MANILA, Philippines — The national government’s decision to include mayors and governors in the COVID-19 vaccine prioritization is a welcome move, Interior Secretary Eduardo Ao said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
“Our governors and mayors are the heads of the local COVID-19 task forces. So it’s just right that they are prioritized since they perform a vital role in defeating the pandemic on the local level,” Ao said.
“In fact, all major programs of government are implemented locally by the mayors, therefore they are critical to the success of everything that we do,” he added.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque announced the inclusion of mayors and governors in the A1…
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