MalacaƱang has announced the updated quarantine classifications in various areas of the country effective June 1 to 15.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque disclosed that Metro Manila, Pangasinan, Region 2, Region3, Region 4A, Region 7, Cebu City, Mandaue City, Zamboanga City, and Davao City will be placed under general community quarantine (GCQ).
A modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) will be imposed on the remaining parts of the country.
āAng GCQ po ay iyong pagpapatupad ng mga temporary measures kasama na po ‘yung paglilimita sa galaw at transportasyon, pag-re-regulate po ng ilang mga industriya (The GCQ is the implementation of temporary measures including limiting movement in transportation and regulation of industries),ā Roque explained.
āAng MGCQ naman po, ito po ‘yung transition between GCQ at iyong tinatawag nating new normal. Ang mangyayari po diyan magiging mas relaxed po ang ating mga limitasyon (The MGCQ is the transition between GCQ and new normal. Limitations will be more relaxed),ā Roque added.
Roque also said they are now studying the social distancing measures to be observed in jeepneys amid the partial operations of public transportation.
Meanwhile, Roque stated President Duterte has temporarily gone back to his home in Davao City.
āAng alam ko po ay iyong huling talumpati niya sa bayan ay magaganap po sa Davao. At umaasa rin po ako na isang press briefing natin ay doon po sa Malacanang sa susunod na linggo (What I know is his last public address will be held in Davao. I am hoping that one press briefing will be in MalacaĪ·Ķang next week),ā he shared.
Report from Mela Lesmoras
