Manila Bulletin
NTF probes alleged illegal selling of COVID-19 vaccines, priority slots in NCR
The National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 is investigating reports of illegal vaccine selling and priority slot selling in some local government units in the National Capital Region.
The task force is deeply concerned with these illicit sales, which allegedly involve transactions for Sinovac vaccines priced around P8,000, and other brands ranging from P10,000 to P12,000.
All government-procured COVID-19 vaccines are currently under Emergency Use Authorization and are not for commercial sale; they are free for all qualified citizens.
Selling vaccines or priority slots is illegal and punishable by law.
Vaccination priority remains strictly for medical front-liners (A1), senior citizens (A2), and individuals aged 18-59 with comorbidities (A3).
The NTF urged those involved in unauthorized vaccine sales to cease their activities, stating that legal consequences will follow.
The task force praised local executives, such as Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos, for their prompt actions in addressing this issue, including requesting an investigation by the NBI's cybercrime division.
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