Duterte certifies vax bills as urgent

President Rodrigo Duterte has certified as urgent two proposed laws related to COVID-19 vaccine procurement and delivery.

The first bill, Senate Bill 2057 and House Bill 8648, aims to establish a vaccination program.

The second bill mandates an indemnification fund for individuals who experience adverse effects from the vaccines, which is a requirement by COVAX before delivering vaccines to the Philippines.

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