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COVID shield commander calls for respect to prevent violence amid ECQ
Joint Task Force (JTF) COVID Shield commander Police Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar proposed a two-part formula to prevent confrontations between enforcers and the public during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).
The formula consists of obeying ECQ rules and respecting those who enforce them.
Eleazar emphasized that law enforcers are implementing stricter rules for public safety amidst the global pandemic.
His statement came after a confrontation between a policeman and a resident in a Makati City subdivision.
The PNP is investigating the incident, with initial reports indicating the foreign resident confronted and cursed at the policeman.
The barangay chairperson confirmed an agreement for peaceful settlement was reached, but a video of the incident went viral online.
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Vice President Leni Robredo urged law enforcers to be calm and humane in implementing enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Senator Panfilo Lacson stated that arrogance and disrespect towards law enforcers have no place in the Philippines, especially during the ongoing battle against COVID-19.
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