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Leaders always stay where the crisis is, Duterte says from Davao
President Rodrigo Duterte confirmed he remained in the Philippines, specifically in Davao City, over the weekend amidst rumors of him leaving the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He clarified his whereabouts in a video posted by Senator Christopher Go, urging the public not to believe fake news and to practice health protocols.
Duterte was scheduled to attend an Inter-Agency Task Force meeting and deliver a televised address to discuss the new quarantine classifications, as the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine in Metro Manila and other areas was set to expire.
Earlier, the President had considered a stricter lockdown but noted the lack of funds for financial aid, emphasizing the need to balance public health measures with economic activity.
He stressed the government's continued efforts in scaling up testing, tracing, and treatment.
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