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KNOW THE DIFFERENCE: ECQ, MECQ, GCQ, MGCQ in the Philippines
ECQ MECQ GCQ MGCQ

KNOW THE DIFFERENCE: ECQ, MECQ, GCQ, MGCQ, Sectors Allowed to Operate, and Other Implemented Measures

Here’s everything you need to know about the recent #COVID19 set-up announcement!

AREAS UNDER MODIFIED ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE

(Until May 31)

METRO MANILA
LAGUNA
CEBU CITY

 

KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

What are the differences between Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) and Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ)?

ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE MODIFIED ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE
No movement regardless of age and health statusLimited movement within the containment zone for obtaining essential services and work
Minimal economic activity except for utility services (food, power and water, and the critical economic sectors)Operations of selected manufacturing and processing plants up to maximum of 50% workforce
No transportation activity except for utility servicesLimited transportation services for essential goods and services
Suspension of physical classesSuspension of physical classes

 

KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

What are the differences between General Community Quarantine (GCQ) and Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ)?

GENERAL COMMUNITY QUARANTINE MODIFIED GENERAL COMMUNITY QUARANTINE
Limited movement to services and work within Buffer Zone (BZ) and Outside Buffer Zone (OBZ)Permissive socio-economic activities with minimal public health standards
Operation of government offices and industries up to maximum of 75% workforce
Limited transportation services to support government and private operations
Flexible learning arrangements; operation at limited capacities to cater to students

 

AREA CLASSIFICATION

ECQ

Critical Zone (CRZ)

MECQ

Containment Zone (CZ)

GCQ

Buffer Zone (BZ)

MGCQ

Outside Buffer Zone (OBZ)

 

Source: Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque

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