All 17 mayors of the National Capital Region have agreed on new curfew hours for their respective cities and municipality effective May 1. The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) made the announcement on its Facebook page on Wednesday, April 28.

"Metro Manila mayors, through Resolution 21-09 Series of 2021, have unanimously agreed to adjust curfew hours starting May 1. New unified curfew hours will be from 10 pm to 4 am," the announcement said.

Meanwhile, MMDA chairman Benhur Abalos said the Metro Manila Council would depend the decision to the President when it comes to the new quarantine status for next month.

"The MMC just recommends to the IATF," the MMDA chairman said. "Hence, it is within the purview of President Rodrigo Duterte to decide on the next NCR status."

Prior to the announcement, mayors within NCR recommended on Tuesday a "flexible modified enhanced community quarantine" over their cities, a middle ground where border control will remain, health protocols are strict, and some businesses will be allowed to operate, like those in construction and personal hygiene services.

In the statement, Mandaluyong ex-Mayor Abalos revealed this option was proposed by Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire.

"Hybrid MECQ is intended to allay the fear of health workers for a possible surge again," Abalos said. "That's why we want to do it gradually. By opening some businesses, we are also addressing the dilemma and hunger of those who lost their jobs."

On Thursday, April 29. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque community quarantine classifications. In the press briefing, he reminded that mass gathering must not exceed to 10 people. He also said that dine-ins are still prohibited.

“Wala pa pong dine-in, puro alfresco.” Roque said.

Roque also reminded there is a 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. unified curfew in Metro Manila starting May 1.s