Police Abusing Yantok To Get Punished Says JTF COVID Shield Chief

Police Abusing Yantok To Get Punished, Penalized Says Lt. Gen. Binag POLICE ABUSING YANTOK TO GET PUNISHED – Recently, the government authorized the use of rattan sticks or yantok as a means of enforcing physical distancing and other health protocols. However, some lawmakers and the Commission of Human Rights immediately raised concerns about its potential … Read more

Yantok is Only Used to Enforce COVID-19 Protocols, Not to Harm Violators

Sinas Clarified Yantok is Only Used to Enforce, Won’t Harm Any Protocols Violators Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Debold Sinas clarified that ‘yantok’ will be only used to enforce COVID-19 protocols and not to harm violators. In the PNP press briefing at Camp Crame, Quezon City, General Sinas said that social distancing patrollers will not … Read more

Locsin Opposes Yantok Use Against Health Protocol Offenders

Locsin Opposes Police Use Of Yantok Against Violators Of Health Protocols LOCSIN OPPOSES YANTOK USE – Recently, the government approved the use of rattan sticks or “yantok” against violators of health protocols. As such, many lawmakers and the Commission of Human Rights (CHR) warned against its potential abuse. Among the people who expressed concern and … Read more

Social Distancing Violators Get “Sticked” – PNP To Use Yantok If Needed

Social Distancing Violators Get Sticked As PNP Authorized Use Of Yantok SOCIAL DISTANCING VIOLATORS GET “STICKED” – Officers of the Philippine National Police may use “yantoks” on hardheaded individuals who aren’t following health protocols. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, one of the most pressing issues in several communities was the lack of social distancing. As such, … Read more