Duterte: LGUs free to choose any COVID-19 vaccine
President Duterte said local governments are free to choose any coronavirus vaccine for their constituents.
He emphasized that while the national government will not restrict mayors and governors in their choice, all vaccines must be screened by regulators for safety.
Duterte's statement comes as some cities have been signing deals with pharmaceutical firms like AstraZeneca for vaccine doses.
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