Ilocos Norte: Batac and 8 towns under MECQ starting Friday
Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc declared eight municipalities and Batac City under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) starting July 23.
The MECQ is the second strictest level of lockdown, with curfews from 9 pm to 4 am and a liquor ban in these areas.
Laoag City has been under MECQ indefinitely since July 10 due to rising cases.
Governor Manotoc ordered authorities to impose penalties ranging from PHP1,000 to PHP5,000 or community service for violators.
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