Push Admin

Charges filed vs. 'Poblacion girl', parents for breaking quarantine protocols

Article (news)

Raffy Santos, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="CIDG Director Police Maj. Gen. Albert Ferro ABS-CBN News" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/01/04/20220104-charge-sheet-against-gwyneth-chua-abs-cbn-news.jpg"/><figcaption>CIDG Director Police Maj. Gen. Albert Ferro holds up the charge sheet against Gwyneth Chua, her parents, and six other persons including members of Hotel Berjaya&#x27;s staff, on Jan. 4, 2022. Raffy Santos, ABS-CBN News</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA (2nd UPDATE) - The Filipino woman who broke the mandatory quarantine protocol during the holidays, her parents and six other people including staff of the Berjaya Hotel were charged Tuesday for violating a public health law, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said.The complaint was filed by the PNP&#x27;s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group at the Makati City Prosecutor&#x27;s Office. It cited sections of Republic Act 11332 or the Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events of Public Health Concern Act, as well as of its Implementing Rules and Regulations as those that the nine respondents have violated.Authorities believe that Chua infected about 15 people after skipping isolation during the holidays.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/31/21/timeline-poblacion-girl-skirts-quarantine-spurs-supposed-superspreader-event">TIMELINE: &#x27;Poblacion girl&#x27; skirts quarantine policies infecting several others with COVID-19</a></li></ul>In a statement, the PNP&#x27;s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said that Chua was transported to the quarantine facility, the <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/01/22/makati-hotel-confirms-breach-in-quarantine-protocol">Berjaya Hotel</a> in Makati, and was checked-in there last Dec. 22 at 11:23 p.m.At 11:40 p.m. of the same day, Chua was fetched from the same hotel by her father in a SUV, the CIDG said.Investigators confirmed the presence of Chua at a <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/31/21/resto-confirms-visit-of-quarantine-skipping-filipina">Makati restaurant</a> on the night of Dec. 23, through CCTV footage and witness accounts.The CIDG said that on Dec. 25, at 9 p.m., Chua returned to the hotel assisted by her mother.Being a returning Filipino overseas, Chua is &quot;obliged to follow the health protocol being imposed by IATF &amp; DOH,&quot; the police unit said.Chua&#x27;s &quot;action of leaving the quarantine facility and disregarding the quarantine procedure violated Rule XI Section 1 (g) (iii), (iv) of the IRR of R.A. 11332,&quot; it added.The CIDG said it did not find sufficient evidence that will merit charges against Chua&#x27;s companions on the night of Dec. 23 who were allegedly infected also with the virus.&quot;However, CIDG recommends and encourages the said individuals to file a complaint before CIDG for further referral to the prosecutors office,&quot; their statement read. The Palace on Monday said the government will implement penalties against quarantine violators to the &quot;fullest extent of the law,&quot; following Chua&#x27;s protocol breach to attend a party.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/03/22/quarantine-violators-to-face-civil-criminal-charges-palace">Quarantine violators to face civil, criminal charges: Palace</a></li></ul>Aside from Chua, authorities are also investigating the case of another Filipino who allegedly skipped mandatory quarantine for travelers.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/01/03/22/dot-another-pinoy-violated-covid-19-quarantine">DOT: Another Pinoy caught breaking mandatory COVID-19 quarantine</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/01/04/22/2nd-pinoy-who-broke-quarantine-a-no-show-at-hotel-dilg">2nd Pinoy who broke quarantine a no-show at hotel: DILG</a></li></ul>The PNP said it will conduct random inspections of businesses and quarantine hotels in areas under Alert Level 3. <ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/03/22/police-to-check-quarantine-hotels-dilg">DILG orders random checks on quarantine hotels after protocol breach</a></li></ul>“We believe that police visibility will serve the purpose to monitor how the quarantine hotels are accommodating their guests who are required to isolate while waiting for the completion of the required number of quarantine days,” said PNP chief Dionardo Carlos, who himself has <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/04/22/pnp-chief-carlos-tests-positive-for-covid-19">tested positive</a> for COVID-19.The Department of the Interior and Local Government on Monday said the tourism department and quarantine bureau lack manpower to guard some 150 accredited hotels, including 6 to 8 facilities located in Metro Manila.<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1879833" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

The Filipino woman who broke the mandatory quarantine protocol during the holidays, her parents and six other people including staff of the Berjaya Hotel were charged Tuesday for violating a public health law, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said.

Charges filed vs. 'Poblacion girl', parents for breaking quarantine protocols

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Traffic

Manila

Horoscope

News

Charges filed vs. 'Poblacion girl', parents for breaking quarantine protocols

Raffy Santos,

ABS-CBN News

Published Jan 04, 2022 01:29 PM PHT

|

Updated Jan 04, 2022 07:13 PM PHT

Read More:

PNP

charges

Gwyneth Anne Chua

COVID-19

COVID-19 quarantine

COVID-19 protocol breach

COVID-19 breaking protocol

poblacion girl

COVID-19 quarantine breach

COVID-19 breaking quarantine

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.