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Gov't backtracks on opening of cinemas, leisure venues

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Posted at Mar 20 03:41 AM

The Philippines hit a single-day record high of new COVID-19 cases.  Read more »

Trade chief backs deferment of cinema reopening amid COVID-19 spike

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Posted at Mar 08 01:44 PM

Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez supports the decision of Metro Manila mayors to defer the reopening of cinemas and amusement centers amid rising COVID-19 cases in the capital region. Read more »

NCR mayors agree to shut down cinemas again amid spike in COVID-19 cases

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Updated as of Mar 07 09:37 PM

(UPDATE) Metro Manila mayors agreed during a meeting Saturday to again close cinemas and amusement centers as COVID-19 infections have spiked, MMDA chairman Benhur Abalos said. Read more »

When are cinemas actually reopening? Depends on LGU, operators say

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Updated as of Mar 05 02:21 PM

While technically allowed to reopen starting March 5, Friday, some cinemas in modified and general community quarantine (MGCQ, GCQ) areas are not resuming operations just yet, groups said on Thursday. Read more »

Valenzuela to reopen cinemas, game arcades by Friday

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Updated as of Mar 04 09:26 AM

MAY SINE NA SA VALENZUELA: Valenzuela City will reopen cinemas and game arcades on Friday at limited capacity and stringent regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19.   Read more »

No eating, no calls, no bathroom breaks in case cinemas reopen: DOH official

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 18 05:23 PM

Once cinemas in the country reopen in March a year after the country started implementing quarantine measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, moviegoers should follow health protocols and precautionary measures, a Department of Health official said Thursday. Read more »

'Many' Metro Manila mayors want to ease restrictions gradually: Teodoro

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Updated as of Feb 18 08:24 AM

Several Metro Manila mayors want to gradually ease the capital region's lockdown restriction, Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro said Thursday.   Read more »

2 officials snub ‘sourgraping’ ex-adviser’s call to abolish IATF

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 16 06:18 PM

Two officials on Tuesday rejected a former government adviser’s call to abolish the inter-agency task force leading the country’s pandemic response over a recent decision.    Read more »

Govt urged to consult Metro Manila mayors on easing of restrictions

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Updated as of Feb 16 08:42 AM

Metro Manila mayors want the national government to consult local chief executives prior to easing restrictions such as the reopening of cinemas, an official said Tuesday. Read more »

PH gov't postpones cinema reopening in GCQ areas

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Posted at Feb 15 11:32 PM

The Philippine government deferred a plan to reopen cinemas in areas under a general community quarantine. Read more »

Expert warns of high-risk COVID-19 transmission in cinemas

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Updated as of Feb 15 11:34 PM

MANILA - Cinemas are 'high-risk' places of COVID-19 transmission, an expert warned Monday, amid proposals to re-open movie houses and other leisure establishments in general community quarantine (GCQ) areas like Metro Manila to boost the economy. Read more »

Gobyerno maglalabas ng guidelines para sa pagbubukas ng mga sinehan: DOH

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Updated as of Feb 15 07:35 PM

Titiyakin umano ng gobyerno na magiging ligtas ang mga sinehan para sa mga tao.  Read more »

Maynila magbibigay ng libreng swab test sa cinema workers

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Updated as of Feb 16 01:28 AM

Magbibigay ng libreng swab test ang local government unit ng Maynila para sa mga nagtatrabaho sa sinehan sa lungsod. Read more »

Movie producers, theater operators wait and see on reopening of cinemas: 'Public safety is our priority'

Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 16 01:28 AM

Movie producers and theater chain operators have adopted a cautious, wait-and-see attitude on the controversial reopening of cinemas and other public venues in general community quarantine (GCQ) areas like Metro Manila.  Read more »

Palace: Opening of Metro Manila cinemas moved to March 1, subject to LGUs' OK

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 15 04:03 PM

The reopening of traditional movie theaters in Metro Manila has been moved to March 1, subject to the approval of local governments, Malacañang said on Monday.  Read more »

PH gov’t to release ventilation requirements as cinemas re-open — DOH

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 15 12:46 PM

MANILA — The Department of Health on Monday said there will be guidelines on the ventilation requirements for cinemas that were recently allowed to re-open in general community quarantine (GCQ) areas despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.   Read more »

Quezon City rejects reopening cinemas amid pandemic

Isay Reyes, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 15 01:12 AM

QC Mayor Joy Belmonte said that although she supports the reopening of the economy, the benefits should balance the risks.   Read more »

SILIPIN: Mga puwedeng panoorin ngayong Halloween habang 'new normal'

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Posted at Oct 31 07:46 PM

Sa kabila ng pandemya, kaliwa't kanan ang mga gimmick ngayong Halloween mula sa drive-in cinemas hanggang sa mga bago at classic na Halloween stories.  Read more »

FDCP bats for reopening of more movie theaters by November

Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 28 04:29 PM

After the reopening of several theaters of the SM Cinema chain, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is pushing for the reopening of more moviehouses in the country by November, in time for the fourth edition of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP4).  Read more »

Watching movies amid COVID-19 pandemic

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 19 10:49 AM

Moviegoers observe physical distancing while watching inside the SM Cinema in Santa Rosa, Laguna on Sunday. Read more »