Duterte OKs LGUs' tripartite deals for vaccine purchases

President Duterte has approved a recommendation for local government units (LGUs) to enter into tripartite agreements with the national government and vaccine manufacturers for the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines.

Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr., head of the vaccine czar, said that LGUs will be in charge of identifying priority sectors while the private sector provides technical and financial support.

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president Governor Dakila Carlo Cua stated that LGUs are willing to help the national government with inventory and logistics for vaccine distribution.

Mayors Abigail Binay of Makati City and Rex Gatchalian of Valenzuela City assured full cooperation with the national government in procuring vaccines, emphasizing that procurement will be through the national government.

The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) committed to supporting the national vaccination program, forming a committee to strategize vaccine availment for member-cities and coordinate with relevant agencies.