President Rodrigo Duterte addresses the nation and calls on the public to observe and make the necessary adjustments for the ‘new normal’ as the threat of COVID-19 continues to disrupt the health and safety of the Filipinos. He advises everyone to always practice social distancing, observe proper hygiene and regularly wear face mask.

Duterte ends his public address without announcing list of places under ECQ, GCQ. The president's public address was recorded March 11, Monday and was aired the next day, March 12, 2020, Tuesday.