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Partygoers will be arrested鈥揚NP chief

Partygoers during the Christmas season will be arrested as part of public safety efforts to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), the chief of the Philippine National Police warned on Monday.

鈥淧arties have been prohibited so, of course, we will have [partygoers] arrested,鈥 said Police Gen. Debold Sinas, who drew flak for his 鈥渕a帽anita鈥 (dawn) birthday party in May amid the government lockdown to prevent the virus transmission.

Dinner events, while these can be categorized as parties, are allowed as long as health measures are observed, Sinas said. 鈥淚 leave it to the commanders to decide.鈥

Santa cops

On the deployment of so-called Santa cops or policemen dressed as Santa Claus during the Christmas season, the PNP chief said only a few of them had been fielded.

鈥淚 did not discourage the Santa cops but I also do not encourage [their deployment],鈥 he said. 鈥淲hat we are directing for our units [is] to deploy social distancing [patrollers].鈥

Sinas said some units might have designated Santa cops 鈥渢o entertain people, catch their attention, and give them reminders [on health rules].鈥 He stressed, however, that deployment 鈥渋s very minimal.鈥

Pedestrians who are not wearing masks or face shields 鈥渨ill no longer be arrested if the violation is simply improper wearing of face masks and shields.鈥 he said. 鈥淪o we have given instructions that they should only be approached and reminded.鈥

鈥淚f they do not have face masks, give them masks. No face shield, give them face shields,鈥 Sinas said. INQ

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