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PRRD believes God won’t forsake Filipinos amid health crisis
President Rodrigo Duterte urged the public to persevere through the COVID-19 pandemic, expressing faith that God will provide.
He acknowledged the rising number of COVID-19 cases, which stood at 67,456 with 1,831 deaths and 22,465 recoveries at the time of the briefing.
Duterte admitted his own impatience with restrictions like lockdowns and the mandatory wearing of face masks, but stated that science necessitates these measures.
He drew parallels between the public's current hardships and the suffering of Jesus Christ, encouraging citizens to offer their sacrifices for the Lord and the country.
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