BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental, Philippines – Bacolod City should expect a return to normalcy with the Holy Week coming up, including processions, and holy masses.

Emergency Operations Center director Em Ang told DNX that all outdoor activities are now allowed now that the city has been placed under Alert Level Number 1.

This is the first time since the pandemic broke and the city placed under community quarantine starting March 2020 that all outdoor activities are allowed.

Ang however said that health protocols should still be observed including the wearing of masks, frequent hand washing, and social distancing