MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila mayors have agreed to ban Christmas parties in the capital region as a precaution against the coronavirus crisis. Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said the mayors agreed to allow churches to open at 30% capacity as Christmas season nears. "But Christmas parties are really banned. Christmas parties will not be allowed while our situation is like this.) He noted that Metro Manila mayors, except Navotas City, have adjusted curfew hours from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Source: Philippine Star October 19, 2020 14:06 UTC