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No strings attached in PH vaccine deals with other countries: DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has assured that the Philippines' vaccine procurement deals with international partners are free from any political conditions or territorial considerations.
Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Eric Gerardo Tamayo stated that vaccine transactions, whether bilateral or multilateral, do not involve any quid pro quo.
Tamayo specifically mentioned that China's vaccine donation to the Philippines did not come with any attached strings or hints of tying it to other considerations.
He described vaccine diplomacy as an expression of goodwill and solidarity during the pandemic.
The DFA also noted that the COVAX Facility serves as a donation mechanism to ensure equitable access to vaccines for lower and middle-income countries.
China has planned to donate half a million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to the Philippines, although specific details regarding the manufacturer and arrival date were not disclosed.
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