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Culture, Government, Health & Medicine, Law Enforcement

IATF Imposes Nationwide Ban On Pulutan

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – For many Local Government Units (LGUs), imposing a liquor ban has become a default consequence of the rise of confirmed Covid-19 cases in their respective cities and municipalities. Mayors argue that the cultural practice of group drinking sessions and the use of a single drinking glass passed around (tagay), has accounted for some new coronavirus  infections. Almost always, these drinking sessions come complete with cholesterol-rich appetizers (pulutan) like sisig, tokwa’t baboy and chicharron bulaklak.

But the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) says the liquor ban has not stopped Filipinos from these drinking sessions and has encouraged enterprising individuals to sell alcoholic drinks at exhorbitant prices via the blackmarket.

So, upon the recommendation of Department of Interior and Local Governments (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año, IATF is changing strategy and has ordered the lifting of all liquor bans.

Instead, IATF has imposed a natiomwide ban of pulutan, effective immediately.

 

Government, Health & Medicine, Law Enforcement, Travel

IATF Approves No-Cost Alternative To Motorcycle Barriers

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Responding to a public outcry against its new rule requiring a barrier between motorcycle driver and spouse/partner rider, the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) has approved a third, no-cost alternative to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Earlier, the IATF required motorcycle drivers to mount a plexiglass barrier to separate them from authorized back riders (limited to spouses or partners living in the same household). It also approved a backpack-type barrier to be worn by the driver.

Many citizens protested the new rule, citing both safety and extra cost to motorcycle owners.

During an emergency meeting held today in Malacañang, the IATF approved a third option that will not cost a single penny to motorcycle owners.

The alternative involves the motocycle rider facing away (opposite direction) from the driver to prevent exposure to possibly-infected respiratory moisture or droplets.

The new rule still requires both driver and ride to wear a face mask. Proof of marriage or cohabitation must also be presentation at checkpoints, or when stopped by law enforcers.

The people have spoken. IATF has listened.

Business, Health & Medicine, Law Enforcement

IATF Orders Total Lockdown Of Home Depot In Ortigas!

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PASIG CITY,  Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Pasig Bureau) – The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Covid-19 has shown it means serious business when promulgating  minimim standard protocols for citizens and businesses to follow in the effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Among the protocols IATF has asked citizens to be always mindful of are the wearing of face masks, physicial distancing, and washing of hands. It has also advised Filipinos to “stay at home” except for undertaking essentials like buying food and medicine, or unless authorized to be out and about.

Today, IATF ordered the total lockdown of CW Home Depot in Ortigas, Pasig City  after police discovered the home furnishings warehouse almost filled to capacity. There was absolutely no more room for physical distancing and many customers weren’t even wearing masks.

The Adobo Chronicles  interviewed several of the customers as they were being escorted out of the warehouse store. They couldn’t understand why the Home Depot was cited and closed for violating the health protocols when IATF specifically asked people to stay at home.

The Philippine National Police is also investigating possible similar violations at other CW Home branches across Metro Manila.

Another communications failure by PCOO and the Office of Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque…