NOW: President Duterte delivers his 5th State of the Nation Address
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WATCH:

Duterte: We live in a troubled time. Our dream of prosperity for our country was suddenly snuffed by a pandemic, a virulent virus. No nation was spared, neither rich nor poor were exempt from the onslaught of this disease. #SONA2020

Duterte on #COVID19 pandemic: But let us not despair. The vaccine is around the corner. Sooner, not later, the virus that gobbled up thousands of lives will itself be laid to rest.
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Duterte: In the meantime, let us express the nation's gratitude to those who courageously and willingly put their lives on the line to serve their people and country. We share the grief of their families. No amount of tears can compensate the great losses.
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Duterte: My countrymen, it is sad that when government focuses its attention and resources to battle the coronavirus, there are those who take advantage of a preoccupied government. One of them is Sen. Frank Drilon.
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Duterte says Sen. Drilon is defending the Lopezes who are oligarchs

Duterte: I am a casualty of the Lopezes during the 2016 elections.
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Duterte: The dealers and purveyors of illegal drugs hiding in the shadow of #COVID19 have stepped up their activities
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Duterte: Corrupt can't outrun long arm of the law
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Duterte: Over 4.3 million poor families benefited from the Pantawid Pamilya. Over 92.2 beneficiaries recieved subdsidies under the unconditional cash transfer program
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Duterte: We also made available the tertiary education and universal healthcare. Public utility drivers were given assistance under the Pantawid Pasada program
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Duterte: The Salary Standardization Law of 2019 increased salaries of civilian government workers. I hope this law will inspire government workers to perform better and encourage young brilliant citizens to join public service
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Duterte: We receive a BBB+ credit rating despite ASEAN credit rating downgrades and negative outlook revisions worldwide. The Japan credit rating agency upgraded us from BBB+ to A-, meanwhile Moody's has affirmed our ratings at baa2
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Duterte: We are in a better position to weather the crisis caused by the pandemic. We have accomplished significant infrastructure projects under the Build, Build, Build program
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Duterte: Early last year, I signed EO 92 creating the National Council against Child Labor. Government efforts to protect the rights of children will be amplified to prevent, reduce or eliminate any form of child labor. #SONA2020

Duterte: The gains we achieved during the first 3 and a half years were put to a test when pandemic suddenly struck the global community.
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Duterte: The global scale and socio-economic impact of pandemic has been unprecedented. Yet in the throes of its the global health emergency, we have been able to withstand the headwinds generated by this coronavirus.
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Duterte: I would like to express my gratitude to all those who made possible the steady supply of food, water and basic utilities of our households
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Duterte thanks IATF-EID and the NTF vs COVID-19
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Duterte: To everyone who helped us in this time of great need, maraming salamat po
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Duterte: When pandemic struck, I decided to prioritize life over other considerations, according to experts. The intervention that government put in place has prevented 1.3 million -3.5 million infections... Buhay muna, bago lahat.
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Duterte: Under SAP, we allotted P2.5 billion for poor and low-income household who are affected during this pandemic who thrive under the no work, no pay arrangement.
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Duterte: Admittedly, implementation of the SAP was not perfect and some opportunist turned crisis into opportunity. We will catch up to you sooner than you think
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Duterte urges Congress to pass proposed Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act

Duterte: I ask TESDA to come up with special training programs to retool our OFWs so they can find employment opportunities here. I am calling on CHED for scholarship programs for qualified dependents of our OFWs.

Duterte: I direct the Department of Agriculture and DTI to come up with agri-business and entrepreneurship to help displaced OFWs rebuild their livelihood

Duterte: I ask Landbank and other govt financial institutions to continue providing low-interest loans to OFWs

Duterte to OFWs: Sa mga kababayan ko na naghihirap sa ibang bansa, nandito lang inyong gobyerno para tulungan kayo at inyong pamilya lalo na sa panahong ito
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Duterte: The government will intensify its efforts to help businesses, especially micro, small, medium enterprises by providing responsive government assistance and services, capitalization, and business operation support as we enter the new normal.
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Duterte to building owners: This is the time to be compassionate to your tenants
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Duterte: I enjoin Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and banks operating in PH to provide regulatory relief for our MSMEs and allow loan payment extensions without incurring penalties.

Duterte: I direct DTI to ensure empowerment of consumers
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Duterte: We must run after online scammers
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Duterte: Until a COVID-19 vaccine is available, I will not allow face-to-face teaching
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