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Philippines last in ASEAN to get COVID-19 shots? ‘I don't think so,’ says Roque
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque believes the Philippines will not be the last among ASEAN countries to receive COVID-19 vaccines, stating the delivery gap is only a matter of days.
He announced that the Philippines is set to receive 600,000 donated doses of Sinovac vaccines from China on Sunday.
Roque previously explained that wealthy nations have secured 80% of Western vaccines, causing a global scramble for the remaining supply.
Despite the initial uncertainty with Western brands, President Rodrigo Duterte remains open to receiving vaccines donated by China, highlighting China's past support.
He emphasized that China is again providing assistance during a time of need with vaccine donations, and that Filipinos are not ungrateful for this support.
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The Philippines officially began its national COVID-19 vaccination program on March 1, 2021, administering the first Sinovac vaccine shots donated by China.
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The Philippines commenced its COVID-19 vaccination program on March 1, 2021, using 600,000 Sinovac vaccine doses from China.
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Around 1.5 million doses of Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine are anticipated to reach the Philippines, with an initial 600,000 doses donated by the Chinese government expected to arrive on Sunday, February 28.
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The Philippines is expecting doses of Pfizer and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX facility.
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Manufacturing complications and the absence of an indemnification agreement have caused delays in the delivery of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to the Philippines.
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