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Metro Manila, Laguna to shift to MECQ until end-August

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 20 09:38 AM

Metro Manila and nearby Laguna province will shift to the second strictest of 4 lockdown levels until the end of August. Read more »

Apayao, Laguna, Aklan now under MECQ; Cebu province down to 'strict GCQ'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 01 05:29 PM

MANILA - The provinces of Apayao, Laguna and Aklan are now under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) from August 1 to 15. Read more »

Metro Manila eases to GCQ as gov't rushes to resuscitate economy

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 18 12:23 AM

MANILA (2nd UPDATE) - Coronavirus-related restrictions in Metro Manila and neighboring urban hubs will be eased starting August 19 as the government rushes to resuscitate the economy dragged down by the pandemic. Read more »

Metro Manila mayors want strict GCQ in NCR after Aug. 18: Palace

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 18 02:18 AM

Metro Manila mayors have recommended easing virus restrictions in the capital region, Malacañang said Monday, a day before the modified enhanced community quarantine expires. Read more »

August provides some wins and losses in PH fight vs COVID-19, but outlook for NCR not good

Warren de Guzman and Edson Guido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 15 02:36 PM

Will the MECQ be extended next week over NCR and parts of CALABARZON? Read more »

Cabinet officials to serve as 'big brother, sister' to LGUs for virus response

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 13 02:53 PM

Cabinet officials tasked to oversee the coronavirus response of select urban hubs and provinces will serve as a "big brother and sister" to local officials, the chief implementer of the country's pandemic response stategy said Thursday.   Read more »

Duterte to announce new community quarantine classifications on Aug. 17

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 13 02:20 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to announce fresh community quarantine classifications on Monday, Aug. 17, a day before the strict lockdown in Metro Manila and nearby provinces expires, Malacañang said Thursday. Read more »

Cabinet secretaries assigned to oversee virus response in MECQ areas

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 12 08:55 PM

The government's pandemic task force on Wednesday approved giving Cabinet secretaries corresponding city and provincial assignments to "provide stronger support" to local government units with areas with high community transmission of the virus.   Read more »

Workplace under MECQ? Gov't prohibits dining in canteens, common smoking areas

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 11 06:16 PM

Eating in canteens and smoking in common areas are prohibited in workplaces in modified enhanced community quarantine areas, Malacañang said Tuesday. Read more »

'Highly unlikely' to keep Metro Manila under MECQ beyond Aug. 18: Palace

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 11 02:03 PM

It is "highly unlikely" for Metro Manila to remain under modified enhanced community quarantine or MECQ beyond Aug. 18, Malacañang said Tuesday as it admitted coping with depleting resources to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

Agri department assures enough food supply for MECQ areas

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 04 04:24 PM

MANILA - There is enough food supply for Metro Manila and nearby provinces that reverted to a stricter modified enhanced community quarantine, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said Tuesday as some households resorted to panic buying of goods.   Read more »

MECQ extension? Palace says economy unable to stand another lockdown

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 04 04:19 PM

The Philippine economy is unable to stand another strict lockdown, Malacañang said Tuesday as the capital region and nearby urban hubs transitioned to a stricter community quarantine for half a month. Read more »

'Kulang na kulang': Doctors work overtime in Laguna as COVID-19 cases rise

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 04 02:10 PM

Doctors in Laguna are working overtime as most hospitals in its virus-hit districts have reached full capacity, its governor said Tuesday as the province went on a 2-week modified lockdown along with virus epicenter Metro Manila. Read more »

Back under MECQ, Laguna rolls out random checkpoints, bans public transport

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 04 08:31 AM

Laguna will implement random inspection at checkpoints and ban public transport during its return to the second strictest lockdown level to arrest the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the province’s governor said Tuesday. Read more »

What you need to know about the MECQ reversion

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 03 04:16 PM

The MECQ is the second strictest community quarantine, just next to the enhanced community quarantine. Read more »

Liquor ban in MECQ areas up to local gov't units, says Palace

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 03 03:31 PM

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said LGUs have the discretion on the matter as Metro Manila and nearby provinces prepare for a stricter 15-day lockdown that will start Tuesday. Read more »

Laguna governor wants province to follow safety rules despite MECQ shift

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Updated as of May 17 08:55 AM

Gov. Ramil Hernandez told his constituents to still strictly observe safety protocols now that the province is under modified enhanced community quarantine. Read more »