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It’s wrong to claim success when COVID-19 cases continue to rise – Alvarez
Former Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez described President Rodrigo Duterte's pandemic response as a "failure."
Alvarez reiterated his assessment that the continuous rise in COVID-19 cases indicates a failure in the approach and handling of the crisis.
He believes the government should be honest about the situation and acknowledge the ongoing increase in infections.
The Davao del Norte representative clarified that his criticism is on the handling of the pandemic, not on the President's intelligence.
Alvarez also advised constituents to choose a president with "brains" to handle the COVID-19 situation, not just courage.
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