Duterte calls for 'bayanihan, malasakit' as country celebrates Lunar New Year

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Lanterns marking the Lunar New Year are displayed at a mall in Binondo, Manila where the city's Chinatown is located as seen on Jan. 27, 2022. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso has susPended public festivities for the Chinese New Year due to the surge in new COVID-19 infections.

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MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has called on Filipinos to continue with the “bayanihan” spirit and compassion in celebrating Lunar New Year.

 

In his message, Duterte said it is hoped that the year of the Water Tiger will usher in good fortune and renewed strength to the country on the continued path to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

“Through our courage, faith and determination, we have become more resilient and capable to build back better,” he added.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/02/01/2157842/duterte-calls-bayanihan-malasakit-country-celebrates-lunar-new-year

 

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[Pique Dard]

3 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

“Through our courage, faith and determination, we have become more resilient and capable to build back better,” he added.

...he added while he was dreaming!