Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police Gen. Guillermo Eleazar has directed police offices and units in Metro Manila to “immediately coordinate” with local government units (LGUs) on limitations to be imposed for outdoor exercises.
He said police personnel should be fully aware of the regulations so there would be no confusion about their enforcement.
Eleazar also reiterated the need for limitations. “Sang-ayon kami na kailangan pa din ng mga limitasyon para mapigilan ang patuloy na pagdami ng kaso ng COVID-19 sa NCR,” he said.
He also said police officers should ensure that all minimum public health safety standards will be followed by persons engaging in outdoor exercises with the continuing rise in COVID-19 infections. On Saturday (Aug. 21) there were 16,694 new COVID-19 cases reported.
The National Capital Region is under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until the end of August.
Although outdoor exercises have been allowed, mayors were given the discretion to impose limitations in their localities to curb COVID-19 transmission.
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos said LGUs could set limitations on the movement of persons or set specific time periods for outdoor exercises.
(PNP-PIO) – jlo
