Undersecretary Jonas Leones of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on October 21, Thursday, that swimming remains prohibited in the infamous Manila Bay "Dolomite beach."

Leones said that until a set of standards are met, there will be no swimming in the said beach as the DENR is still not done setting up the whole area.

The "Dolomite beach" will be free of charge once it opens.

Leones reiterated that social distancing and crowd control will still be implemented at the said area. Only 1,500 people will be allowed inside the area at all times.

The DENR targets to open the beach between the months of December to early next year, as long as they don't encounter any more delays.