President's Address on April 13 2020

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.

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