LOCAL government units in Negros Occidental should learn from the current experience of Bacolod City, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said.
Lacson made the comment after Bacolod City was put under the stricter modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) effective September 8 until 30 after a surge of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases.
"In fact, other local government units should monitor how the MECQ is implemented, and learn from it. Remember, Bacolod started from a small number, it could happen to the rest of the province if we are complacent," the governor pointed out.
Asked if putting Bacolod under MECQ was a right decision, Lacson said: "The IATF sees it fit that Bacolod should be under MECQ."
He added that the Provincial Government would adjust to the quarantine status of Bacolod City.
"We intend to continue our four-day report to office and one day work from home per week schedule," Lacson said.
Capitol employees residing from outside the Bacolod City will be fetched by government vehicles, he added.
