Here's a recap of what President Rodrigo Duterte said in his weekly speech to the nation. This one was delivered on Monday, Jan. 4.
- Duterte says the COVID-19 pandemic has made another "dangerous turn" with the new virus variant.
- Duterte says COVID-19 vaccines are coming to the Philippines in March.
- Duterte says the move of members of the Presidential Security Group to get vaccinated against COVID-19 is a "matter of self-preservation." He asks Congress not to "tinker" with the PSG.
- Duterte tells Congress: "Do not force my soldiers to testify against their will."