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Duterte conducts surprise inspection of Metro Manila checkpoint
President Duterte conducted a surprise inspection of checkpoints in Metro Manila during the first few hours of the Luzon-wide lockdown.
He visited the Valenzuela-Meycauayan boundary along MacArthur Highway around 4 am, following reports of long lines of stranded people and vehicles.
Duterte, not wearing a mask in photos, spoke to Metro Manila cops at the checkpoint, though social distancing was maintained.
The Presidential Security Group (PSG) stated he wore a mask but removed it when speaking to be heard.
Duterte appealed to the public for understanding and compliance with government rules to combat the novel coronavirus spread.
He also visited Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City and drove by SM North to Balintawak, though he was advised against proceeding further to San Jose del Monte in Bulacan.
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