IMUS, Cavite - Mayor Emmanuel L. Maliksi announced on Monday (August 16) that he tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
In a Facebook post, Maliksi said he is currently isolated in South Imus Specialist Hospital.
He assured his constituents that his condition will not affect the city government's operations.
"Tuloy ang serbisyo para sa ating mga kababayang Imuseño habang tayo ay nakaisolate at kasalukuyang nagpapagaling sa South Imus Specialist Hospital (Our service will continue for our constituents while we are isolated and recuperating at South Imus Specialist Hospital)," Maliksi said.
"Mananatiling bukas ang mga serbisyo ng pamahalaan para sa inyo lalo na sa kritikal na panahong ito. (Our public service will continue especially during these critical times)."