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Manila eases world's longest lockdown to revive economy

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Bacoor City/Kawit, Jun 1 (EFE/EPA).- Thousands of people returned to work and the public transport was back on the Manila roads on Monday as the government began relaxing the 78-day strict stay-at-home orders – the longest lockdown in the world – to restart the economy of the Philippines.The government allowed the opening of more nonessential services even as the Covid-19 infection curve continues to rise across the country.Almost all establishments were allowed to open – except beauty salons, barbershops, and massage parlors. However, restaurants can only offer takeaways. (Camera: FRANCIS MALASIG/ROLEX DELA PENA). SHOT LIST: PEOPLE RETURN TO WORK, TRAFFIC JAMS AND COMMUTERS IN BACOOR CITY, KAWIT (CAVITE PROVINCE); AND IN QUEZON CITY, THE PHILIPPINES, AS CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN MEASURES RELAXED.

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