Manila Bulletin
Palace: More businesses to reopen, ICU beds during MECQ extension
The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) is finalizing a list of additional businesses allowed to reopen in areas under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ).
This decision follows President Duterte's approval to extend the MECQ in the National Capital Region-plus (NCR-plus) bubble until May 14.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that the IATF-EID would convene to finalize this list of establishments.
The reopening of more businesses in MECQ zones aims to help Filipinos regain their livelihoods amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
This initiative aligns with the government's goals of promoting public health, reducing COVID-19 cases, and supporting employment to prevent hunger.
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Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro supports the extension of the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in the Greater Manila area but advocates for the loosening of restrictions on certain economic activities.
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Metro Manila mayors are proposing a 'flexible' Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) for the National Capital Region (NCR) to be implemented after April 30.
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President Duterte has extended the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in the NCR-plus bubble area (Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, and Laguna) until May 14, 2021.
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The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has authorized the resumption of dine-in services and the reopening of barbershops and beauty parlors in areas currently under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ).
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is proposing a flexible Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) for the NCR Plus bubble to allow the gradual reopening of labor-intensive industries.
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