Eight business groups are calling on government leaders to uphold the rule of law during the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 pandemic as some public officials violate quarantine rules without facing punishment while thousands have been arrested for committing violations.

Doomsayers are expecting pandemonium as Metro Manila, epicenter of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and center of economic activity in the country, eases into general community quarantine amid the continuing COVID-19 contagion.

No one is spared from a possible outburst of emotions during this pandemic.

Ninety Chinese and two Malaysians allegedly violating health and safety protocols for coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 were arrested during a raid on an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator firm in Bacoor, Cavite on Friday.

The real estate sector is bracing for the possible closure of some offshore gaming companies and their service providers due to the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 pandemic.