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Sen. Koko Pimentel denies violating quarantine rules

Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III denied violating self-quarantine rules after visiting Makati Medical Center (MMC) while awaiting his COVID-19 test result.

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año stated Pimentel committed a mistake by going to MMC, as taking a COVID-19 test makes one a person under investigation (PUI) who should be in quarantine.

Pimentel asserted that no official quarantine had been imposed on him and that he went to the hospital for his pregnant wife's scheduled delivery.

MMC criticized Pimentel's actions, highlighting that he exposed healthcare workers to potential infection.

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo stated that Pimentel has no immunity from arrest for breaching quarantine protocols, as his immunity only applies during speeches in the Senate.

Panelo reiterated that Pimentel should have been more careful and reminded government officials to follow official COVID-19 protocols without exception.

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