Ormoc City gov’t establishes border control checkpoints to curb entry of coronavirus 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Marie Tonette MarticioTACLOBAN City – Although the local government of Ormoc City had earlier expressed readiness to impose a lockdown in order to prevent the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Mayor Richard Gomez has opted to issue an executive order for the establishment of border control points (BCP) in all entry points, including seaports in the city. Gomez said the entry points shall be manned by the police, army, barangay police, the Philippine Ports Authority, and the Philippine Coast Guard. The order also requires the submission of health forms by all individuals before entering the city. Ormoc has closed its tourist spots to the public, including Lake Danao and the Ormoc Museum.

Source: Manila Bulletin March 15, 2020 03:45 UTC