MANILA, Philippines—After making several calls to reopen the economy, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) late on Friday (March 19) ordered the temporary closure of recreational facilities, like cinemas, and limiting restaurants to only half of capacity in areas on general community quarantine (GCQ) status.
The DTI released an advisory on Friday night which it said would be implemented immediately in areas on GCQ until April 4. The circular said the order was meant to “address the rising cases of COVID-19.”
DTI advisory No. 21-03 suspended the operations of the following businesses:
Driving schools,
Entertainment, amusement and recreat…
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