Manila Bulletin
Metro Manila, 47 other areas under Alert Level 1 until March 31
The National Capital Region (NCR) and 47 other areas will be under Alert Level 1 from March 16 to March 31, 2022.
This is the lowest alert level, signifying relaxed restrictions.
The provinces of Nueva Ecija, Zambales, and Batangas, along with cities such as Lucena, Cebu, Ormoc, Tacloban, and Butuan, are included in the list.
Other areas in Luzon under Alert Level 1 include Abra, Apayao, Baguio City, Kalinga, Dagupan City, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Batanes, Cagayan, City of Santiago, Isabela, Quirino, Angeles City, Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Olongapo City, Pampanga, and Tarlac.
The new article also specifies additional areas in Luzon under Alert Level 1, such as Cavite, Laguna, Marinduque, Puerto Princesa City, Romblon, Naga City, and Catanduanes.
Areas not included in the Alert Level 1 list will remain under Alert Level 2.
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