Pero pwede kasal, binyag at libing! Gov’t bans mass gathering events anew

By Prince Golez

Amid the rising number of Covid-19 cases, the Philippine government has prohibited all mass gatherings including religious activities in areas under general community quarantine.

In a televised briefing Sunday, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the prohibition will take effect in the next two weeks or until April 4.

Roque, however, said weddings, baptisms and funeral services will be permitted with limited capacity.

“Pinagbabawal po ang lahat ng mass at public gatherings kasama na po ang religious gatherings,” the Palace official said.

“Yung tinatawag nating KBL – kasal, binyag at libing – ay pinapayagan po pero hanggang 10 tao lang po ang pupuwedeng dumalo,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases, in its Resolution No. 104, encouraged the private sector to adopt alternative working arrangements for its employees to prevent the spread of the virus.

“Inengganyo po natin ang pribadong sektor na gayahin yung work arrangements na ipinatupad ng ehekutibo. Ang ating Executive Secretary ay nag-issue ng memorandum sa lahat ng executive branch of government na ilimita ang pagpasok kung kakayanin to 30 hanggang 50 percent of operations or on-site capacity,” said Roque.

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