Manila Bulletin
Longer curfew hours in NCR starts, PNP sees no hassles in its implementation
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) has extended the curfew hours in the National Capital Region to 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., starting Sunday, July 25, in response to the rising COVID-19 cases and the threat of the Delta variant.
The previous curfew was from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m., and the new hours aim to limit public movement and control the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant.
MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos stated that the Delta variant's high contagion rate could lead to an exponential surge in densely populated areas like Metro Manila.
This curfew adjustment comes as Metro Manila is placed under a general community quarantine with heightened restrictions from July 23 to July 31.
The Department of Health has confirmed an increase in Delta variant cases, bringing the total to 64, highlighting the urgent need for stricter measures.
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