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Recto, minority senators unsatisfied in COVID-19 plans laid out in 5th SONA
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto expressed dissatisfaction with President Duterte's 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA), stating that it lacked specific details on the country's COVID-19 pandemic response plan.
Recto noted that the speech was perceived as divisive rather than inspirational, failing to boost the morale of the Filipino people.
He also pointed out the absence of a stern warning for underperforming government officials concerning pandemic-related programs.
Furthermore, Recto suggested that a reshuffling of Cabinet and sub-Cabinet positions might be necessary to effectively implement the President's pledges and improve the national response to the crisis.
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