Cebu restobar closed down over alleged health protocol violations

A restobar in Barili town in Cebu has been temporarily closed down due to violations of minimum health protocols against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

According to Allan Domingo’s report on “24 Oras,” a viral video showed a group of individuals partying on Saturday without following social distancing measures and not wearing face masks.

Barili Mayor Julieto Flores said it was clear that health protocols were violated, leading him to issue a temporary closure order while investigators look into the incident.

“Nakita natin sa video na nagsasayawan ang mga tao ng walang face mask ‘yung iba. Malinaw na mayroong violation,” Flores said.

The uploader of the video will also be called to submit an affidavit.

“Ang nag upload ng video, hiningan natin ng affidavit na siya mismo ang nakakita. Hingan natin ng affidavit kasi kailangan ‘yan para mapausad natin ang kaso,” he said

Meanwhile, the restobar owner said they were unable to stop the surge of guests as it suddenly rained that night.

The owner said they are ready to face the investigation.—Joahna Lei Casilao/LDF, GMA News