Violent incidents raise concerns over proper lockdown enforcement

Violent incidents during the implementation of Metro Manila's lockdown have raised concerns about proper enforcement.

On Tuesday, a fish vendor was beaten and dragged away by city officials in Quezon City; charges were also filed against an expatriate involved in a similar incident in Makati on Monday.

VP Leni Robredo called for police to avoid using excessive force against violators, while PNP chief Gen. Archie Gamboa ordered a probe into the Makati altercation.

President Duterte announced revisions to quarantine coverage and warned of martial law if communist rebels continue attacking government troops.

The Philippines now has 7,777 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 70 recoveries; there are now 932 total recoveries but 511 deaths.