Manila Bulletin
PNP, LGUs ordered to prohibit mass gathering inside Metro Manila, 4 adjacent provinces
The DILG has ordered the PNP, LGUs, and barangays to strictly enforce the ban on mass gatherings in the "NCR Plus" bubble, which includes Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, and Laguna.
This measure is in effect from March 22 to April 4, aiming to curb the surge in COVID-19 cases.
The PNP will establish border checkpoints to restrict non-essential travel into and out of the "NCR Plus" areas.
LGUs are also instructed to deploy their marshals and barangay tanods to ensure residents comply with gathering restrictions.
The public is encouraged to report instances of mass gatherings to their respective Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams.
The DILG has deployed approximately 10,000 police officers in Metro Manila to enforce the prohibition on mass gatherings and the uniform curfew hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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