Magalong orders probe of film crew led by actor Arjo Atayde over protocol breach after 10 of them test positive for COVID-19
Mayor Benjamin Magalong (lelft) and Arjo Atayde /INQUIRER
BAGUIO CITY––Mayor Benjamin Magalong said Wednesday that he ordered an investigation on the alleged health protocol violations by a film crew after 10 of them tested positive for COVID-19.
Magalong said the group, led by actor Arjo Atayde, was authorized since last month to shoot but was directed to stay in a bubble and not allowed to leave the city during the duration of their filming.
“They were already in the city since last month before the implementation of enhanced community quarantine in the National Capital Region,” Magalong said in a statement.
But the mayor said some crew members have been going home, and returning to the city without passing through the triage.
Magalong said the group also failed to comply with their commitment for monthly testing.
“For some reason, Mr. Atayde left his group yesterday (Monday) without informing us, although I’m trying to reach out to him to instruct him on what to do with his group left in the city,” the mayor said.
He said Atayde and nine other members of the group have tested positive for COVID-19.
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