CALOOCAN CITY, Dec. 2 (PIA) -- The Valenzuela City Government has temporarily prohibited Christmas caroling with an ordinance that punishes violators with a P5,000 fine.
Under Ordinance No. 824 (Bawal Muna Caroling!), in line with the national government’s call to prohibit Christmas caroling amid threats of COVID-19, non-compliance could also entail rendering community service for a certain period.
The measure took effect on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 until Jan. 4, 2021.
"An administrative penalty equivalent to P5,000 shall be meted to those who violate the measure. Minors, however, will undergo an intervention program from the city’s Social Welfare and Development Office," the city government said.
The local government, however, enjoined its constituents to practice online or digital caroling. (PIA NCR)
Source: Philippines Information Agency (pia.gov.ph)
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