Forum Support Mike J Posted July 30, 2021 Forum Support Posted July 30, 2021 I can't vote, but nice to see what I consider a reasoned decision. https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/361887/no-liquor-ban-in-cebu-province-only-drinking-sessions-in-the-streets CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Tuesday, February 2, assured constituents of the province that the Capitol will not impose a liquor ban, and only prohibit drinking sessions in the streets. Garcia made this announcement after the Cebu City Government on Tuesday also announced that they will be reimplementing the liquor ban due to mounting violations of quarantine restrictions brought by consuming alcoholic beverages in public places. “Let me assure all Cebuanos in the Province of Cebu: no liquor ban,” said Garcia. Mayor Edgardo Labella issued Executive Order (EO) No. 117, disallowing the drinking liquor in restaurants, establishments, and public spaces in Cebu City again starting 12:01 a.m. this February 3, 2021. This after the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) reported to the city government about continuous violations from various food and liquor establishments on the limited serving for alcoholic beverages. A maximum of two bottles of liquor will only be served to customers in Cebu City. It can be recalled that the city first introduced the liquor ban during the first half of 2020 or when it was still under stricter community quarantine statuses. The province, however, did not follow suit. “I’ve never implemented liquor ban even during ECQ (enhanced community quarantine). What we ban is public drinking,” said Garcia on Tuesday. The governor also said she is not inclined in prohibiting establishments to sell and distribute liquors. “Liquor ban means our stores and establishments selling liquors, wines and spirits will lose other means of income, or worse, will close down,” Garcia explained in Cebuano. “What is wrong in drinking inside your own house? Ang lisud kung wa kay mapalit sa gawas. And we understand some needed alcohol to unwind and relax… It calms the nerves karun pa nga daghan ang stress tungod aning panic-pandemic,” she added. Read more: https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/361887/no-liquor-ban-in-cebu-province-only-drinking-sessions-in-the-streets#ixzz725xPO4UP Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebie Posted July 31, 2021 Posted July 31, 2021 Sounds like a smart lady using common sense and not the NON sense that other places use... Davao for instance which has the longest l liquor ban going and seems based on their numbers its served zero purpose. Friends in Davao say they just go out of town, stock up and sell what they dont need for personal consumption. So much for a ban....!!! Shes very well liked in Cebu province for being positive and pro tourists , pro jobs etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2021 Posted July 31, 2021 It's been illegal to even look at alcohol in Davao for months now. It has done nothing to stop "Galloping Hotspot Syndrome" wherein 6 - 8 Critical Risk areas pop up or persist around the city each week. Some say that it would be worse without the ban but I say that's wolfsbane: "I haven't been attacked by a werewolf yet while wearing it, so it must work." There was only ever anecdotal evidence that booze-ins were a problem, seeing as how even Filipinos, in spite of their belief that random strangers on the street are offered drinks, only really drink with people they're already in close daily proximity to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollygoodfellow Posted July 31, 2021 Posted July 31, 2021 On 7/30/2021 at 6:19 PM, Mike J said: A maximum of two bottles of liquor will only be served to customers in Cebu City. When the ban was lifted last time no place I knew of limited to two bottles. Were buying buckets or whatever we wanted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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