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PNP eyes random checking only at ECQ checkpoints to avoid traffic congestion
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is considering conducting only random inspections at checkpoints in Metro Manila during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to avoid traffic congestion.
PNP Chief General Guillermo Eleazar stated that the PNP wants to deploy only a skeleton force at checkpoints to redirect personnel to other critical tasks.
Police resources may be redeployed to support vaccination sites and the distribution of social assistance programs.
This potential change in strategy comes as Metro Manila is under the strictest Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) until August 20 due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, particularly the Delta variant.
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