After taking the blame for allowing the Kentex footwear factory to operate even without a fire safety inspection certificate (FSIC), the Valenzuela City government on Thursday ordered the immediate closure of establishments that do not have clearance from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).

The directive is contained in an executive order issued on Thursday by Valenzuela City Mayor Rex Gatchalian. It ordered all business establishments in the city to present their valid fire safety inspection certificates to City Hall within 7 days from receipt of the directive.

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