Metro Manila has already imposed stricter border controls ahead of the impending lockdown as it reverts to Enhanced Community Quarantine status starting August 6.

checkpoints have intensified going to and from Metro Manila as part of their protocol in curbing the spread of the Delta CoVid variant.

Aside from checkpoints, NCR mayors have also agreed that curfew will be set from 8pm-4am starting August 6. According to Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Benhur Abalos in a press briefing in Malacanang on Monday, they dont need the approval of the IATF is setting localized guidelines as these are still covered "within the powers of mayors."

Abalos also stated that they are leaving it up to local government units to impose further protocols, including liquor ban.

This is the third time that NCR will be subjected to a lockdown. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said that they are not yet sure how long the ECQ will last. The two-week lockdown is supposed to help prevent the spread of the Delta variant.

In a television interview, Nograles said that they will still base their decisions on the numbers, the vaccination rollout, "we'll take it one day at a time, but also be mindful about August 20."

Under ECQ, people under the age of 18 and above 65 years old are not allowed to leave the house; also those with immunodeficiency, comorbidity and or other health risks. Each family is allowed a representative to leave the house to buy their essential goods.

Gatherings, dine-in restaurants, and recreational activities will also be suspended while ECQ is in effect. Exempted from the rule includes government agencies, other sectors that are providing essential services, but these will have to come up with a skeletal system on their work force.

Hospitals, groceries, convenience stores and drug stores will remain open and in full capacity.

Some private industries like media establishments, health services, banks among others, are allowed to operate on a 50 percent capacity.