Published December 31, 2020, 7:41 PM
Amid the “extraordinary” challenges Malacañang faced in 2020, it remains optimistic that the economy will be on a rebound in 2021.
In a 55-page yearend report released on Thursday, Malacañang cited some of the major highlights of the Duterte administration’s accomplishments and interventions in 2020, particularly its COVID-19 response.
“Ten months since COVID-19 surfaced in the Philippines means we must learn to live with the virus, especially now that we know more about COVID-19, how it spreads, and how to avoid it,” Malacañang said.
“The road to recovery will be upon us soon as the earliest roll out of a vaccine is expected in the first quarter next year, per the Philippine National Vaccine Roadmap. Geographical and sectoral priorities have already been identified, negotiations and discussions with vaccine manufacturers are ongoing, and tripartite agreements with the government, the private sector, and allied governments are now rolling,” it added.