On the request of the PCCI
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) welcomes any group, organization, or individual, outside the members of the IATF, to join the discussion of any of its meetings.
Statements
On the attack against activists
We denounce any form of violence perpetuated against citizens, including activists. We are a nation of laws; and violence has no place in any civilized society.
On transition protocols under GCQ in Metro Manila and nearby provinces
Reiterating a previous Cabinet meeting presided by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea held on August 1, 2020, the Palace confirms that the National Task Force Against COVID-19 (NTF), along with some members of the Cabinet, approved last night, August 18, in consultation with the local chief executives, the following transition protocols in Metro Manila, starting August 19, 2020.
On social distancing protocol
This is to clarify the remarks I made earlier during today’s press briefing when I said, “The President is in perpetual isolation.”
On PRRD leaving the country
There is no truth that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte left the country this weekend.
On PhilHealth
We confirm that six (6) Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) regional officers have filed their leave of absence. These six officials, however, are not the “mafia” referred to by Senator Panfilo Lacson. They were, in fact, referred to as “heroes” by PhilHealth board member Alejandro Cabading during his Senate testimonies.
On the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II
Today, August 15, we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific.
On the opening of classes for Academic Year 2020-2021
We confirm that the Office of the President has issued a memorandum today, August 14, to Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones to defer the opening of classes for Academic Year 2020-2021 to October 5, 2020.
On the assignment of IATF members to LGUs
We understand the concerns of certain quarters to have health experts guide local government units (LGUs) in the execution of their plans.
On COVID-19 research and development efforts
The Palace views that while the Administration continues to conduct information, education, and communication campaign on the use of face masks/face shields as part of preventive efforts to minimize the spread of the coronavirus, government scientists are working diligently to find local treatment for COVID-19 patients.
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