Duterte: Vaccine 'just around the corner', do not despair

President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his fifth State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, focusing on the fight against COVID-19 and economic recovery plans.

Cross-sector representatives expressed hope for better days ahead despite the pandemic threat.

Duterte mentioned that he spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping about securing a vaccine for the Philippines once available.

The president emphasized that a vaccine is 'just around the corner' and urged Filipinos not to lose hope.