MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to expedite the procurement and administration of Covid-19 vaccines in the country reached the Senate floor on Tuesday for plenary deliberations.
Senator Sonny Angara, chair of the Senate finance committee, endorsed the swift plenary approval of Senate Bill No. 2057 or the proposed Covid-19 Vaccination Program Act of 2021.
The measure was contained under Committee Report No. 185, which 20 senators have signed. The bill is a consolidation of measures filed by several proposals seeking to fast-track the government’s inoculation program.
To expedite the purchase and administration of vaccines, the bill authorizes the Department of He…
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