Resolution No. 134, s. 2021 of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases.

The continued implementation of proactive measures and restrictions must be put in place to slow down the surge in COVID-19 cases, stop further spread of variants, buy time for the health system to cope, and to protect more lives. Upon the recommendations of the sub-Technical Working Group on Data Analytics, the risk level classification of the National Capital Region and the province of Laguna shall be Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine beginning 21 August 2021 until 31 August 2021, without prejudice to the imposition of localized Enhanced Community Quarantine in critical areas. Likewise, the province of Bataan shall be under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine beginning 23 August 2021 until 31 August 2021, without prejudice to the imposition of localized Enhanced Community Quarantine in critical areas. The local government units of the aforementioned areas are directed to improve their vaccination rates, their Prevent-Detect-Isolate-Treat-Reintegrate (PDITR) strategies, and their observance and compliance to Minimum Public Health Standards (MPHS).
During this period, the guidelines to be observed in the aforementioned areas include: Indoor and al fresco dine-in services, and personal care services shall not be allowed; etc.