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Manila

Aug. 14, 2021

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Filipino Community Isolation Measures from August 16 (1)

On August 13, the Philippine government announced an extension of the period of community quarantine measures and a change in the target area, which was updated on August 6.

In this announcement, the deadline has generally been postponed until August 31st.
Of the above changes, the Manila Metropolitan Area (NCR) will continue to be subject to "Enhanced Community Isolation Measures (ECQ)" until August 20th.
For the Visayas region, the city of Iloilo's "Enhanced Community Isolation Measures (ECQ)" was changed to "Modified Enhanced Community Isolation Measures (MECQ)" from August 16th to August 31st. ..

It also announced that it will extend the travel restrictions imposed on travelers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand until August 31st. ..

(1) Regions that impose "General Community Isolation Measures (MGCQ) with Modifications" from August 16 to 31-Cordiliera Administrative Region (CAR): Ifugao, Karinga, Abra, Benguet , Mountain State / Region 1 (Ilocos Region): La Unyon, Pangasinan, Dagpan City / Region 2 (Cagayan Valley Region): Batanes / Region 3 (Central Luzon Region): Aurora, Nueva Ejiha, Pampanga State, Zambales, Angeles, Orongapo City / Region 4B (Mimaropa Region): Malinduk, Occidental Mindoro (*), Oriental Mindoro, Lombron, Pampanga (*)
・ Region 5 (Biliran region): Albay, North Camarines, Southern Camarines, Catanduanes, Masbate, Sorsogon ・ Region 7 (Central Bisaya region): Bohor, Shikihall province ・ Region 8 (East Bisaya region) ): Biliran, Leyte, South Leyte, East Samal, North Samal, Samal (*), Olmock City / Region 10 (North Mindanao): Bukidnon (*), Camiguin (*), Irigan City, Northern Lanao (*), Western Misamis (*)
・ Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BARMM): Basilan, Maguindanao (*), Sulu, Tawi-Tawi
(*) Areas requiring special attention by local governments and regional IATF / RTF

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Manila

Aug. 2, 2021

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On August 1, the Philippine government announced that it would change the extension / change of the community isolation measures announced on the 30th again as follows.

(1) Area changed to an area that imposes "Modified and Enhanced Community Isolation Measures (MECQ)" until August 15 ・ Cordilliera Administrative Area (CAR): Apayao ・ Area 4A (Calabarzon Area): Laguna・ Region 6 (Western Visayas region): Aklan

(2) Area changed to an area that imposes "General Community Isolation Measures (GCQ) with Tightened Restrictions" until August 15 ・ Area 7 (Central Visayas area): Cebu

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Manila

July 31, 2021

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Announced changes to community quarantine measures on July 29th and 30th (3) Continued

(3) Areas that impose “Modified and Enhanced Community Isolation Measures (MECQ)” from August 1st to August 15th ・ Ilocos Region: Northern Ilocos Region ・ Central Luzon Region: Bataan Province ・ Central Visayas Region: Mandaue City, Lapu Lapu City, Cebu City (**), Cebu City (**)

(**) Subject to change at the further request of each LGU.

(4) Areas that impose "Strengthened Community Isolation Measures (ECQ)" from August 1st to August 7th-Western Visayas area: Iloilo City, Iloilo City-Northern Mindanao area: Gingoog City, Cagayan de Oro city

(5) Areas that impose "General Community Isolation Measures (GCQ) with Tighter Restrictions" from August 1st to August 15th ・ Ilocos Region): South Ilocos Region ・ Cagayan Valley Region: Cagayan Province ・ Central Luzon Region: Bracan ・ Calabarson Region: Cagayan, Rizal, Laguna, Lucena ・ Bicol Region: Naga ・ West Visaya Region: Antique, Akran, Davao City, Capiz ・ Central Visayas: East Negros ・Samboanga Peninsula Region: South Samboanga Region ・ North Mindanao Region: East Misamis Region ・ Davao Region: Davao City, North Davao Region, West Davao Region, Davao de Oro Region ・ Cagayan Region: Butuan City

(6) From August 1st to August 5th, "General Community Isolation Measures with Tightened Restrictions (GCQ)" will be imposed, and then from August 6th to August 20th, "Strengthened Communities" Areas that impose quarantine measures (ECQ) ・ Metro Manila (NCR)

(7) Areas that impose "general community quarantine measures (MGCQ) with modifications" from August 1st to August 31st ・ All areas other than (1) to (6) above

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July 31, 2021

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Announced changes to community quarantine measures on July 29th and 30th (2) Continued

Below are the quarantine levels and regions announced by the Philippine government on August 1.

