Manila Bulletin
Duterte mulls MGCQ for entire country starting in March
President Rodrigo Duterte is considering a proposal to place the entire Philippines under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) by March 1, 2021.
The potential shift to MGCQ aims to address rising poverty and hunger across the country.
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Chua recommended the transition as a way to balance public health concerns with economic recovery.
Chua also suggested allowing individuals aged five to 70 to go outside their homes and increasing public transportation capacity to 75% while adhering to health protocols.
Duterte is expected to discuss this recommendation further in the upcoming Cabinet meeting on February 22, 2021.
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President Rodrigo Duterte may be convinced to approve the recommendation for a nationwide modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) by March 1.
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Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick T. Chua proposed placing the entire Philippines under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) starting March 1 to mitigate hunger and job losses.
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President Rodrigo Duterte is adopting a "step-by-step" strategy for a potential nationwide shift to modified general community quarantine (MGCQ).
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Metro Manila mayors have voted in favor of shifting the National Capital Region (NCR) to modified general community quarantine (MGCQ).
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Health Secretary Francisco Duque III believes the Philippines is ready to transition to a modified general community quarantine (MGCQ).
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