Ilocos Norte imposes P5K fine on ECQ violators
Ilocos Norte has passed an ordinance imposing a P5,000 fine on violators of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), which will take effect after 15 days.
The provincial government aims to ensure residents stay at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
As of April 22, over 50 individuals have been arrested for violating ECQ rules, with most caught drinking, gambling, loitering without face masks.
Vice Governor Cecilia Araneta-Marcos appealed for understanding and compliance to protect everyone's safety.
The national government has implemented the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon until April 30.
Ilocos Norte currently reports two recovered cases of COVID-19.
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