WHEN written in Chinese, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters. One represents danger and the other opportunity. I really do not know if this is correct, since I cannot read Chinese characters. However, online sources quoted the late United States President John F. Kennedy as having said that.

As is often said, a leader’s true character is revealed in times of crisis. This also goes for how government agencies have responded during this coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. The government responders’ actions are determined by the true grit of its leaders.

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