MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the imposition of Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine in Metro Manila, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal and Bulacan as recommended by members of the Cabinet.
This is in response to the call for 'time out' of various medical groups amid the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.
Under guidelines released by the government in May, areas under Modifiied ECQ will have limited movements within the MECQ zone for obtaining essential services and work.
The following protocols will also be in place:
Operation of selected manufacturing and processing plants up
to maximum of 50% workforce
Limited transporting services for essential goods and
services
No public transport
No domestic flights, limited international flights
Controlled inbound travel (OFWs/returning filipinos)
Biking and non-motorized transport encouraged
No inter-island travel
No physical classes at all levels
