Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque expresses disbelief that Filipinos still don't seem to understand the President's sense of humor.
This by now familiar Malacañang line was again repeated by Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque in his defense of President Rodrigo Duterte, who was criticized by health experts and netizens for claiming in a speech that cash-strapped Filipinos should justRoque even took on a tone of disbelief that Filipinos would take the Chief Executive's remarks seriously.
"'Yung wala, ibabad mo sa gasolina o diesel. Putang inang COVID na 'yan, 'di uubra 'yan diyan. Totoo, if you want disinfection, maghanap ka ng gasolina. Babad mo 'yung kamay mo. Layo mo lang, huwag sa loob ng bahay 'nyoThere is no scientific evidence that supports Duterte's claim. Right after the supposed"joke," Duterte promised to buy face masks for all Filipinos, with priority for the poor.If Duterte was indeed joking, it's hardly the first time he appeared to not take the crisis seriously.
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