The Iloilo City Government lifted the liquor ban and curfew hours as cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continue to decrease.
Under Executive Order (EO) No. 016-2022, the consumption of alcoholic drinks in public places will be allowed effective Feb. 18.
The EO, which extends the city’s Alert Level 3 status, also lifted the 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. curfew.
“Cases are already going down. Economic activities must be slowly allowed to have more jobs,” said Mayor Jerry Treñas.
However, he stressed that the minimum health protocols, particularly physical distancing, and the existing restrictions imposed through local ordinances such as “Liquor Ban for Minors” must still be followed.
Compliance officers will be deployed to conduct regular random inspections to ensure proper compliance of business establishments in the city.
Appropriate penalties and possible administrative and/or criminal charges will be filed against establishments and individuals who will be found violating the protocols.
Food preparation establishments with 100 percent of its personnel and staff reporting on-site and serving patrons are fully vaccinated and with Safety Seal Certification are allowed 80 percent seating capacities for indoor dining and 100 percent for al fresco.
Other establishments with Safety Seal only are allowed 50 percent indoor dining capacity and 70 percent for alfresco; establishments with personnel and staff reporting on site are 100 percent fully vaccinated but without Safety Seal are allowed 30 percent indoor dining and 50 percent al fesco dining; and establishments without Safety Seal and whose personnel and staff reporting on site are not fully vaccinated are allowed 20 indoor dining and 50 percent al fresco dining.
The operation of bars, nightclubs, disco clubs, and KTV establishments; venues with live voice or wind-instrument performers and audiences such as in karaoke bars, clubs, concert halls, and theaters; and activities involving contact sports and non-contact sports are now allowed at a maximum of 30 percent indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated individuals only and 50 percent outdoor venue.IMT
