Manila Bulletin
Palace appeals: Stop discrimination
Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar urged the public to refrain from discriminatory actions against individuals suspected of having the novel coronavirus (nCoV).
He advised the public to remain calm, rational, and compassionate as global efforts are underway to combat the nCoV epidemic.
Andanar emphasized that everyone is susceptible to the virus and that fear should not lead to turning against one another or stigmatizing vulnerable individuals.
He stressed the importance of empathy over prejudice, particularly during a health crisis.
The Palace official also asked the public not to hoard face masks and create unnecessary scarcity, as this may prevent others from taking precautionary measures to protect themselves.
He urged the public not to resort to panic, fear-mongering, or spread misinformation, emphasizing solidarity, empathy, and cooperation are needed to overcome the health concern.
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