“There had been some lapses in terms of our initial response,” he added. Responding to issues raised by Drilon, Duque said his initial directives were guided by the World Health Organization (WHO). He said he hopes Duque would be “candid enough” to admit responsibility as head of the country’s health system. He later clarified this, saying the country’s COVID-19 curve was “bent” and not “flattened” since April. He even consoled Duque during a meeting in Malacañang by asking him not to be too touchy about the criticisms.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 18, 2020 13:52 UTC