Manila Bulletin
Parañaque City implements 'total lockdown'
Parañaque City has implemented a "total lockdown" as announced by Mayor Edwin Olivarez to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Only frontline offices and essential service providers involved in combating COVID-19 will remain operational during the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine.
The decision for a total lockdown was made after observing that social distancing was no longer being followed at the city's choke points, raising concerns about rapid virus transmission.
Entry into the city will be restricted for individuals without official business.
City hall employees residing outside Parañaque have been advised to go on leave to ensure their safety.
A special lane has been established for food manufacturing trucks to maintain supply chains.
The city's command center is operating 24/7 to provide assistance for emergency cases.
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The Parañaque City government is offering free transportation to its frontliners and essential workers during the city's total lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez assured all city hall employees, including permanent, co-terminous, contractual, casual, and job order personnel, that they will continue to receive their full salaries despite the enhanced community quarantine.
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The entire island of Luzon is under an enhanced community quarantine from March 17 to April 13 to curb the spread of COVID-19, with strict home quarantine for over 53 million residents and increased police and military presence at checkpoints.
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