Tolentino: “Lapses were made, I have to admit” FRANCIS TOLENTINO – The former MMDA chairman-turned-senator described the COVID-19 response of the government as “hit and miss.” The COVID-19 pandemic remains to be the biggest challenge that the country is facing today. This disease that started way back in 2019 in Wuhan, China has placed a … Read more
No government neglect in COVID-19 response in Mindanao, according to Malacañang. Malacañang on Tuesday denied the accusations of Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez, saying that there’s no government neglect in coronavirus response in Mindanao. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque denied the accusations of Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez and said in his regular press briefing that the surge … Read more
Senator Leila de Lima slammed Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque for accusing the opposition of allegedly praying that the government’s vaccination program against coronavirus disease would fail. According to De Lima, Roque’s accusation was ridiculous and embarrassing. She also asked him to stop using the opposition to cover up the government’s misfortune. “Mr. Roque is no … Read more
Columnist Mon Tulfo was dismayed about the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Mon, the Philippines’ response to the pandemic seemed to be “manok na pugot ulo.” “Hindi maganda ‘yung pamamalakad ngayon,” he said. “Parang ‘yung gobyerno, parang manok na napugutan ng ulo. Takbo lang nang takbo, walang direksyon.” If he were to … Read more