Manila Bulletin
Duterte urges military to provide food, shelter to stranded commuters
President Rodrigo Duterte has directed military camps across the Philippines to provide accommodation and food to individuals stranded by the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine.
The President acknowledged that many people, including children returning from vacation, are left with nowhere to go due to the strict lockdown measures.
Duterte emphasized that the Air Force and the Army are ready to assist stranded Filipinos wherever they may be.
Hundreds of individuals have been denied entry to various cities in Luzon, leading to overcrowding and difficulty in observing social distancing.
The enhanced community quarantine in Luzon is in effect until April 13.
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