Duterte: When the pandemic struck, the first country I called was China.
During the start of the pandemic back in 2020, Duterte and Duque refused to impose a travel ban on China, where the coronavirus was first detected, despite several lawmakers calling for a ban. #SONA2021
Duterte: We will assert what is rightfully ours and fight for what is rightfully due the Filipino people.
Duterte in the past said there is nothing the country can do against Chinese incursions in the West Philippine Sea, despite PH's arbitral win.
Duterte: Dapat ganon ang SONA. Sabihin mo lahat.
Duterte has not tackled his government's vaccine procurement plans, actions against the COVID-19 pandemic, or the issues surrounding the West Philippine Sea. #SONA2021