Quezon City authorities have shut down three more establishments, including a repeat violator, after they were found operating as bars in violation of quarantine protocols against COVID-19.
Police said those ordered closed on Friday were Batcave Food/Music Bar on Visayas Ave.; KARMA Lounge in Barangay South Triangle; and Guilly's Island Restaurant and Bar on Tomas Morato Ave., which also received a closure order from the local government in September 2020.
This came after the Quezon City Police District and the city's Business Permits and Licensing Department conducted inspections at various establishments on Thursday night to ensure their compliance with minimum health standards.
Police said 39 individuals at Guilly's Island Restaurant and Bar were also apprehended for violating health protocols, including the social distancing, wearing of face masks, drinking alcohol guidelines.
"They were released upon documentation and after receiving their respective Ordinance Violation Receipts," police added.
Last week, five bars and KTV bars were also shut down by the local government for the same violation. They were the Ciso's Gastro Bar, G-Side Bar, En Route Distillery, Chaparral KTV and Baia Luna KTV Bar.
The first three bars were closed after their guests shared on social media a video of "their wanton violation of health and safety protocols," Mayor Joy Belmonte said.