Ilocos Sur governor pushes to ban Long

Mejia, other comedians for skirting

yesterday

Ilocos Sur Governor Ryan Singson is seeking to ban comedians Long Mejia,
Dagul, and Gene Padilla from his province after they allegedly refused to
undergo health quarantine protocols.
The governor yesterday claimed that the actors made an “unsanctioned visit”
and engaged in “social activities” in the town of Santo Domingo, but did not
specify when the trio went to the area. He added that the three, who brought
other companions, visited the place “with no legitimate purpose” and without
proper coordination with the government.
“We Ilocanos are by nature hospitable. We value each and every individual who
visits our Heritage Province. However, we do not tolerate arrogance and willful
disregard on lawful orders of duly constituted authorities of the [p]rovince,”
Singson said in a statement.
“Their refusal to undergo quarantine checkpoint protocols, [and] evading
checkpoint personnels (sic) is another manifestation of violation of our laws, an
exhibition of arrogance and impoliteness that should not be tolerated,” he added.
Singson added that has urged the province’s officials to pass a resolution that
would bar the comedians from ever entering Ilocos Sur.
“Their gesture is truly a disappointment undermining the police power of the LGU
[local government unit] in the implementation of quarantine protocols during the
pandemic,” he said.
The governor said that the actors should have complied with the law given their
popularity. He reminded his constituents that beating the pandemic requires their
cooperation.
“It is not solely the responsibility of the National and Local Governments but also
of the people, both residents and non-residents. The little inconveniences that
result from following strict rules and guidelines is a small sacrifice that we have
to bear if we want to succeed in this fight against COVID-19,” he said.
Posted by  Ryan Luis V. Singson (Official FAN PAGE)  on  Sunday, July 19, 2020
Mejia, Padilla, and Dagul, who appear often on Philippine television, have yet to
release a statement addressing the alleged violation.
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