Would this have hit the Phillippines like Italy?
I think it’s more a prudent pre-caution than anything. Once people see all of these places doing the same thing, there’s a lot of pressure to do the same, whether or not the virus would have had that much impact in that area.
Most private buildings, malls (the Real Filipino public space) and many homes do have air con...
Only when Ayala Malls, SM Malls and Robinson’s are ordered to be shut down that limit the spread.