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'Something has gone wrong': Duterte sounds alarm over 'ruckus' on global purchase of COVID-19 vaccines
President Rodrigo Duterte stated that several countries have "shanghaied" COVID-19 vaccines, leading to a limited supply for other nations.
He described the situation as a "ruckus" and a serious fight for vaccine possession among countries.
Duterte mentioned that he could not name the countries involved due to warnings, but he wanted to disclose this issue to highlight the unfairness, especially for the poor who might face vaccination delays.
To address the supply issues, Duterte ordered vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez to allow private firms to import vaccines freely.
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President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened individuals involved in the trade of fake COVID-19 vaccines, warning them of severe consequences.
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President Rodrigo Duterte initially stated he would allow private companies to import COVID-19 vaccines "at will" to expedite vaccination efforts.
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President Rodrigo Duterte admitted that he is finding it difficult to manage the COVID-19 pandemic and that the task of procuring vaccines for the country is arduous.
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Malacañang clarified that private sector procurement of COVID-19 vaccines must still be subject to a tripartite agreement involving the national government.
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National Task Force Against Covid-19 chief implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. affirmed that the commercialization of Covid-19 vaccines is prohibited, even as President Rodrigo Duterte ordered him to facilitate private sector vaccine imports.
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