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‘Tiny bubbles’ will remain in Metro Manila during MECQ – PNP
The "tiny bubbles" policy, restricting purchases of basic goods to within one's city or municipality, remains in effect in Metro Manila under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ).
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar confirmed that checkpoints will be maintained at intercity boundaries.
Only working authorized persons outside of residence (APORs) and those with medical or family emergencies are permitted to cross inter-city borders.
Consumer APORs who need to buy goods are still not allowed to cross borders, with only one consumer APOR per family allowed to go out within their respective city or municipality.
Eleazar has instructed local police commanders to coordinate with the local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila to determine if quarantine passes will still be required for consumer APORs.
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