The Philippine National Police said Wednesday it would investigate a beach party supposedly attended by politicians in Camotes Island, Cebu for possible quarantine violations.
Videos of the July 10 beach party circulating online showed a crowd disregarding minimum health protocols like physical distancing and wearing of face masks, which could make it superspreader event for COVID-19, said PNP Chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar.
Interior and Local Government Sec. Eduardo Año said his office received a tip regarding the party from an anonymous source.
Eleazar said he tasked the Cebu Provincial Police Office to look into the incident.
"We urge the public to continue reporting to authorities incidents where minimum public health safety standards and quarantine protocols are violated,” Eleazar said, stressing that politicians won't be exempted from sanctions due to COVID-19 violations.
Cebu province recorded 5,181 active cases as of Aug. 17. It is under general community quarantine (GCQ) with heightened restrictions until the end of August.
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