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NBI clearance processing suspended in MECQ areas
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has temporarily halted the processing of clearances in Metro Manila and other areas currently under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ).
This suspension is in effect from August 4 to August 18, 2020, affecting clients in the National Capital Region (NCR) as well as the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, and Bulacan.
The decision to revert these areas to MECQ was made by President Duterte in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, following an appeal from the medical community.
Despite the stricter quarantine measures, the President stated that he could not impose even tighter restrictions due to the necessity of reviving the economy.
Previously, the NBI had suspended clearance processing on March 18 due to the initial imposition of quarantine measures nationwide.
Processing of NBI clearances in Metro Manila had resumed on June 1 when the region was transitioned to General Community Quarantine (GCQ).
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