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Gatchalian favors military presence during lockdown
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian supports President Rodrigo Duterte's plan to deploy military personnel to enforce quarantine protocols against COVID-19.
Gatchalian stated that Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) is the most effective strategy to curb the virus spread, but it requires physical presence for enforcement.
He highlighted the strain on barangay officials and police, noting that almost 2,000 in Valenzuela have tested positive for COVID-19.
The senator emphasized the need for additional enforcers on the ground to ensure the MECQ is implemented effectively, otherwise the economic closure would be pointless.
Metro Manila and surrounding provinces were under MECQ from August 4 to 18.
President Duterte announced his intention to use the military to bolster the police force in enforcing quarantine measures.
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