MANILA, Philippines — Checkpoints have been tightened at various border points in Batangas as the new restrictions prohibit movement into and out of the general community quarantine (GCQ) bubble, which includes neighboring provinces Laguna and Cavite. Radyo Inquirer video shows police officers manning checkpoints in different parts of Batangas, specifically along its borders with Cavite and Laguna. ADVERTISEMENTCavite and Laguna are part of the bubble that includes Metro Manila, Bulacan, and Rizal. READ: NCR, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal under GCQ until April 4 — IATFREAD: FAQs: What’s a GCQ bubble? The Philippines is currently experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases, which several health experts have attributed to the spread of variants of concern.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 23, 2021 13:27 UTC