MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila mayors rejected calls to allow children aged 17 years old and below to step out of their residences and visit shopping malls while the general community quarantine (GCQ)is still in effect, an official of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) bared Thursday.
“Unanimous po. 17-0 mayors will not allow minors to go out,” MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia said in an online press conference.
The decision was made after the Metro Manila mayors consulted the Philippine Pediatric Society.
In Metro Manila, only individuals aged 18 to 65 are allowed…
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