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DILG: Christmas carols now OK in Alert Level 2 areas

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Gillan Ropero and Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="People take pictures with the Christmas installations at the V-Mall in San Juan City on November 6, 2021. Several Filipinos went out on the first weekend since restrictions were eased down to alert level 2, allowing all ages inside malls and public places. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News" src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/news/11/10/20211106-covid-laert-level-2-malls-ncr-gc-4263.jpg"/><figcaption>People take pictures with the Christmas installations at the V-Mall in San Juan City on November 6, 2021. Several Filipinos went out on the first weekend since restrictions were eased down to alert level 2, allowing all ages inside malls and public places. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA (UPDATE) - Christmas caroling is allowed in areas under COVID-19 Alert Level 2, as the number of new infections declined, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Wednesday.</p><p>Interior Spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said individuals must be vaccinated against the respiratory disease if they conduct caroling indoors, which is subject to the establishment&#x27;s capacity.</p><p>&quot;Under Alert 2, caroling is allowed provided that (minimum public health standard) is strictly followed and subject to the operational capacity of the venue of the caroling: 50 percent and vaccinated individuals only if indoor, and 70 percent if outdoor,&quot; Malaya told ABS-CBN News. </p><p>Carolers must wear face shield &quot;as of now&quot;, but the policy may change as the Inter-Agency Task Force Against COVID-19 is set to meet Thursday to decide whether to lift or keep the mandatory use of the protective equipment in select areas, Malaya added.</p><p>Metro Manila mayors earlier this week recommended to lift the use of face shield, except in hospitals and medical facilities. Manila Mayor and presidential candidate Isko Moreno Domagoso has already implemented the proposal.</p><div> </div><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/09/21/they-can-go-to-court-isko-moreno-says-manila-to-keep-no-face-shield-policy">Isko says Palace should &#x27;go to court&#x27; for Manila to revoke no face shield policy</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/08/21/metro-manila-mayors-ok-lifting-face-shield-policy">Metro Manila mayors OK lifting face shield policy - MMDA</a></li></ul><p>The health department has yet to issue any statement regarding conducting Christmas carols.</p><p>Last year, the traditional practice was banned in a bid to curb the spread of the respiratory disease which has so far killed over 44,000 in the country as of Tuesday. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/27/20/metro-manila-bans-caroling-suspends-christmas-parties-in-war-vs-covid-19">Metro Manila bans caroling, suspends Christmas parties in war vs COVID-19</a></li></ul><p>Metro Manila shifted to Alert Level 2 from Alert Level 3 on Nov. 5. This will remain in effect until Nov. 21.</p><p>The current level allows greater mobility among the public, and more tourist spots to resume operations. Minors are also allowed to go out and go to establishments and malls, regardless of vaccination status. </p><p>Fairs, peryas or kids&#x27; amusement areas such as playgrounds, playroom, and kiddie rides are also now permitted. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/11/06/21/finance-execs-welcome-alert-level-2-in-ncr">Finance leaders &#x27;welcome with gratitude&#x27; eased quarantine in Metro Manila</a></li></ul><p>The government previously encouraged the public to limit Christmas celebrations to family members.</p><p>On Tuesday, the Department of Health reported 1,409 new COVID-19 cases, marking the 8th day that the country logged fewer than 3,000 fresh infections and its lowest since mid-February this year. However many laboratories failed to submit data. <br/> </p><div><strong>FROM OUR ARCHIVES</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QaDinfbdk8s?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday confirmed that Christmas caroling is allowed in areas under Alert Level 2, as the number of new COVID cases declined. 

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DILG: Christmas carols now OK in Alert Level 2 areas

Gillan Ropero and Job Manahan,

ABS-CBN News

Published November 10, 2021 03:33 PM PHT

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Updated November 10, 2021 03:47 PM PHT

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