Roque: Duterte did not downplay COVID-19 impact
President Rodrigo Duterte did not intend to downplay the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Filipinos, according to his spokesperson Harry Roque.
Roque clarified that Duterte's statement 'Covid is a small matter' was meant to express confidence in overcoming the crisis and reassurance to the public.
The President emphasized that despite hardships, Filipinos will rise above challenges as vaccines are expected to arrive by April or May.
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