Duterte urges ASEAN, Australia, US to address poverty, boost recovery

President Duterte emphasized the need to address extreme poverty exacerbated by the pandemic during the 2nd ASEAN-Australia Biennial Summit.

Duterte called for sustained strategic partnerships between ASEAN and the US to boost regional growth through trade, investments, and digital economy cooperation.

At the 37th ASEAN Virtual Summit, Duterte urged strengthening health systems and labor resiliency by ensuring medical supplies, enhancing early warning systems, and prioritizing access to safe vaccines.