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Criticisms, bashing pointless in addressing nCoV threat –Bong Go
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go invited critics of President Duterte's administration to attend the Senate Committee on Health hearing on February 4 to voice their concerns regarding the novel coronavirus (nCoV) outbreak.
Go stated that criticisms do not aid in resolving the nCoV threat and urged for national unity and cooperation instead.
He explained that the administration is balancing national interests with other considerations, including those of Chinese nationals, when making decisions.
The government prioritizes the welfare and interests of the Filipino people in its response to the nCoV outbreak.
Go highlighted that decisions, such as imposing a travel ban, undergo careful consideration of their economic impact and implications for various nationalities entering the country.
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