This would take some time, so a house of Congress can also opt to simply adopt the other chamber’s version. It also allows local government units to buy COVID-19 vaccines through a tripartite agreement with the national government and the supplier of the shot. The bill also provides that COVID-19 vaccines and the necessary supplies will be exempted from customs duties, value-added tax, excise tax, donor’s tax and other fees and charges. It also directs the DOH to issue a vaccine passport to all Filipinos which would contain basic personal information, the COVID-19 vaccine given to them, and the health facility where the shot was received. The bill initially suggested that those who have completed COVID-19 immunization may be granted perks, but this was dropped in the final measure.

Source: Philippine Star February 23, 2021 09:11 UTC