Cebu Province Now Reopens Establishments, Allows Selling Alcoholic Beverages
The government of Cebu Province has now reopened some establishments and allow them to sell alcoholic beverages.
The residents in the province of Cebu can now enjoy their alcoholic beverages in their favorites hang-out spot after the government has now allowed establishments in the city to sell liquors.
According to Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, she will not imitate the ban on alcohol implemented by the Cebu city government. Commercial establishments, including those selling alcoholic beverages, has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Garcia said the reopening is to resuscitate the economy adversely affected by the strict quarantine protocols. “We are trying to revive the economy. We are helping everybody. Second, what is wrong with drinking inside your own house? You are not bothering anybody,” the governor said.
The province, which consists of 44 towns and six component cities, is taking steps to help the economy recover and the implementation of an alcohol ban would affect the business that could lead to closure, the governor said. She also pointed out that consuming alcoholic beverages also helps a person manage stress.
“And we know very well that some need alcohol to unwind. It calms the nerves especially now that there are so many stressful things because of the pandemic,” said Garcia.
“So let me assure all Cebuanos in the Province of Cebu, no liquor ban. Restaurants can still serve because we are no longer under ECQ (enhanced community quarantine), we are already in MGCQ (modified general community quarantine),” added Garcia.
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