Manila Bulletin
Duterte eager to take COVID vaccine – Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte is willing to be the first person to receive a COVID-19 vaccine once it gets emergency use approval from the Philippine FDA, aiming to boost public confidence in vaccination.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that Duterte has volunteered to be vaccinated first to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the vaccine.
Roque believes the President is the most effective tool to encourage Filipinos to get vaccinated, addressing fears that stem from previous controversies like the Dengvaxia issue.
However, Roque mentioned that it might not be necessary to make the President's vaccination a live event, stating it could turn into a spectacle.
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