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Palace expects China to prioritize Philippines on COVID-19 cure
Malacañang expects China to prioritize the Philippines in providing a cure or vaccine for COVID-19, citing their 'best friends forever' relationship.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque stated that if China develops a cure, they should consider the Philippines first before their perceived "enemies."
China has approved human tests for two experimental vaccines this week.
President Duterte told fellow Asian leaders that all countries should be given "fair and easy" access to vaccines and treatments for COVID-19 once they become available.
He also said a vaccine and/or treatment "must be found sooner rather than later."
Potential vaccines are also being developed in other countries such as the United States, Japan and Australia.
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