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Duterte ‘consistent’ with preference for China’s vaccine
President Rodrigo Duterte remains consistent with his preference for China-made vaccines.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed that the President has already decided which vaccine brand he will receive but will let Duterte make the public announcement.
Roque also mentioned that the President's physician would consider the Food and Drug Administration's framework, including Emergency Use Authorization, when advising Duterte.
The first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines is expected to arrive this month through the COVAX facility.
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the emergency use of Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca vaccines.
President Duterte wishes for his vaccination to be done privately.
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