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House imposing strict physical distancing rules during Duterte’s 5th SONA
Stringent health and safety protocols will be imposed at the Batasang Pambansa complex for President Rodrigo Duterte's fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27.
Only a limited number of government officials, lawmakers, guests, and technical staff will be allowed to enter the Batasan complex.
Attendees will undergo mandatory RT-PCR or swab tests on July 26, followed by rapid testing on the day of the SONA.
If a House member or senator tests positive, they will not be allowed to enter, while technical staff with positive results will be replaced by alternates.
Senator Vicente Sotto III stated that only 50 individuals, comprising 25 from the executive branch, 13 from the House of Representatives, and 12 from the Senate, will be permitted inside the plenary hall, with others participating virtually.
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