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Transparency and Accountability in COVID-19 Vaccine Procurement. -The National Government, as well as LGUs, private entities and the Philippine Red Cross, may only procure COVID-19 vaccines that are registered with the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as evidenced by a valid Certificate of Product Registration or which possess an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). For purposes of transparency, the following information shall be posted in a conspicuous place of the Procuring Entity and in the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) Online Portal within thirty (30) days after award or execution of definitive agreement or after the effectivity of this Act, whichever is applicable:
(a) Approved budget for the contract;
(b) Name and details of the COVID-19 vaccine or ancillary service or supplies;
(c) Name of the supplier, manufacturer, or distributor; and
(d) Amount of contract as awarded.
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