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Robredo laments Duterte weekly reports, says not focused on pandemic
Vice President Leni Robredo expressed frustration over the country's pandemic response, citing a lack of decisive leadership and unfulfilled requests.
She believes the country has been without a clear conductor for its pandemic strategy.
Robredo stated she is willing to volunteer to lead the effort against COVID-19 if given blanket authority.
If tapped to lead, she would allot budget to COVID-19 response, including health workers' benefits.
She has stopped watching President Duterte's weekly reports to the public as she feels they do not focus on the pandemic, with recent conferences criticizing senators and the COA instead of addressing the ongoing surge.
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