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Liquor ban still in place in Manila amid GCQ

(Eagle News) – The liquor ban imposed over the city of Manila is still in place despite transition to general community quarantine, and business owners caught selling alcoholic beverages will face closure, the city’s mayor announced on Tuesday, June 2. “[A] liquor ban is still being implemented despite the city’s transition to General Community Quarantine”, Manila mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said in the statement. Domagoso reminded owners of convenience stores, groceries, and other establishments […]

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Nationwide ban on drinking liquor on streets, ordered by Pres. Duterte

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered police officers to arrest anyone who drinks alcoholic beverages on streets. Duterte made the order as part of  his efforts to ensure peace and order nationwide. The President said that those who drink alcohol  often become arrogant and end up being embroiled in fights. Also ordered arrested were those who  loiter on streets.    

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Dalawang araw na liquor ban, ipatutupad sa eleksyon

(Eagle News) — Kaugnay ng resolusyon na ipinalabas sa araw na ito, nagtakda ang Commission on Elections (Comelec) ng dalawang araw na liquor ban kaugnay ng nalalapit na halalan.   Ayon sa Comelec, walang sinumang Filipino citizen ang maaaring magbenta, mag-alok, bumili, magbigay, o uminom ng anumang inuming nakalalasing simula Mayo 8 hanggang Mayo 9.   Ituturing umanong election offense ang paglabag sa nabanggit na liquor ban kung saan ang mapatutunayang guilty ay haharap sa […]

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