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PH capital tightens restrictions as Covid cases continue to rise

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(UPDATED) Manila City Mayor Francisco Domagoso on Monday, March 8, 2021, ordered law enforcement units to tighten health and security measures as coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases continued to increase.

In a statement, the Manila City Public Information Office said the mayor’s key directives are:

  • Manila Police District (MPD) to increase police presence and strictly enforce minimum health protocols;
  • Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) to deploy Covid-19 safety marshals;
  • Manila Barangay Bureau (MBB) authorized to impose barangay level lockdowns, if necessary; and
  • General Services Office, Department of Engineering and Public Works, and Department of Public Services to prepared food boxes for 700,000 families.
Measures in Manila
(Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo / SunStar Philippines with PR)

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