MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City has passed an ordinance penalizing individuals and establishments hoarding basic goods durin public health emergencies. 07 or the “Anti-Panic Buying and Anti-Hoarding Ordinance of Pasig City,” Mayor Vico Sotto said in a tweet Monday afternoon. Retailers, sari-sari stores, restaurants, hotels and the like will only be allowed to buy 15 bottles (300 ml); 10 bottle (500 ml) or five bottles (more than 500 ml) per day. See the maximum quantities of basic goods an individual or an establishment can purchase in the table below:Anti-Panic Buying and Hoarding Ordinance of Pasig City. For establishments, those caught hoarding goods will face either closure or the revocation of their business or mayor’s permit.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 16, 2020 23:48 UTC