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Año tells LGUs, cockpit operators to enforce health protocols

Published Jan 29, 2022 02:13 pm

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) ordered on Saturday, Jan. 29, all local government units (LGUs) to ensure that traditional cockfighting in the cockpit arenas in areas under Alert Level 2 or lower are compliant with the existing health protocols.

DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año said provincial governors, city/municipal mayors and punong barangays (barangay captains) should exercise sound judgment, undertake necessary actions and ensure compliance to health and safety protocols in the management of cockpits and cockfighting activities in their jurisdictions.

“Kahit nasa Level 2 or 1 na kayo, mahigpit pa rin nating paalala (to the LGUs) na maging maingat, disiplinado, at alisto sa inyong pagbabalik-operasyon ng sabong. Hindi pa napapanahon upang tayo ay makampante, lalo’t mataas pa ang kaso ng omicron (Even if you are already in level 2 or 1, we strictly remind you to be careful, disciplined and alert to the return of the traditional cockfigthing operations. It is not yet time to be complacent especially still with the high cases of omicron),’’ Año said.

In DILG memorandum circular (MC) 2022-003, Año stated “that the operations of cockpits and traditional cockfighting may be allowed in areas under Alert Level 2 or lower provided that there should be no objection from the concerned LGUs and that COVID-19 health protocols are strictly observed.’’

Año stressed that the maximum venue capacity for indoor gatherings is only 50 percent for fully vaccinated individuals pursuant to Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging and Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) guidelines.

All on-site workers/employees of these establishments should also be fully immunized.

He stressed that only technology-based platforms, as well as cashless betting are allowed to prevent the physical exchange of cash anywhere in the cockpit.

The DILG chief noted that minimum public health standards (MPHS) shall be strictly observed in areas where traditional cockfighting is conducted.

These include proper wearing of face masks and strict enforcement of no face mask, no entry policy; physical distancing of at least one meter and hand hygiene (alcohols/hand sanitizers/disinfecting materials) should be made available for all patrons, employees and visitors.

Per IATF-MEID Resolution No. 154, Series of 2021, operation of cockpits and traditional cockfighting shall be allowed in areas under Alert Level 2 provided that there is no objection from the LGUs where the activity may take place and subject to the strict observance of protocols.

“We are not yet out of the woods and we do not encourage mass gatherings which could be super spreader events. Make sure you exercise extra caution before entering a cockpit or participating in cockfighting activities,” Año said.

Año said local police officers shall assist in the monitoring and inspection of cockpit arenas.

“Titiyakin ng ating mga kapulisan at ng mga barangay na nasusunod ang lahat ng mga nakasaad na guidelines para sa muling pagbubukas ng mga sabungan sa Alert Level 2 areas

(The police and the barangay will ensure that all the guidelines are observed in the re-opening of cockpits in Alert Level 2 areas),’’ Año said.

He warned that the failure to comply with the guidelines shall result in automatic closure of the cockpits with the “concerned officials and employees shall be dealt with in accordance to pertinent laws, rules, and regulations.’’ (Chito A. Chavez)

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