Published April 18, 2021 7:29pm Current quarantine restrictions have successfully reduced the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the National Capital Region, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Council (MMDA). MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said that based on the available data, cases have started to fall in several cities across Metro Manila which is currently under a modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until the end of the month. Data from the local government units (LGUs) show a decline in the number of cases being reported at Manila with 3,959 on April 17 versus 4,083 on April 15; Muntinlupa with 1,590 versus 1,692; and Pasay with 464 versus 480. The same was reported in San Juan where new cases have ranged from 100 to 150 a day but have stabilized at the 1,000 level, as well as in Navotas where new cases have dropped to 100 from the earlier 200.