Yesterday the government declared “community quarantine” throughout the Philippines to counter the continued spread of coronavirus (covid-19).
Some of the directives include restriction on land, sea and air travel for almost a month. Even classes throughout Metro Manila have also been suspended.
“It's just a matter of protecting and defending you from COVID-19. That's about it. It has nothing to do with the power of the military or the police, nor my power or these guys beside me. It's just an issue of protecting the public interest, "President Duterte explained.
President Duterte also urged the public to work together to counter the spread of the disease.
“It's a serious one. It is true, 'don't belittle it'. Do not minimize it. But as I said, don't kill yourself with worry because as I said, the government is doing everything to make it at least controllable, ”said President Duterte.
The President also advised students to focus on the lessons rather than immerse themselves in their gadgets.
“Avoid trouble with the law, avoid trouble with anybody. Just follow. Better just stay home and study… If you don't want to, you can stick with your cellphone.” the President said.
President Duterte is now giving the Local Government Units outside of Metro Manila a decision on whether they will also conduct classes cancellation.
But ABS-CBN news anchor Karen Davila has a question about the restriction. In his Twitter post, Davila questioned whether President Duterte was involved in travel lockdown.
“The President means well. My question is by imposing a domestic travel lockdown in Metro Manila for 1 month, does it mean he also can't go back to Davao? # Covid19, ”Davila said.
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