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Palace not keen on MECQ extension: Economy can’t afford it
The Philippine economy cannot sustain a prolonged period of Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ), according to Malacañang.
Mega Manila, including Metro Manila, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, and Bulacan, was placed under MECQ until August 18 to address the rising COVID-19 cases.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that the decision for a two-week MECQ aimed to strike a balance between public health and economic stability.
He emphasized that a longer lockdown would be detrimental to the economy.
The imposition of MECQ, rather than the more stringent Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) requested by medical front-liners, was a compromise to mitigate the economic impact.
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