TWO pawnshops that are occupying stalls at the Iloilo City central public market but are paying rent to private persons have been given treatment by the market committee.

City Administrator Norlito Bautista, head of the market committee, said the Palawan Pawnshop, located along Iznart St. and is occupying stall number 50 under the name of original stallholder Simona Salazar, was given until end of July to vacate the stall since the area was not declared vacant anymore.

The Jaro Pawnshop, which is located along Aldeguer St. and is occupying stall number 15 under the name of original stallholder Rebecca Hernia, was given priority application since the area was declared vacant.

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