English: Discussing the importance of the measure during the December 9, 2024 plenary session, Senator Pia Cayetano emphasized that the creation of the VIP would complement and support the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) and strengthen the country's research and development on viral diseases.
Filipino: Sa pagtalakay sa kahalagahan ng panukala sa plenary session nitong December 9, 2024, binigyang-diin ni Senador Pia Cayetano na ang paglikha ng VIP ay makatutulong at susuporta sa Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) at magpapalakas sa pananaliksik at pagpapaunlad ng bansa sa mga sakit na viral.