Manila Bulletin
Velasco 'more than willing' to get COVID-19 vaccine jab
House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco is willing to be among the first government officials to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to encourage public trust.
Velasco believes that elected leaders should be at the forefront of the national vaccination initiative to demonstrate the necessity of vaccines in controlling the pandemic.
He expressed optimism that Filipinos will soon realize that getting the COVID-19 jab is safe and necessary.
The Speaker made these remarks during the House of Representatives' first physical flag ceremony since the pandemic began, highlighting the chamber's adaptation to the 'new normal'.
This statement comes as the country officially kicked off its COVID-19 vaccine rollout using Sinovac vaccines donated by the Chinese government.
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