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LGUs can no longer declare lockdowns on their own
Local chief executives (LCEs) in the Philippines can no longer impose their own lockdowns without the explicit approval of the national government's Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on COVID-19.
DILG Secretary Eduardo Año clarified this directive following the extension of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in several areas, including Metro Manila, until May 15.
Previously, local officials had the authority to declare lockdowns within their jurisdictions in coordination with the DILG.
Secretary Año warned that any unilateral declaration of lockdowns by local government units (LGUs) would disqualify them from receiving financial aid from the national government.
Areas under ECQ until May 15 include Metro Manila, Southern Tagalog, Central Luzon, Mindoro island, Pangasinan, Benguet, Catanduanes, Albay, Antique, Iloilo, Aklan, Capiz, Cebu, Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro, and Davao City.
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The National Capital Region, Central Luzon (except Aurora), CALABARZON, Pangasinan, Benguet, Baguio City, Iloilo, Cebu, Cebu City, and Davao City will remain under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) until May 15.
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Groups planning relief operations in areas under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) must first obtain certification from local government units (LGUs), according to the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
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President Rodrigo Duterte will decide on the fate of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Luzon beyond April 30.
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