Bureau of Corrections Director General Gerald Bantag tested positive for COVID-19.
In a radio interview on DZBB today, Bantag disclosed that he experienced chills for two nights as well as fever and cough.
These went away on the third night but a swab test revealed that he is positive for COVID-19.
Bantag said that he took medicines and vitamins and has no more symptoms. He added that he will not be confined in a hospital but will remain in isolation.
He said that he has no underlying conditions.
Bantag said that his driver and security first tested positive for COVID-19 and he might have acquired the disease while riding with them.
Another BuCor official had earlier tested positive for COVID-19 -- spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag.