MANILA, Philippines — Several lawmakers were alarmed by a supposed draft administrative order barring several companies “in conflict with public health” from procuring COVID-19 vaccines, with one senator saying the alleged attempt to impose the ban is “illegal and unauthorized.”
“I am deeply disturbed by this report. If indeed such a draft administrative order exists, that is a clear violation of the COVID-19 Vaccination Act of 2021. Such a policy is discriminatory and morally unacceptable. The DOH (Department of Health) does not have the authority to do that,” Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said in a statement Sunday.
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