The provincial government of Isabela imposed a ban on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on Monday, Aug. 3, due to Tropical Depression Luis.
Now under Signal No. 1, the province announced the implementation of the ban in accordance with Ordinance No. 2020-13-1 of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.
Through its Public Information Office, the local government reminded the public that anyone found intoxicated will be fined P2,000.
Failure to pay the fine within seven days will result in an increased penalty of P3,000, imprisonment of up to three months, or both, depending on the court’s decision.
Individuals and establishments that offer, sell, or permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages will be fined P4,000.
Failure to settle the fine within seven days will result in an increased penalty of P5,000, imprisonment of up to six months, or both.
As of 10 a.m., Luis was located, based on all available data, 165 kilometers (km) east of Echague, Isabela, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
Pagasa also said Luis was packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour (kph) near its center, with gusts of up to 55 kph.
Restrictions on maritime activities were likewise imposed. /mcm