January 07, 2021 THE local governments of Lapu-Lapu City and Consolacion have earmarked a total of P120 million in funds for the purchase of Covid-19 vaccines.
The City of Lapu-Lapu plans to spend P100 million, while the Municipality of Consolacion has set aside P20 million.
Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan, on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, said they will prioritize in the inoculation the frontliners, vendors and drivers.
The mayor’s office will propose a supplemental budget to the City Council for the vaccine purchase. The funds will be released only after the council’s approval.
Grace Mary Carungay, city epidemiological and surveillance unit officer, said the plan to purchase vaccines will bring good to Oponganons.