Manila Bulletin
Bacolod mayor suspends mass gatherings, public events
Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia has suspended all mass gatherings and public events, including social events, school activities, sports, amusement, and entertainment programs, due to the threat of COVID-19.
This measure, outlined in Executive Order No. 18-2020, aims to prevent the transmission of the virus through social distancing.
Previously, the mayor had suspended graduation and moving-up ceremonies and shortened classes for Day Care Centers and Supervised Neighborhood Play (SNP).
Public schools were set to conclude classes on March 20, and private schools on March 27, with the Department of Education suggesting end-of-year rites could be held between April 13 and 17.
As of March 12, Bacolod City had three persons under investigation (PUIs) and 19 persons under monitoring (PUMs) for COVID-19.
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