The decision was made to revive the economy, according to Palace spokesman Harry Roque, who said last Aug. 11 that extending the MECQ beyond Aug. 18 would not be viable as the government’s resources for subsidies had already been depleted.
Palace spokesman Harry Roque on Wednesday hinted at the possibility of imposing stricter community quarantine measures should Covid-19 cases continue to rise.
The government has allowed some routes of traditional public utility jeepneys (PUJs) to operate in Metro Manila under the general community quarantine (GCQ) starting July 3, 2020.
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday announced that from July 1 to July 15, Cebu City would remain under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), while Metro Manila would stay under general community quarantine (GCQ).
President Rodrigo Duterte will announce updated quarantine classifications on or before June 29, Palace spokesman Harry Roque said Friday.