MANILA, Philippines — It is insensitive to hold parties during the period of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) imposed due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen said Wednesday. It is insensitive to hold one. The Supreme Court held a retirement ceremony of a justice with 40 years of service via a private videoconferenced ceremony. It is insensitive to hold one,” Leonen said on Twitter. Leonen even raised the Supreme Court held a retirement party for Associate Justice Andres Reyes Jr. on Monday via video teleconference, as they observed social distancing protocols.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 13, 2020 13:30 UTC