Imposition of curfew in Zamboanga continues amid standoff

From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 10): Imposition of curfew in Zamboanga continues amid standoff

The Crisis Management Committee (CMC) announced the imposition of curfew in this city will continue Tuesday starting at 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Wednesday.

Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar, who chairs the CMC, at the same time, said the suspension of classes in all levels, both public and private, will also continue and all schools will remain closed Wednesday.

However, Salazar said that city government operations will resume Wednesday and heads of national agencies are also encouraged to evaluate the possibility of resumption of work.

Salazar said operation of banking institutions will be upon discretion of management in coordination with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

“We urge business establishments to be opened starting tomorrow (Wednesday) except those in affected areas which will be upon the discretion of the owners/operators,” Salazar said.

“We likewise appeal to business establishments to ensure that prices of commodities remain stable. The buying public is also advised not to resort to panic buying but purchase provisions enough for the day to prevent shortage of supplies,” she added.

She said the main public market will remain closed but the Sta. Cruz Commercial Complex and the Bagsakan center will be opened starting Wednesday.

At least 15 evacuation centers have been set up to temporarily house evacuees from the barangays of Rio Hondo, Sta. Barabara, Sta. Catalina, Kasanyangan, Talon-Talon and Tetuan.

The biggest evacuation center is the Joaquin F. Enriquez, Jr. Memorial Sports Complex in Barangay San Jose-Cawa-Cawa.

“To ensure continuous supply for the mounting number of evacuees, we encouraged donation of cooked meals or foods that can easily be cooked such as rice, noodles, sardines and water as well as milk, clothing, blankets and mats, sanitary pads and underwear. Please course all your donations to the command center under the supervision of City Administrator Antonio Orendain Jr. at the City Council or the designated drop off centers such as Ateneo de Zamboanga and Claret School,” Salazar said.

For emergencies and other concerns please contact our hotline numbers: (062)992-23-85 or (062)992-31-37 for the command center, 117 or 166 and +639063680749 for the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO).

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