Bacolod City curfew won’ be lifted, but alcohol consumption in restaurants, hotels to be allowed

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BACOLOD CITY —- Curfew in Bacolod City will not be lifted, while the consumption of alcoholic beverages in restaurants, hotels, and other establishments will be allowed from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. only.

Dr. Chris Sorongon, Emergency Operations Center Task Force Deputy for Medical and Data Analysis, said the policy was agreed in a zoom meeting between city officials and members of the business community last Friday to keep the economy turning with caution.

The business community had sought the lifting of the city curfew and permission to serve alcoholic beverages.

The purchase of alcoholic beverages from stores would still be from noon to 6 p.m., and consumption in public places woul…

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