Manila Bulletin
Robredo thanks US for COVID-19 help during meeting with envoy
Vice President Leni Robredo met with US Embassy ad interim Chargé d'Affaires Heather Variava to express gratitude for the US government's COVID-19 aid.
The assistance provided by the US included essential medical supplies such as COVID-19 vaccines, test kits, and ICU beds.
Chargé d'Affaires Variava affirmed the US government's continued commitment to supporting the Philippines as a key ally.
Discussions also covered potential partnership projects between the Vice President's Angat Buhay program and the US Embassy, along with the USAID.
The US has been a significant contributor to the Philippines' vaccination efforts, donating millions of vaccine doses through the COVAX facility and directly.
Furthermore, the US is the largest funder of the global vaccine-sharing scheme, COVAX, contributing a substantial amount to aid nations in need.
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