The Regional Task Force 11- coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has requested the Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Navy to conduct regular patrols off the coastlines of Davao Gulf, especially those along Davao City and Davao del Norte. In its resolution released on Monday, the request was made to prevent convergence of people intending to conduct beach parties or mass gatherings during summer months and the Holy Week 2020. “In order to avoid the rapid spread of infection of the CoViD-19, there is a need to prevent convergence of people intending to conduct parties or mass gatherings in beaches,” the resoulution said.

Fenequito, A. Jr. (2020, April 7). PCG, Navy asked to watch Davao coastlines for beach parties during Holy Week. Manila Bulletin, p. 5.