Manila Shutdown

[Commish10 427]

Has anybody heard about this. My fiancee swears she is hearing about it in the news there. Thanks

[Hank_ 9,174]

Only thing I found in the news was this, but this isn't a shutdown.     https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/09/20/lock-down-metro-manila-over-coronavirus-premature-says-health-chief

 

 

[Commish10 427]

1 minute ago, Hank_ said:

Only thing I found in the news was this, but this isn't a shutdown.     https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/09/20/lock-down-metro-manila-over-coronavirus-premature-says-health-chief

 

 

Probably what she heard. 

[Carpe Vinum 2,327]

Not yet. Some government official floated it as a possibility. DU30 said that wouldn't happen until the case count was much higher.

 

https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/3/9/Duterte-rejects-Metro-Manila-lockdown-despite-rise-PH-coronavirus-cases.html

Edited March 11, 2020 by boris64

[0NI 114]

Nope. Not true. As of the moment.

[PWB 213]

My fiancee just skyped that President shut down Manila no one in or out.  Waiting on details

[Commish10 427]

15 minutes ago, PWB said:

My fiancee just skyped that President shut down Manila no one in or out.  Waiting on details

On ABSCBN is says only Davao is shut down.

[kumbaya 139]

Its happening. Metro Manila will shut down on Sunday

 

I just had to rebook my fiance's flight to Saturday

[Don0 73]

Here is the latest news. This is from CNN Philippines on 

 

"BREAKING: Travel to and from Metro Manila suspended from March 15 until April 14 due to COVID-19 https://t.co/2w4TDfMIrO"

 

I'm really worried about this. My interview is this 23rd of March which has a very big chance of being postponed or rescheduled I think. Anyone else with interviews around these dates?

[Commish10 427]

4 minutes ago, Don0 said:

Here is the latest news. This is from CNN Philippines on 

 

"BREAKING: Travel to and from Metro Manila suspended from March 15 until April 14 due to COVID-19 https://t.co/2w4TDfMIrO"

 

I'm really worried about this. My interview is this 23rd of March which has a very big chance of being postponed or rescheduled I think. Anyone else with interviews around these dates?

Sucks, her interview next Tuesday, coming from cebu

[Don0 73]

7 minutes ago, Commish10 said:

Sucks, her interview next Tuesday, coming from cebu

Same! At least there's a big possibility it'll push through. Still keeping my hopes high though. They actually also said this "ban" would be assessed daily. 

 

Anyways, good luck on her interview! 👍🏻

[Commish10 427]

2 minutes ago, Don0 said:

Same! At least there's a big possibility it'll push through. Still keeping my hopes high though. They actually also said this "ban" would be assessed daily. 

 

Anyways, good luck on her interview! 👍🏻

Thanks! I do not think the embassy will close, because people who live in and around Manila can still attend.

[Don0 73]

Just now, Commish10 said:

Thanks! I do not think the embassy will close, because people who live in and around Manila can still attend.

That's true. We, beneficiaries from other parts of the country, have a lot of confusion and uncertainty right now. I'll just wait for an email or an update on their site. Though I really don't think they'll post soon.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Those that live outside of Metro Manila with interviews during the shutdown time I would suggest to email the embassy to inquire about rescheduling.

 

EMAIL:   IVMANILAREPLIES@STATE.GOV

Edited March 12, 2020 by Hank_

[bolero_pa 33]

Our interview is March 26th, with flight from Mindanao on March 22nd. I predict a massive cluster. 

Edited March 12, 2020 by bolero_pa