National News SEC. MARTIN ANDANAR PCOO
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PCOO eyes virtual pressers over Covid-19 threat MANILA - Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar said he is eyeing the conduct of virtual press briefings to ensure that the updates about President Rodrigo Duterte and Malacañang will not be disrupted over the new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) threat.
Finance Secretary Sonny Dominguez and Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade, in separate statements, announced that they will go on selfquarantine after interacting with an individual who tested positive for Covid-19. It remains unclear if they were exposed to the same individual. Duterte is set to undergo testing for Covid-19, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, his former aide said. Some members of the Malacañang Press Corps (MPC) and reporters who have interacted with the two secretaries also expressed willingness to undergo self-quarantine, he added. He reminded employees that work from home arrangements in accordance with the guidelines released by the Department of Labor and Employment and the Civil Service Commission may be considered. He also appealed to the public to be “understanding and cooperation” in taking the necessary precautions and in following safety protocols.
The PCOO Office of the Global Media Affairs has been holding virtual He made this remark explaining pressers to cater to journalists based that the Malacañang press briefing abroad since 2019. room, press working area, and other areas within the New Executive Building As of Wednesday, the DOH (NEB) will be closed down on Thursday confirmed 49 positive cases of Covid-19 (March 12) for disinfection. and its first Filipino fatality, a 67-yearMarch 7-13, 2020
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