Ayala-led AC Energy Philippines, owner of a power barge that exploded in Bo. Obrero, Lapuz district and triggered an oil spill last July 3, 2020, is again in the spotlight after one of its employees allegedly breached quarantine protocols. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas slammed the company on Thursday, particularly one of its officers who visited the City Mayor’s Office on Tuesday while awaiting the results of his swab results for COVID-19. According to Treñas, the incident is a clear violation of the existing rules in the metro emphasizing that no one is above the law.

After oil spill, energy firm under fire for quarantine rule breach. (2020, August 7). Daily Guardian, pp. 1, 15.