On April 11th, the Philippine government announced that it would change community isolation measures in Metro Manila (NCR), Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal and others from April 12th to 30th.
In addition to Metro Manila and the four surrounding states (Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal), Santiago (Isabela), Quirino and Abra are MECQs.
Cebu City in Central Visayas, Cebu City including Lapu Lapu City, Bohol City, etc. will continue to be MGCQ.
(1) Regions that impose enhanced community segregation measures (MECQ) with amendments ・ All over Metro Manila ・ Region 3 (Central Luzon region): Bulacan ・ Region 4A (Calabarson region): Cavite, Laguna, Rizal State / Region 2 (Cagayan Valley Region): Santiago City (Isabela), Quirino / Cordilliera Administrative Region (CAR): Abra
(2) Areas that impose general community isolation measures (GCQ) ・ Cordilliera Administrative Regions (CAR): Abayao, Bangsamoro, Ifgao, Karinga ・ Region 2 (Cagayan Valley Area): Cagayan, Isabella, Nueva・ Viskaya ・ Region 4A (Cagayan Region): Batangas, Keson ・ Region 8 (East Visaya Region): Takuroban City ・ Region 10 (North Mindanao Region): Irigan City ・ Region 11 (Davao Region): Davao City ・ Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BARMM): South Lanao
(3) Areas that impose general community quarantine measures (MGCQ) with modifications All areas other than (1) and (2) above
■ Philippines lockdown measures (strictest from top)
1) Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ)
2) Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ)
3) General Community Quarantine (GCQ)
4) Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ)
5) New normal
On March 29, the Philippine Government announced quarantine measures across the Philippines from April 1st to April 30th, 2021.
1 Areas that impose "General Community Isolation Measures (MGCQ) with Modifications" from April 1st to April 30th (1) Luzon Region Area 1 (Ilocos Region): North Ilocos Region (*), South Ilocos Region State, La Unyon, Pangasinan, Dagupan (*)
Region 2 (Cagayan Valley Region): Batanes Region 3 (Central Luzon Region): Aurora (*), Bataan (*), Nueva Ejiha (*), Pampanga (*), Tarlac (*), Zambales (*), Angeles (*), Olongapo (*)
Area 4A (Calabarzon area): Quezon (*), Lucena city (*)
Region 4B (Mimaropa region): Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro (*), Oriental Mindoro (*), Romblon, Palawan, Puerto Princesa (*)
Region 5 (Bicol region): Albay, North Camarines, South Catanduanes, Catanduanes, Masbate, Sorsogon, Naga
(2) Visayas Region 6 (Western Visayas Region): Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras (*), Iloilo (*), West Negros, Iloilo (*), Bacolod (*)
Region 7 (Central Visayas): Bohol (*), Cebu (*), Negros Oriental, Siquijor, Cebu (*), Lapu Lapu (*), Mandaue (*)
Region 8 (Eastern Visayas): Biliran, Leyte, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, West Samar, Ormoc (*)
(3) Mindanao Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula): North Samboanga, South Samboanga, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga City Region 10 (North Mindanao): Bukidnon, Kamigin, North Lanao, West Misamis ( *), Cagayan de Oro, East Misamis (*)
Region 11 (Davao Region): Davao de Oro (*), South Davao, East Davao, West Davao, North Davao (*)
Region 12 (Soksagen Region): Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat, General Santos City Region 13 Caraga Region: North Agusan, South Agusan, Dynagat Islands, North Surigao, South Surigao , Butuan City (*)
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region
The Philippine government announced the quarantine measures from March 1st to March 31st, 2021.
According to the announcement, Metro Manila and nine other regions in the Philippines will be General Community Quarantine (GCQ) until March 31, 2021.
The GCQ area covers Metro Manila, as well as Batangas, Tacloban, Iligan, Davao, Baguio, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain and South Lanao.
Other areas such as Cebu City and Lapu Lapu City (Mactan Island) are MGCQ.
Below are the quarantine levels and regions announced by the Philippine government on February 27.
[General Community Quarantine (GCQ)]
・ Metro Manila Area (NCR)
・ Carabarson region (Region 4A) Batangas province ・ East Visaya region (Region 8) Tacroban city ・ North Mindanao region (Region 10) Iligan city ・ Davao region (Region 11) Davao city ・ Cordillera administrative region (CAR) Baguio city, Apayao region , Karinga, Mountain Province, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BARMM) South Lanao Province
[Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ)]
・ All regions except ECQ, MECQ and GCQ
This quarantine period: March 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021
In the Philippines, as of February 26 (Friday), 571,327 COVID-19 cases have been reported. A total of 12,247 people have died and 524,582 have recovered.
■ Philippines lockdown measures (strictest from top)
1) Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ)
2) Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ)
3) General Community Quarantine (GCQ)
4) Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ)
5) New Normal * Total lockdown is exceptionally stricter than the above.
