Manila Bulletin
Duterte OKs release of P2.5-B fund for vaccine purchase
President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the release of P2.5 billion from his contingency fund to purchase COVID-19 vaccines.
Budget Secretary Wendel Avisado stated that the allocated amount will cover approximately four million doses of vaccines, including logistical and administrative costs.
Avisado noted that this additional funding is necessary because the P82.5 billion allocated in the 2021 General Appropriations Act is insufficient to cover the full vaccine procurement needs, which aim to cover 55% of the population.
A special allotment release order and notice of cash allocation have been issued to the Department of Health (DOH) for this purpose.
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