Palace assures public govt services unhampered amid COVID-19 cases

Malacañang assured the public that government services will remain unhampered despite some officials and employees testing positive for COVID-19.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, who recently contracted COVID-19, stated that government departments and agencies are implementing alternate work arrangements to prevent further virus transmission.

He explained that offices are utilizing a combination of work-from-home and limited face-to-face setups to ensure continuity of operations.

Notable officials who tested positive include PNP chief Debold Sinas and PDEA Director General Wilkins Villanueva.

Roque emphasized that these measures are designed to prevent the entire workforce from contracting the virus, thereby ensuring that government services are not disrupted.

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