MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker Henry Oaminal (Misamis Occidental) said Monday he tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing malaise and fever. Oaminal said he will be quarantined for 14 days at his residence in Ozamiz City where he will be monitored by doctors. The deputy speaker said he had been following COVID-19 protocols and only met with people who tested negative for the virus on the same day. Among House leaders, Oaminal and Majority Leader Martin Romualdez have reported testing positive for coronavirus. Two lawmakers in the 18th Congress — Rep. Francisco Datol (Senior Citizens party-list) and Rep. Ditas Ramos (Sorsogon) — have died due to COVID-19.

Source: Philippine Star May 18, 2021 07:07 UTC