As the Duterte administration faces scrutiny for seemingly favouring the Chinese-made Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque hit back at critics by accusing them of having “colonial mentality”. The… Continue reading "No, Harry Roque – our reluctance to use the Sinovac vaccine isn’t due to “colonial mentality”"
In the latest development of the “VIP vaccinations” controversy, President Rodrigo Duterte has effectively told the nation that he and his soldiers are above the law. Last month, it was… Continue reading "Above the law"
In its campaign against COVID-19, the Duterte administration adopted the slogan, “We Heal as One”, emphasizing the need for national unity amidst the global pandemic. The government reiterated that all… Continue reading "The “VIP vaccinations” scandal prove there is one rule for the ruling class, another for everyone else"
As pharmaceutical companies inch closer to developing a COVID-19 vaccine, countries race to secure doses to immunise their respective populations. Governments rush to negotiate procurement deals with Pfizer and BioNTech,… Continue reading "Gross negligence or a geopolitical machination?"
