Aquino to attend Senate probe | Inquirer

VACCINE MESS

Aquino to attend Senate probe

By: - Reporter /
/ 07:08 AM December 14, 2017

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Former President Benigno Simeon Aquino III INQUIRER FILE PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE

Former President Benigno Aquino III said on Wednesday that he would attend the Senate inquiry into the Dengvaxia vaccine fiasco on Thursday, hoping it would result in a sober discussion of the controversy.

“I hope that my appearing will promote a more sober discussion leading to the formulation of appropriate actions,” he told the Inquirer in a text message.

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P3-5B program

Aquino was invited to the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing, which is looking into the controversy that has led to the halting of the government’s P3.5-billion dengue immunization program.

The government bought Dengvaxia supplies toward the end of Aquino’s administration.

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