Davao City imposes ECQ until April 19

Davao City will implement an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) from April 4 to April 19 to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Mayor Sara Duterte's Executive Order 23 mandates that government offices operate on a work-from-home basis, with skeletal workforces for essential services.

Essential private establishments, including those in energy, water, and telecommunications, are permitted to operate for maintenance and emergencies.

Ambulant food vendors selling basic commodities are allowed to sell in barangays.

Mass transport operations, including jeepneys, will cease except for those hired for essential services.

Private vehicles and taxis are allowed with limited passengers observing physical distancing, and tricycles are permitted with one driver and one passenger.

Individuals must carry employee IDs or food and medicine passes when going out, except during emergencies, with minors, senior citizens, and immunocompromised individuals restricted from leaving their homes except for medical reasons.

Curfew hours are set from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., with exemptions for workers in security, health, social services, sanitation, disaster, and other specified essential sectors.