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Heavy police presence marks return of ‘NCR Plus’ to ECQ
The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that 1,106 quarantine control points (QCPs) will be established in Metro Manila and nearby provinces during the week-long enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).
Joint Task Force COVID Shield commander Police Lieutenant General Cesar Hawthorne Binag stated that 9,356 law enforcers will be pre-positioned starting Sunday evening, with implementation beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday.
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will have the largest number of checkpoints with 929, supported by 7,876 personnel, in addition to 8 newly installed checkpoints in various areas.
Police Regional Office 3 (Central Luzon) will have 162 checkpoints with 982 personnel, while Police Regional Office 4A (Calabarzon) will establish 15 checkpoints with 498 personnel.
These stricter lockdown measures are being implemented from March 29 to April 4 in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, and Laguna, following a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Under ECQ, police manning checkpoints restrict the movement of unauthorized individuals and facilitate essential goods and services.
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