Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 399)
Executive Order No. 399 amends paragraph 4 of Executive Order No. 326 regarding the regulation of days and hours of operation of bars during the period of emergency.
It derives authority from Commonwealth Act Numbered Six Hundred and One, which regulates the establishment, maintenance, and operation of places of amusement in chartered cities, municipalities, and municipal districts.
Bars shall be open only from 9:00 o'clock a.m. to 2:00 o'clock p.m. every day during the period of emergency.
After closing hours, no activity such as music, dancing, holding of floor shows, concerts, serving of food or drinks, or allowing patrons to remain inside the premises is allowed.
Any store, place, or establishment wherein alcoholic beverages or liquors of any kind are sold shall be considered a bar for the purposes of the limitations on days and hours of operation.
The time restrictions legally limit the operation of bars and the conduct of bar-related activities during the specified hours to control entertainment and liquor service during the emergency period.
Yes, the regulations apply only during the present period of emergency as stated in the order.
Manuel L. Quezon signed the Executive Order as the President of the Philippines.
Jorge B. Vargas was the Secretary to the President who attested to the Executive Order.
These restrictions aim to prevent prolonged social gatherings and activities that may pose a risk during the emergency period, reinforcing public order and safety.