PNP to remain vigilant in enforcing health protocols

August 18, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said they will continue to be vigilant in implementing public health protocols, and assist local government units in enforcing local health ordinances in areas under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) and Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ).

“These include the setting up of Quarantine Control Points to ensure that only authorized individuals on essential travel are allowed outside their homes and to enforce restrictions on certain modes of public conveyance,” Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac, PNP spokesperson, said in a statement.

Banac said they will continue to observe official administrative issuances of higher authorities on matters involving force protection and COVID-19 resiliency of PNP units and personnel.

“The PNP operations will remain guided by the fundamental guidelines of Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and IATF,” he said.

“We appeal to residents in affected communities to cooperate with local government and law enforcement authorities in enforcing quarantine rules and health protocols to further minimize transmission of the infection,” he added.

On Monday evening, President Rodrigo Duterte said Metro Manila and nearby provinces will revert from MECQ to GCQ effective August 19 until August 31. Ella Dionisio/DMS