Metro Manila lifts pandemic curfew after 19 months

Metro Manila lifted its general curfew on Thursday, Nov 4, after 19 months of pandemic-driven restrictions.

The lifting came as daily COVID-19 cases continue to drop in the region with around 8,000 active cases.

Commercial establishments and the public are now allowed to operate at any time following a resolution by the Metro Manila Council (MMC) composed of NCR mayors and MMDA.

PNP chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar ordered police personnel to coordinate with localities on existing curfew ordinances for minors.

The new policy aims to reduce risks of COVID-19 transmission by spreading out mall goers during the holiday season, while maintaining public health standards.