Published February 24, 2021, 7:52 PM
There is no need to conduct a special audit of all the funds that would be spent under the implementation of the proposed law expediting the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines if the Commission on Audit will examine purchases through regular audit process.
Quirino Rep. Junie Cua
Quirino Rep. Junie Cua said auditing rules still apply under Senate Bill 2057 or the proposed COVID-19 Vaccination Program Act of 2021, which the House of Representatives adopted Tuesday night.
“Once you use government funds (to purchase), it will definitely pass the scrutiny of state auditors,” Cua said during an online press briefing, when asked if there is a need for a special audit on the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Senate approves vaccine law on final reading
THE Senate on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to expedite the procurement of vaccines against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and set an indemnification fund. With 22 votes, the Senate approved Bill No. 2057, which has been certified as urgent by President Rodrigo R. Duterte. “With this measure, we hope to see the start of the inoculation of our population, starting with the priority sectors, at the shortest possible time,” Senator Juan Edgardo M. Angara said in a statement. “We as a people have lost so much because of the pandemic in terms of jobs, opportunities and human life. However, we believe that with this measure, we have not lost out on the belief that there will in fact be an end to this ordeal,” the bill’s sponsor added. Under the measure, local government units and the private sector will be allowed to purchase vaccines through coordination with the Department of Health and the
With 22 affirmative votes, the Senate approved on third and final reading the bill that will expedite the government’s procurement and administration of COVID-19 vaccines to Filipinos.
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Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, chair and sponsor of Senate Bill No. 2057 o
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