He noted that while activities outside of churches were prohibited, it allowed outside dining for restaurants. Malacañang on Sunday placed Metro Manila under a stricter general community quarantine, wherein religious gatherings are banned. The government issued the order ahead of the Holy Week, when many people tend to travel to provinces. On Tuesday, Bishop Broderick Pabillo, apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Manila, came out with a three-page pastoral instruction that all traditional Catholic celebrations would be observed during the Holy Week. He clarified though that only 10 percent of the church capacity would be allowed in compliance with health protocols, while religious activities outside of churches, like senakulo, pabasa, processions, motorcades, and visita iglesia, would be disallowed.

Source: Manila Times March 24, 2021 09:25 UTC