Tag: COVID-19 vaccines

CIDG ordered to probe “under-the-table” sale of COVID-19 vaccines

(Eagle News)–Philippine National Police Chief Guillermo Eleazar has ordered a probe into the “under-the-table” sale of government-purchased COVID-19 vaccines. Eleazar gave the order to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group,  following viral social media posts showing the sale of vaccine slots in some local government units. The prices depend on the COVID-19 vaccine brand, Eleazar said, and range from P10,000 to P15,000. “Ang mga bakuna ay donasyon at binili ng ating pamahalaan para ibigay ng […]

DND: Six Black Hawk choppers to transport COVID-19 vaccines in far-flung areas

(Eagle News)–Six newly-commissioned Black Hawk helicopters will take COVID-19 vaccines to far-flung areas. In a statement, Defense spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said the helicopters “can and will also be used in airlifting relief goods and first responders during disasters.” The remaining ten ordered in 2019 are expected to arrive this year. “For a country constantly beset by calamities and currently battling a pandemic, transport helicopters like the Black Hawks are an absolutely necessary asset in our […]