Aquino defends purchase of Dengvaxia, says proper procedures followed

FORMER president Benigno Aquino 3^rd defended his decision to order the purchase Dengvaxia, saying proper procurement procedures were followed prior to the release of the anti-dengue vaccine to the public.

“Sinundan natin lahat ng guideline kung paano gagamitin . . .at kung saan ang target nito,” said Aquino when asked during the hearing of the Committees of Health and Good Government and Public Accountability of the House of Representatives on Monday on whether there was a process his administration followed before the release of the drug.