President’s address:
– says national id will help in govt’s reaction to crises like COVID-19
– “we’re distributing to 18 million low income families”
– appeals to health workers not to go abroad during the COVID-19 crisis
– says America is part of the problem for recruiting Filipino health workers
– “don’t discriminate health workers”
– orders police to arrest people who discriminate health workers
– gov hospitals must accept patients, failure to do so will result in suspension
– WAG MUNA LUMABAS NG BAHAY
– warns about second and third wave of infections, “i-maintain niyo ang social distancing”
– instructs officials not to stop vehicles carrying food from the provinces
– gives clearance for govt to buy rapid test kits
– says China offers full support, thanks President Xi Jinping
– discusses possibility of selling govt assets to get more funding for COVID-19 response.
– salutes health workers
– says health workers can seek police/ military help to “get a lift home”
Cabinet Officials:
– Finance Department proposes a wage subsidy for small businesses.
— end — (12:49am GMT+8)