MANILA, Philippines — The local government of Quezon City on Wednesday said that it issued show-cause orders against the QC Task Force Disiplina personnel to explain why did they beat up a fish vendor along Panay Avenue in Barangay South Triangle for not wearing a face mask. This comes after members of the Task Force Disiplina were caught on video beating up fish vendor Michael Rubuia for not wearing a face mask, which was a violation of enhanced community quarantine guidelines. Meanwhile, Task Force Disiplina head Rannie Ludovica “expressed deep regret” and recommended those involved to be preventively suspended. Ludovica also ordered to withdraw the complaint against the fish vendor, as the latter was previously charged with resistance and disobedience to persons of authority. The fish vendor will also be turned over to the Quezon City Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (Tahahan) at Barangay Payatas for “assessment, evaluation, treatment, and care” after he tested positive for drugs.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 29, 2020 09:56 UTC