People flock to Manila Bay on May 15, 2021, the first day of the general community quarantine (GCQ) in Metro Manila and nearby provinces after more than a month of being under strict quarantine following a surge in Covid-19 cases. The GCQ, however, comes with ‘heightened restrictions’ as the government reminds the public to continue observing minimum health protocols even after receiving their jabs. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO