MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines was not late in ordering personal protective equipment (PPEs) for health workers. Other countries with higher COVID-19 cases just moved earlier. ADVERTISEMENTHealth Secretary Francisco Duque III made this statement on Monday night during President Rodrigo Duterte’s briefing. “On the purchase of personal protective equipment, some people think that we were late in purchasing these items. But as early as February we have already placed procurement orders,” Duque said, speaking partly in Filipino.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 22, 2020 17:01 UTC