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Nograles: Palace won’t name LGUs that violated quarantine guidelines
Malacañang appealed to the public to support local government units (LGUs) rather than create divisions among them during the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine.
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles urged cooperation, stating that internal bickering is detrimental to the nation's efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Duterte had previously instructed LGUs to adhere strictly to the directives set by the Inter-agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases.
While not naming specific LGUs, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año confirmed that the national government has addressed non-compliance issues.
Nograles reiterated the IATF's call for LGUs to work closely with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
The national government assured LGUs that financial assistance would be provided if they face funding shortages during their role as frontliners.
Nograles also acknowledged and commended the LGUs for their contributions and sacrifices during the quarantine period.
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President Duterte directed all local government units (LGUs) in Luzon to strictly adhere to the national government's guidelines for the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), warning that non-compliance could lead to administrative and criminal charges.
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Malacañang is appealing for patience and calm from the public as the government navigates the complexities and occasional confusion surrounding the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine.
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Cabinet Secretary Karlo Alexei Nograles clarified that rumors about the extension of the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon beyond April 12 and the closure of public markets are fake news.
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Local government units (LGUs) in Luzon are implementing their own responses to the coronavirus outbreak, including community quarantine, class suspensions, and aid for families.
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The entire island of Luzon is under an enhanced community quarantine from March 17 to April 13 to curb the spread of COVID-19, with strict home quarantine for over 53 million residents and increased police and military presence at checkpoints.
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