MANILA, Philippines— Two resolutions have been filed in the Senate urging concerned government agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to look into the possible use of the controversial drug ivermectin against COVID-19.
Senate Resolutions No. 697 and 698 were filed by Senators Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, respectively, last April 12 but were only posted on the Senate’s website this Monday, May 17.
In his resolution, Pacquiao urged three agencies — FDA, Department of Health, and Department of Science and Technology — to “explore the efficacy and viability of Ivermectin as an alternative drug to prevent and treat coronavirus diseases.”
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