(InquirerPh) MANILA, Philippines—As the country anticipates a law which would give rise to facilities housing the proposed Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines, two views are emerging on its risks and benefits.
Foreign scientists see possible risks but a local expert sees benefits outweighing these concerns.
In July 2021, the House of Representatives approved on final reading House Bill No. 9559, which proposes the creation of the Virology Institute of the Philippines (VIP).
The bill said the VIP, as an agency attached to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), would be “the premier research and development institute in the field of virology, encompassing all areas in viruses and viral diseases in humans, plants and animals.”.. Read More