Manila Bulletin
No lockdown in Iloilo City, only suspension of classes
Iloilo City has suspended classes from March 16 to March 31, 2020, as a precautionary measure against COVID-19.
Mayor Jerry Treñas clarified that there is no lockdown in the city, as no confirmed COVID-19 case has been reported.
Students are prohibited from entering malls, bars, coffee shops, and other establishments where social distancing cannot be observed during the suspension period.
The local government sternly warned establishments of closure if they hold activities that will gather a large number of people.
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