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NBI receives DOJ order to probe illegal COVID-19 vaccination incidents
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is investigating the alleged unauthorized importation and use of COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines.
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra ordered the NBI to probe the matter following admissions of unauthorized inoculations.
The NBI's Special Action Unit received the order to investigate the unregistered vaccines, with authority to file charges if evidence warrants.
The investigation will look into possible violations of various laws and guidelines, including the Customs Code and FDA regulations.
Presidential Security Group (PSG) commander Brigadier General Jesus Durante III admitted that his men were inoculated with unapproved COVID-19 vaccines and informed President Rodrigo Duterte afterward.
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will continue to investigate the Presidential Security Group (PSG) and other reports concerning the alleged unauthorized use of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to probe the unauthorized distribution and administration of unregistered anti-COVID-19 vaccines.
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The Philippine FDA is investigating reports that some soldiers have received unauthorized COVID-19 vaccines.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will proceed with its investigation into the Presidential Security Group's (PSG) use of unregistered COVID-19 vaccines, according to FDA Director General Enrique Domingo.
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Malacañang still anticipates the Presidential Security Group (PSG) to cooperate with executive branch investigations concerning the use of an unregistered COVID-19 vaccine.
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