Palace defends priority status for soldiers' families in COVID-19 vaccine drive

President Rodrigo Duterte has decided to include the families of soldiers in the fifth priority group for receiving COVID-19 vaccines.

Duterte made this announcement during a visit to a military camp in Jolo, Sulu on Friday, January 22.

Malacañang defended the decision on Monday, stating that it recognizes the important role played by uniformed personnel in maintaining peace and order.

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