DAVAO CITY — – Days before the President’s 5th State of the Nation Address, two Congressmen from Mindanao were tested positive for coronavirus-19.
Surigao del Sur 2nd District Rep. Johnny Pimentel in a report said he underwent a swab test on Sunday morning and was informed later in the evening that he tested positive for the disease.
Last Saturday, Sulu 1st District Rep. Samier Tan was tested positive for COVID-19, House Secretary-General Jose Luis Montales confirmed on Saturday.
“He is asymptomatic and under home quarantine in Sulu,” he said.
Pimentel is the chamber’s 23rd case of COVID-19 after Sulu 1st District Rep. Samier Tan contracted the disease.
“Yes I had my swab test yesterday 8am in Congress as requirement for #SONA2020. At 11:30 p.m. Dr. Dizon of Congress called me and told me I’m positive. Later on he sent thru my email the result also,” Pimentel told ABS-CBN News.
The deputy speaker was supposed to be among 50 guests from Congress and the executive branch who will be present at the Batasang Pambansa when Duterte physically delivers his SONA. -Newsline
