Today, Sunday 15 March 2020 is the official start of the Community Quarantine in Metro Manila to combat the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
At exactly 12:01 AM, earlier today, AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) and PNP (Philippine National Police) checkpoints were activated at the boundaries of the region.
Sunday mass services were canceled. Most parished opted to have the celebration of the Holy Mass done online just like this one in Makati City:
Major thoroughfares were almost empty…
“Social Distancing” observed in public transportation…
Domestic flights were barred to and from Manila…
Metro Manila mayors started declaring curfews in their respective cities following an agreement made among members of the Metro Manila Council that people will be barred from roaming around from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM (the following day)…
Ride-hailing companies started limited to no service:
- Grab implements a 3-passenger per vehicle policy.
- Angkas & Joyride suspend operations.
PAGCOR suspends all land-based casino operations… Finally! But POGOs still operate 🙁
Miss Universe is moved to June 14th!
The Food and Drug Administration clarifies the availability of COVID-19 Test Kits in the Philippines…
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines is now at 140…
How’s your first day of Community Quarantine in Metro Manila so far?