Manila Bulletin
Metro mayors recommend 'flexible MECQ' for NCR by May; new curfew hours at 10 p.m.- 4 a.m.
Metro Manila mayors are proposing a 'flexible' Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) for the National Capital Region (NCR) to be implemented after April 30.
This proposal aims to balance health and economic concerns by allowing more businesses to reopen while maintaining strict health and safety protocols.
Under the proposed flexible MECQ, curfew hours in Metro Manila will be shortened to run from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., starting May 1.
MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos stated that the Metro Manila Council's decision was presented to them, with the recommendation coming from the Department of Health (DOH) and the economic team including NEDA and DTI.
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