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Arroyo defends ally Duterte: ‘Easy’ for critics to hit him because they are not in charge
Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo defended President Rodrigo Duterte against critics regarding the government's response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Arroyo compared Duterte's critics to "Monday morning quarterbacks" who criticize after the fact without bearing the responsibility of leadership.
She emphasized that it is easy for critics to point fingers when they are not the ones making the difficult decisions.
Arroyo, a staunch supporter of Duterte and former Speaker of the House, highlighted the challenges faced by the administration.
The Duterte administration has been criticized for its handling of the pandemic, including issues with mass testing, contact tracing, and the passage of the Anti-Terrorism Law.
Critics also pointed out Duterte's lack of a clear recovery plan during his State of the Nation Address, instead focusing on proposals like reviving the death penalty.
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