President Duterte has refused to exempt Cebu province to the prohibition on pillion rides, or “back rides” on motorcycles, as he may be charged for giving undue advantage to a local government unit, to the prejudice of other local government units.
Garcia on Thursday allowed pillion rides on private motorcycles to compensate for the limited forms of mass transportation in the province while under community quarantine.
“I will withdraw my executive order. To all my fellow Cebuanos, I did everything I can to alleviate your conditions amid the restrictions caused by the COVID-19. I really tried my best,” she added.Mr. Duterte said he understood the predicament of those who needed to use motorcycles in bringing their loved ones to their workplaces.
Both the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Department of Transportation have prohibited pillion riding on motorcycles since it does not allow for physical distancing, one of the health measures seen to stop the spread of the COVID-19.
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