MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte approved on Monday, June 28, the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to extend the general community quarantine (GCQ) classification in the National Capital Region (NCR), including Rizal and Bulacan, “with some restrictions” starting July 1 until July 15.
Meanwhile, GCQ with “heightened restrictions” will be imposed in Laguna and Cavite until July 15.
Aside from NCR Plus, the following areas will also be placed under GCQ in the next 15 days beginning July 1:
GCQ is until July 31 in the following areas:
Duterte also placed the following areas under stricter modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) from July 1 to 31:
Under MECQ but only up to July 15:
The rest of the country will be placed under modified GCQ.
Guidelines
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said gyms/fitness centers at 40 percent capacity and other indoor sports courts at 50 percent capacity will be allowed in Metro Manila, Rizal and Bulacan but not in other areas of NCR Plus like Laguna and Cavite.
He said 40 percent capacity for historical sites and museums will also be allowed in the NCR Plus areas except in Laguna and Cavite.
The non-contact sports are allowed in GCQ and MGCQ areas while individual outdoor exercises are allowed within the general areas of their residence in MECQ places.
Roque added that outdoor dining (Al fresco) with 50 percent capacity will be allowed in GCQ and MGCQ but not in MECQ areas.
Indoor sports courts and venues as well as indoor tourist attractions can operate up to 50 percent capacity GCQ areas but should be closed in MECQ places as well as in Laguna and Cavite.
Duterte reminded the public to strictly observe social distancing as well as the wearing of face masks and face shields outside their homes to prevent the spread of Covid-19 particularly the more infectious Delta variants.
— The Summit Express
Meanwhile, GCQ with “heightened restrictions” will be imposed in Laguna and Cavite until July 15.
Aside from NCR Plus, the following areas will also be placed under GCQ in the next 15 days beginning July 1:
- Ifugao
- City of Santiago
- Guimaras
- Aklan
- Bacolod City
- Negros Occidental
- Antique
- Capiz
- Zamboanga Sibugay
- City of Zamboanga
- Agusan del Norte
- Surigao del Norte
- Agusan del Sur
GCQ is until July 31 in the following areas:
- Baguio City
- Isabela
- Nueva Vizcaya
- Quirino
- Batangas
- Quezon
- Ilagan City
- General Santos City
- Sultan Kudarat
- Sarangani
- Cotabato
- South Cotabato
- Cotabato City
Duterte also placed the following areas under stricter modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) from July 1 to 31:
- Cagayan
- Apayao
- Bataan
- Lucena City
- Puerto Princesa
- Naga City
- Iloilo City
- Iloilo
- Negros Oriental
- Zambaogan del Sur
- Zamboanga del Norte
- Cagayan de Oro City
- Davao City
- Butuan City
- Dumagat Islands
- Surigao del Sur
Under MECQ but only up to July 15:
- Davao Oriental
- Davao Occidental
- Davao de Oro
- Davao del Sur
- Davao del Norte
The rest of the country will be placed under modified GCQ.
Guidelines
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said gyms/fitness centers at 40 percent capacity and other indoor sports courts at 50 percent capacity will be allowed in Metro Manila, Rizal and Bulacan but not in other areas of NCR Plus like Laguna and Cavite.
He said 40 percent capacity for historical sites and museums will also be allowed in the NCR Plus areas except in Laguna and Cavite.
The non-contact sports are allowed in GCQ and MGCQ areas while individual outdoor exercises are allowed within the general areas of their residence in MECQ places.
Roque added that outdoor dining (Al fresco) with 50 percent capacity will be allowed in GCQ and MGCQ but not in MECQ areas.
Indoor sports courts and venues as well as indoor tourist attractions can operate up to 50 percent capacity GCQ areas but should be closed in MECQ places as well as in Laguna and Cavite.
Duterte reminded the public to strictly observe social distancing as well as the wearing of face masks and face shields outside their homes to prevent the spread of Covid-19 particularly the more infectious Delta variants.
— The Summit Express
