The Philippines will contribute more relief funding to the United Nations Emergency Relief Fund, which has shown to be the most effective relief organization in the country.
Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. is optimistic that the government would meet its goal of fully inoculating at least 54 million Filipinos by the end of the year, ensuring population protection against the virus.
The newly shipped 1,082,250 doses of Pfizer vaccine came just in time to boost the upcoming second leg of the national vaccination days from December 15 to 17.
"Let us demonstrate the same enthusiasm," President Duterte reiterated his call to the second simultaneous vaccine drive against Covid-19 to finally persuade those unvaccinated to get their jabs.