Extension of travel restrictions in Manila and surrounding Philippines New Corona April 24, 16:00
In order to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the Philippine government has decided to extend the current movement restrictions to the capital Manila and 17 surrounding states until mid-month next month.
The Philippine government has restricted travel to Manila and 46 provinces across Luzon between the 17th and 30th of last month, but the spread of infection continues.
In response to this situation, the Philippine government announced on the 24th that it will extend travel restrictions to Manila and the surrounding 17 states until the 15th of next month.
This is the second extension of movement restriction.
On the other hand, other states on the island will relax the movement restrictions after the first day of next month.
In addition, the movement restrictions on Central Cebu Island and Southern Mindanao Island will be extended until the 15th of next month.
There are about 1300 Japanese companies operating in the Philippines, and the impact on economic activity is inevitable.