Manila Bulletin
Robredo wants ‘elbow room’ for private sector in vaccine purchase
Vice President Leni Robredo urged the government to allow the private sector to purchase COVID-19 vaccines with less stringent requirements.
Robredo emphasized that the private sector can significantly aid the vaccination program and suggested avoiding overregulation, especially for smaller businesses aiming to protect their employees.
She acknowledged the necessity of rules but stressed that the process should not be excessively burdensome for businesses, suggesting more "elbow room" for private entities.
The Vice President also called on the national government to support and empower local government units that wish to procure vaccines for their constituents.
Robredo specifically noted that requirements such as donating 50 percent of purchased vaccines to the government will hinder small businesses from vaccinating their employees.
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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is urging the government to permit the private sector to directly import and purchase COVID-19 vaccines without restrictions or conditions.
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Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. clarified that the Philippine government did not require the private sector to donate COVID-19 vaccines.
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Quezon City Representative Precious Hipolito Castelo urged the government to permit private companies to import COVID-19 vaccines tax-free for their employees and families to accelerate the nation's vaccination program.
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