As the City enters day one of the extended enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), Mayor Benjamin Magalong reminds everyone of the enhanced ECQ protocols that shall remain in effect even after May 15, per the draft transition plan for the City.
This include the general curfew of 24 hours; mandatory use of face masks; suspension of major public gatherings including religious services; work from home arrangement in the Executive Branch; continued implementation of the home quarantine pass (for barangay residents), City Mayor’s Office travel permit (for errand services and relief efforts), Baguio City Police Office special permit, and government issued food pass and rapid pass schemes when going out; modified operating hours for essential business and services; stay-at-home rule for individuals 0-20 years old and 60 years old and above, and people with high risk health issues; Sunday lockdown except for authorized personnel and vital establishments, and liquor ban.
In a meeting with department heads midweek, the Mayor emphasized that part of the enhanced ECQ protocols is the prohibition of the spitting of momma in public places. He directed the General Services Office (GSO) to ensure the strict implementation of this guideline as it seems to be the one always disregarded. For his part, GSO Head Eugene Buyucan reported that they have cleared the area in New Lucban that saw markings of momma spits. More than the COVID issue, Magalong said the non-abated spitting of momma in public places is a hygiene issue.
In the event that the City transitions from ECQ to GCQ or localized community quarantine (LCQ) after May 15, Magalong said these protocols shall continue to be strictly implemented while gradually resuming business and economic activities in the City. –hbz