During the second day of the implementation of the Metro Manila community quarantine, on March 16, President Duterte declared a Luzon-wide "enhanced community quarantine" that aims to further combat the effect of the continuing and increasing spread of COVID-19.[19][20] It took effect on March 17 and will end on April 12.[21][22] This quarantine also applies to the region of Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan), which is outside the Luzon island.[23] Under this new setup, mass gatherings are completely prohibited and all means of public transport is no longer allowed limiting the movement of people.[24]