Despite the rise in coronavirus disease 2019 cases (Covid-19) in the National Capital Region (Metro Manila), Health Secretary Francisco Duque 3rd sees no need to place the region under a more stringent lockdown during the Christmas season.
JUMP FOR JOY A couple jumps near a Christmas tree at the Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo, Manila on Nov. 30, 2020 as the country marked Bonifacio Day. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN