Resto-Bar in Cebu Raided After Found Violating Health and Safety Protocols

Resto-Bar in Cebu Raided After Found Guests Violating Health Protocol

Authorities raided a resto-bar in Cebu after management and guests found violating the health and safety protocols amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Authorities claimed that no physical separation was noticed and that the resto-bar was open past the curfew, according to a report. The employees and clients were taken to a gym and given citation tickets, as well as fines of P500 each.

Cebu Resto-Bar
Image Source: Cebu Daily News

During the investigation, a conflict erupted between a violation and a government official. A foreigner also complained about having to stand in line for two hours simply to pay the fine.

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Customers who were unable to pay the fine were sentenced to eight hours of community service. After a while, all of the customers were let go. Authorities also issued a show-cause order and suspended the resto-liquor bar’s license.

According to Cebu City Police Office City Intelligence Unit (CCPO-CIU) Police Lieutenant Colonel Randy Caballes, their office received a report from a netizen claiming the bar was purportedly crowded. According to the netizen, this pub is always open till 3 a.m., despite the fact that it is overcrowded.

Caballes claimed that after monitoring the high-end bar on the 22nd story of a building in Barangay Luz, the “Oplan Bulabog” or surprise inspection was carried out around 12 a.m. today, Sunday, June 20. Caballes continued, This pub normally caters to high-class clients who must book ahead of time before entering the area.

The resto-bar has yet to publish a statement on the situation. Until June 30, Cebu City is under a modified general community quarantine.

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