MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Committee of the Whole next week will resume its hearing into the government's vaccination program to assess the utilization of its P82.5 billion fund, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Friday. "We want to find out and keep track on the progress of the vaccination program. The Senate Committee of the Whole launched its inquiry into the government's inoculation program in January, almost two months before any vaccines were actually rolled out. Senate President Sotto even said that if they are sure they are right and their 'superiors' are wrong, they can 'defy' them," he recounted. So it is important that they be given flexibility and more autonomy in the implementation of the vaccination program."

Source: Philippine Star June 12, 2021 04:41 UTC