Senator Grace Poe
(Senate of the Philippines / MANILA BULLETIN)
In a statement, Poe said she expects the DFA to closely work with vaccine czar and National Task Force against COVID-19 chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. in the procurement of vaccines against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
She said the DFA should take the opportunity to talk to the Philippines’ allies and appeal for “solidarity, compassion and cooperation” amid the lack in coronavirus vaccines.
“We count on the Department of Foreign Affairs to work side-by-side with the vaccine czar in embarking on a diplomatic offensive that would clearly relay our appeal to foreign nations for our rightful share of the lifesaving doses, being among the countries bearing the brunt of the killer disease,” Poe said.
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Sen. Grace Poe
(FACEBOOK / MANILA BULLETIN)
“Mababawasan ang pila sa mga tanggapan kung magkakaroon ng ‘Pasa Loan’ o ‘Pasa Ayuda’ gamit ang national ID (There would be less lines in government offices if there would be an automated distribution of loans or cash aid),” Poe said in a statement.
The PhilSys, she said, could be connected to a mobile payment platform where individuals can pay bills, access government services, and receive emergency subsidies.
She mentioned for instance the IDs of students in the University of the Philippines, which also double as a cash card that could be used to receive stipends and pay for meals and school fees.
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Three economic bills seeking to boost job generation and economic recovery have been certified as urgent by President Duterte to pave the way for approval in both chambers of Congress and enactment into laws.