What Duterte Said in His Weekly Speech (March 1)

Here's a recap of what President Rodrigo Duterte said in his weekly speech to the nation. This one was delivered on Monday, March 1.

• President Duterte says the government appreciates "any and all cooperation at this time" in terms of the COVID-19 mass immunization program.
• COVID-19 vaccine czar Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. says the Philippines is expecting 161 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine for this year.
• READ: COVID Vaccines Rolling Out in Visayas, Mindanao First Week of March
• READ: 'Long, Winding Odyssey': Philippines Seeks 161 Million Vaccine Doses in 2021 
• Duterte to health workers who refuse Sinovac jabs: We respect your decision on the matter.
• Duterte criticizes Vice President Leni Robredo: "You seem to have an angel face but devilish mind."
• READ: Duterte Accuses Robredo of Insinuating He Got Vaccinated Ahead
• Duterte says Robredo's criticism of the government's COVID-19 vaccination program is an effort to be "relevant."
• Duterte to Robredo: "You want to be relevant. Sometimes you make an idiotic stance."
• READ: 'I Guarantee It's Effective': Duterte Soothes COVID Vaccine Fears
• Health Sec. Francisco Duque III says there is a spike of COVID-19 cases in Pasay City.
• Duterte says there is a COVID-19 vaccine supply problem.
• Duterte thanks Chinese President Xi Jinping for COVID-19 vaccine donation.
• READ: Duterte Wants to Visit China to Thank Xi for Vaccine Donation
• Duterte again names various government workers dismissed due to various misconduct.