Manila Bulletin
Panelo: PRRD remains 'on top of situation'; urges public to follow health protocols
President Duterte remains in control of the situation as the government works to contain the spread of COVID-19, according to Malacañang.
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo urged the public to strictly follow health protocols and guidelines, including home quarantine for Luzon residents, to help curb the virus outbreak.
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea issued a memorandum directing government agencies to implement amended guidelines for the Luzon community quarantine.
These updated guidelines allow Filipino workers, balikbayans, and foreigners to depart the Philippines, exempt embassy staff on official duty from quarantine, and permit limited hotel operations.
Business process outsourcing and export-oriented companies are permitted to transfer equipment for work-from-home arrangements until March 20, and are encouraged to arrange lodging for employees.
Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) will not be allowed to operate.
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles stated that local disaster management councils have been advised to prepare for a worst-case scenario by implementing preventive and recovery measures.
The NDRRMC's response clusters for COVID-19 will be convened at all levels, and a resiliency and recovery plan is being developed.
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