All mass gatherings banned in Bacolod during Holy Week

BACOLOD CITY—All forms of mass gatherings have been banned during the Holy Week until Easter Sunday (April 4) to stem transmission of SARS Cov2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

“Any form of festivity, excursion, picnic, revelry or similar public gatherings in open places on public roads, streets, alleys, parks, squares, shorelines, beaches and the like are all suspended during any day during the Holy Week and particularly on April 3 and April 4,” Leonardia’s order said.

He also ordered the closure of all resorts, leisure parks, recreation facilities and parks in the city.

Village chiefs and enforcement teams were directed to help the city government enforce the mayor’s order and coordinate with the city legal enforcement team and local police force.