The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has approved the recommendation of Metro Manila Mayors to shift to a more relaxed Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ).
However, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the decision is still up to President Rodrigo Duterte and is set to be announced next week.
“Nagkasundo na ‘yung IATF na nagrekomenda sa ating Presidente na magkaroon na ng MGCQ sa buong Pilipinas at ang mga alkalde sa Metro Manila,” Roque said in an interview on PTV.
The Palace official expressed optimism that the President would likely heed the call to shift to MGCQ.
“So inaasahan naman natin dahil mayroon nang ganitong kasunduan sa panig ng IATF at Metro Manila mayors ay baka naman po sumang-ayon na ang Presidente,” he added.
Roque added that he may announce the President’s decision on the transition MGCQ before the end of February.
“Magkakaroon po ng desisyon ang ating Presidente nitong Lunes, bagamat ito ay ianunsyo ko bago matapos ang buwan ng Pebrero.”
