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Chinese envoy confirms donation of 500K Covid-19 vaccines to PH
China plans to donate 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to the Philippines.
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed this intention to Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. and President Rodrigo Duterte during his visit to Manila.
This donation aligns with President Xi Jinping's commitment to President Rodrigo Duterte regarding vaccine support.
The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed the pledge.
China also agreed to provide a 500 million yuan ($77 million) grant to finance infrastructure projects.
Agreements have been finalized on a $400 million bridge plan connecting Samal Island to Davao, and a $940 million cargo railway project linking Subic Bay freeport zone and Clark airport.
Details regarding the specific manufacturer of the vaccine and its arrival schedule in the Philippines have not yet been disclosed.
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