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Palace backs cancellation of quarantine passes in Cebu City
Central Visayas police have canceled all quarantine passes in Cebu City starting Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 10 PM, following a lockdown reimposed due to a surge in coronavirus infections.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque supported the cancellation, stating that the 250,000 issued passes were too many for the city's residents and defeated the purpose of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ).
Only exempted frontliners and essential workers will be permitted on the streets, although Mayor Edgar Labella clarified that authorized individuals can still leave for essential tasks.
Police Chief Brigadier General Albert Ferro confirmed Mayor Labella's agreement to the cancellation of the passes.
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu, overseeing COVID-19 efforts in Cebu City, has the authority to tap the military to enforce quarantine protocols if needed.
New passes are expected to be reissued, with plans for one pass per family after an evaluation to ensure ECQ compliance.
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