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Opposition leader gives Duterte "passing" grade for 2019-20 performance
House Minority Leader Benny Abante Jr. has given President Rodrigo Duterte a "passing grade" for his performance amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but stressed that accountability is needed from underperforming agencies.
Abante acknowledged that the government was caught off guard by the pandemic, stating that everyone was "flat-footed" and unprepared.
Despite this, Abante believes the President is doing his best, but criticized the slow response of some agencies under him.
He suggested that "some heads must roll" to ensure accountability for the government's COVID-19 response.
While not naming specific individuals, Abante pointed to the Department of Health and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) as agencies where accountability is needed.
Abante specifically criticized the LTFRB for allegedly disregarding advice from lawmakers regarding their policies and implementation.
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