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Duterte to attend virtual APEC Leaders' Summit
President Rodrigo Duterte is scheduled to participate in the virtual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit on November 20, hosted by Malaysia.
The summit's theme is "Optimizing Human Potential towards a Resilient Future of Shared Prosperity. Pivot, Prioritize, Progress."
Leaders are expected to discuss ways to address the health and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and to establish a new vision for APEC beyond 2020.
The meeting will include a leaders' family photo, followed by two short sessions, running from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed the President's attendance and participation in the sessions.
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