JTF COVID Shield prefers fines, community service for quarantine violators
The Joint Task Force COVID Shield prefers community service and fines over detention for quarantine protocol violators.
Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar stated this approach would help curb virus transmission, as detaining violators could increase their risk of infection in crowded facilities.
Eleazar noted that most barangays and local government units lack detention facilities, leading to arrested individuals being transferred to local police custody.
He emphasized that arrest and charges should be a last resort for unruly or repeat offenders.
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