MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo Lacson believes the national government is not being transparent in its pandemic spending as he questioned the estimated need for an additional P25 billion for COVID-19 vaccines.
Lacson made the remark after Budget Secretary Wendel Avisado said the Department of Finance (DOF) estimated that the government might need an additional P25 billion for the country’s vaccine requirements.
“Hindi nga eh (It is not),” Lacson told reporters when asked if the national government is being transparent with its pandemic spending.
Lacson said that based on his computation, if the national government will procure Sinovac vaccines, a budget of P112.5 bil…
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