In a telephone conversation requested by the PM, both leaders underscored the importance of maintaining adequate supply of staple food and critical medical equipment to successfully combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gatchalian assures the Filipinos that he will make sure EVOSS will become a law as it will be very helpful in processing energy-related permits at times like this— when social distancing is essential.
Hontiveros: "Government by now must have a comprehensive reintegration plan in place to assist OFWs who unfortunately, may no longer be able to resume their jobs overseas even after the pandemic eases."