MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila mayors have agreed to increase the venue capacity of religious gatherings up to 50% as they also eye the further relaxation of quarantine restrictions, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Benhur Abalos Jr. said Thursday.
During a meeting on Wednesday, the local chief executives of Metro Manila agreed to support the slow and gradual reopening of the economy and to allow more activities, said Abalos.
This includes increasing the capacity of religious gatherings, which at present, is only allowed up to 30%.
“Sang-ayon ang mga alkalde kung ang opening ng simbahan ay aabot ng 50%,” he said in a Palace briefing.
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