MANILA, Philippines — A blanket curfew in Metro Manila may return for two weeks starting March 15, exactly a year since the capital region was placed under quarantine and with a new surge in COVID-19 infections already underway. Metro Manila Development Authority Chairman Benhur Abalos in a briefing Thursday night said mayors reached a consensus for a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew in the National Capital Region. A previous decision to relax restrictions in the region to a more lenient Modified General Community Quarantine in February was ultimately rejected by the president. The developments have led some local governments in the capital region to reimpose curfews, even before the decision on a uniform curfew. Uniform hours, localized sanctionsDespite a uniform curfew, local governments will be given the autonomy to determine sanctions or penalties for those caught violating in their cities.

Source: Philippine Star March 11, 2021 13:52 UTC