After arguments over the existence of marine tilapia and the size of sediments that you can inhale, the “white beach” in Manila had its soft opening over the weekend. Not surprisingly, it was a big hit – judging from the crowds that thronged Roxas Boulevard and waited in line for a chance to spend a few minutes on the dolomite beach and take selfies. The weekend crowd clearly overwhelmed the Manila police, as images and video posted on social media showed physical distancing flying out the window.

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