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PRRD asks LGUs to ‘expedite hospitalization’ of Covid-19 patients
President Duterte has ordered local government executives to expedite the hospitalization of Filipinos who test positive for COVID-19 and pledged to shoulder the entire cost.
He directed local officials to help and not deny hospitalization to those in need, stating that the national government will cover all medical expenses.
The President emphasized that ordinary citizens should not have to spend any money for their medical treatment if they are sick.
Duterte issued this directive following concerns raised by some local officials, such as Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez, about the return of stranded Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to their home provinces.
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