The Presidential Security Group has implemented a “no-touch” policy on President Duterte as a preventive measure to ensure the safety of the Chief Executive and his family amid the local transmission of the novel coronavirus disease-2019.
PSG commander Col. Jesus Durante III said personalities expected to get near the President, especially during meetings and events, will be thoroughly screened and tested for any illness related to COVID-19.
The policy also cover PSG personnel, politicians, and dignitaries.
In addition, Durante said large crowd gatherings with Duterte as the guest of honor and speaker shall be assessed and could be canceled not only for his safety but also for the attendees.
“All established health protocols and preventive measures are continuously in effect to all PSG personnel and the whole Malacañang Complex,” he said.
“The PSG, together with members of Office of the President-Events Management Cluster, are observing these preventive measures, based on the guidelines set by the Department of Health,” he added.
Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said Duterte will have to follow the policy. “He always follows the advice of PSG. That’s for his own health,” he said. (Argyll Geducos)
