Manila Bulletin
Placing Pasay City under ECQ could paralyze the country -- Mayor Rubiano
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano stated that placing the city under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) requires adjustments from national agencies and services due to its status as a major travel hub.
She acknowledged that while an ECQ declaration is feasible, its management presents a separate challenge.
The Mayor explained that an ECQ would likely lead to the cancellation of domestic air travel, restrictions on international travel, and the operation of bus terminals.
Rubiano emphasized that imposing an ECQ on Pasay City, a key travel hub, could paralyze trade activities and the movement of people and goods nationwide, thereby severely affecting the country's economy.
This statement comes in response to recommendations from health experts, including former NTF COVID-19 adviser Dr. Tony Leachon, to implement an urgent ECQ in Pasay due to a spike in COVID-19 cases and the detection of the South African variant.
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