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Mayor Gatchalian tests positive for COVID-19
Valenzuela City Mayor Rex Gatchalian announced on Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
He confirmed that he is experiencing mild symptoms and will continue to perform his mayoral duties remotely from an isolation unit.
Gatchalian assured the public that city hall services will continue without disruption, with Vice Mayor Lorie Natividad Borja and the management team handling physical operations.
He joins other local chief executives in Metro Manila who have recently contracted the virus, including Navotas Mayor Toby Tiangco and Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano.
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