MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday urged Filipinos to follow health protocols to avoid a possible surge of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases after the holiday season.
“Christmas time is about a few days from now. Sundin lang natin iyong culture but—remember the word but— but there are rules to be followed at this time of our national life,” Duterte said in a taped speech.
“We have suffered enough and to suffer more is not acceptable anymore…Please continue to obey the protocols,” he added.
Later in his speech, the President urged the people to avoid partying during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
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