Pasay mayor assures no preferential treatment for Chinese nationals in vax program

Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano assured that Chinese nationals will not receive preferential treatment in the city's COVID-19 vaccination program.

This statement follows an allegation on social media that some Chinese nationals were vaccinated despite not being in priority groups.

Mayor Rubiano clarified that eligible Chinese nationals, who are legitimate Pasay residents and fall under the A2 (senior citizens) or A3 (with comorbidities) categories, underwent the normal registration and verification process.

These individuals submitted Barangay Certificates to prove their residency and category, and their documents were reviewed by vaccination personnel.

The city government is open to an investigation by the Department of Health (DOH) on the reports of Chinese nationals being vaccinated.

Mayor Rubiano reiterated that the city's vaccination program, 'Vacc to Future', is free for all residents and does not give VIP treatment to any group.