MANILA – With Metro Manila likely to be under general community quarantine (GCQ) until the end of the year, companies were advised to instead throw a virtual holiday party.
Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF-EID) co-chair Karlo Nograles said it is still unsafe to conduct parties with the country still facing the coronavirus pandemic.
“Pwede naman mag-Christmas party via online o Zoom or gagamitin natin ‘yung technology o iba’t ibang online platforms para sa ating Christmas get-togethers,” Nograles said in an interview over PTV.
Nograles added that the virtual party would ensure the health and safety of employees against COVID-19.
“Kahit mayroon tayong kinakaharap na pandemya, mas magiging masaya ang Pasko kung walang mahahawa ng COVID. ‘Yun lang naman po ang bottomline natin dito. So dapat umiiral lagi ‘yung health at safety protocols para sa lahat, para hindi magkahawaan,” Nograles said.
Recently, Metro Manila mayors agreed to ban the conduct of Christmas parties this year as they also recommended the placing of NCR until GCQ at least until Dec. 31./PN
