President Rodrigo Duterte on June 30 has extended the general community quarantine (GCQ) status in Metro Manila until July 15 amid the rising number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the region
In a televised address, the president announced the extension of GCQ along with other areas in Luzon and Visayas.
Among other places in the country under GCQ until July 15 include:
Luzon
Benguet
Cavite
Rizal
Visayas
Leyte
Ormoc
Southern Leyte
Mandaue City, Cebu
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Talisay City, Cebu
Minglanilla, Cebu
Consolacion, Cebu
Cebu City remains under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) due to its rising number of COVID-19 cases.
The rest of the country, meanwhile, has been placed under modified GCQ (MGCQ). Under this phase, public transportation are allowed to operate at full capacity, while dine-in restaurants, cinemas, and gyms can operate at half capacity. Public gatherings are also permitted under this phase, but with limitations.
