Concepcion proposes separate bubbles for vaccinated and unvaccinated in NCR

Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion is proposing separate 'bubbles' for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals in Metro Manila to allow economic activity during the fourth quarter and avoid lockdowns.

The proposal suggests that fully vaccinated individuals would have greater mobility for consumer spending and work, while unvaccinated individuals would be restricted to their homes and workplaces.

Concepcion believes this strategy can be implemented once Metro Manila reaches 50 percent full vaccination, with a potential transition to 90 percent for certain measures like public transport separation.

He cited other countries like Singapore and Indonesia as examples where vaccinated individuals are granted more freedom of movement.

The plan includes discussions with Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade regarding the separation of vaccinated and unvaccinated persons on public transportation, such as dedicated bus services.

This approach aims to stimulate the economy by enabling vaccinated individuals to participate more freely in spending and activities, thereby preventing a potentially devastating Christmas season lockdown.