Outdoor exercises will be allowed again in the National Capital Region once it shifts to modified enhance community quarantine (MECQ) on Saturday, officials said Friday.
In a statement, MMDA chairperson Benhur Abalos said such outdoor activities while wearing face masks will only be allowed from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
“Meanwhile, the resolution prohibiting Metro Manila residents from conducting their exercises outdoor which took effect last Aug. 9, will lapse today, August 20 as specified in the reso,” he said.
“Hence, outdoor exercises in NCR will be allowed for the period of MECQ starting tomorrow, August 21, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. only,” he added.
Areas under MECQ will maintain their curfew hours from 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM.
On Thursday, Malacañang announced that Metro Manila and Laguna province will be placed under MECQ starting August 21, 2021, until the end of the month.
In a statement on Thursday, Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Bataan will also be under MECQ starting Monday, August 23, 2021, until the end of the month.
Under MECQ, personal care services including beauty salons, beauty parlors, barbershops, and nail spas are still prohibited in the said areas.
Indoor and al-fresco dine-in services are also not allowed.
