THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has appealed to the government to allow private companies to import doses of the vaccine for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) without paying any taxes.
This photo shows the vaccine for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) from US-based Pfizer. More private sector companies want to purchase their own Covid-19 vaccines for their employees and officers. MANILA TIMES FILE PHOTO
In a statement, NGCP President and Chief Executive Anthony Almeda appealed to lawmakers to pass a law encouraging the private sector to provide vaccination to its employees.
Currently, only the government can procure vaccines against the virus.