Manila Bulletin
Duterte agrees to get vaccinated in public
President Rodrigo Duterte has agreed to be publicly vaccinated against COVID-19 to encourage public confidence in the vaccines.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed the President's decision, stating that Duterte will announce the date of his vaccination once it is scheduled.
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go initially suggested that Duterte might get vaccinated publicly if his physician approved, aiming to boost vaccine confidence.
Duterte's decision to get vaccinated publicly stems from his desire for all Filipinos to trust and avail of the vaccine as the solution to the pandemic.
Roque also mentioned that other high officials and local government unit mayors have volunteered to be among the first to receive the vaccine to further prove its safety and efficacy.
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