Palace denies Sinovac vaccine costs P3,600

Malacañang denied claims that the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine costs PHP3,600 per dose, stating the actual price is significantly lower.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed that one dose of the Sinovac vaccine costs about P650, or P1,300 for the two doses needed per person, which is close to the price offered to Indonesia.

Roque also stated that the reported P3,629 price for two doses mentioned in the Senate was 'fake news'.

Sinovac Biotech General Manager Helen Yang assured that the company is committed to providing a favorable and affordable price for the Philippines, which is cheaper than what had been reported.

The Philippines is in talks to order 25 million doses of Sinovac's vaccine, with the first 50,000 doses expected to arrive next month.

President Rodrigo R. Duterte will decide if he will be the first to be vaccinated to address public doubt.