Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said the national government will not tie down mayors and governors in choosing a particular COVID-19 vaccine for their constituents.

“I’m now addressing the mayors and governors, you can choose any vaccine you like to buy. Wala kaming pakialam kung ano ang pipiliin ‘nyo (We don’t care which one you’ll choose),” he said on Wednesday, January 13, during a meeting with pandemic task force officials at the Malacañang Golf Clubhouse.

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