MANILA, Philippines — Unlike the national government, local government units (LGUs) and the private sector have already perfected contracts for the supply of Covid-19 vaccines, senators learned Wednesday.
During the interpellation on a bill seeking to expedite LGU procurement of anti-coronavirus jabs, Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto inquired if LGUs and the private sector have signed perfected contracts with vaccine manufacturers.
Senator Sonny Angara, who is sponsoring the bill, said he was told by officials there are LGUs and private companies that already have perfect contracts for the acquisition of Covid-19 shots.
“I was told there are a number of contracts which…
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