Manila Bulletin
Palace: No inequality in vaccine distribution; bulk of shots going to NCR+ not a badge of honor
Malacañang stated that there is no inequality in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines in the Philippines.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque explained that vaccine allocation is based on scientific data, prioritizing areas with higher infection rates.
He emphasized that more vaccine doses are sent to regions experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases because vaccination is a defense against the virus's spread.
Roque also assured that vulnerable areas will receive a steady supply of vaccines.
The government intends to prioritize vaccine deployment in locations most susceptible to Covid-19 surges.
Previously, President Duterte mentioned that Cebu, Cagayan, and Zamboanga would receive larger vaccine supplies due to a recent increase in cases.
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