The 25-year-old alleged COVID-19 vaccine slot seller Mandaluyong City has already surrendered to the local government.
According to Mandaluyong Mayor Menchie Abalos, the suspect’s father, Cyle Bonifacio, worked as a barangay councilor in the city, who came forward about his son.
“Tumawag sa akin ang tatay, sabi niya anak niya. I thought all the while, ‘di ko talaga alam na taga-Mandaluyong siya,” said Abalos.
“Di rin niya alam ang ginagawa ng anak niya kung di pa siya pinuntahan ng kapulisan,” he added.
Bonifacio said he did not actually sell but only gave him a receipt. But he refused to name who it was from.
He also clarified that his parents had nothing to do with the incident.
He added that he was ready to tell everything to the authorities.
“Gusto ko lang sabihin na ‘di talaga ako nagbenta. Ang resibo na ‘yun ay kusang bigay sa akin ng taong ‘yun,” the suspect said.
“Confident ako na wala akong kasalanan dito. Lumutang ako sa publiko para matapos na ang isyung ito,” he added.
Alleged COVID-19 vaccine slot seller surrenders
He also allegedly has no connection with the local government.
“Ang demeanor ng magulang kanina, both of them are shocked. They haven’t seen their child for the last 3 years. Sabi mismo ng tatay at nanay kaharap ako, ‘Anak, magsabi ka ng totoo. If you want to help yourself. Huwag kang magsisinungaling. Lahat sabihin mo sa kanila. Nakakahiya na dinungisan mo pangalan natin, ang lungsod, kailangan harapin mo lahat ito,'” said MMDA chairman Benhur Abalos.
Police will also find out who is behind the COVID-19 vaccine slot for sale scheme.
“Fortunately, humarap siya ngayon. We have been looking for him. Dito magsisimula muli ang identities. We will be releasing the complete details after filing of the case,” said Mandaluyong City police chief Police Col. Gauvin Mel Unos.
The COVID-19 vaccine slot seller suspect has been turned over to the PNP-CIDG.
Some local governments are already taking steps to prevent such incidents, such as Pasay and Manila.
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