Duterte urges APEC: Ensure universal access to COVID-19 vaccine

President Duterte emphasized the need for universal access to COVID-19 vaccines during his speech at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.

He stressed that comprehensive recovery requires ensuring no one is left behind and called for strengthening partnerships to make vaccines a global public good.

Duterte suggested modalities such as bilateral, multilateral cooperation, and tripartite arrangements involving governments, private sectors, and financial institutions.