Frustration aired over government COVID-19 response, priorities

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Screen grab from PTV-4 video shows presidential spokesman Harry Roque describing sample PPEs procured by the government. A set, which costs over P1,700, includes the overall suit, gloves, N95 mask, head cover, shoe cover, surgical mask, surgical gown, apron and face shield.

Screen grab from PTV-4 video

 

MANILA, Philippines — Ranking officials reacted with frustration, indignation and disbelief to allegations of corruption in the Duterte administration’s pandemic response.

 

Vice President Leni Robredo said it has become “frustrating” to hear President Duterte constantly attacking critics and the opposition instead of focusing on managing the government’s COVID-19 response.

 

In an interview yesterday on ANC, Robredo said Duterte’s regular public addresses have only exposed his misguided priorities.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2021/09/07/2125329/frustration-aired-over-government-covid-19-response-priorities

 

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