More barangay officials face charges for failing to prevent coronavirus “superspreader’’ events in their areas, including a mass gathering of supporters of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte in Cebu City, according to Interior Secretary Eduardo Año.
He said another event under investigation was the gathering at Radisson Blu Cebu hotel in Cebu City over the weekend where supporters of the President’s daughter urged her to run for president in 2022.
“And our government officials in [local governments], barangay captains need to strictly enforce these. That’s the way to stop the transmission,” he added, calling on the general public to immediately report superspreader events for prompt government action.
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