MANILA, Philippines—President Rodrigo Duterte and Malacañang Palace have delivered a message of hope and love as Filipinos celebrate Easter this April 12 during the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. “The triumph of the risen Christ presents us all with hopeful assurance that, even as we face adversities, there is always hope of better and new beginnings,” Duterte said his message. The Philippines has 4,428 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of April 11. /MUFADVERTISEMENTFor more news about the novel coronavirus click here. For more information on COVID-19, call the DOH Hotline: (02) 86517800 local 1149/1150.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 12, 2020 03:05 UTC