Philippine President Duterte Self-Isolates Amid COVID-19 Impact

Maintaining Job Performance During Self-Quarantine Period

Rodrigo Duterte, President of the Philippines
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[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-gyu Lee] Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has reportedly entered self-quarantine after coming into contact with a confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

According to foreign media including GMA News on the 28th, Senator Christopher Go stated that President Duterte decided to self-quarantine until the 7th of next month after a lawmaker who attended a meeting at the presidential palace on the 21st tested positive for COVID-19.

Senator Go said, "President Duterte, who turned 75 on the 28th, has only one wish: for the Filipino people to stay at home and properly observe quarantine."

Salvador Panelo, presidential palace spokesperson, announced that President Duterte will continue to perform his duties during the self-quarantine period.

Meanwhile, as of the 27th, the Philippines has a total of 803 confirmed cases, with 54 deaths reported so far.

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