Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 25) — Caloocan City Mayor Oscar Malapitan has tested positive for COVID-19, he confirmed on Wednesday.
“Ako ay nasa maayos na kalagayan at kasalukuyang nagpapagaling,” the local chief executive said in a statement.
[Translation: I am in a well state and currently recovering.]
Malapitan also asked his close contacts to self-isolate and undergo RT-PCR testing, adding the city offers free swab tests for its residents.
The mayor also assured the city government will continue fulfilling its duties and addressing the needs of its constituents.
“Umasa po kayo na ang inyong lingkod ay patuloy na nakaantabay sa mga nagaganap at pangyayari sa ating lungsod habang patuloy ang aking komunikasyon sa mga iba’t ibang sangay ng ating pamahalaan,” he said.
[Translation: Expect your public servant to continue monitoring happenings and events in our city while I continue communicating with different branches of our government.]
Malapitan joins other Metro Manila local chief executives who tested positive for COVID-19, which include Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora.
