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NOW: President Duterte addresses the nation on #COVID19

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Duterte: Sa mga kababayan ko, do not panic
#COVID19

Duterte tells public amid #COVID19 threat: 'Wag kayong masyadong ma-stress na hindi mo na magawa ang gusto mong gawin. Pwede pa rin, pero may restrictions tayo dahil sa crisis.

Duterte: There is no cure to COVID-19. It's a virus. Ang panlaban lang natin diyan, 'yung katawan natin. In good health, walang sakit. 'Yung medyo mahina, make yourself healthier.
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Duterte: Obey what the government is telling you to do. Wag kayo matakot
#COVID19

Duterte on #COVID19 outbreak: Wag niyong maliitin. But do not kill yourself with worry. Government is doing everything to make it at least controllable

Duterte: Sundin lang po ninyo ang sinasabi ng doktor kasi sila po ang marunong niyan. Ako at ang military na di doktor, wala kaming maitulong sa inyo. Only medical experts can help you.

Duterte says he will convert the resolution from the inter-agency task force on #COVID19 to an executive order

Duterte: Work in executive department will be suspended; skeletal workforce to be implemented
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Duterte: Flexible work arrangement shall be encourage in the private sector. #COVID19

Duterte: Mass transport, including MRT, LRT, PNR, shall continue in operation provide the transportation department issues guidelines to ensure social distancing

Duterte: Land, domestic air and domestic sea travel to and from Metro Manila shall be suspended from March 15, 2020 until April 14, 2020, subject to daily review of the IATF
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Duterte: Philippines raised #COVID19 alert level to Code Red Sub-level 2

Duterte: The Philippine government imposes "stringent social distancing measures" in Metro Manila to contain the #COVID19 outbreak in the country

Duterte on extended class suspension in Metro Manila: Provided students continue to fulfill their educational requirements during said period.
#COVID19 #WalangPasok

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Duterte: Mass gatherings, planned or spontaneous, shall be prohibited during the said period.
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Duterte: Community quarantine imposed in the entire Metro Manila
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Duterte on 'community quarantine': There is no struggle of power here. This has nothing to do with the power of the police, military. It's just a matter of protecting and defending you from #COVID19

Duterte: LGUs in other areas are advised to abide by the following guidelines in imposing localized community quarantine.
#COVID19

Duterte: Municipality, city-wide quarantine is advised when at least 2 positive #COVID19 cases belonging to different barangays are in the municipality, city.

Duterte: I have imposed upon the Cabinet members and the members of this task force to be present every day.
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Duterte: LGUs outside NCR are advised to exercise sound discretion in suspending classes in their respective localities.
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Duterte: OFWs shall be allowed to travel to mainland China, except to Hubei province, upon execution of declaration signifying their knowledge and understanding of risks involved. #COVID19

Duterte: Entry travel restrictions shall be imposed upon those traveling from countries with local #COVID19 transmissions