Manila Bulletin
LGUs need adjustment period to cope with vaccine supply influx -- governors' group
The League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) stated that local government units (LGUs) require additional time to adapt to the national government's accelerated COVID-19 vaccination targets.
LPP president and Marinduque Governor Presbitero Velasco Jr. explained that many LGUs are accustomed to receiving limited vaccine supplies.
Velasco mentioned that some LGUs are still in the process of establishing cold storage facilities and recruiting more vaccinators to enhance their vaccination programs.
He further elaborated that smaller municipalities often lack the necessary resources for these required adjustments.
The LPP also highlighted that inconsistent vaccine distribution from the national government has hampered inoculation efforts.
Velasco suggested that the national government should have consulted LGUs regarding vaccination goals.
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