents on highways severely disrupt traffic flow. To address this, the Traffic Board suggested that barangays find alternative locations for wakes, like the barangay chapel or underused rooms in the barangay hall. This would help keep roads clear. Retuya also noted that if setting up a tent on the road is necessary, barangay officials should arrange for local security to manage traffic and keep attendees safe. The board plans another meeting to discuss this issue further. They are considering limiting tent setups to certain hours, such as only at night, since wake vigils can last for nine days.