'It would be an honor to die for your country, I assure you,' he addedPresident Duterte made the comments on Monday evening in televised addressPhilippines President Rodrigo Duterte has drawn criticism for saying medical staff who lose their lives treating coronavirus patients are 'lucky' to die for their country. Duterte made the comments on Monday evening in a pre-recorded televised address to the nation, which is largely on lockdown due to the pandemic. 'It would be an honor to die for your country, I assure you,' he added. Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte (pictured on Monday) has drawn criticism for saying medical staff who lose their lives treating coronavirus patients are 'lucky' to die for their countryHis comments sparked concern that the president was romanticizing the deaths of medics due to the virus, Filipino outlet Rappler reported. President Rodrigo Duterte has put retired generals among his cabinet in charge of the task force battling the crisis, saying its management requires military-style discipline.

Source: Daily Mail April 01, 2020 17:44 UTC