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MANILA, Philippines \u2014 Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Thursday called on Filipinos to welcome the new year with renewed hope and inspiration as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic lingers on.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet us all look to the coming year with renewed hope and inspiration,\u201d Velasco said in his New Year\u2019s message.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we close the chapter on the year 2020, may we look back and be grateful for the things that we still enjoy and have,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

He assured the public that the House of Representatives will continue to pass \u201ctimely and relevant laws to alleviate the plight of our people during these trying times.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also expressed hope for an affordable, safe and effective vaccine against COVID-19 for the country \u201cat the soonest time possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving a safe and effective vaccine available to Filipinos is currently the best way for us to beat the virus,\u201d Velasco added.<\/p>\n\n

WATCH: A year of unimaginable misery: The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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