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Duterte designated a vaccine czar but declined to be identified — Palace
Malacañang is open to the proposal of Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto for President Rodrigo Duterte to appoint a "vaccine czar."
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that Recto's suggestion was "very well taken."
Roque mentioned that the President had already appointed a vaccine czar approximately two months prior.
The designated vaccine czar reportedly wished to defer any public announcement until the President himself made the revelation.
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Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto has proposed the appointment of a "vaccine czar" by Malacañang to guarantee access to COVID-19 vaccines for 110 million Filipinos.
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President Rodrigo Duterte prefers a government-to-government transaction for acquiring COVID-19 vaccines from China, believing it would minimize corruption compared to dealing with private businessmen.
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Philippine Ambassador to Beijing Jose Santiago Sta. Romana announced that China has not imposed any conditions for the Philippines to access its COVID-19 vaccines currently under development.
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The Philippines has established a task group to manage its upcoming COVID-19 vaccination program, with the Department of Health (DOH) at its helm.
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President Rodrigo Duterte will be working in Davao City this week and is expected to announce the new quarantine classification for November on Monday night.
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