MANILA, Philippines — With Congress’ passage of a bill that would establish an indemnity fund, some senators believe the executive department would have “no more excuses” for any further delays on the arrival of the Covid-19 vaccine in the country.
Congress passed Tuesday a measure seen to expedite the procurement and administration of vaccines in the country, as well as create a national indemnity fund to compensate inoculated individuals who may experience adverse side effects.
“There should be no more excuses. But I am holding my breath for the next excuse and finger-pointing,” Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said in a message to reporters on Wednesday.
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