Iligan City imposes community quarantine, travel restrictions

Iligan City Mayor Celso G. Regencia has enforced a community quarantine starting March 16 to prevent the local transmission of COVID-19.

Effective March 19, all air and sea travel to Iligan City will be restricted, with exceptions for cargo vessels carrying essential commodities and authorized personnel.

Individuals entering the city prior to the travel ban were required to present identification, register details, and undergo temperature checks.

Those with a travel history from abroad or affected areas had to undergo a mandatory 14-day home quarantine, with refusal leading to denial of entry.

Mall operations will be temporarily closed starting March 19, excluding grocery stores, pharmacies, and hardware stores within these establishments.

Curfew hours are imposed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., effective March 18.

Government employees will continue working with alternative arrangements and social distancing, while business establishments can operate with flexible schedules.

Certain recreational and entertainment venues will be temporarily closed, and prices of essential commodities will be monitored.