THE Davao City Police Office (DCPO) noted that after the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) on April 4, there are no more public utility jeepneys (PUJs) that are plying the streets of the city on Sunday, April 5.
DCPO Director Police Colonel Kirby John Kraft said they could only surmise that the drivers adhere to the guidelines issued by the city government in order to limit the movement of the people in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
Under Executive Order No. 23 released on April 2, it stated that all jeepneys must stop their operation except those hired to work for the government.
On Sunday, only a few private vehicles, motorcycles, and taxis were seen along the road after the city prohibited PUJs.
Earlier, the City Government of Davao provided assistance to the affected drivers under Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (Tupad).
Meanwhile, since the start of ECQ implementation at 9 p.m. on April 4, Kraft said that there are still violators of other policies under ECQ. He added that there are stubborn residents who defy the rules and did not understand the seriousness of the epidemic.
But unlike before, the public is slowly adapting to the new policies and have become obedient to the guidelines of the local government, which include staying at home and observing social distancing.
Based on their record, DCPO reported a total of 21 curfew violators, four for liquor ban, and seven for not observing social distancing/mass gathering.
In Davao Region, Davao City topped the area with the most number of Covid-19 positive patients at 62 of which 17 have recovered and 11 died due to respiratory infection caused by the virus.