Sandiganbayan acquits Garin, co-accused in Dengvaxia graft case
The Sandiganbayan has acquitted Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin and her co-accused of graft charges related to the alleged unlawful procurement of P3.5 billion worth of Dengvaxia vaccines in 2015. Garin hailed the verdict as a victory for scientists and public health experts, emphasizing the importance of vaccination.
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