Manila Bulletin
Prelates willing to be vaccinated in public
Some Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) officials are willing to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in public to encourage public confidence in the inoculation program.
CBCP president Archbishop Romulo Valles stated he would accept any available COVID-19 vaccine and is willing to be vaccinated publicly.
He mentioned that the example of the Holy Father and Pope Benedict XVI being vaccinated is a wonderful example.
CBCP vice president Bishop Pablo Virgilio David also expressed his willingness to get vaccinated and offered church facilities to become venues for vaccination activities.
David stated that anything that can allay the fears of the vaccine will be offered by the church, as they partner with their local government unit in this vaccination program.
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