President Rodrigo Duterte will remain in Manila during the month-long quarantine to oversee government efforts against COVID-19.
Duterte rejected a request from his partner Honeylet Avanceña to return to Davao City.
Salvador Panelo, the presidential spokesperson, said Duterte considers Manila the face of the country and will stay there.
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles announced that daily Cabinet meetings are planned during the health emergency.
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