During World Press Freedom Day, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar has emphasized the vital role of having a free press during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that the public has heavily relied on getting their information from the media.
Despite the fact that the Philippines' supply of Covid-19 vaccine continues to remain limited, Malacanang said on Monday that it does not believe it is necessary to make vaccination mandatory for all Filipinos who are eligible.
Since global supply of the Covid-19 vaccine is currently at a minimal, Andanar believes it is about time for the country to achieve vaccine self-sufficiency.