Manila Bulletin
1,411 quarantine violators held in Navotas in 2 days of lockdown
Navotas City has implemented stricter quarantine measures and increased penalties to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Ordinance No. 2020-33 imposes a 24-hour curfew on residents under 18 years old during the lockdown, with exemptions for those accompanied by guardians for school enrollment or medical attention.
Parents of violating minors face escalating fines, starting at P1,000 for the first offense, up to P4,000 or imprisonment for subsequent offenses.
In the first two days of the two-week lockdown, law enforcers apprehended 1,411 quarantine violators, including 82 minors.
Most violators were caught not wearing face masks, not observing physical distancing, or not staying home.
Businesses failing to comply with safety measures face fines from P2,000 to P5,000 and potential suspension or closure.
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