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Don’t trust comedians' views on COVID-19 vaccines –Palace
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque advised the public not to rely on the opinions of comedians regarding COVID-19 vaccines, urging them instead to trust expert advice.
Roque's statement came after comedian and television host Vice Ganda criticized the government's vaccine rollout plan.
Vice Ganda had expressed his dismay on social media about the government's stance that Filipinos could not choose which vaccine they would receive for free.
In response, Roque clarified that comparing vaccines to laundry soap, as Vice Ganda implied, was inaccurate because vaccine supply is limited.
He also emphasized that vaccines undergo a rigorous evaluation by multiple expert groups to ensure their safety and effectiveness before administration in the Philippines, even under emergency use authorization.
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