Liquor ban lifted but…

By Emme Rose Santiagudo

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas has lifted the ban on the sale of liquor and alcoholic beverages as the city moves forward to the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) today, May 16, 2020.

The ban was lifted by Executive Order (EO) No. 075 which set the guidelines of the GCQ in Iloilo City.

Treñas said he allowed the regulated sale and consumption of liquor in Iloilo City.

“Ang sa liquor ban i–lift naton pero amat-amat lang. There will be limitations sa hard drinks,” he said in a press conference on Friday.

Under Section 9 of EO 75, persons are prohibited from consuming liquor or alcoholic beverages in public places.

The mayor warned that drinking in establishments, barangay roads, streets, and sidewalks is strictly prohibited.

Establishments should observe limits on selling or dispensing of liquor based on the EO.

For alcoholic drinks such as whisky, brandy, gin, and rum, it can only be sold at a maximum quantity of two liters per day.

Meanwhile, wine and champagne should only be sold at a maximum quantity of four liters per day.

Beer should only be sold at a maximum quantity of one case per day while all other forms of liquor should be sold at a maximum quantity based on the alcohol content of the aforementioned alcoholic beverages.

Appropriate penalties will be imposed on establishment and individuals who violate the EO.