Duterte urges optimism for better days ahead

President Rodrigo Duterte encouraged Filipinos to remain optimistic and hopeful for better days ahead despite the challenges of 2020.

Duterte acknowledged that many lives were lost and changed due to the pandemic and natural calamities, but praised Filipinos' unity and indomitable spirit.

He urged people to find inspiration in the story of Christ's birth, which happened during difficult times, reminding them to have hope even in darkness and suffering.