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Vice Ganda on vaccine: ‘Sa sabong panlaba nga choosy tayo e, bakuna pa’
Comedian Vice Ganda questioned the government's stance on not allowing Filipinos to be picky about the COVID-19 vaccines they receive.
Vice Ganda expressed his sentiment on Twitter, comparing the situation to choosing laundry detergent and stating, "Ano to basta may isasaksak lang?!"
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. previously stated that there is a consensus that Filipinos cannot choose vaccine brands as they are not forced to be vaccinated.
Roque explained that if a person refuses the free vaccine, they must sign a waiver renouncing their priority status for free vaccination.
He also mentioned that people cannot be picky due to the high demand for vaccination among many Filipinos.
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Senate Majority Leader Miguel Zubiri stated that it is unfair to prevent Filipinos from choosing their preferred COVID-19 vaccine brand.
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