"The solid track record of these two pharmaceutical giants bode well for the Filipino people’s acceptance of their COVID-19 vaccines. Upon the strong foundation of trust, our country’s now has the means to defeat the coronavirus, especially here in Metro Manila, as well as in a few other urban centers," Herrera said.
Most local government units in the country preferred to acquire the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by AstraZeneca, an official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government said.
Recipients of this assistance include a group of sewers in the town of Sta. Maria, which had taken part in the OVP's local production of protective suits for frontliners.
In a statement, National Policy Against COVID-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said the price lists circulating online are based on commercial value.