Philippine National Police Chief Police General Debold M Sinas reminded all drivers and operators of public and private vehicles under the NCR Plus Bubble to adhere the imposed guidelines by the IATF and observe passenger limit.
Sinas said authorities have flagged down two vehicles carrying more than the passenger limit.
On April 12, along Congressional Road, Brgy. Maderan, GMA, Cavite, an Aluminum Van being driven by George Alabado was discovered transporting fourteen (14) employees from Carmona Cavite. Although, they were found out to be Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR), it is a clear violation of IATF guidelines on minimum public health standard and physical distancing.
On April 14, an Izuzu Elf aluminum van was also held along Congressional Road, Brgy. Maderan, GMA, Cavite, driven by Mark Anthony Angaza Bagsaw. During inspection, discovered inside the van were fifteen (15) APOR construction workers – a clear violation of the IATF’s guidelines on passenger limit. The said van was used to transport the construction workers from their residence to the construction site.
Violation tickets were issued to the drivers while all passengers were advised to go home after securing their identities and photographs.
Meanwhile, the Isuzu Elf aluminum van was impounded for the failure of the driver to present any pertinent documents for the said vehicle.
“The PNP is strictly imposing health safety standards on public and private vehicles at all times to ensure the safety of the drivers and passengers as well to reduce contact, transmission, and spread of the virus,” Sinas said. (PNP-PIO)