(1) Areas that impose "General Community Isolation Measures (MGCQ) with Modifications" from August 1st to August 31st ・ Cordilliera Administrative Areas: Ifgao, Karinga, Abra, Benget, Mountain・ Irokos region: La Unyon, Pangasinan, Dagpan ・ Cagayan Valley region: Batanes ・ Central Luzon region: Aurora, Nueva Ejiha, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Angeles, Orongapo ・ Mimaropa Region: Malinduk, Occidental Mindoro (*), Oriental Mindoro, Lombron, Parawan ・ Bicol Region: Albay, North Cagayanes, South Cagayanes, Katanduanes, Masbate, Sorsogon ・ Central Visayas: Bohor, Sikihor ・ East Visayas: Billilan, Leyte, South Leyte, East Samal, Northern Samal, Samal (*), Olmock (*)
・ Northern Mindanao Region: Bukidnon (*), Camiguin (*), Iligan City, Northern Lanao (*), West Misamis (*)
・ Bangsamoro Autonomous Region: Basilan, Maguindanao (*), Sulu, Tawi-Tawi

(*) Areas requiring special attention by local governments and regional IATF / RTF

(2) Areas that impose "General Community Isolation Measures (GCQ)" from August 1st to August 31st ・ Cordilliera Administrative Area: Bagio City, Agusan Region ・ Cagayan Valley Area: Santiago City, Kirino State, Isabella State , Nueva Viskaya ・ Cagayan Region: Batangas, Keson ・ Mimaropa Region: Puerto Princesa ・ West Visaya Region: Gimalas, West Negros ・ Samboanga Peninsula Region: Samboanga Shibugai, Samboanga City, North Samboanga Davao Regions: East Davao, South Davao ・ Soxagen Region: General Santos, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, Cotabato, South Kotabato ・ Karaga Region: North Agusan, South Agusan, North Surigao, South Surigao State, Davao Islands ・ Bansamoro Autonomous Region BARMM: Cotabato City

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July 31, 2021

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On July 29th and 30th, the Philippine government announced changes to community quarantine measures in NCR and other regions. (1)

It also announced that it will extend the travel restrictions imposed on travelers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand until August 15. ..
* It has been added that travelers from Malaysia and Thailand on July 22 and those who have traveled within 14 days before arriving in the Philippines are prohibited from entering the Philippines.


■ Overview
On July 29th and 30th, the Philippine government announced the community quarantine measures from August 1, 2021.
The content of the announcement is that measures and regulations will be strengthened in various parts of the Philippines in order to curb the increase in infection of COVID-19 mutant strains.

As a result, Metro Manila (NCR) will be strengthened from August 1st to August 5th to "General Community Isolation Measures (GCQ) with increased restrictions", and from August 6th to August 20th. Until the day, it will be tightened to "Enhanced Community Isolation Measures (ECQ)".

The entire state of Cebu (including Cebu, Mactan and Mandaue) will be strengthened from August 1st to August 15th with "Modified and Enhanced Community Isolation Measures (MECQ)".

In Lapu Lapu City (Mactan Island), if the vaccination card (COVID-19 Vaccination Card) held by the vaccinated person is not presented from August 25, public / private markets (department stores, supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores) Etc.) cannot be admitted.


■ Infection status as of July 30, 2021 (nationwide in the Philippines)
Total number of infected people: 1,580,824 (8,562 newly infected people)
Total number of recoverers: 1,491,182 Total number of deaths: 27,722

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Manila

July 24, 2021

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On July 22, the Philippine government announced that it would change community quarantine measures in NCR and five other states.
In addition, foreign spouses, parents, and children of Philippine citizens with a valid 9 (a) visa will be allowed to enter the Philippines after August 1 without the need for an immigration exemption document (EED). I also announced that.

It also announced that travelers from Malaysia and Thailand and those who have traveled within 14 days before arriving in the Philippines will be banned from entering the Philippines.

