66% of Filipino adults willing to get COVID-19 vaccine

A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from September 17-20, 2020, found that 66% of Filipino adults are willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Of those willing, 32% "definitely would get the vaccine" while 34% "probably would get the vaccine".

Conversely, 31% of respondents expressed unwillingness to be vaccinated, with 14% "probably would not get the vaccine" and 17% "definitely would not get the vaccine".

Vaccine acceptance was highest in Mindanao (73%), followed by Visayas (69%), Metro Manila (64%), and Balance Luzon (61%).

Malacañang expressed pleasure with the survey results, viewing it as a sign of trust in the government's vaccination program.

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque hopes for a significant increase in vaccine willingness, aligning with President Duterte's goal for all Filipinos to get vaccinated, with priority for the poor, indigents, and vulnerable sectors.

The government plans to cover 50% to 60% of the population for the vaccination program.

President Duterte has approved recommendations for advance supply agreements, early payments to manufacturers, and the use of emergency vaccine use.