KC, Tim Yap nagmulta ng P1,500 matapos lumabag sa COVID-19 health protocols

NAGMULTA ng P1,500 si KC Concepcion dahil sa paglabag sa ipinatutupad na COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Ito’y may koneksyon sa pag-attend sa birthday party ng TV host at eventologist na si Tim Yap na ginanap sa The Manor sa Camp John Hay, Baguio City nitong nagdaang Jan. 17.

Umani ng matinding batikos mula sa madlang pipol ang naganap na birthday celebration ni Tim Yap dahil sa hindi raw pagsunod safety protocols, kabilang na ang hindi pagsusuot ng face mask at face shield at paglabag sa social distancing.

Sa isang litrato na kumalat sa social media, makikita si KC na kasama si Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong at asawa nitong si Arlene kung saan makikita na walang face mask at face shield ang aktres.

Sa official statement ng Public Information Office ng Baguio, nabatid na nabayaran na ng lahat ng nagpunta sa party ni Tim Yap ang mga kaukulang penalty, pati na ng hotel kung saan ginanap ang party.

“Protocol violators in the controversial birthday affair held at The Manor at Camp John have settled their penalties with the city government.

“The Manor paid a total of P9,000 (P1,000 for violation of Ord. 45-2020 Face Mask Ordinance; P3,000 for violation of Ord. 46-2020 Physical Distancing Ordinance; P5,000 for violation of Ord. 53-2020 New Normal Operation for Business Establishments).

“A total of 33 participants to the event including Mrs. Arlene Magalong, celebrant Tim Yap and artist KC Concepcion have each paid their fines of P1,000 for violation of Ord. 45-2020 and P500 for Ord. 46-2020,” sabi pa sa official statement.

Sa kanyang Twitter account, nagbahagi si KC ng saloobin tungkol sa nangyari. Aniya, “From now on, even if we all test PCR negative, I will mask up anytime I’m in a crowd, for extra safety.

“I hope we all remind each other to do so, too. Let’s learn (& relearn) the safety precautions the gov has put in place for us, so we can take care of each other. Love to all,” mensahe pa ni KC.

Kasunod nito, nag-post din ang singer-actress sa Instagram ng mahabang message para ipahayag ang pasasalamat niya sa mga bayaning frontliners na patuloy na nakikipaglaban sa COVID-19 pandemic.

“Taking the time to thank our nurses, doctors, frontliners and caregivers who have been working hard since the beginning of last year.

“To be honest, we are all still getting used to our new normal.

“I quarantined solo for 3 months, not leaving my house, trying to be strong home alone to keep myself and others safe, and had no one at home to lean on.

“Mentally, it was taking its toll, which it did on so many of us regular people, but most especially on our frontliners who have been working nonstop to keep our communities safe. Thank you,” pahayag ni KC.

Patuloy pa ng dalaga, “I do agree that keeping a mask on and not letting our guards down is the least we citizens could do.

“This pandemic situation is tiring on many levels for us all. We all have our different struggles and ways of coping.

“There are days that you’re up, and there are days when you’re down. There are days that you’re strong, and days when you fail.

“But one thing is for sure, we can all learn from everyday experiences, and from each other.”

Nagbigay din siya ng advice sa publiko na patuloy na seryosohin ang paglaban sa killer virus at sundin ang lahat ng health protocols na ipinatutupad ng pamahalaan.

“Nobody is perfect, revenge travel is TRULY a thing, and in as much as we would like to break free from chains and restrictions to try and keep sane, no.

“We need to travel more responsibly. We need to gather more responsibly. Stay focused and patient. We can get through this together.

“In the meantime, we should take care of our mental health, always, as much as the physical, no matter what.

“Find things that make you happy. Rest when your mind and body need it. Eat healthy, be active, stay alert,” ani KC.

“As I’ve learned, we can connect with each other and love each other, while still being extra careful for ourselves and one another.

“I let my guard down for 5 minutes- while I was vigilant 99% of the time, 99% is not enough.

“Take care out there everyone. We have a long way to go. Tomorrow is a new day,” paalala pa ng dalaga.