ILOILO – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. is urging Ilonggos to stay home and reflect this Holy Week instead of going out for trips or excursions.
“It was only in recent years that Holy Week became a vacation season,” Defensor said.
People flocking to resorts are the provincial government’s weakest link in efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), he added.
“Let this be a peaceful week for all of us,” Defensor said.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and local government units (LGUs) have to check the compliance of accommodation establishments with minimum health protocols, he added.
Since the province is under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) status, tourist destinations should observe the 50-percent capacity.
The governor also noted that COVID-19 cases in the province have been controlled.
The number of infections is expected to drop towards the end of the month with the imposed travel restrictions for people coming from the National Capital Region.
The more or less 20 cases recorded daily is still a result of the surge in cases in the past weeks, Defensor added.
“It would be better if it will taper down as a result of the health protocols that we are implementing now,” the governor said.
Meantime, for those going to resorts and tourism destinations, Defensor said they should not come in big groups or hold parties.
He added that a small group such as family members staying in their own cottage is reasonable as long they follow health protocols.(With PNA/PN)
