The City of Bacolod will remain under modified general community quarantine for the entire month of February as provided in Executive Order No. 02, Series of 2021 issued by Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday.
The extension of the city’s MGCQ status reflected the pronouncement of the Office of the President through Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque over national television on Jan. 29, stating that Bacolod will be among the local government units under the said category from Feb. 1 to 28.
“The City Government of Bacolod has always been in faithful compliance with the national policy in regard to the COVID-19 public health emergency, acting consistently with the instructions and manner of observing public order, especially in safeguarding the health and welfare of its constituents,” Leonardia said.
During the period of the extended MGCQ, daily curfew hours will continue to be observed from 11 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Exemptions will still be made for workers on night shifts, media practitioners, public emergencies like fire/ambulance services/other occasions caused by disaster/calamity, and those requiring medical assistance on board public utility vehicles or private vehicles.
The curfew hours may be adjusted at any time within the duration of the MGCQ through the exercise by the city mayor of the emergency powers granted under pertinent city ordinance/s or any applicable laws, Leonardia added.
Also, the partial liquor ban will remain, allowing the selling of liquor, wine, beer or any alcoholic or intoxicating beverage only from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and consumption of such alcoholic beverages will only to be done within private residences.
Moreover, mass gatherings such as but not limited to movie screenings, concerts, and other entertainment activities, religious services, and work conferences will continue to be allowed provided that participants is limited to 50 percent of the seating or venue capacity.
“For the period of this extended MGCQ, the proper wearing of face masks and face shields, hand sanitation practices, and social distancing in all public places and in public and private transport shall continue to be strictly observed,” Leonardia said in the executive order. – NLG
