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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday announced that 32 provinces, highly urbanized cities, and independent component cities are under COVID-19 Alert Level 2.
According to the DOH in a statement, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. approved the new COVID-19 Alert Level System (ALS) classifications of provinces, highly urbanized cities, and independent component cities from November 1 to 15.
A total of 89, including Metro Manila, out of the 121 provinces, are currently under Alert Level 1. Meanwhile, 32 areas are placed under Alert Level 2.
Areas under Alert Level 1 permit intrazonal and interzonal travel with no restrictions based on age and comorbidities.
All establishments, persons, or activities are allowed to operate, work, or be undertaken at full on-site or venue/seating capacity, provided it is consistent with minimum public health standards.
Meanwhile, areas under Alert Level 2 are now mandated to implement restrictions such as a 50 percent capacity in establishments indoors for fully vaccinated adults and a 70 percent capacity outdoors.
Below is the list of areas under Alert Level 1 and 2:
Alert Level 1:
- LUZON:
- The entire National Capital Region
- Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR):
Abra
Apayao
Baguio City
Mountain Province
Kalinga - Region I:
Dagupan City
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur
La Union
Pangasinan - Region II:
Batanes
Cagayan
City of Santiago
Isabela
Nueva Vizcaya
Quirino - Region III
Angeles City
Aurora
Bataan
Bulacan
Nueva Ecija
Olongapo City
Pampanga
Tarlac
Zambales - Region IV-A
Batangas
Cavite
Laguna
Lucena City
Rizal - Region IV-B
Marinduque
Occidental Mindoro
Oriental Mindoro
Puerto Princesa City
Romblon - Region V
Albay
Camarines Sur
Catanduanes
Naga City
Sorsogon - VISAYAS:
- Region VI
Aklan
Bacolod City
Capiz
Guimaras
Iloilo City
Iloilo - Region VII
Cebu City
Lapu-Lapu City
Mandaue City
Siquijor - Region VIII
Biliran
Eastern Samar
Ormoc City
Southern Leyte
Tacloban City - MINDANAO:
- Region IX
Zamboanga City
Zamboanga del Norte - Region X
Bukidnon
Cagayan de Oro City
Camiguin
Iligan City
Misamis Occidental
Misamis Oriental - Region XI
Davao City
Davao Oriental - Region XII
General Santos City
South Cotabato - Region XIII (Caraga)
Agusan del Norte
Agusan del Sur
Butuan City
Surigao del Sur
BARMM
Cotabato City
Alert Level 2:
- LUZON:
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
Benguet
Ifugao - Region IV-A
Quezon Province - Region IV-B
Palawan - Region V
Camarines Norte
Masbate - VISAYAS
- Region VI
Antique
Negros Occidental - Region VII
Bohol
Cebu Province
Negros Oriental - Region VIII
Leyte
Northern Samar
Western Samar - MINDANAO:
- Region IX
City of Isabela
Zamboanga Del Sur
Zamboanga Sibugay - Region X
Lanao del Norte - Region XI
Davao De Oro
Davao Del Norte
Davao Del Sur
Davao Occidental - Region XII
North Cotabato
Sarangani
Sultan Kudarat - Region XIII (Caraga)
Dinagat Islands
Surigao del Norte - Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
Basilan
Lanao Del Sur
Maguindanao
Sulu
Tawi-tawi
Meanwhile, DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that these new alert level system classifications, prove that the country is “showing improvements” based on key indicators like the healthcare utilization rate.
“But while we see a continuous decline in case and admission trends, we must remember that de-escalation does not mean that the battle with COVID-19 is already over. These current numbers are not permanent; we must all work together to maintain these low numbers,” Vergeire said.
She then reminded the public to increase vigilance, emphasizing the need for stricter implementation of measures and policies against COVID-19, especially ahead of the coming holiday season when increased mobility and contact rates are expected