Rappler's latest stories on general community quarantine
Gov't to allow religious gatherings at 10% capacity in GCQ areas
Services besides haircuts will be allowed in salons and barber shops, too, pending official guidelines
Duterte extends GCQ in Metro Manila until July 15
Only Cebu City remains under enhanced community quarantine
Duterte extends Metro Manila GCQ until June 30
President Rodrigo Duterte's decision comes as the National Capital Region remains a battleground in the country's fight against the coronavirus
Duterte places Cebu City on lockdown again
After a spike in coronavirus cases, Cebu City is back to enhanced community quarantine starting June 16, from the more relaxed general community quarantine
Cavite eases some restrictions as it prepares to shift to MGCQ
Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla is suspending the number coding scheme to make it easier for people to go to work and quarantine pass holders can now go to malls within the province provided they only stay for an hour and a half
Gov't changes mind: Kids, seniors must stay home even under MGCQ
Even under the most relaxed form of community quarantine, those 21 and below, the elderly, and pregnant women can only leave their residences to obtain essential goods or to work
Planning to leave your province or the metro under GCQ? What you should know
Unless you or a member of your immediate family are facing a life-or-death situation, you will likely need ‘travel authority’ from your local police chief
'Localized lockdowns' to contain coronavirus during GCQ, MGCQ
It could be a building, a block, or an entire barangay, but if there are two or more coronavirus cases in one place, the authorities will swoop in and lock it down
[EDITORIAL] Bangungot ng Kamaynilaan: Lalong humihirap ang maging mahirap
Sa gitna ng lumalalang antas ng pamumuhay sa kalunsuran dulot ng congestion at trapiko, at banta pa sa kalusugan dulot ng virus – saan lulugar ang pobreng mahirap?
Baguio mayor seeks reclassification of city's community quarantine
Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong appeals to the government's coronavirus task force to reclassify the city as under modified general community quarantine
Mayors recommend GCQ for Metro Manila by June 1
Metro Manila mayors agree to suggest loosening coronavirus lockdown measures in the National Capital Region with the aim of reviving the economy
Lorenzana: Possible to put Metro Manila under GCQ on June 1
'Yung mga areas na meron pa ring mga ano, infection baka yun na lang ang ikontrol natin ng konti,' says Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana
ECQ, MECQ, GCQ, MGCQ: Who can go where?
Confused by travel restrictions under different levels of community quarantine? Here's your guide to what's allowed and what isn't.
Disinfectant booths at Manila malls as virus lockdown eased
Malls are essential economic engines but are typically crowded, sparking fears that their opening will cause a spike in infections
Drug convict son shot dead in Bacolod on 1st day of GCQ
Police say Gerald Cuadra was shot to death 7 times by a pair of unidentified suspects
Negros Occidental, Bacolod ease restrictions
In Bacolod, there is still a 10 pm-4 am curfew
Permit problems prevent jeeps in Pangasinan from returning right away
Jeepney operators must first obtain clearance from every town along its route
DOCUMENT: Omnibus guidelines on modified ECQ, modified GCQ
The government releases new guidelines governing areas under ECQ, MECQ, GCQ, and MGCQ
Gov't changes mind, imposes modified GCQ in 8 low-risk regions
(UPDATED) DILG Secretary Eduardo Año says the government task force made the decision after local chief executives in the 8 regions asked them not to lift quarantine measures yet
EXPLAINER: What's modified ECQ and modified GCQ?
(2nd UPDATE) The changes to the country's strictest form of quarantine allows more industries to resume operations while giving local governments the power to declare hard lockdowns in barangays with COVID-19 cases
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Pinagpipiyestahan natin ang buhay ng mga tao at mga pangyayari. Dinudumog, nilalapa, wala halos itinitira. Bihira na ang nagsusuri. Subo na lang nang subo ng inaakalang masarap na impormasyon.
DFA to implement 'new normal process' at consular offices
The Department of Foreign Affairs will implement new rules at its consular offices to protect both the public and its personnel during the coronavirus outbreak
Albay maintains border lockdown under GCQ
Albay has 33 coronavirus cases as of April 30
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