MANILA, Philippines — Opposition Senator Leila de Lima has filed a bill titled “Libreng Bakuna Kontra COVID-19 Para sa Lahat ng Pilipino Act,” which seeks to provide free COVID-19 vaccines for Filipinos.
“Anticipating the arrival of these vaccines subject to trials and local evaluation soonest, this representation believes the need to guarantee free vaccination for all Filipinos whose right to health should not be diminished by belatedly acting on the health crisis,” she said in a statement on Sunday.
“As hopes grow for the early arrival of vaccines in the country, we must be prepared and guarantee our people the safe and efficient distribution of the vaccine to all Filipinos, es…
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