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Some Marikina barangay captains reprimanded over quarantine violations — mayor
Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro on Wednesday said some barangay captains have been reprimanded following reports of alleged violations of quarantine protocols in their areas.
Interviewed on Dobol B sa News TV, Teodoro was asked about the alleged mass gathering, such as drinking spree and videoke in certain barangays.
"Bawal 'yan. Hindi dapat mangyari... ang totoo nireprimand na natin 'yung mga barangay captain sa lugar na 'yan eh at binigyan natin ng warning. Kung magpapatuloy ay maaari silang masuspinde dahil in violation sila sa quarantine guidelines natin," Teodoro said.
"Kung nagpapatuloy, papatingnan ko...ako mismo kahapon nasa Marikina Heights ako eh. Nag-iikot ako, wala akong na-encounter. Pero malaki 'yung barangay na 'yun eh," he added.
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Teodoro said similar incidents were also reported two weeks ago and he said local officials already acted on the matter.
The mayor also reminded policemen to do their duties in enforcing quarantine protocols or else they could be suspended or transferred to other areas.
So far, Marikina City has a total of 713 COVID-19 cases. Of that number, 323 are active cases, 353 have recovered and 37 died. — Anna Felicia Bajo/RSJ, GMA News