LGUs urged: Enforce public health standards during Holy Week gatherings

Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula unveils the ‘Homeless Jesus’ artwork at the Manila Catheral yesterday as Canadian Ambassador Peter MacArthur looks on.

Russell Palma

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government reminded local government units to adopt additional measures to enforce minimum public health standards in public gatherings that could turn into super spreader events during the observance of Holy Week.

“This year is a week-long opportunity for the public to take their holiday break and for spiritual recollection and recreational activities. LGUs are, therefore, expected to be more creative and proactive in carrying out strategies to ensure that the public strictly complies with the MPHS while they are going about with their religious traditions or vacation,” DILG Secretary Eduardo Año said in a statement.

“We do not want the figures to go up again after the Holy Week because of laxity on the part of LGUs and non-adherence of MPHS by the public. Hence, local governments should expect and be ready to deal with the health and security concerns that may arise because of the huge influx of people going to the provinces,” he added.

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