The Sandiganbayan Special Second Division in the Philippines has acquitted former Health Secretary Janette Garin and several co-accused health officials of graft and technical malversation charges. The case stemmed from the controversial procurement of P3.55 billion worth of Dengvaxia vaccines in 2015. This decision concludes a legal battle surrounding the vaccine, which faced public health concerns after its use was linked to adverse reactions in some children. The Sandiganbayan found that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused officials acted with manifest partiality, evident bad faith, or gross negligence. While the acquittal does not address the separate issues regarding the vaccine's safety and efficacy, it marks a significant development in the legal proceedings. The case had drawn intense scrutiny due to the nationwide rollout of Dengvaxia and subsequent health complications reported among vaccinated individuals in the Philippines.