MANILA, Philippines — The chief of Joint Task Force (JTF) COVID Shield has ordered intensified security and stricter implementation of health protocols in transport terminals nationwide as 12 provincial bus routes are set to open on Wednesday, September 30. Police Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar also directed police commanders to enforce the smoking ban policy inside bus terminals. “Our presence in bus terminals and other possible bus stops is not only for peace and order purposes but also in compliance with the mandate given to us to protect as many people from coronavirus infection by strictly implementing the quarantine rules,” he added. He said the public may also send photos and videos of lockdown violators through the jtf.cvshield Facebook page. KGARELATED STORY12 provincial bus routes in Central Luzon, Calabarzon to open Sept. 30 – LTFRBRead NextEDITORS' PICKMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 29, 2020 08:48 UTC