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Lovi Poe, Benjamin Alves figure ways to combat coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Published March 11, 2020 12:07 PM PHT

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Lovi Poe and Benjamin Alves cancelled their flights abroad to avoid contacting coronavirus (COVID-19).

Kapuso stars Lovi Poe and Benjamin Alves are still dedicated to their jobs amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) scare.

The two stars already started their taping for the newest rom-com series of GMA Public Affairs titled Owe My Love on Tuesday, March 10.

From Mylene and Paolo, Andrew and Andrea, Lawrence and Joyce, and now Doc Migs and SenSen! I'm so glad that after 5 years I'm reunited with my first leading lady ever - @lovipoe! It's gonna be a riot darling. Comedians na tayo! Heheh Owe My Love coming soon on GMA Telebabad. #OMListhenewOMG 💰❤️

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In the wake of COVID-19 threat, Lovi said she's very mindful of her actions, especially when making contact with people on the set.

“Even us, nakaugalian ko na makipagbeso sa mga tao and lumapit sa mga tao. Minsan it's something that I still want to do but parang ngayon like what you said, we have to be extra careful na talaga,” Lovi said.

“It if isn't necessary, avoid the big crowds,” actor Benjamin advised the public.

The two also cancelled their flights abroad in order to avoid contacting the deadly virus.

“I was supposed to go to Italy and mayroon din akong store opening sa Middle East na na-cancel din because of what's happening,” Lovi shared.

Benjamin likewise related that he decided not to risk going to other countries for his safety.

“I really did make my decision not to because I don't want to jeopardize 'yung production if I ended up being quarantined for two weeks.

“That's minimum two weeks kung mahanap na wala kayong sakit. But if you're sick, it takes even more. I don't want to jeopardize the production,” he added.

Meanwhile, Kapuso actress Lovi Poe will once again dazzle televiewers with her acting prowess and comedic wit via her Kapuso soap Owe My Love with her dashing leading man Benjamin Alves.

GMA Public Affairs assembled a powerhouse cast and the best of the best of comedy stars in showbiz today.

Joining Lovi and Benjamin in Owe My Love are Comedy Concert Queen Aiai Delas Alas, Jackie Lou Blanco, Nova Villa, Winwyn Marquez, and Leo Martinez, to name a few.

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