List of Checkpoints During the NCR ECQ 2021

Motorists will have to patiently wait to cross the borders of the National Capital Region (NCR). Police are thoroughly inspecting the documents of each vehicle causing heavy traffic in checkpoint areas. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has posted a list of checkpoints for the 2021 ECQ in the NCR happening August 6 to 20. […]

PNP Now Allows Fetching and Driving for APORs During ECQ

After the public uproar due to the strict prohibition of driving and fetching authorized persons outside residence (APORs) during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), the Philippine National Police (PNP) has reverted their decision to restrict fetchers. They are now just imposing a set of requirements for fetchers while outside their residences. PNP Chief Police General […]

DOTr Issues Transportation Guidelines for NCR ECQ

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has issued public transport guidelines for the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR). This time, public transport will not be facing further restrictions and limitations during the ECQ period. Transportation Secretary Art Tugade says the current supply and capacity of public utility vehicles will be retained […]

Free Train Rides for Vaccinated Passengers During ECQ

We have some great news for Authorized Persons Outside their Residence (APOR) who have already started or completed their COVID-19 vaccination shots. The Department of Transportation is giving free train rides for vaccinated APORs until the end of ECQ. DOTr Sec. Arthur Tugade announced on his Facebook page that he is mandating the Metro Rail […]

Makati Suspends Number Coding During MECQ

Makati City will be joining the rest of Metro Manila as it suspends number coding during the MECQ. As most of you know, areas in the NCR Plus, which are Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal, as well as the City of Santiago in Quirino Province, and Abra are now under the Modified Enhanced […]

As NCR+ Reverts To MECQ, Here Are the MECQ 2021 Guidelines You Need To Remember

NCR+, the moniker for the capital and its surrounding regions, has emerged from the harshest lockdown level imposed by the gov’t (ECQ) to the second-highest MECQ, starting Monday, April 12, 2021. . A Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) is a relaxed version of ECQ where establishments that are deemed non-essential during ECQ may operate within […]

Smart Rolls Out Community Stores For Customers During ECQ

A number of Smart Community Stores have been rolled out in 600 locations around Metro Manila for the telco to continue serving customers during the ECQ period. Smart Communications started this initiative to address both its customer’s needs particularly those in areas affected by COVID-19 restrictions as well as help its retailers keep their livelihood. […]

LTO Is Extending Registration Deadlines During ECQ

Good news for motor vehicle owners: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has extended registration deadlines for all vehicles because of the newly imposed ECQ. The LTO recently closed most of its offices in areas under lockdown—Metro Manila, Laguna, Bulacan, and Rizal—because of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, as well as the observance of Holy […]

Online Grocery Apps For ECQ: 6 E-Grocers That Deliver Straight To Your Home

With COVID-19 cases at an all-time high in the Philippines and new rounds of lockdowns hit the country, online grocery apps should be the places where you get stock up on essential goods.  Whether it’s groceries, home repair items, pet care, or even office supplies these highly-rated online grocers let you shop from the safety […]

LTO Office ECQ/Holy Week Schedule: See What Offices Are Closed

If it wasn’t obvious already, several Land Transportation Office (LTO) offices will be closed during the holy week, and through the new ECQ. The LTO just announced that its main office, together with several regional offices, district offices, and Driver’s License Renewal Offices (DLROs) will be closed in observance of the Holy Week and to better comply […]

Car Dealers Close Showrooms For New ECQ

Lockdown effectively starts today, March 29. In line with that, many establishments are left without a choice but to close during this second lockdown. Among them are car dealers, resulting in closed showrooms and service centers for now. Dealers and Showrooms Closed During ECQ: Lexus Subaru Ford Isuzu Mitsubishi Volkswagen Kia Said dealers have announced […]

All the ECQ 2021 Guidelines You Need to Know

With NCR+ (Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal) going back to Enhanced Community Quarantine or ECQ starting tomorrow, March 29, 2021, multiple establishments and services have released statements on their operation during the week-long ECQ period. To make it easy, we compile all of the updates here on this article. Read on: Lalamove: while they will […]