Duterte is expected to announce his decision today, but no other details have been provided. The President usually addresses the public in a pre-recorded message aired late night.
Special adviser to the COVID-19 national task force and health reform advocate Dr. Tony Leachon suggested that Metro Manila — the region with the most number of cases in the country — should remain on. He added other parts of Luzon can opt for a modified quarantine, particularly in provinces considered as COVID-19 hotspots outside the metro, such as Calabarzon and Central Luzon. He said these measures to control movement will further control the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
These three regions also have the highest number of COVID-19 patients — accounting for 5,911 cases of the 6,710 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the entire country. Despite the recommendations, the decision remains on Duterte's hands. Senator and former presidential aide Bong Go said thewill be made today, but no other details were provided. The President usually addresses the public in a pre-recorded message aired late night.
A community lockdown was enforced over the Metro Manila region on March 15. Two days later, Duterte expanded it to an"enhanced community quarantine" to cover the entire region of Luzon. It was set to end on April 12, but was extended until month-end. Under the lockdown, classes were suspended, mass transportation was temporarily shut down, and strict home lockdown was enforced by government security forces, which led to over 130,000 apprehensions and arrests.
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