MAP backs 'Bakuna Bubble' for vaccinated mobility

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) supports the proposed 'Bakuna Bubble' initiative to allow greater mobility for fully vaccinated individuals.

MAP President Aurelio Montinola III stated that granular lockdowns should be combined with the ability for fully vaccinated workers and consumers to partially enjoy the benefits of community quarantine hardship.

The 'Bakuna Bubble' concept, advocated by Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion, aims to create micro-herd immunity within closed groups to facilitate economic recovery.

Businesses could potentially limit entry to fully vaccinated individuals, while unvaccinated individuals might need to present a negative COVID-19 test result.

Concepcion suggested piloting the 'Bakuna Bubble' in Metro Manila cities with high vaccination rates, and Montinola believes it would be appropriate for the capital region's mayors and economy.

However, the Commission on Human Rights and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines have raised concerns about potential discrimination.

Concepcion argued that limiting unvaccinated individuals' movements is for their own protection and that enabling vaccinated individuals to access establishments would aid economic recovery.