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San Juan Mayor Zamora, entourage breach Baguio City’s health protocols
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora breached Baguio City's health protocols when his convoy bypassed a checkpoint on Friday, June 5, 2020.
Zamora's six-vehicle convoy, including uniformed personnel, sped off from the Kennon Road checkpoint without undergoing mandatory triage health examinations.
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong stated that no one is exempt from health and safety protocols, regardless of rank.
Magalong attributed the breach to Zamora's police escort, stating the escort mindlessly ignored standard border protection measures.
Zamora has since apologized to Magalong and the people of Baguio, citing miscommunication and explaining his visit was to accompany his wife for cancer treatment.
The convoy was later followed to the Baguio Country Club and asked to present medical clearance and undergo triage examination.
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