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HAPPENING NOW: Palace spokesman Harry Roque holds public briefing to announce new IATF resolution on March 27, 2021.

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Roque: Due to new variants, there is a surge in COVID-19 cases which placed the healthcare system under critical status. | via @xtinamen

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@xtinamen Duterte has approved recommendation of the IATF to place under ECQ the Greater Manila Area effective March 29 to April 4. | via @xtinamen

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@xtinamen Roque: Sa bahay po ulit tayo. Checkpoints will be set up. | via @xtinamen

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@xtinamen Roque: The government will implement PDITR (Prevent, Detect, Isolate, Treat, Reassess) actions. | via @xtinamen

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@xtinamen Roque: There will be intensified house-to-house search for those who have symptoms. | via @xtinamen

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@xtinamen Roque: 95 percent close contacts must be traced. | via @xtinamen

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@xtinamen Roque: Gathering of people more than 10 individuals is not allowed; conduct of religious activities are also suspended. | via @xtinamen

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@xtinamen Roque: curfew set at 6p.m. to 5a.m. in NCR Bubble area | via @xtinamen

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@xtinamen Roque: Public and private hospitals will operate in full capacity. | via @xtinamen

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@xtinamen Roque: Private establishments allowed to undergo 50 percent operational capacity. | via @xtinamen

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@xtinamen Roque: Banks, medical and dental services, vet clinics, telecoms, Internet services, manufacturing companies and suppliers may operate with skeletal work force. | via @xtinamen

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@xtinamen Roque: IATF orders maximize master listing and vaccination of priority groups. | via @xtinamen

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@xtinamen Roque: No need for panic buying because DTI will ensure food supply. | via @xtinamen

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@xtinamen May ayuda po ba? Roque: Mabibigay po ng assistance. Nagcommit ang economic team para sa pagkukuhanan ng assistance. | via @xtinamen

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@xtinamen If the ECQ may be extended beyond April 4, Roque: Titingnan po natin. Kaya nagaar, may criteria on average daily attack, and healthcare utilisation rate. We are now in critical level. | via @xtinamen

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Roque says there is no need for a travel pass under the one-week ECQ.

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Roque says everyone in need will receive financial aid but the amount might be lower than expected.

So far, the government has no final plans on the amount and distribution of cash assistance. Roque says they will announce it on Monday.

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Roque says religious gatherings are not allowed even during holy week.

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Roque says the implementation of ECQ is meant to slow down the increase of COVID-19 cases, so hospitals and health workers will not be overwhelmed.

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Roque says DOTr will make guidelines for affected flights under ECQ.

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