MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Cynthia Villar will not be physically attending Senate sessions for safety amid the coronavirus pandemic. During the May 4 session, senators are set to adopt a Senate resolution that will allow plenary sessions and committee hearings through teleconferencing as Metro Manila remains under an enhanced community quarantine. He is managing a very big organization with thousands of employees and workers,” Villar went on, referring her husband who was a former Senate president. Metro Manila and other “high risk” areas remain under an enhanced community quarantine until May 15 while a general community quarantine has been imposed on moderate to low-risk provinces. Under a general community quarantine, firms in industries like agriculture and food manufacturing are allowed to operate, along with hospitals and the like.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 03, 2020 14:57 UTC