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Palace to ask DILG to probe vaccination of Tacloban mayor
The Presidential Palace has requested an investigation into the vaccination of Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez against COVID-19.
Mayor Romualdez posted photos and a video on Facebook showing him receiving the CoronaVac vaccine, manufactured by China's Sinovac Biotech.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that the matter would be referred to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for appropriate action.
Romualdez, who previously survived COVID-19, mentioned that a nurse from the Department of Health (DOH) administered the vaccine.
Photos also indicated that the mayor was not wearing a face mask or face shield during the inoculation.
The national vaccination plan prioritizes healthcare front-liners for the initial doses of COVID-19 vaccines, a priority list that the Palace insists has not changed.
Roque also stated that violating the order of priority could affect future deliveries from the COVAX facility.
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