Duterte compares frontliners to Rizal on hero's death anniversary

President Rodrigo Duterte honored healthcare workers on Rizal Day by comparing them to national hero Jose Rizal.

Duterte highlighted the bravery and dedication of frontliners fighting against an unseen adversary – the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite honoring frontliners, controversy arose over the vaccination of top officials and military personnel before frontline health workers.