Las Piñas City lifts liquor ban amid modified ECQ

MANILA, Philippines — Just like other cities in Metro Manila, Las Piñas City government has lifted the prohibition of selling liquor in the city but required the consumption of alcoholic beverages only in houses.

The official Facebook page of Las Piñas announced on Wednesday that distributors, whole-sellers, grocery stores, sari-sari stores, and convenience stores are allowed to sell alcoholic drinks.

The city government also prohibited drinking alcoholic drinks in public places.

The local government previously imposed a ban on the sale of liquor to promote social distancing and prevent mass gathering.

Cities in Metro Manila namely Pasay, Marikina, Quezon City, Caloocan, San Juan, and Mandaluyong have lifted their ban on alcoholic drinks since the modified enhanced community was imposed last May 16.

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