Update on Metro Manila Curfew Hours Adjustment
METRO MANILA – The Mayors in the capital region agreed to implement a new curfew hours starting October 13, 2021.
The Philippines remains to be in a battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. The whole country is still under community quarantine measures while the threats of coronavirus are still present.
This pandemic has greatly affected almost every field in a nation most especially the healthcare system, the educational field, and the travel industry. Many healthcare workers are tirelessly working for more than a year now.
After quite a long wait, vaccines against coronavirus have been developed. Many countries including the Philippines are currently in the pursuit to achieve population protection against the virus.
Currently, the National Capital Region (NCR) is under localized lockdowns. The Department of Health (DOH) previously expressed that widespread lockdowns may no longer be effective in Metro Manila as people have to go out to work.
Under the localized or granular lockdowns, the alert level system is implemented based on the cases of a certain city. Thus, cities may vary on what is observed depending on the situation.
When it comes to curfew hours, local governments currently observe 12 midnight to 4:00 a.m. curfew hours but it is set to be adjusted soon. Based on a report on ABS-CBN News, Metro Manila mayors have agreed to adjust it to 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Despite the easing of the curfew hours, authorities continue to remind the public to observe the proper health protocols to fight the spread of COVID-19. The wearing of mask and the practice of social distancing remain to be among those that must be observed.
Reportedly, the decision to adjust the curfew hours came after DOH reported a drop in the COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila. Currently, the vaccination program continues to roll out and has been opened to wider recipients.
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