[ICYMI] 4 prexy aspirants point out what is lacking in gov't COVID-19 response JessicaSohoInterviews Visit for more Eleksyon2022 updates
Four presidential aspirants on Saturday gave their two cents on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including what was "wrong" with it.For Senator Manny Pacquiao, mass vaccination should have been done at the early stages of the pandemic so that implementation of lockdowns was avoided, as these lockdowns resulted in Filipinos losing their jobs and livelihood.
“So maraming dapat lang i-adjust, for example 'yung pagbibigay ng ayuda, dapat mas efficient. So 'yun ang talagang naging hamon sa national government,” he added.Vice President Leni Robredo, for her part, said she finds the government's sense of urgency lacking. "Alam na natin na mayroong epidemic sa ibang lugar pero hindi tayo nag-asikaso. Alam natin na kailangan na tayo mag-close ng ating borders parang sobrang tagal ng ating pag desisyon," she said.Proactive, science-based
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