Minors could still go outside Metro Manila during family travels —NTF COVID-19 spox

While prohibited to go outdoors, minors in Metro Manila could still go out of the region provided these were family travels, National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 spokesperson Restituto Padilla said on Wednesday.

"Hindi po pinagbabawalan ang pagbiyahe ng mga pami-pamilya palabas po ng Metro Manila, or mga point to point, at 'yung kanilang pagpunta sa ibang destinasyon gamit ang sasakyang pandagat, or sasakyang panghimpapawid o anumang land transportation," Padilla said in a Super Radyo DZBB interview.

(Family travels outside of Metro Manila are not prohibited, as well as point-to-point travels or going to other destinations through sea, air, or any land transportation.)

Padilla reminded travellers to consult and check first the health protocols being implemented by the local government unit (LGU) or their destination.

"Wala naman din pong binigay na abiso ang National Task Force sa mga lugar, sa mga LGU na ipinagbabawal po ang mga bata. Dito lang po talaga sa Metro Manila nagpalabas ang MMDA ng ganiyang patakaran dahil sa bilang ng COVID na patuloy pa ring tumataas," he said.

(The National Task Force has not advised other LGUs regarding the prohibition of minors to go out. Only here in Metro Manila did the MMDA issued the measure due to the rising COVID-19 numbers.)

Minors in Metro Manila could still go to their doctors for check-ups.

Clinics in malls should also coordinate with the management to avoid minors getting into crowds.

Minors will be prohibited to go outdoors in the National Capital Region starting this Wednesday, March 17, amid the rising cases of COVID-19.—AOL, GMA News