MANILA, Philippines – Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta was surprised upon learning that arrest of quarantine violators continues. ADVERTISEMENTAt an online press conference, Peralta said he would ask the judges to do something. Data from the Joint Taskforce COVID Shied showed 1,728 quarantine violators detained from March 17 to Oct. 21. Peralta said he would instruct SC Court Administrator Jose Midas Marquez to check if any of these cases against the 1,728 persons were pending before any court. Peralta said he will also talk to Interior Secretary Eduardo Año about the still detained quarantine violators.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 23, 2020 12:49 UTC