{"id":277016,"date":"2020-11-29T05:26:10","date_gmt":"2020-11-29T10:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=277016"},"modified":"2020-11-29T05:26:10","modified_gmt":"2020-11-29T10:26:10","slug":"roque-says-he-has-no-control-over-crowd-in-cebu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2020\/11\/29\/roque-says-he-has-no-control-over-crowd-in-cebu\/","title":{"rendered":"Roque says he has no control over crowd in Cebu"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a statement on Saturday night, Roque said he himself was \u201ctaken aback\u201d by the huge crowd that came when he graced the official opening of the Bantayan Island Airport. (PCOO photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said he had no control over a mass gathering in Cebu where he delivered a speech, saying it was the local government that organized the event held on Nov. 27.<\/p>\n

He made this remark after photos of the event went viral, with several netizens pointing out there was a failure to observe physical distancing.<\/p>\n

In a statement on Saturday night, Roque said he himself was \u201ctaken aback\u201d by the huge crowd that came when he graced the official opening of the Bantayan Island Airport.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe activity where I was seen speaking before a crowd was organized by the local government, which I had no control as a guest. I was later informed, that the local official\/s mentioned in interview\/s that they did not expect the huge turnout of people as well,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Roque, however, insisted that he did not break any quarantine protocols because he kept his mask on and observed physical distancing.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a precautionary measure, I observed physical distancing and reminded those who were present to observe the minimum health standards. Also, I did not shake hands and I wore a face mask,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He also reminded the crowd to do the same.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe venue was open air as it was held by the beach but I had to reiterate for the audience to keep on their masks,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The local government had also advised the public to wear face masks and there was general compliance, he added.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, he also called on the public anew to observe quarantine protocols to mitigate the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the economy gradually reopens, let us continue to take good care of our health so we can work for our families and help the country. Tayo ay mag-ingat buhay para sa hanapbuhay (Let\u2019s take care so that we can earn a livelihood),\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Large gatherings are currently prohibited under guidelines of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases.<\/p>\n

As of Saturday, health authorities recorded the country\u2019s Covid-19 caseload at 427,797, of which 31,402 are active cases. Total recoveries reached 388,062 while deaths went up to 8,333.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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