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Sotto: Government offices should remain open despite COVID-19 situation
Senate President Vicente Sotto III urged government offices to stay open and operational despite the increasing COVID-19 cases in the Philippines.
Sotto emphasized that while the health of government workers is important, public service should not be compromised.
He stated that the Filipino people need their government to be present and responsive during this time of risk to their welfare.
The Senate President suggested that a lockdown should be considered only as a last resort.
He advised public servants to implement the strictest precautionary measures to avoid contracting COVID-19.
Sotto mentioned that the Senate is currently under restricted access, not a full lockdown, following a COVID-19 case among a hearing resource person.
He believes that the threat of infection should not deter government officials from performing their duties.
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