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On Military Frontliners: Sen. Joel Villanueva asks Gen. Rene Diaz during the Commission on Appointments (CA) hearing on his nomination and the ad interim appointments of 14 other senior officers Wednesday, September 30, 2020 how the military is staying relevant in the time of the pandemic since a study showed that the thermal scanners soldiers are using “are not the most effective means of detecting asymptomatic and mild cases patients infected with Covid-19.” Diaz said the military is conducting health orientation courses for their frontliners to prepare them in their health-related duties. He also admitted an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases within their ranks. (Screen grab/Senate PRIB)