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+ May 17, 2021 THE Provincial Government of Guimaras has canceled some Manggahan Festival events that were scheduled on May 20 to 22 due to the increasing number of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases in the province.
Governor Samuel Gumarin signed Executive Order 19 series of 2021 on May 17, prohibiting the conduct of the following Manggahan Festival events: Manggahan Ride (Bike and motorcycle) Manggahan Sports Fest Manggahan by the Beach
Gumarin said the Provincial Government will prioritize the safety of the Guimarasnons over these activities, noting that the Covid-19 pandemic remains to be a public health emergency in the country and around the world, “killing more than three million people to date since 2020.”