Gov’t enforces GCQ ‘bubble’ in NCR, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal til April 4

By Prince Golez

The government has prohibited non-essential travel to and from Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal from March 22 to April to stem the relentless resurgence of Covid-19 infections.

“Bawal po ang pagbiyahe papunta sa Metro Manila at mga probinsya ng Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna at Rizal. Bawal din po lumabas ng Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna at Rizal,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced Sunday.

“Magkakaroon po tayo ng parang bubble dito sa (National Capital Region), at probinsya ng Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna at Rizal,” said Roque.

There are several exceptions to the travel restrictions, including:

essential workers
health and emergency frontline services personne;
government officials and government frontline personnel
duly-authorized humanitarian assistance actors
persons traveling for medical or humanitarian reasons
persons going to the airport for travel abroad
anyone crossing zones for work or business and going back home
returning overseas Filipinos and overseas Filipino workers

Meanwhile, Roque said public transportation will retain current capacity but encouraged people to cycle or walk.

He also cited the “seven commandments” for public transportation, namely wearing face masks and face shields; no talking and making phone calls; no eating; adequate ventilation; frequent disinfection; no symptomatic passengers; and appropriate physical distancing.

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Source: Latest Politics News Today (Politics.com.ph)