MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Honiveros reminded authorities on Wednesday that the vaccine for COVID-19 should be used to protect the people from the virus, and not to advance one’s political agenda.
“Let’s make it clear: The vaccine is a health solution, not a political favor. We should buy vaccines to protect our people from COVID-19. Not to advance anyone’s political agenda,” Hontiveros said in a statement.
Citing a report by the Singapore-based Yusof Ishak Institute, Hontiveros also warned officials about the possible implication of China’s Sinovac vaccine to the issue with the West Philippine Sea. According to her, the vaccine supply is “not unconditional.”
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