MANILA, Philippines – – The central section of the Rizal Park or Luneta in the City of Manila has partially reopened to the public on Monday, August 24, but only for physical fitness activities and not leisure. ADVERTISEMENTThe National Parks Development Committee (NPDC), which manages the sprawling park, announced that new health protocols will be enforced. “We are happy to announce that Luneta / Rizal Park’s central section will open once again FOR EXERCISE ONLY starting Monday, August 24, 2020 – from 5AM-9AM everyday,” the committee said in a Facebook post. We are happy to announce that Luneta / Rizal Park's central section will open once again FOR EXERCISE ONLY starting… Posted by National Parks Development Committee on Sunday, August 23, 2020NPDC said individuals who want to gain access to the park would have to check-in online. ADVERTISEMENTBefore this announcement, the promenade areas of the Luneta Park were closed for the duration of the modified enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila, which lapsed on August 18.gsgRead NextEDITORS' PICKMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 24, 2020 01:06 UTC