MANILA, Philippines—Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III called on the national government to make sure that prices of basic commodities and services will remain reasonable and affordable amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in the Philippines.
On Saturday, the Philippines had its highest number of COVID-19 cases recorded by the Department of Health with 7,999 patients.
“Buhay na buhay na naman ang takot sa puso ng ating mga kababayan. Muli na namang bumalik sa kanilang mga ala-ala ang mga hirap at pasakit na kanilang hinarap noong umpisa ng pandemya. Ang mga Pilipino, kaya nilang magtiis, pero hindi nila kayang magutom,” said Sotto in a statement.
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