Manila Bulletin
Sara ‘overreacted’, no need to fuss over VP’s remarks
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio urged Vice President Leni Robredo to stop giving unsolicited advice regarding the COVID-19 situation, particularly in Davao City.
Robredo's spokesperson, lawyer Barry Gutierrez, stated that the Vice President is ready and willing to help Davao City with its COVID-19 surge, clarifying that Robredo's remarks were a simple observation and not an attack.
Gutierrez highlighted Robredo's past successful COVID-19 programs in other areas and noted the presence of 'Run Sara Run' posters, questioning Duterte-Carpio's focus on electoral politics.
The mayor also highlighted the significant contributions of the private sector to the city's pandemic response.
Duterte-Carpio advised Robredo to observe the global surge in cases and noted that in Davao City, 85% of cases are asymptomatic due to aggressive testing, tracing, and isolation efforts.
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