Drilon slams slow vaccine program, low second dose turnout

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon criticized the government's slow COVID-19 vaccination program, expressing concern that a high number of Filipinos are not returning for their second vaccine doses.

Drilon stated that the current pace of vaccinations is insufficient to reach the target of inoculating at least 70 percent of the population, which he believes is crucial for economic recovery.

He cited that only 1,244,582 individuals have completed their two doses out of over 4,003,776 who have started the inoculation program, meaning roughly 70 percent are yet to receive their second dose.

The Minority Leader urged the government to accelerate its vaccination drive and increase the daily vaccination rate.

Drilon also called for an intensified information campaign and innovative strategies from the Inter-Agency Task Force to encourage citizens to complete their vaccination series.