Manila Bulletin
Gov't to study proposed mandatory vaccination when PH gets sufficient vaccine supply
Malacañang has stated that mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for all eligible Filipinos is not necessary at this time due to limited vaccine supply.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque mentioned that President Duterte has not yet taken a position on the proposed mandatory vaccination bill.
Roque acknowledged an increase in vaccine confidence among Filipinos but emphasized that the country is still awaiting a substantial delivery of vaccine doses.
He indicated that the government might consider mandatory vaccination once a larger quantity of vaccines becomes available, leveraging its police power.
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A House bill has been filed seeking to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for eligible individuals in the Philippines.
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The Department of Health (DOH) clarified that COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory in the Philippines, emphasizing that the benefits of the vaccines outweigh the risks.
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