Manila Bulletin
Bacolod City on general community quarantine
Bacolod City has been placed under a general community quarantine effective immediately as a preventive measure against the spread of COVID-19.
Mayor Evelio Leonardia announced the quarantine on Sunday, March 15, 2020.
Travel into and out of the city via land, sea, and air will be restricted.
However, the movement of goods will not be hampered, though delivery personnel will undergo health checks.
Residents' movements will be limited to essential activities such as buying necessities and going to work.
The Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine National Police have been ordered to secure ports and borders and establish checkpoints.
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