Año upholds ban on motorcycle back-riding

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año reiterated the ban on motorcycle back-riding during a televised meeting with President Duterte and Cabinet officials.

Año stated that this measure is in compliance with DOH guidelines for physical distancing under the general community quarantine.

Despite Senator Bong Go's suggestion to allow back-riding among couples or within households, Año maintained that it poses health risks due to the difficulty of maintaining physical distancing on motorcycles.

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