NCR Plus eases to GCQ with 'heightened restrictions' starting May 15 enablePagination: false endIndex: Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal will shift to a more relaxed quarantine status beginning May 15, Presidential Harry Roque announced Thursday night. (FILE PHOTO) Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 13) — Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal will shift to a more relaxed quarantine status beginning May 15, Presidential Harry Roque announced Thursday night. The Greater Manila Area - also known as NCR Plus - will be under general community quarantine "with heightened restrictions" until May 31, Roque said. These restrictions include allowing only essential travel into and out of NCR Plus. Public transportation will also be available at certain capacities set by the Transportation Department.