Philippine News Agency
PNP vows stricter implementation of community quarantine
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.
Police will implement stringent screening protocols at checkpoints for individuals seeking to enter the capital region, with PNP Deputy Chief for Operations Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar vowing stricter implementation.
He reminded cops to prevent the entry of individuals who have no important matters to attend to in Metro Manila.
The PNP, AFP, and PCG are finalizing the detailed implementation plan and guidelines for the quarantine.
Eleazar emphasized the importance of the public knowing the guidelines for entry into Metro Manila.
He also noted the challenge of maintaining social distancing at checkpoints, while ensuring police are equipped with minimum protective gear.
Topics in this story
Explore more stories about these topics.
🤖
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
News Sources
See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is finalizing guidelines for checkpoints during the enhanced community quarantine to manage the influx of commuters and stranded individuals.
Read more →
Metro Manila is under a 30-day community quarantine from March 15 to April 14, 2020, to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Read more →
Malacañang urged the public to be honest and cooperative to effectively contain the spread of Covid-19 in the country.
Read more →
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed five police regional offices on full alert status effective March 13, 2020, including the National Capital Region Police Office, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and Bicol Region.
Read more →
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is addressing a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) for officers manning Metro Manila checkpoints.
Read more →