(The Manila Times) MORE than a year since shutting down operations, cinemas in the National Capital Region (NCR) are finally allowed to reopen on October 16, given the Inter-Agency Task Force’s (IATF) decision to downgrade the area’s Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) Alert Level from the highest of 4 to a less restrictive 3.
There remain, of course, very clear parameters mandated by the government as to the extent of operations following the resumption. After all, Covid-19 still remains a threat here and around the world.
Cinemas and movie houses can only allow 30-percent seating capacity and sell tickets to individuals who can show documents to prove they are fully vaccinated. Moreover, the one-seat apart protocol needs strict implementation at every showing, as well as the use of facemaks for guests and staff at all times. Additionally, eating inside the theater is prohibited so forget about buying popcorn… Read More