The Philippine government announced the quarantine measures from February 1st to February 28th, 2021.
According to the announcement, Metro Manila and nine other regions in the Philippines will be General Community Quarantine (GCQ) until February 28, 2021.
The GCQ area includes Metro Manila, as well as Batangas, Tacroban, Iligan, Davao, North Davao, South Lanao, and Cordillera Administrative Regions (Baguio, Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Karinga, Mountain Province).
Other areas such as Cebu City and Lapu Lapu City (Mactan Island) are MGCQ.
This measure will be for one month until 2/28.
The following are the quarantine levels and regions announced by the Philippine government on January 29.
[General Community Quarantine (GCQ)]
・ Metro Manila Area (NCR)
・ Calabarzon region (Region 4A) Bangsamoro / East Visaya region (Region 8) Tacroban city / North Mindanao region (Region 10) Irigan city / Davao region (Region 11) Davao city, North Davao region / Cordillera administrative region (CAR) City, Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Calabarzon, Mountain State / Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BARMM) South Lanao State
[Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ)]
・ All areas except ECQ, MECQ and GCQ
This quarantine period: February 1, 2021 to February 28, 2021
In the Philippines, 521,413 COVID-19 cases have been reported as of Friday, January 29. A total of 10,600 people have died and 475,765 have recovered.
■ Philippines lockdown measures (strictest from top)
1) Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ)
2) Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ)
3) General Community Quarantine (GCQ)
4) Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ)
5) New Normal * Total lockdown is exceptionally stricter than the above.
The Philippines is the only Christian country in Southeast Asia and begins celebrating Christmas every September.
However, due to the corona stagnation this year, there are few lights in the city and we cannot enjoy Christmas as usual due to the self-restraint of Christmas parties.
And finally I saw Santa Claus.
This Santa Claus is walking in the middle of the red light intersection of the main road called EDSA Extension (EDSA Extension to be exact) near the Mall of Asia.
But no problem.
This person is a traffic control officer to smooth the flow of traffic.
This person manages the traffic in this place almost every day, but he always enjoys walking while dancing cheerfully and walking while skipping.
Even in this corona wreck, the traffic control is as enjoyable as usual, and the drivers and pedestrians around me feel a little kind.
And now it's Christmas time, so he's wearing Santa's costume to control the traffic.
In the ever-summer Philippines, traffic control while moving around in the scorching sun with this costume should be hot and tiring.
However, he is doing his best to raise everyone's feelings.
Thank you!
Salamat po kuya !!
On November 30, the Philippine government announced quarantine measures from December 1st to December 31st.
According to the announcement, Metro Manila, Batangas, Iloilo City, Tacloban City, Iligan City, Davao City, and North Davao and South Lanao will be GCQ.
Other areas such as Cebu City and Lapu Lapu City (Mactan Island) are MGCQ.
This measure will be for one month until December 31st.
Below are the quarantine levels and regions announced by the Philippine government on November 30.
[General Community Quarantine (GCQ)]
・ Metro Manila Area (NCR)
・ Batangas Province / West Visaya Region (Region 6) Iloilo City / East Visaya Region (Region 8) Tacloban City / North Mindanao Region (Region 10) Iligan City / Davao Region (Region 11) Davao City, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BARMM), North Davao Region, South Lanao
[Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ)]
・ All areas except ECQ, MECQ and GCQ
This quarantine period: December 1, 2020-December 31, 2020
In the Philippines, 429,864 COVID-19 cases have been reported as of Monday, November 30th.
A total of 8,378 people have died and 398,624 have recovered.
■ Philippines lockdown measures (strictest from top)
1) Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ)
2) Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ)
3) General Community Quarantine (GCQ)
4) Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ)
5) New Normal * Total lockdown is exceptionally stricter than the above.
In the Philippines, the only Christian nation in Southeast Asia, Christmas begins every September.
At the earliest, decoration of Christmas trees and lights will begin in August.
Illuminations are also magnificently displayed throughout the city, including major roads, shopping malls, supermarkets, condominiums, and homes.
However, due to the corona stagnation this year, I rarely saw decorations in the city, and even in the city there were only a few lights and there was no Christmas feeling at all.
But today I found a Christmas tree in a shopping mall.
It feels like Christmas for the first time this year.
On October 27, the Philippine government announced quarantine measures from November 1st to November 30th.
According to the announcement, Metro Manila, Batangas, Tacloban, Bacolod, Iloilo, Iligan, and South Lanao will be GCQ.
Other areas such as Cebu City and Lapu Lapu City (Mactan Island) are MGCQ.
Below are the quarantine levels and regions announced by the Philippine government on October 27.
[General Community Quarantine (GCQ)]
・ Metro Manila Area (NCR)
・ Calabarzon (Region 4A) Batangas / Western Visayas (Region 6) Bacolod City, Iloilo City / East Visayas (Region 8) Tacloban City / SOCSKSARGEN Region (Region 12) Iligan City / Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BARMM) South Lanao
[Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ)]
・ All areas except ECQ, MECQ and GCQ
This quarantine period: November 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020
In the Philippines, as of October 26 (Monday), 371,630 COVID-19 cases have been reported.
