Staffers of San Juan City Councilor Jana Ejercito were brought to the police station on Thursday afternoon (May 14) for questioning over the issue of permits for relief operations amid the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).
This came after former senator Jinggoy Estrada, Jana’s cousin, was taken to the San Juan City Police Station on May 3 for questioning over his alleged violation of quarantine protocols when distributing milkfish to residents of Barangay Salapan, San Juan.
Santos said policemen invited the councilor’s staff to confirm if they were distributing milkfish at Barangay West Crame, considered one of the “hotspots” of COVID-19 in the city, and if they have a permit for the distribution.The Department of the Interior and Local Government had issued a directive requiring those intending to conduct relief operations to secure a certification from the local government where the activity will be held.
Santos said Ejercito’s staff were only issued a citation ticket for violating the “stay at home” ordinance of the city government. “They were not arrested.” “So ‘yung situation now yun ‘yung ina-address namin at hindi muna yung pamumulitika tutal malayo pa yung election.” “They did not secure a certification or permit and did not coordinate with my office for this. Two councilors have so far requested for certifications and have so far been given as well. It’s not hard to do.”
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