MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent absence from the public eye is to keep him and his staff safe from the current high number of active COVID-19 cases, Malacaang said Friday.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque issued this statement following critics asking anew #NasaanAngPangulo after his regular public briefing was postponed twice.
“Lest they forget, we are under community quarantine, where gatherings are not encouraged,” Roque said in a statement, claiming some were questioning why Duterte had no public event to commemorate Araw ng Kagitingan.
“In addition, active cases of COVID-19 remain high and we have to ensure not only the safety of the …
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