A total of 7,039 people have died and 328,258 have recovered.
Philippines lockdown measures (strictest from top)
1) Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ)
2) Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ)
3) General Community Quarantine (GCQ)
4) Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ)
5) New Normal * Total lockdown is exceptionally stricter than the above.
This time, we would like to introduce Manila Beach that has appeared in Manila Bay.
Manila Bay Beach is a new urban artificial beach in Metro Manila, Philippines.
This Manila Bay Beach is one of the Philippine government's projects and was built in January 2019 by reclaiming crushed dolomite sand as part of the Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of the Philippines.
It was first opened to the public on September 19th and 20th, 2020, but due to criticism that many people gathered during the pandemic release, the public release is currently suspended. , The expansion work will continue on weekdays from Monday to Friday.
Manila Bay Beach is adjacent to a promenade called Manila Baywalk along Manila Bay, which was originally a place of relaxation for many local Filipinos, and many citizens are expecting to watch over the construction.
Also, at the beginning of this project, it started with the work of removing the dust accumulated at the bottom of Manila Bay, the improvement of the odor has already started, the odor like before has begun to improve, and Japanese people can understand it. I think, but it replaces the so-called sea scent and tide scent.
At midnight on September 28, the Philippine government announced the quarantine measures from October 1st to October 31st.
According to the announcement, Metro Manila, as well as Batangas, Tacroban, Bacolod, Iligan, Iloilo City, GCQ, and South Lanao del Sur, including Marawi City, are stricter on the modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ), which is a stricter measure. Will be converted.
Other areas such as Cebu City and Lapu Lapu City (Mactan Island) are MGCQ.
(This time, the transition from GCQ to MGCQ will be Bulacan, Laguna, Cavite, and Rizal.)
In addition, this measure will be for one month until October 31st.
Below are the quarantine levels and regions announced by the Philippine government on 9/28.
[Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ)]
・ Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BARMM) South Lanao del Sur (including Marawi City)
[General Community Quarantine (GCQ)]
・ Metro Manila Area (NCR)
・ Calabarzon (Region 4A) Batangas / Western Visayas (Region 6) Bacolod / Central Visayas (Region 7) Iloilo City / Eastern Visayas (Region 8) Tacloban City / Soccsksargen (Region 12) Iligan City
[Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ)]
・ All areas except ECQ, MECQ and GCQ
This quarantine period: October 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020
■ Philippines lockdown measures (strictest from top)
1) Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ)
2) Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ)
3) General Community Quarantine (GCQ)
4) Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ)
5) New Normal * Total lockdown is exceptionally stricter than the above.
Infection control haircut!? The actual condition of haircut during the Philippines lockdown.
During the lockdown of Manila, which is said to be the longest in the world, I hadn't cut my hair for six months, and I was able to grow as much as I wanted.
This lockdown was repeated easing and tightening of quarantine measures, and when the easing was resumed, the business of barber-affiliated industries was restarted, but many Filipinos could not go to the barbershop, so congestion was required every day, social distance I wasn't there, so I was just watching.
It seems that he never went to the hair salon the other day.
Haircut 650 pesos (about 1,410 yen), plus social distance fee 250 pesos (about 540 yen).
The total is 900 pesos (about 1,950 yen).
It also includes the cost of buying my own protective clothing. (You can take it home after you finish)
Body temperature inspection and strict disinfection when entering the store. All staff wear protective clothing and face masks and face shields. I also wore a mask during the haircut.
Hair salons are also under strict infection control.
At midnight on August 31, the Philippine government announced about quarantine measures from September 1 to September 30.
Regarding the content of announcement, Metro Manila will continue the GCQ, and MGCQ will be eased in Cebu City, Lapu Lapu City (Mactan Island), etc. The city of Iligan City, Mindanao is strengthened to MECQ, other areas strengthened from MGCQ to GCQ, and areas with a relatively low risk of infection are MGCQ.
This measure has been changed during the month of September 30th.
Below are the quarantine levels and regions announced by the Philippine government.
[Changed Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ)]
・Soksagen Region (Region 12) Iligan City
[General Community Quarantine (GCQ)]
・All Metro Manila (NCR)
-Central Luzon Region (Region 3) Bulacan Province-Calabarzon Region (Region 4A) Batangas Province-West Visayas Region (Region 6) Bacolod City-East Visayas Region (Region 8) Tacloban City
[Changed General Community Quarantine (MGCQ)]
・All regions except MECQ and GCQ
Main Quarantine Period: September 1 to September 30, 2020
■Philippines lockdown measures (from top to bottom)
1) Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ)
2) Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ)
3) General community quarantine (GCQ)
4) Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ)
5) New Normal *Total lockdown is exceptionally tougher than the above.
