Manila Bulletin
LOOK: All 17 Metro mayors sign in favor of shorter unified curfew starting May 1
The entire National Capital Region (NCR) will implement shortened curfew hours from 10 PM to 4 AM starting May 1.
This change comes as the NCR has seen a decrease in COVID-19 cases, with a two-week growth rate dropping to -5% in early April.
Despite the eased curfew, Metro Manila will remain under a modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until mid-May, described as a 'hybrid MECQ'.
Under this hybrid MECQ, more businesses will be allowed to reopen while maintaining border controls and prohibiting interzonal travel.
The decision was based on a resolution by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the 17 mayors of the region.
The previous curfew during the MECQ period in April was from 8 PM to 5 AM.
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