On July 22, the Government of the Philippines announced that from July 23 to July 31, the Manila Metropolitan Area (NCR) and five other states will change their community isolation measures as follows:



(1) From July 23 to July 31, the Manila Metropolitan Area (NCR), which imposes "General Community Isolation Measures (GCQ) with Tightened Restrictions"
・ Region 1 (Ilocos region): North Ilocos Region, South Ilocos Region,
・ Region 11 (Davao Region): Davao de Oro, North Davao

(2) Regions / Regions that impose "General Community Isolation Measures (GCQ)" from July 23 to July 31 (Davao Region): South Davao Region

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Cebu

July 16, 2021

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Exactly 3 weeks after the first intake. We have finally completed the second dose of Pfizer vaccine.

In the Philippines, when vaccination is complete, a vaccination card will be issued and registered with a government agency at the same time. You can check it on the web with each number and QR code.

If you show your vaccination card, you may get a discount at restaurants.
10% discount on all products at the Philippine soul food "Jollibee".

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Manila

July 16, 2021

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July 15 The Philippine government announces changes to community quarantine measures in NCR and other regions. At the same time, the travel restrictions imposed on India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, United Arab Emirates and Oman have been extended. In addition, travelers from Indonesia and those who have traveled within 14 days before arriving in the Philippines are prohibited from entering the Philippines.
(1) July 16-31 "General Community Isolation Measures (GCQ)"
・ Manila Metropolitan Area ・ Cordilliera Administrative Area: Batangas, Apayao ・ Region 2: Santiago, Isabella, Nueva Viskaya, Quirino ・ Region 3: Bracan ・ Region 4A: Cavite, Rizal, Quezon, Batangas ・ Region 4B: Puerto Princesa ・ Region 6: Quirino, West Negros,
・ Region 9: Zamboanga, Northern Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Norte ・ Region 11: East Davao ・ Region 12: General Santos, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, Cotabato, South Cotabato,
・ Region 13: North Agusan, North Surigao, South Agusan, Dinagat Islands, South Surigao ・ Bangsamoro Autonomous Region: Cotabato City (2) July 16-31 Community Isolation Measures (GCQ) "
・ Region 2: Cagayan ・ Region 4A: Laguna, Lucena ・ Region 5: Naga ・ Region 7: East Negros ・ Region 9: South Zamboanga del Sur ・ Region 11: Davao City (3) July 16-7 22nd May "General Community Isolation Measures (GCQ) with Tightened Restrictions"
-Region 6: Aklan, Bacolod, Antique, Capiz (4) July 16-31 "Modified and Enhanced Community Isolation Measures (MECQ)"
・ Region 3: Bataan ・ Region 10: Cagayan de Oro ・ Region 11: West Davao, Davao de Oro, South Davao, North Davao,
-Region 13: Butuan City (5) July 16-22 "Modified and Enhanced Community Isolation Measures (MECQ)"
-Region 6: Iloilo City, Iloilo City (6) July 16-31 "Modified General Community Isolation Measures (MGCQ)"
・ All areas other than (1) to (5) above

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Cebu

July 2, 2021

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Free vaccination has begun in the Philippines.
We have also completed the first free Pfizer vaccine.

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Manila

June 29, 2021

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Announced by the Philippine Government on June 28, Community Isolation Measures from July 1, 2021

(1) Regions that impose "General Community Isolation Measures (GCQ) with Some Restrictions" from July 1st to July 15th ・ Metro Manila ・ Region 3: Bulacan ・ Region 4A: Rizal state

(2) Regions that impose "General Community Isolation Measures (GCQ) with Tightened Restrictions" from July 1st to July 15th ・ Region 4A: Cavite, Laguna

(3) Areas that impose "General Community Isolation Measures (GCQ)" from July 1st to July 15th ・ Cordilliera Administrative Region (CAR): Batangas, Benget, Ifgao ・ Region 2: Santiago, Isabella, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino ・ Region 4A: Batangas, Quezon ・ Region 6: Gimalas, Akran, Bacolod, West Negros, Antique, Capiz ・ Region 9: Zamboanga, Zamboanga Quezon ・ Region 10: Irigan City ・ Region 11: North Dabao State ・ Region 12: General Santos City, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, Cotabato, South Kotabato ・ Region 13: North Agusan, North Surigao, South Agusan Del Norte-Batangas Autonomous Region: Cotabato City

(4) Regions that impose “Modified and Enhanced Community Isolation Measures (MECQ)” from July 1st to July 31st ・ Cordilliera Administrative Region: Apa Yao ・ Region 2: Cagayan ・ Region 3: Bataan・ Region 4A: Lucena ・ Region 4B: Puerto Princesa ・ Region 5: Naga ・ Region 6: Iloilo ・ Region 7: East Negros ・ Region 9: South Zamboanga, North Samboanga ・ Region 10: Cagayan ・De Oro City-Region 11: Davao City, East Davao, West Davao, Davao de Oro, South Davao, North Davao,
・ Region 13: Butuan City, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Sur

(5) Areas that impose "general community quarantine measures (MGCQ) with modifications" from July 1st-All areas other than (1) to (4) above

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June 17, 2021

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On June 14, the Philippine government announced the community quarantine measures from June 16th to June 30th, 2021.

