In case you missed it, Metro Manila will transition from enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) starting Saturday, May 16, 2020 — that means, some sectors are allowed to partially open, including malls and other establishments. In a press briefing held today, May 13, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced the sectors that are allowed to operate during modified enhanced community quarantine as well as enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) and general community quarantine.
According to the guidelines released, malls and commercial centers will be allowed to partially operate during modified ECQ. Certain establishments will also be allowed to operate but not all will be fully operational. These include:
- Restaurants
- Hardware stores
- Clothing and accessories
- Bookstores and school and office supplies stores
- Baby care supplies stores
- Pet food and pet care supplies
- IT, communications, and electronic equipment
- Flower, jewelry, novelty, antique, perfume shops
- Toy stores (with playgrounds and amusement area closed)
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Check out the full list of establishments allowed to operate during ECQ, MECQ, and GCQ below:
On the other hand, hair salons and barbershops are still not allowed to open under modified ECQ. Gyms, fitness studios, and other sports facilities are also still prohibited from operating. So, in the meantime, you might want to try learning how to give a haircut or doing these easy home exercises until the quarantine is lifted.
This story originally appeared on Spot.ph.
*Minor edits have been made by the SmartParenting.com.ph editors.
With Metro Manila transitioning to MECQ, will you now be allowed to go to work? Click here for the full details on who can work during the quarantine.
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