The Quezon City government stopped retail operations in Balintawak to maintain social distancing in accordance with the enhanced community quarantine. | BLozadaINQ
Wholesale and product drop-off, however, is still allowed in Balintawak since the markets are crucial in ensuring the steady supply of vegetables and farm products in various parts of Metro Manila.Albert Kimpo, the Assistant City Administrator for Operations, added that the market owners themselves would ensure the continuation of wholesale operations.“They will be picked up by jeepneys that the City will hire and will be brought to various barangays where they can sell their goods,” said Kimpo.
The Market Development and Administration Department, Task Force on Transport and Traffic Management, Task Force Disiplina, and Department of Public Order and Safety will man the area with personnel from Quezon City Police District to maintain low foot traffic along Samson Road. Kimpo added that retail shoppers are not allowed to enter portions of Samson Road and Edsa in front of the Balintawak markets.
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