HAPPENING NOW: President Duterte addresses local governments to abide by the IATF guidelines
Duterte says that criminal cases are "not far behind" for LGUs who will not comply
Duterte: Do not try to overdo things on what you want to do because that is not allowed. We move in one direction precisely to place the contagion in control.
Duterte: Huwag kang mag biyahe ng sarili mo. Sa gobyerno lang.
Duterte says that he directed the DILG to handle LGU officials who will not comply with the IATF guidelines.
Duterte: Problema kasi dito is COVID-19 is passable to people. Kaunting rubbing of elbows lang.
Duterte: We are imposing social distance kasi tao lang ang pwedeng magbigay ng sakit na 'yan sa'yo. Iwasan mo ang kapwa mong tao.
Duterte says that the army and the airforce will help those who are stranded.
Duterte: Kung wala na kayong mauwian, kung wala na kayong matulugan, I am asking the military commanders all over the country that you can go to them. They are too willing to help you. Ayan ang ating army at pulis. Bibigyan kayo ng pagkain at tulugan.
Duterte: As your president, I am now invoking the sanctity of my oath of office to help my people and my countrymen.
Duterte: LGUs, implement the lockdown and save our people from the dreaded disease. Ang pinaka remedyo dito ay magkalayo kayo.
Duterte: I hope you can understand us—na maintindihan din niyo ang ginagawa namin.
