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Australia expresses support for Philippines' vaccination program
Australia expresses support for Philippines' vaccination program
Willard Cheng,
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Published Feb 10, 2021 08:00 PM PHT
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Updated Feb 11, 2021 02:51 AM PHT
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MANILA - Australia on Wednesday expressed support for the Philippines' vaccine rollout against COVID-19, as it is expected to launch this month.
MANILA - Australia on Wednesday expressed support for the Philippines' vaccine rollout against COVID-19, as it is expected to launch this month.
Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Steven Robinson said in a tweet his country will support “to ensure COVID-19 vaccines are distributed efficiently.”
Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Steven Robinson said in a tweet his country will support “to ensure COVID-19 vaccines are distributed efficiently.”
He discussed with vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, and deputy chief implementer of the government's response against COVID-19 Secretary Vince Dizon updates on the Philippines' vaccine rollout plan and how Australia could support the country through the COVAX Facility, an initiative that seeks to ensure equitable access to the drug.
He discussed with vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, and deputy chief implementer of the government's response against COVID-19 Secretary Vince Dizon updates on the Philippines' vaccine rollout plan and how Australia could support the country through the COVAX Facility, an initiative that seeks to ensure equitable access to the drug.
Australia is supporting partners in the region to ensure COVID-19 vaccines are distributed efficiently. I met with Secretaries @SecDuque, Carlito Galvez and Vince Dizon for updates on the Philippines vaccine rollout plans and how Australia can support through the COVAX Facility. pic.twitter.com/epRKtfERXe
— Steven J. Robinson AO (@AusAmbPH) February 10, 2021
Australia is supporting partners in the region to ensure COVID-19 vaccines are distributed efficiently. I met with Secretaries @SecDuque, Carlito Galvez and Vince Dizon for updates on the Philippines vaccine rollout plans and how Australia can support through the COVAX Facility. pic.twitter.com/epRKtfERXe
— Steven J. Robinson AO (@AusAmbPH) February 10, 2021
Robinson assured the Filipino officials, “in the spirit of mateship and bayanihan, the Embassy will do all we can to assist.”
Robinson assured the Filipino officials, “in the spirit of mateship and bayanihan, the Embassy will do all we can to assist.”
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Australia redirected its 2020 development assistance programs to reinforce the Philippine response to the pandemic.
Australia redirected its 2020 development assistance programs to reinforce the Philippine response to the pandemic.
Foreign Minister Marise Payne announced in October that Australia has committed $500 million to support access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines and to promote health security in the Indo-Pacific, including in the Philippines.
Foreign Minister Marise Payne announced in October that Australia has committed $500 million to support access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines and to promote health security in the Indo-Pacific, including in the Philippines.
This includes a AUD$21-million contribution to the new ASEAN Center for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases, which will help combat COVID-19 and prepare the region for future pandemics.
This includes a AUD$21-million contribution to the new ASEAN Center for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases, which will help combat COVID-19 and prepare the region for future pandemics.
Malacañang earlier said the Philippines is ready to launch its COVID-19 vaccination drive next week, months after the country awaited its supply of doses.
Malacañang earlier said the Philippines is ready to launch its COVID-19 vaccination drive next week, months after the country awaited its supply of doses.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the country's first COVID-19 vaccine batch from the COVAX Facility will arrive in "mid-February."
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the country's first COVID-19 vaccine batch from the COVAX Facility will arrive in "mid-February."
The Department of Health, meanwhile, said Wednesday there is still no confirmed date yet for the arrival of the vaccines and the rollout of the inoculation program.
The Department of Health, meanwhile, said Wednesday there is still no confirmed date yet for the arrival of the vaccines and the rollout of the inoculation program.
As of posting, the Philippines has registered 541,560 COVID-19 cases, 11,401 of which led to fatalities while 499,971 others recovered. Of the total number of infections, 30,188 are still active.
As of posting, the Philippines has registered 541,560 COVID-19 cases, 11,401 of which led to fatalities while 499,971 others recovered. Of the total number of infections, 30,188 are still active.
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Imee Marcos: Sara Duterte impeachment trial not urgent
Imee Marcos: Sara Duterte impeachment trial not urgent
Reelectionist Senator Imee Marcos on Saturday said the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is not urgent, noting that the House of Representatives took 2 months before sending it to the Senate for trial.
Reelectionist Senator Imee Marcos on Saturday said the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is not urgent, noting that the House of Representatives took 2 months before sending it to the Senate for trial.
Marcos, a known friend and ally of Duterte, said this was the collective decision of the Senate.
Marcos, a known friend and ally of Duterte, said this was the collective decision of the Senate.
"Hindi, magkasabay kami ng buong Senado na pinagkaisahan na siguro ipa ipa-Hulyo na lamang dahil kasi, yun nga, dalawang taon na namin naririnig yan, dalawang buwan na nakatengga dyan sa Kongreso. Bakit naman last minute pinadala sa amin? Huwag naman ganun," Marcos said in a campaign appearance in Batangas on Saturday, which coincided with the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas' campaign sortie in Carmen, Davao del Norte.
"Hindi, magkasabay kami ng buong Senado na pinagkaisahan na siguro ipa ipa-Hulyo na lamang dahil kasi, yun nga, dalawang taon na namin naririnig yan, dalawang buwan na nakatengga dyan sa Kongreso. Bakit naman last minute pinadala sa amin? Huwag naman ganun," Marcos said in a campaign appearance in Batangas on Saturday, which coincided with the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas' campaign sortie in Carmen, Davao del Norte.
"Kaya kami, palagay namin di naman siya urgent kasi nag-antay sila ng dalawang taon. Tapos nung napila na, dalawang buwan naman, aba'y siguro hindi urgent. At saka na lang, sa Hulyo na lang."
"Kaya kami, palagay namin di naman siya urgent kasi nag-antay sila ng dalawang taon. Tapos nung napila na, dalawang buwan naman, aba'y siguro hindi urgent. At saka na lang, sa Hulyo na lang."
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Responding to a question about whether she believed electoral surveys or not, Marcos expressed preference to just focus on campaign work.
Responding to a question about whether she believed electoral surveys or not, Marcos expressed preference to just focus on campaign work.
"Mas maigi, magtrabaho na lamang. Pero biro ko nga, lahat ng senador nandoon sa ibang lugar, ako lang ang narito kasi mas type ko ang barako, ayan. Feel na feel ko dito,” Marcos said.
"Mas maigi, magtrabaho na lamang. Pero biro ko nga, lahat ng senador nandoon sa ibang lugar, ako lang ang narito kasi mas type ko ang barako, ayan. Feel na feel ko dito,” Marcos said.
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