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Stranded commuters given window hours to return home
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has granted stranded commuters a limited window to return home as they begin strict enforcement of the enhanced community quarantine across Luzon.
PNP Deputy for Operations Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar advised the public to go home as the quarantine will be strictly enforced.
Hundreds of commuters were found stranded in Metro Manila due to the suspension of mass transportation.
Only essential personnel with valid identification and proof of exemption will be permitted to travel.
The government has pledged to provide transportation for exempted individuals, including health workers.
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All modes of public transportation in Luzon are suspended from March 17 to April 13 as part of the enhanced community quarantine to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Metro Manila is under a 30-day community quarantine from March 15 to April 14, 2020, to curb the spread of COVID-19.
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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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The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be responsible for manning all entry and exit points in Metro Manila as part of the community quarantine measures.
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Local government units (LGUs) have the authority to set their own "window hours" for residents to purchase food and essential goods during the enhanced community quarantine.
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