Mayor Isko orders probe on alleged COVID-19 vaccination in Binondo

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Tuesday tasked the city's police and health officials to investigate if there is any unauthorized COVID-19 vaccination activity in Binondo.

In a memorandum addressed to Dr. Arnold Pangan, acting city health officer; Levi Facundo, officer-in-charge of the Bureau of Permits; and Police Brigadier General Leo Francisco, Manila Police District's director, Moreno cited a Dobol B sa News TV report about the alleged COVID-19 vaccination in the area.

"If true, this is definitely unauthorized since the undersigned has not ordered the same nor is he aware or informed that any national government agency will already conduct the said activity," Moreno said.

"Moreover, the national government has not yet approved any form of COVID-19 vaccination," he added.

Moreno said an unauthorized vaccination poses a great danger to the public's health.

He directed the local officials to submit their findings on the allegation within 48 hours so that criminal charges could be filed against those who are involved in the illegal activity.—AOL, GMA News