Manila Bulletin
PH recovery within sight with ample vaccine supply, says Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte expressed optimism that the Philippines is nearing national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, citing the upcoming mass vaccination program as a key factor.
He highlighted the tripartite agreement between the government, local government units, and the private sector for an additional 17 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine as a demonstration of unity and partnership.
The Philippines anticipates receiving its first COVID-19 vaccine delivery in February, prioritizing healthcare workers before expanding to the general population.
The government's goal is to vaccinate approximately 70 million Filipinos within 2021, aiming to defeat the virus and restore lives and livelihoods.
Duterte referred to the vaccine as the "weapon" needed to win the war against the virus.
He commended the business community and LGUs for their contributions to the ongoing fight against the pandemic.
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The Philippines has secured 19.6 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine through a tripartite agreement involving the national government, local government units, and the private sector.
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