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‘Stricter’ GCQ in Metro Manila, other provinces OK’d: Palace
Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Nueva Ecija, and Batangas will be placed under a stricter General Community Quarantine (GCQ) starting August 19 until August 31.
This stricter GCQ aims to implement more limitations on businesses that were previously allowed to operate under less restrictive conditions.
The decision was made following a meeting of the National Task Force on COVID-19, which approved the suggestion of Metro Manila mayors.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that the new GCQ will resemble the stricter version imposed in June.
Businesses such as gyms, internet cafes, dine-in restaurants, and salons will face enhanced restrictions.
Iloilo City, Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, Talisay City, as well as the municipalities of Minglanilla and Consolacion in Cebu province are also under GCQ.
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