Taguig to close protocol violators

The Taguig City local government is threatening to close down business establishments found to be violating health and safety protocols, following reports that some stores in Bonifacio Global City are ignoring protocols, especially those on social distancing and the allowable maximum capacity.

Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano said, “Establishments in Taguig that endanger the health and safety of their customers and employees will be engaged immediately. Repeated violators will be closed down.”

“We will not allow a few irresponsible establishments to compromise our efforts in making Taguig a model community for living in the new normal. We will strive to implement health and safety protocols so that businesses in Taguig can thrive,” he added.

City officials have already met with BGC and Fort Bonifacio Development Corp. officials regarding the violations.

“Our joint efforts have kept Taguig, including BGC, as one of the safest cities to live, work, and do business in,” Cayetano said.

Among areas in BGC a netizen complained off are establishments in Burgos Circle.

“We want to assure all our citizens, visitors and stakeholders that Taguig City, including BGC, is safe and open for business. We will continue our efforts to ensure that establishments and their clients act responsibly during this time of pandemic,” he said.

“We have been working hard to boost customer confidence in the safety of our malls, restaurants and other establishments in Taguig. We continue to encourage and support businesses to operate safely and responsibly,” he added.