Padlocked mall in Cavite to discuss ‘corrective measures’ with LGU

MANILA, Philippines — A mall in Trece Martires, Cavite on Friday vowed to comply with directives from the provincial government to be able to reopen after it was ordered padlocked for alleged failure to comply with quarantine measures.

In a statement, the management of SM City Trece Martires said it would discuss corrective measures with the local government so that it can immediately reopen its doors to the public.

“SM City Trece Martires will comply with the Executive Order issued by the office of the Governor,” the mall said.

“Upon investigation, the said entrance has been determined as an isolated case as all other entrances strictly follow the Provincial EO No. 17. We will immediately discuss the corrective measures with the Local Government Unit so we can quickly re-open the mall to serve all our customers,” it added.

The mall was ordered suspended after it was found violating the province’s quarantine pass policy.

Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla said the province never stopped the use of quarantine passes.

The province is under general community quarantine until July 31.

As of July 23, the province recorded at least 1,000 COVID-19 cases of which more than 620 are active.

EDV