MANILA, Philippines — A Quezon City resident was arrested by Quezon City police for violating the liquor ban over the city—the same day a Metro Manila police chief issued a loose apology for breaking both quarantine protocols and the liquor ban when he held a birthday celebration. 24, or the liquor ban linked to Republic Acts No. 11332 and 11469 or the Bayanihan to Heal As One Act, the QCPD said in a statement sent to reporters. Gen. Ronnie Montejo, QCPD director, reiterated in the statement that the liquor ban is still in effect in line with the extension of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila. “Muli po tayong nagpapaalala sa publiko na bawal po ang pagbenta, pagbili, at pag-inom ng alak sa mga pampulikong lugar.

Source: Philippine Star May 13, 2020 09:35 UTC