2020 Annual Report on the Human Rights Situation in the Philippines 69 duly and precisely informed of the conduct to be avoided and the vague definition could encompass and implicate other protected human rights and fundamental freedoms. The CHR believes that the fight against terrorism should be in line with and incorporate human rights principles. The amicus brief had been duly noted by the Supreme Court. 240 Hearings on the petitions were delayed due to the pandemic as there were court personnel including a Justice and a lawyer for the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) who tested positive for COVID-19. The attendees to the hearing were 1 or two lawyers per petitioner, except for the OSG who allowed 3 lawyers to assist the SolGen. In the meantime, no Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) was issued by the Supreme Court (SC) to maintain the status quo and defer the effectivity of the Anti-Terror Law. Right to Information During the COVID-19 Pandemic 241 There were reports indicating that some members of IDP communities believe that COVID-19 is a hoax. The government must continue its efforts in ensuring that people, especially those in far-flung areas, are fully informed of the dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic. More importantly, the LGUs must ensure that they take effective measures in raising awareness among their communities and IDP sites. Most of the time, IDP sites are cramped with no adequate WASH facilities to support good hygiene practices, and no partitions or barriers that are required for social distancing. Thus, IDPs are more at risk of contracting the virus and must be informed about the ongoing pandemic.295 242 Information is vital in determining access to health during a pandemic. In some areas, there was no information received, such as in Davao where it was found that members of the Matigsalug tribe have no knowledge about the gravity of COVID-19, based on the feedback gathered on the ground by the CHR Regional XI Office. 243 On 30 January 2020, the Department of Health (DOH), in its Memorandum Circular 2020-0006, provided for the reporting and information dissemination protocol in response to the novel coronavirus (2019-nCOV health event).296 244 DOH’s strategic communication on 11 May 2020 includes the release of information materials focused on providing updates on COVID-19 and promoting vigilance, solidarity, and preparedness amid the outbreak. The DOH also maintains the COVID-19 tracker online and DOH data drop on its website, as well as releases daily Beat COVID-19 situation reports for public consumption.297 245 The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) on 21 March 2020 launched its COVID-19 virtual portal to serve as a one-stop source for the public to find out the latest about COVID-19.298 246 Many LGUs, through their local information offices, use social media platforms, particularly Facebook, to disseminate information among their constituents about COVID-19. Some 295 Reference: Internally Displaced Persons Protection Assessment Report (IDPPAR) Forced Displacement int Guindulungan and Talayan Municipalities , Maguindanao Province due to family feud accessed from http://www. protectionclusterphilippines.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IDPPAR-no.-21-Clan-Feud-in-Talayan-MaguindanaoIssune-no.pdf 296 Department of Health, Providing for the Reporting and Information Dissemination Protocol in Response to the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCOV) Health Event, Memorandum Circular No. 6, s. of 2020, available at https://www.doh.gov. ph/sites/default/files/health-update/COVID-19-Advisory-No4.pdf, accessed 25 June 2020. 297 National Disaster Risk and Reduction and Management Council, National Task Force Coronavirus Disease-2019 298 Presidential Communications Office, COVID-19 Updates, available at https://www.covid19.gov.ph/, accessed 25 June 2020.