Manila Bulletin
Duterte hits critics for constant nitpicking, says his best will never be good enough for them
President Rodrigo Duterte has dismissed criticisms regarding the government's COVID-19 response, urging the public not to believe critics.
He specifically called out Vice President Leni Robredo, dismissing her statements about the government's handling of the pandemic as "nonsense."
Duterte highlighted the availability of hospitals, beds, and funeral services as evidence of the government's efforts.
He sarcastically suggested spraying the Philippines with pesticide to eliminate COVID-19, implying the futility of some criticisms.
Duterte questioned what more could be done against a virus that spreads through the air.
He advised the public to continue taking safety precautions, such as wearing face masks, while waiting for a vaccine.
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Malacañang stated that Vice President Leni Robredo is entitled to her opinion regarding the government's COVID-19 response.
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Vice President Leni Robredo countered President Rodrigo Duterte's statements on the COVID-19 pandemic response, arguing that simply having hospitals, beds, and funeral parlors is insufficient and that waiting for a vaccine is not the only solution.
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Former Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez described President Rodrigo Duterte's pandemic response as a "failure."
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President Rodrigo Duterte is scheduled to address the nation from Davao City on Monday, September 21, 2020.
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Malacañang asserted that President Rodrigo Duterte's decisions regarding the country's COVID-19 response were guided by science and data, refuting claims of "medical populism."
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