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Only authorized, essential travel in GCQ, MGCQ areas: PNP
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will remain vigilant in enforcing quarantine protocols in areas reverting to a general community quarantine (GCQ).
Quarantine control points will stay operational to restrict movement to only authorized individuals on essential travel.
PNP operations will continue to follow directives from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF).
The PNP will also assist local government units (LGUs) in enforcing local health ordinances.
Metro Manila and the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal will be under GCQ from August 19 until August 31.
The PNP will observe administrative issuances regarding force protection and COVID-19 resiliency for its personnel.
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