Manila Bulletin
Legal issues in vaccine buy by business to be addressed
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) expressed approval for President Duterte's decision to permit private sector procurement of COVID-19 vaccines, urging for swift resolution of related legal concerns.
President Duterte has instructed vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. to expedite the signing of all necessary documents for private sector vaccine imports.
Previously, the private sector had requested government authorization to directly import and purchase COVID-19 vaccines from accredited suppliers without limitations.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque clarified that despite direct procurement, private firms must still engage in tripartite agreements with the government due to the emergency use authorization status of the vaccines.
MAP also voiced concerns about the economic impact of prolonged lockdowns, hoping for no further extensions of the enhanced community quarantine as businesses are struggling.
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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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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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President Rodrigo Duterte questioned the indemnity clause in vaccine procurement contracts, stating the government cannot grant vaccine manufacturers "immune status" and be freed of all liability.
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President Rodrigo Duterte stated that several countries have "shanghaied" COVID-19 vaccines, leading to a limited supply for other nations.
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