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Cebu governor defers to Duterte, aligns with IATF
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia announced she will set aside her Executive Order 23, which mandated compliance with Cebu's distinct travel protocols, following a warning from President Duterte.
Garcia stated that national policy, as determined by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF), supersedes local laws, and she is deferring to the President's directive.
The Governor's executive order had reminded government agencies of Cebu's ordinance and warned of potential legal charges for violations.
Garcia confirmed that the Cebu government will still aim to find a "win-win solution" regarding travel protocols during her scheduled meeting on June 28 with Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and technical experts.
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President Rodrigo Duterte warned that the national government will disregard court orders concerning quarantine protocols, asserting that the pandemic response is a matter of national interest.
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Cebu province will continue to implement its "swab-upon-arrival" policy for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROFs) at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA).
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Governor Gwendolyn Garcia expressed hope for a "win-win solution" regarding the impasse on health protocols for arriving travelers in Cebu.
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The Department of Health (DOH) and officials from Cebu province will meet to resolve discrepancies regarding COVID-19 testing protocols for arriving travelers.
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The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has reminded local government units (LGUs) to strictly adhere to the national government's established protocols for inbound international travelers.
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