MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo is urging the government not to be too defensive and avoid twisting the issues amid the public’s criticism of its response to the COVID-19 situation in the country, especially with a recent surge in infections.
In her Sunday radio program, Robredo asked the administration how it could fix problems spawned by the health crisis if the prevailing thought is that the government is doing an excellent job.
“Kapag naririnig natin iyong comment ng mga nasa pamahalaan, parang masyado pa ding defensive. Ako, sana hindi ganoon, dahil kung masyado tayong defensive, sinasabi natin na ‘excellent’ iyong ating pagsugpo, hindi natin …
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