Cebu Pacific Back To Full Year Profit After Pandemic Losses

Cebu Pacific soars to new heights with Php 90.6 billion in revenue for 2023, marking a 60% increase from the previous year!

FDA DG Assists Small Businesses With BBMSME Program, Joins First Lady in Tuguegarao

Food and Drug Administration Director General Dr. Samuel Zacate partners with Tuguegarao Mayor to empower local entrepreneurs through Bigyan-Halaga, Bangon Micro, Medium and Small Enterprises program.

Tala’s Iona Inigo-Mayo Shares Its Empowerment On The Organization And Its Customers

Gender-inclusive workplaces drive success! Tala empowers women, fostering leadership & financial independence, transforming lives and communities globally.

HONOR PH Introduces HONOR X7b, Another High-Quality Phone Without Breaking Your Wallet

HONOR Philippines locally debuts the durable, budget-friendly HONOR X7b, boasting impressive features like extended battery life and superb display.

PH Gov’t’s ‘Balancing Act’ Over Pandemic Saved Economy, Lives

0

PH Gov’t’s ‘Balancing Act’ Over Pandemic Saved Economy, Lives

0

How do you feel about this story?

Like
Love
Haha
Wow
Sad
Angry

Malacañang on Tuesday shrugged off a report of alleged misinformation by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, saying it is a new strain of coronavirus at that time that had not been identified in human before.

A report published by non-government organization Innovation for Change said Duterte has been perceived as “a major source of disinformation during the pandemic” when he consistently shared inaccurate information on Covid-19 on top of confusing pronouncements on his plans to respond to the health crisis.

“No one in the world [knew] about Covid-19 during the onset of the pandemic,” Andanar said in a Palace press briefing.

Despite Duterte’s pronouncements, Andanar said the government’s Covid-19 response has been a success.

“What is important is our success in balancing the health of the nation and the economy on the other hand. In the end, what is important are our milestones,” he added.

Andanar cited how the Philippines surpassed its 70 percent vaccination target of the eligible population before the end of Duterte’s term.

Data from the Department of Health (DOH) showed that 69 million Filipinos are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19 while nearly 14 million have received their booster shots.

With the reopening of more productive economic activities in full swing, he said the country’s economy grew by 8.3 percent in the first quarter of 2022.

Andanar earlier said a strong economy is Duterte’s best legacy.

“Iyan po ang good news at ito po ang mas mahalaga na tingnan natin (That is the good news and this is the important feat we have to look at),” he said.

Results of an OCTA Research survey conducted from March 5 to 10, 2022 found that 83 percent of respondents approve of the government’s Covid-19 response.

Forty-two percent said they “truly approve,” while 40 percent said they “somewhat approve.”

Two percent said they “truly disapprove” of the government’s Covid-19 response, while 4 percent said they “somewhat disapprove” and 11 percent cannot say whether they approve or disapprove.

Andanar expressed gratitude to Filipinos for supporting the government’s efforts to address the ongoing health crisis. (PNA)