Matters of Fact - May 6, 2021
May 06, 2021•41 min
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Episode description
In today's episode, Christian Esguerra discusses the weaknesses in the Philippine health regulatory framework in light of the distribution of an unauthorized anti-parasitic drug as treatment against COVID-19, or even for prophylaxis. This, also in light of President Rodrigo Duterte's inoculation with a China-made vaccine yet to receive an emergency use authorization from the Philippine Food and Drug Administration.
He also talks with a geospatial intelligence firm on the swarming of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea. How many of these vessels remain in Philippine waters?
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