Volume 17 • No. 11 • June 1 -15, 2021 Publication Mailing Account #41721512
Sarah Geronimo
12 123rd Anniversary of Philippine Independence
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Gabby Concepcion & Sanya Lopez
June 12, 2021
Philippines may consider gradual easing of restrictions As conditions in the Philippines continue to improve in most parts of Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal, OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said that the government may consider further easing of some restrictions in
the National Capital Region (NCR). These areas were under heightened general community quarantine status until May 31. OCTA Research is an independent interdisciplinary group composed of scientists, mostly from the University
Dr. Guido David
of the Philippines, with some contributors from the University of Santo Tomas and Providence College in the United States. David said that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) risk classification of the NCR has See PHILIPPINES p6