Carlito Galvez, Jr. supposedly accused the Senate of “demonizing” vaccine makers, particularly China’s Sinovac, at least two senators denied that the chamber’s inquiry into the government’s inoculation plan is tainted with politics. ADVERTISEMENT“It is indeed unfortunate that the Senate is being dragged as a scapegoat by projecting the narrative that this inquiry is being used as an avenue for political agenda,” he added. “[This,] as if blaming the Senate for the brewing vaccine procurement controversies,” Lacson added. Galvez previously defended the government’s decision to procure Sinovac jabs from the company, saying it was offering its vaccine for a cheaper price than US pharmaceutical firms. “There is no politics here, our concern is to ensure we have free and safe vaccinations for our citizens,” he said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 15, 2021 05:25 UTC