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DOJ cites more laws to justify Duterte order to arrest village chiefs in 'super-spreader events'
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) are finalizing guidelines for President Rodrigo Duterte's directive to arrest barangay officials who fail to prevent mass gatherings.
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has signed the joint memorandum circular, which awaits the signatures of the DILG secretary and Philippine National Police chief.
The guidelines will cover super-spreader events in barangays, holding local government officials accountable for violating the Local Government Code, Revised Penal Code, and the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act.
Duterte had previously instructed law enforcers to arrest barangay captains and detain them along with participants of unnecessary mass gatherings.
The DOJ's guideline will also remind the Philippine National Police (PNP) to adhere to the Rules of Court, especially regarding warrantless arrests, and other relevant policies.
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President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the arrest of barangay captains who fail to prevent mass gatherings in their areas of jurisdiction.
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Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that barangay leaders present during mass gatherings that evolve into super-spreader events can face warrantless arrest.
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The DILG and DOJ have finalized joint guidelines for the arrest and detention of individuals violating COVID-19 safety measures, particularly improper mask usage.
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The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urged that any arrests of barangay leaders for allowing mass gatherings amid the pandemic must be lawful and not arbitrary.
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have signed a joint memorandum circular (JMC) to enforce stricter protocols against violations of health and safety ordinances and quarantine rules related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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