They have recommended an extension of the lockdown to ensure the sustained decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases. "Another week or two weeks of MECQ, that is the absolute last resort," Roque said at a press briefing. Asked about the chances of President Rodrigo Duterte extending the ECQ in Metro Manila, Roque replied: "I would say it’s a 50-50. We’re hoping that the one-week bubble and one-week ECQ will lead to lower numbers. The rest of the country will be placed under the most lenient modified general community quarantine for the month of April.

Source: Philippine Star March 30, 2021 10:30 UTC