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San Juan lifts liquor ban, reverts curfew hours

By Lade Jean Kabagani

September 2, 2020, 7:13 pm

<p>San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora <em>(PNA file photo)</em></p>

San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora (PNA file photo)

MANILA – The liquor ban imposed in San Juan City has been lifted on Wednesday, but residents have been reminded that drinking alcoholic beverages in public places and social gatherings are still prohibited.

Mayor Francis Zamora said the city government lifted its ban on selling alcoholic drinks while restrictions on consuming liquor in public places will be imposed during the general community quarantine (GCQ).

Zamora said residents are allowed to drink alcoholic beverages but limited only inside their homes. Residents should also observe physical distancing.

"Bawal po sa mga kalye at pampublikong lugar (It is not allowed within streets and public places)," he said.

City-wide curfew hours

In a separate advisory, Zamora said the local government has reverted the city-wide curfew hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting September 2.

Under city ordinance No. 59, series of 2020, only health workers, essential government and private workers, security personnel, and other front-liners, as well as those who have health emergencies, are exempted for the curfew hours.

Residents who will violate the curfew will be penalized with a PHP1,000 fine or render four hours of community service depending on the task given by the City Environment and Natural Resources for the first offense.

An amount of PHP5,000 or eight hours of community service will be faced for the second and subsequent offenses.

Meanwhile, Zamora said establishments including review centers, gyms, fitness centers, sports facilities, drive-in cinemas are allowed to open during the GCQ provided that only 30 percent of employees' capacity should be onsite.

He said internet cafes are allowed to operate for educational purposes only.

While dermatological clinics offering aesthetic procedures and other personal care services are also allowed to operate provided that minimum health standards should be strictly imposed within the establishment.

Zamora urged residents to wear face masks, practice proper hygiene, and maintain physical distancing at all times. (PNA)

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