Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 9) – The Caloocan City local government ordered on Sunday the closure of a resort operating amid the implementation of the modified enhanced community quarantine in the city.
Caloocan City Mayor Oscar Malapitan said they are bent on suing the owner of the Gubat sa Ciudad resort and those who were seen swimming and enjoying its facilities.
The Caloocan City mayor ordered the immediate cancellation of the resort’s business permit. He also requested for a thorough investigation regarding its continued operation despite the ban on leisure activities in MECQ areas.
Malapitan added that officials of Barangay 171, where the resort is located, will also be included in the probe.
A throng of people were seen swimming in the resort on Sunday, which became viral on social media.
Malapitan also ordered that contact tracing, swab testing, and close monitoring be conducted on people who visited the resort on Sunday.
The Gubat sa Ciudad resort management has yet to comment on the closure order and the allegations.
Caloocan City is part of the National Capital Region, which is under MECQ until May 14.
