MMDA: No truth on alleged ECQ extension until August 30

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority denies a news report quoting Paranaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez that all the metro mayors have agreed to extend the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) until August 30.

MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said he talked with Olivarez and the mayor refuted the article, adding that no meeting among Metro mayors occurred.

The mayors are focused on monitoring the number of COVID-19 cases in their respective jurisdictions, vaccination rollout, and distribution of ayuda or financial aid to low-income families affected by the ECQ which will last until August 20. 

The MMDA chief added that any recommendation that will be made by the MMC shall be based on data, LGU capabilities, and experts’ (health and economic) studies. (MMDA)-rir

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