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MANILA, Philippines – A day after Pasay City relaxed its liquor ban, Quezon City also followed suit when the local government announced it would lift its order on banning the consumption and sale of alcoholic beverages.
In Executive Order No. 31, which was signed by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and published on Friday, it read that all individuals and establishments with the Liquor Licensing Regulatory Board (LLRB) can now sell and distribute liquor during the modification period. Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ).
However, residents, as well as retailers, are only allowed to buy and sell liquor after 1 p.m. At 5 pm.
The order also indicated that high-volume retailers (eg, supermarkets, grocery stores) and low-volume retailers (sari-sari stores, kiosks) should limit the amount of alcoholic beverages.
Those wishing to purchase alcoholic beverages must also present a government-issued ID if the purpose is for personal consumption, or valid permits issued by the Department of Licensing and Business Permits if you intend to resell or redistribute the alcoholic beverages.
The city order also says that the consumption of liquor of any kind should only be done in private residences for the duration of the MECQ.
The order will take effect on May 16, the first day of the MECQ period imposed on Metro Manila.
“Any person, entity or establishment found to be in violation of the provisions of this Order shall receive sanctions, including, among others, the closure, suspension or revocation of their permit or license, or in the case of illegal consumption, possible arrest , and the filing of criminal charges under Republic Law No. 11332, or any applicable law or ordinance, “said the city order.
Previously, Pasay City relaxed its liquor banciting “financial reasons” as well as to assist anxious residents during the quarantine period.
Metro Manila will be under a MECQ period starting May 16 due to increasing cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Currently, the Philippines has 12,091 COVID-19 cases, with 2,460 recoveries and 806 deaths.
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