Manila Bulletin
Drilon backs Dominguez recommendation to ease restrictions in Metro Manila
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III proposed placing Metro Manila and Calabarzon under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) to boost public confidence and help the economy recover.
Dominguez stated that the two regions are crucial to the Philippine economy, contributing approximately 67 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product.
Senate minority leader Franklin Drilon supports Dominguez's recommendation, emphasizing its importance in reviving the economy and creating jobs for those displaced by the pandemic.
Drilon warned that further delays in easing restrictions in these economic centers could cause more damage to the economy and livelihoods.
Despite the proposals, Metro Manila, Cavite, and Rizal were set to remain under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) until July 15, while Cebu City would remain under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ).
President Duterte announced that the new quarantine classifications would take effect from July 1 to July 15.
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Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana stated there is an 80% probability that areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) will transition to modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) by July 16.
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