Senators criticize Duterte's SONA on COVID-19 plan

Several senators expressed dissatisfaction with President Duterte's 5th SONA regarding the government's plan to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senate Pro Tempore Ralph Recto criticized the speech for lacking details on fighting the virus and failing to provide inspirational content or warnings to underperforming officials.

Recto stated that people were expecting a pep talk to boost morale and steel resolve, but instead received a divisive speech with no clear direction for government officials.