Duterte orders agencies to support LGUs in speedy vaccine delivery

President Rodrigo Duterte has directed government agencies, including vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr., the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), to support local government units (LGUs) in ensuring timely delivery of COVID-19 vaccines.

Duterte ordered Interior Secretary Eduardo Año to impose sanctions on LGUs and local executives who are not performing well or using doses efficiently.

The President emphasized the importance of accelerating vaccine rollout, warning that he will hold each LGU accountable for their performance.