Traffic enforcers display dancing prowess

BACOLOD City – “We’re not thinking that we were in a competition. We were just enjoying the moment as we showed the judges our talent in hand signaling while dancing.”

Thus said JR Araza, one of the semifinalists in the Bacolod Transportation Authority Office’s (BTAO) first dance competition.

“For me, everyone really did great. This is a tough competition, so may the best traffic enforcer win,” Araza added.

Traffic enforcers showcased their dancing skills Saturday.

They were given five minutes each for their respective routines in presentations held at four different venues—Bangga Metal in Barangay Alijis, Bangga Homesite, BS Aquino Drive-Lacson Streets, and Magsaysay-Lacson Streets.

“This is to showcase the talents of our enforcers who are managing the traffic while performing dance moves at the same time. This program is for the upcoming MassKara Festival in October. We will showcase our winning traffic enforcers during the final competition of the festival,” said Police Major Ruel Culanag, head of both the BTAO and the Transportation Management Unit (TMU).

The competition started in August with 30 contenders, with 16 advancing to the semifinals.

The Top 10 will qualify for the final round.

“We highly appreciate their cooperation, discipline, courtesy, and knowledge of the traffic laws that they implement,” Culanag said about the enforcers’ performances.

Representatives from the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO), the Philippine Navy, BSM Group of Companies, City Health Office (CHO), Banaag LGBT Bacolod, and the BTAO judged the contestants.

Meanwhile, the BTAO also named the “Best Traffic Enforcer of the Month” since April 2021. The winner received a cash prize, groceries, and equipment for traffic enforcement, Culanag added. (PIO report)