Roque Explains “Perpetual Isolation” of Duterte Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Roque Said Pres. Duterte’s in “Perpetual Isolation” Now

ROQUE – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque explained what he meant when he said President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s in “Perpetual Isolation”.

The COVID-19 disease is excusing no one. People from different walks of life have contracted this disease that was first recorded in China way back in December 2019.

The Philippines is one of the nations with confirmed cases of COVID-19. According to the Department of Health (DOH), there is now a total of 164,474 coronavirus cases recorded in the country with 2,681 deaths and 112,759 recoveries.

Community quarantine measures are still up in PH now. Recently, the country is recording at least 3,000 cases of the disease daily.

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Several government officials have contracted COVID-19. Recently, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año tested positive for coronavirus again.

Prior to it, the Interior Secretary flew to Davao City for the COVID-19 meeting with Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte and other National IATF members.

Harry Roque, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte
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Based on a report on ABS-CBN News, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stressed that Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte had no close contact with Interior Sec. Eduardo Año. The Chief Executive is now in a “perpetual isolation”.

Roque explained that the term “perpetual isolation” is only a “figure of speech” to denote physical distancing from Pres. Duterte but it does not mean he is entirely separated from the people. Based on the report, he commends the strict protocols of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) for the safety and protection of the President.

The Presidential Spokesman also put down the rumors that Pres. Duterte flew abroad last weekend. According to him, he is in Davao City now.

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