Metro Manila shifts to Alert Level 2

More people attended masses at Quiapo Church on Friday morning as Metro Manila moved to Alert Level 2.

The Inter-Agency Task Force approved the move to place Metro Manila under Alert Level 2 starting November 5 until November 21, allowing up to 50% capacity for fully vaccinated individuals in indoor religious gatherings.

MMDA chair Benhur Abalos expressed optimism about the shift to Alert Level 2 due to declining ICU occupancy rates and active cases, though Metro Manila missed the target by 0.4%.

The Philippine College of Physicians supported the move but emphasized the importance of maintaining health protocols to prevent a resurgence of cases.