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500 JTF-NCR personnel deployed for Metro ECQ enforcement
Approximately 500 Joint Task Force-National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) personnel have been deployed to help enforce the two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila.
These personnel are stationed at quarantine control points, border areas, and government quarantine facilities.
They are also deployed to quarantine facilities at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Rizal Memorial Coliseum, and Solaire-Pagcor Mega Quarantine Facility.
The JTF-NCR is augmenting the National Capital Region Police Office's efforts to secure the region.
JTF-NCR, in coordination with MMDA and DOTr, initiated 'Libreng Sakay' bus services for Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR) affected by the lockdown along major routes.
The ECQ in Metro Manila commenced on August 6 and is set to last until August 20.
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