Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila. (Photo from Philippine News Agency)
DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat bared Sunday, May 16 that the two sites will be opened on limited capacity and shortened operating hours. Minimum public health standards (MPHS) in connection with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic will also be strictly observed.
Puyat made the announcement following the decision of the Inter-agency Task Force on the Management of the Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to place the National Capital Region (NCR) and the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal–collectively known as NCR-plus–under a general community quarantine (GCQ) “with heightened restrictions”.
Based on the IATF’s guidelines, tourist attractions can now operate at 30 percent of the venue capacity, subject to strict compliance with health and safety protocols.