MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Sunday announced that he has signed the ordinance imposing a curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. in the capital city amid the threat of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19). NEWS ALERT: Pangalawang suspect sa murder robbery case, sumuko na kay Mayor Isko Moreno.Stay tuned for the announcement on the curfew ordinance delivered live at the nation’s capital. Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo also said that a curfew in the entire capital region needs approval of President Rodrigo Duterte. ADVERTISEMENTCurfews may be imposed through the issuance of local ordinances, duly approved by the city council and signed by mayors. Duterte has placed the entire capital region under lockdown from March 15 until April 14 amid the spike in coronavirus cases.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 15, 2020 04:30 UTC