By Ruel B. Francisco August 22, 2020 Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla shared to PCOO Sec. Martin Andanar during a brief interview that the lo...
August 22, 2020
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| Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla shared to PCOO Sec. Martin Andanar during a brief interview that the local government units (LGUs) stayed on top of the situation and strictly implemented the guidelines set by the NTF as well as the local ordinances crafted by LGUs to contain the spread of the coronavirus diseases in the province. (Photo: Mark Bryan I. Lito) |
GENERAL TRIAS CITY - Governor Jonvic Remulla gave an in-depth answers for the COVID-19 situation in the province during a brief interview by Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar in the recent visit of the joint National Task Force CODE Team in the province.
During the interview, Gov. Remulla shared that the local government units of the cities and municipalities in the province stayed on top of the situation with the strict implementation of the 'Stay-at-Home' policy wherein the Home Quarantine Pass system remained in effect since the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) started.
Likewise, ordinances for the safety health protocols like the mandatory wearing of face masks, and physical distancing were strictly observed in public places like commercial establishments, and malls with regulations limiting the time spent for basic essentials only.
"The main problem in the province is that about 100,000 Caviteños are employed in the NCR where there is very high risk of transmission which resulted to 80% of our COVID-19 positive cases," stated the governor.
Talking about the economic plans and programs for the province, Gov. Remulla said the infrastructure projects that soon to start will give the economy a boost.
"We are now in the final stages of negotiations for the Sangley International Airport with a Php500B worth of investment. This would create about 10,000 jobs in construction and more than 50,000 jobs when it is operational and up to a million more jobs from tourism, transportation, and services," revealed Remulla.
Moreover, the road infrastructure projects like the CALAX and the Coastal Road which will decongest traffic along Aguinaldo highway and other major thoroughfares in the province would contribute to faster economic progress of the province and neighbouring cities and provinces since construction gives a huge multiplier effect in economy.
When asked if ever the government declares the four high risk areas including the province under ECQ, Gov. Remulla answered, "It would be disastrous for the economy of the country when that happens. Many will go hungry and the economy will go spiralling down. The government must reinforce the information campaign for the safety protocols against the COVID-19."
In conclusion, the Governor said, "Let us not lose hope, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel... especially now that the national and local governments are in-tune with the steps and measure in the fight against the pandemic." (Ruel Francisco, PIA-Cavite)
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