What Duterte Said in His Weekly Speech (Feb. 24)

Here's a recap of what President Rodrigo Duterte said in his weekly speech to the nation. This one was delivered on Wednesday, Feb. 24.

• President Duterte says he has yet to decide whether to keep or abrogate the Visiting Forces Agreement with the U.S.
• Duterte says he wants to "hear the people" on the VFA.
• CONTEXT: Philippines Further Delays VFA Abrogation to 2021
• Health Sec. Francisco Duque III says the Department of Health has observed an increase in new COVID-19 cases in Central Visayas, Northern Mindanao, and parts of Metro Manila.
• CONTEXT: Cebu 'Variant of Concern': What We Know So Far
• COVID-19 Vaccine Czar Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr says some vaccine manufacturers want "full blanket immunity" from possible suits. 
• CONTEXT: Worried Over Vaccine Effects? Duterte Certifies Compensation Bill as Urgent 
• Duque says the Sinovac vaccine along with Pfizer and Moderna offer 100% protection against severe COVID-19 infection.
• Duterte again names government workers dismissed due to various misconduct.
• Duterte reminds Filipinos to wear face masks properly.
• The President did not discuss the fate of nationwide quarantine classifications that are due to expire on Feb. 28.
• CONTEXT: Duterte Rejects Nationwide MGCQ Without COVID Vaccines