Senate approves bill on Covid-19 vaccination program

By Javier Joe Ismael

Feb 24, 2021 12:04 am

THE Senate on Tuesday, February 23, passed on third and final reading the bill that seeks to expedite the purchase and administration of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines to Filipinos.

With 22 affirmative votes, the chamber, during a hybrid plenary session, approved Senate Bill (SB) 2057 or the “Covid-19 Vaccination Program Act of 2021.”

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