Published May 7, 2021, 2:02 PM
CEBU CITY – The liquor ban here has been lifted but establishments serving alcoholic beverages were reminded to strictly observe health protocols.
“Liquor can now be bought from stores but they should be consumed at home. Drinking outside or by the road is prohibited,” said Mayor Edgardo Labella here after issuing Executive Order No. 130 lifting the liquor ban.
Labella said the lifting of the ban is to help establishments recover their losses and allowed displaced workers to have their jobs back.
The mayor here however reminded that health protocols such as wearing of facemasks and physical distancing must be strictly observed in establishments.
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SunStar File May 06, 2021 ESTABLISHMENTS serving liquor in Cebu City need to comply with requirements set by the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and a special permit before they can resume operation.
Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella issued on Thursday, May 6, 2021, Executive Order 130, lifting the liquor ban in the city.
Bars, restaurants, and hotels serving liquors will have to acquire a special permit to resume their operation.
Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) head Jared Limquiaco said establishments have to send representatives to undergo training as Health Infection and Prevention Control Officer (Hipco). The EOC will conduct the training.
Having a Hipco, Limquiaco said would help the establishments to immediately take action should there be coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) transmission in their establishment.