(1) Regions that impose "General Community Isolation Measures (GCQ)" from June 16th to June 30th ・ Cordilliera Administrative Region (CAR): Benguet State ・ Region 11 (Davao Region): North Davao Region ・ Region 12 (Socsksargen region): Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, Cotabato, South Cotabato

(2) Regions that impose “Modified and Enhanced Community Isolation Measures (MECQ)” from June 16 to June 30 ・ Cordilliera Administrative Region (CAR): Apayao, Ifugao ・ Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) Region): Santiago City, Cagayan City ・ Region 3 (Central Visayas Region): Bataan State ・ Region 4A (Calabarson Region): Lucena City ・ Region 4B (Mimaropa Region): Puerto Princesa City ・ Region 5 (Visayas Region): Naga City ・ Region 6 (Western Visayas): Iloilo ・ Region 7 (Central Visayas): East Negros ・ Region 9 (Samboanga Peninsula): Samboanga City, Samboanga Shibukai, South Samboanga, Northern Samboanga ・ Region 10 (Northern Mindanao region): Cagayan de Oro city ・ Region 11 (Davao region): Davao city ・ Region 13 (Karaga region): Butuan city, South Agusan state, Dinagat Islands, South Surigao state

(3) Areas that impose "General Community Isolation Measures (GCQ)" from June 16th to June 30th ・ Cordilliera Administrative Region (CAR): Bagio, Quezon, Mountain, Abra, Benget ・Region 2 (Cagayan Valley Region): Isabella, Nueva Viskaya, Quirino ・ Region 4A (Calabarson Region): Batangas, Quezon ・ Region 10 (North Mindanao Region): Irigan City ・ Region 11 (Davao Region): North Davao Region 12 (Soksagen Region): General Santos City, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, Kotabato, South Cotabato
・ Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BARMM): Cotabato City, Lanao del Sur

(4) Areas that impose "General Community Isolation Measures (GCQ) with Tightened Restrictions" from June 16th to June 30th ・ Area 4A (Calabarzon Area): Cavite

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June 1, 2021

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On May 31st, the Government of the Philippines announced that the following community quarantine measures will be taken in various parts of the Philippines from June 1st.

(1) Regions that impose "General Community Isolation Measures (GCQ) with Tightened Restrictions" from June 1st to June 15th ・ Region 3 (Central Luzon Region): Bulacan Province ・ Region 4A (Calabarzon Region) : Cavite, Laguna, Rizal ・ Metro Manila (NCR)

(2) Areas that impose "General Community Isolation Measures (GCQ)" from June 1st to June 30th ・ Cordilliera Administrative Region (CAR): Abra, Batangas, Quezon, Mountain Province ・ Region 2 ( Cagayan Valley Region): Isabela, Nueva Viskaya, Quirino ・ Region 4A (Calabarson Region): Batangas, Quezon ・ Region 10 (Northern Mindanao Region): Iligan City ・ Region 11 (Davao Region): Davao City (Davao Region) *)
・ Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BARMM): South Lanao del Sur (*), Cotabato City

(*) Areas requiring special attention by local government units and local IATF / RTF

(3) Regions that impose “Modified and Enhanced Community Isolation Measures (MECQ)” from June 1st to June 15th ・ Cordilliera Administrative Regions (CAR): Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao ・ Region 2 (Cagayan Valley area): Santiago city, Cagayan city ・ Region 4B (Mimaropa region): Puerto Princesa city ・ Region 6 (Western Visayas region): Ifugao city (*)
・ Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula region): Zamboanga city, Zamboanga del Sur, South Zamboanga province, Northern Mindanao region ・ Region 10 (North Mindanao region): Cagayan de Oro city ・ Region 13 (Caraga region): Butuan city, Zamboanga del Sur

(*) Areas requiring special attention by local government units and local IATF / RTF

(4) Areas that impose "general modified community quarantine measures (MGCQ)" from June 1st to June 30th ・ All areas other than (1) to (3) above