IN PHOTOS: Panic buying, traffic jam before start of MECQ

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People rush to stock up on food supplies and household essentials before the start of the two-week lockdown in Metro Manila and 4 surrounding provinces.

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WAITING FOR THEIR TURN. Residents line up outside a grocery at Dulong Bayan, San Mateo, Rizal, on August 3, 2020.PHYSICAL DISTANCING. Cainta residents wait in line outside Puregold at CK Square, Brookside, Cainta, Rizal, at around 4 pm Monday.MAKING ENDS MEET. Account holders line up to withdraw money from an ATM in Southpark, BF Homes, Parañaque City.The frenzy also caused traffic jam in certain parts of Metro Manila. Commuters cram inside public vehicles.

Meanwhile, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto reminded his constituents in a tweet to avoid panic buying and withdrawing of money, as grocery stores and ATMs would remain open even under MECQ. The return to MECQ limits access to goods and services. Select types of businesses will be partially open, while religious gatherings will be limited to only 5 people at a time.

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