Manila Bulletin
Duterte to push PH interests in 37th ASEAN Summit
President Rodrigo Duterte is set to join an online summit of world leaders from November 12 to 15 to discuss the COVID-19 response, the South China Sea dispute, and other international issues.
The 37th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits, hosted by Vietnam, will see Duterte engage with his counterparts on various regional matters.
Key topics for discussion include the region's COVID-19 response and recovery efforts, the future direction of ASEAN community building, and significant regional and international developments.
The Philippines will also present its positions on cooperation during public health emergencies, regional economic integration, the rights of migrant workers, climate change, disaster risk reduction, counter-terrorism, and the South China Sea issue.
Duterte will be joined by several cabinet members, including the Secretaries of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Social Welfare and Development.
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