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Duterte urges Filipinos to pray amid Covid-19 outbreak
President Rodrigo Duterte urged Filipinos to pray for guidance and unity to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
He placed Luzon under an enhanced community quarantine until April 12, limiting movement to accessing basic necessities and enforcing strict home quarantine.
Duterte stressed that prayer is a key weapon against the virus, emphasizing unity in spirit despite physical distancing.
The President assured the public that the quarantine does not constitute martial law and that food supply would be sufficient.
He also called on the private sector to assist affected individuals by advancing pro-rated 13th-month pay and offering rent and utility relief.
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