On March 12, 2020, following the declaration of a public health emergency, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte placed the entire capital region under community quarantine for 30 days starting March 15, 2020.[9] Most areas in Metro Manila have also issued curfews to help limit the spread of the virus.[10] On March 16, an enhanced community quarantine order was issued by the president covering Metro Manila and the entire island of Luzon.[3]