Davao City began today (June 5) the two-week modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) implementation until June 20 amid an increase of COVID-19 cases.
Authorities have intensified the enforcement of health protocols, including the strict monitoring of quarantine control points, and public and private vehicle passengers compliance with health standards.
“Yung may mga importanteng lakad, humihingi po ako ng pasensya kasi matatagalan talaga sila. Iniisa-isa kasi namin yung mga sasakyan, pinapara po namin, mapa pribado o pambulikong sasakyan,” San Pedro Police Station commander Maj. Jack Tilcag said.
“‘Yung may mga non-essential na lakad, sa bahay nalang po muna sila dahil hindi rin sila makalusot sa quarantine control point,” Tilcag added.
The quarantine classification escalation has already affected several public utility vehicle drivers due to very few allowed commuters.
“Nananawagan po kami na sana, payagan na madagdagan ang bilang ng mga pasaherong pwede naming maisakay para madagdagan po yung kita. Kasi wala po talagang maiuuwi,” PUV driver Toribio Legarde said.
Several beauty salons also remain operational but do not have customers. – Report from Clodet Loreto/PTV Davao/AG-rir
