Another Cebu City brgy found to

have violated ECQ

Published June 30, 2020, 3:49 PM
by Calvin Cordova

Manila Bulletin Online (2020), “Another Cebu City brgy found to have violated ECQ.” From
https://mb.com.ph/2020/06/30/another-cebu-city-brgy-found-to-have-violated-ecq/ 7.19.;20

CEBU CITY — Another mass gathering reportedly took place in a barangay here which has
several coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases.

In video clippings and photos that circulated online, some residents of Barangay Calamba
were seen gathering in what was said to be a fiesta celebration last June 28.

A group of teenagers were seen dancing and having a drinking session – a activities that are
prohibited under an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).

The incident in Calamba came after a religious procession turned into a street celebration in
Barangay Basak San Nicolas last Saturday night.

Mayor Edgardo Labella has instructed the City Legal Office headed by lawyer Rey Gealon
to look into the incident in Calamba.

As of yesterday, Tuesday, Calamba, which is headed by Barangay Chairman Jojo Quijano,

has 46 confirmed coronavirus disease cases.

Gealon said the city has already coordinated with the Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG) in finding out who should be held responsible for the blatant violation
of ECQ protocols.

“It boils down to command responsibility as always. We are looking at filing criminal and
administrative charges against those who will be proven to have committed negligence,”
said Gealon.

Gealon said the city has already served show cause orders and notice for barangays to cease
activities that violate the guidelines issued by the mayor and the Inter-Agency Task Force.