ni Ronalyn Seminiano Reonico | November 29, 2020
Kumalat sa social media ang larawan ni Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque na kuha sa Bantayan Island, Cebu kung saan makikitang sinalubong siya ng maraming tao at umani ito ng pambabatikos mula sa mga netizens dahil kapansin-pansin umano ang paglabag sa social distancing rules.
Depensa naman ni Roque, “I was totally taken aback by the huge crowd that came when I went to Cebu yesterday, November 27, to grace the official opening of the Bantayan Island Airport. The venue was open air as it was held by the beach but I had to reiterate for the audience to keep on their masks.
“As 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.”
Aniya pa, “The activity where I was seen speaking before a crowd was organized by the local government, which I had no control [over 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.
“Be that as it may, they advised the public to wear face masks and there was general compliance, as seen in the pictures that came out.”