Albay Governor Al Francis Bichara (PNA-Legazpi file photo)
LEGAZPI CITY – A liquor ban was enforced in Albay on Tuesday by the provincial Interagency Task Force (IATF), reinforcing the implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) program in the province.
Albay Gov. Al Francis Bichara issued on Monday Executive Order No. 11 providing additional guidelines in the earlier ordinance placing the province in total lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease which has affected many parts of the country.
The EO's additional guidelines include among others the liquor ban which prohibits residents, establishments from buying and selling liquors, alcoholic beverages, coconut wines and the like.
"The liquor ban takes effect on Tuesday and will remain enforced until lifted," Bichara said.
Other additional guidelines include the setting up of satellite markets in villages to decongest public markets in various towns and cities of the province; requiring residents when outside, to wear facemasks and strictly observe the social distancing. (PNA)
