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Military has no say on lockdown rules, will only help police enforce them – Lorenzana
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana clarified that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will not be involved in creating the guidelines for the Metro Manila community quarantine.
Lorenzana stated that the Philippine National Police (PNP) will be responsible for determining the guidelines for enforcing restricted movement during the quarantine.
The military's role will be strictly supportive, as they do not possess police powers.
The DND will maintain a skeletal workforce for essential frontline services and critical office functions, following a directive from President Rodrigo Duterte.
The AFP will continue its operations, including assisting the PNP in implementing the community quarantine and ensuring the availability of necessary resources and personnel.
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