BUKIDNON Gov. Jose Ma. Zubiri yesterday ordered the removal of all quarantine checkpoints between the towns of his province to allow the unhampered movement of vehicles.
Zubiri, in his Executive Order 509-2020, however retained the checkpoints along the boundaries of Bukidnon and the provinces of Misamis Oriental, North Cotabato, Lanao, and Davao provinces.
The order is to be fully implemented today, May 1.
Zubiri said his office has received complaints about the checkpoints between municipalities, Malaybalay, and Valencia cities.
“These quarantine control points are drawing criticism from the public as it hampers the daily movement of motorists and residents,” Zubiri said.
He said the decision came after he received a recommendation from the Provincial Inter-Agency Task Force to lift the control points between the towns and the two cities of Bukidnon.
The control points that remain operational are those in Alae, Manolo Fortich; Barangay Gango, Libona; Nicdao, Baungon; Kalilangan town; Sta. Ines, Malitbog; San Fernando; Lorega, Kitaotao; and Damulog town.
Meanwhile, the familiar red buses of the Rural Transit Mindanao bus company are expected to resume services in Bukidnon.
In a statement, RTMI said ts buses will service the towns of Bukidnon in a regular but limited capacity.
“As a precautionary measure to prevent the further spread of Covid-19 and in the interest of public safety, we have installed foot baths in our buses and terminals and our line personnel including drivers and conductors will be provided with face shields and face masks,” the statement sent to reporters said.
The bus company said they would require passengers to wear face masks at all times while inside their buses and to observe social/physical distancing. (Froilan Gallardo)
