Australia to send additional financial support to the Philippines

Australia will send additional support to the Philippines as the country continues to battle COVID-19 pandemic

DFA Secretary Teddy Locsin thanked Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Steven J. Robinson for the continued assistance during the time of pandemic Source: Australia in the Philippines / Australian Embassy Philippines

Highlights

• The financial assistance is on top of the previous COVAX AMC o COVAX Advance Market Commitment where Australia has contributed 130 million Australian dollars
• The Department of Health ang 15% increase in COIVD-19 cases in the Philippines during the past fortnight
• The Philippine government is aiming for a 'maskless' Christmas

Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Steven J. Robinson says Australia will give 13.72 million Australian dollars to purchase more COVID-19 vaccines

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