Lacson to push for virology institute as first line of defense vs COVID

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Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson of Partido Reporma speaks at the Commission on Elections debate on March 19, 2022.

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MANILA, Philippines — If elected president, Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson will pursue development of a virology institute that will act as the country's first line of defense against COVID-19 and other viruses. 

 

The Partido Reporma standard-bearer said Sunday that the planned Philippine Virology Science and Technology Institute will serve as the country's research and development hub which will address the threat of COVID, its future mutations and other novel viruses. 

 

"I will pursue this because this will save us. We will no longer import know-how. We will strengthen research and development through this institute," Lacson said in Filipino in a statement. 

 

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