Presidential spokesperson Salvado Panelo: In his television address to the nation last night, President Duterte reiterated his gratitude to those who are in the front lines rendering services at the risk of their lives. He paid tribute to their heroism. | @JMAurelioINQ
@JMAurelioINQ Panelo: He thanked the LGUs for their cooperation in containing the spread of COVID-19 and responding to the needs of their constituents. | @JMAurelioINQ
@JMAurelioINQ Panelo: The President assured the nation that the government is undertaking measures to cushion the adverse effects of the pandemic... | @JMAurelioINQ
@JMAurelioINQ Panelo: ...Like providing emergency assistance to the affected sectors; securing facilities and resources for the health sector and performing fiscal and monetary actions for the economy. | @JMAurelioINQ
@JMAurelioINQ Panelo: PRRD pointed out that the government is embarking in the largest social protection program in the history of the Philippines with a P200-B allocation to low-income households. | @JMAurelioINQ
@JMAurelioINQ Panelo: He appealed to the country's affluents to share in taking care of the less fortunates. | @JMAurelioINQ
@JMAurelioINQ Panelo: The President assured the continued and unhampered supply of food during the duration of the emergency. He stressed that a price freeze on commodities is in effect and hoarders and profiteers will be prosecuted. | @JMAurelioINQ
@JMAurelioINQ Panelo: He warned those tasked of distributing food packs and amelioration fund assistance not to mess up with the efficient and honest distribution thereof as he will run mercilessly after them. | @JMAurelioINQ
@JMAurelioINQ Panelo: He called on the employers to look after the welfare of their employees. He added that the government will provide recovery package to micro, small and medium enterprises and will assist the farmers and the fisherfolk in their time of distress. | @JMAurelioINQ
@JMAurelioINQ Panelo: The President likewise emphasized the government’s action in providing the health workers with sufficient personal protective equipments and procuring medical supplies, medicines, and devises necessary for treating COVID-19 patients. | @JMAurelioINQ
@JMAurelioINQ Panelo: The President also announced the establishment of more medical facilities, laboratories, quarantine facilities and testing centers in the coming days. | @JMAurelioINQ
@JMAurelioINQ Panelo: He acknowledged the outpouring of donations and support coming from foreign governments, business corporations, private organisations, and private individuals as well as anonymous donors. | @JMAurelioINQ
@JMAurelioINQ Panelo: He stated that he issued marching orders to various departments giving them sufficient authority for the swift and effective implementation of the Bayanihan To Heal As One, and that all the actions taken therefrom will be submitted in a report to Congress. | @JMAurelioINQ
@JMAurelioINQ Panelo: The President stressed that the special powers granted to him by Congress to direct the operation of private establishments... | @JMAurelioINQ
@JMAurelioINQ Panelo: ... As well as to require businesses to prioritise contracts for materials and services needed for the health crisis will only be exercised by him when absolutely necessary. | @JMAurelioINQ
@JMAurelioINQ Panelo: Finally, he implores each and everyone of our countrymen to care and to look after one another in battling the deadly coronavirus. Caring and protecting one another will be our nation’s finest hour. | @JMAurelioINQ
