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MANILA, Philippines – Cabinet officials have recommended that local government units (LGUs) impose a shorter curfew to help push the economy to reopen.
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said cabinet members had proposed that the curfew be established between midnight and 4 a.m., rather than many LGUs implementing the period from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
“This is just a recommendation for [LGUs] since they are the ones who will enforce this through ordinances, “he said in an interview on PTV4. A longer curfew would mean more operating hours for businesses.
Roque added that he would also ask the Interagency Working Group for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) to clarify its new policy on the age range of people who are allowed to leave their homes amid the general quarantine of community.
In an IATF-approved presentation, the ages listed as examples were 15 to 65, he noted.
Roque said he would seek clarification, but added that the truth is that more people would be allowed to leave.
‘Staycationers’ allowed
At the moment, only people between the ages of 21 and 60 can leave their homes. Meanwhile, 10 four- to five-star hotels in Metro Manila have been allowed to admit “vacationers” who will need to present rapid antigen tests to prove they are free of the coronavirus.
According to the Office of the National Capital Region of the Department of Tourism (DOT), Hyatt Regency and Nuwa Hotel in the City of Dreams complex in the city of Parañaque are the latest certificates of authority to operate for vacation at home (CAOS) .
Also previously issued certificates were Grand Hyatt Manila and Shangri-La at the Fort in Taguig City; Makati Shangri-La in Makati; Edsa Shangri-La in the city of Mandaluyong; Joy Nostalg Hotel & Suites in Pasig City; Solaire Resort, Okada Manila and Nobu Hotel, also in Parañaque.
According to DOT guidelines, only hotels and lodging establishments with a four or five star rating accredited by the department and not currently used as quarantine or isolation facilities can receive a CHAOS.
–With a report from Jerome Aning
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