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Today on Rappler:

• Worst case scenario? Pandemic may last until 2021 if no intervention – DOH

The coronavirus pandemic in the country might last until January 2021, if no intervention is done.

• Harry Roque returns as Duterte spokesman

Lawyer Harry Roque is once again the spokesperson for President Rodrigo Duterte. Secretary Salvador Panelo confirms this Monday, April 13.

• DOJ: Early release of sick, elderly prisoners ordered before virus crisis

The Department of Justice orders the Bureau of Corrections and the Board of Pardons and Parole to fast-track the release of elderly and sick inmates. The DOJ says it gave the order before the outbreak.

• WHO warns against lifting lockdowns too early

The World Health Organization warns countries against lifting lockdown restrictions too early. Governments are under pressure to keep populations safe while preventing the collapse of their economies.

• Andrea Bocelli sings in empty church, light beams shine across PH sky for frontliners

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performs a solo Easter concert from an empty Milan Cathedral streamed live to millions of people, while various lights and sounds businesses in the PH participate in a nationwide ‘We Light As One’ lighting campaign. – Rappler.com